by Joanne | May 29, 2017 | Book Reviews
The phone conversation had been sweet, a tender expression of love and concern. Towards the end of the call, she made a simple statement, “I love your family. I am not sure how you did it, but they grew up beautifully.” And I replied, “We don’t...
by Joanne | May 17, 2017 | Book Reviews, Encouragement
The thought had been with me for quite a number of days …Â We are all image bearers. We bear the image of Christ. In creating man, God stamped His very image on each of us. Our worth stems from the truth God loves us because He created us and not based on...
by Joanne | May 2, 2017 | Book Reviews
Every one of us faces days when we want to quit, as life can often present challenges in the most unexpected of ways. In his book, Never Give Up, John Mason delivers fifty two keys to help us to never give up on our dreams. Each chapter is short, delivering a nugget...
by Joanne | Apr 24, 2017 | Book Reviews
Most everyone is familiar with the story, The House That Jack Built, which is a cumulative story with each page building momentum until you get the completed tale at the very end. In his book, The Frightening Philippi Jail, Gary Bower, uses this same technique to tell...
by Joanne | Apr 18, 2017 | Book Reviews
Testimonials do not often motivate for me to read a book. This time was different though as I read the words printed at the top of the front cover … “Don’t read this unless you are ready to be wrecked for everything God loves.” (Gabe Lyons) The...
by Joanne | Mar 14, 2017 | Book Reviews
“Therefore glorify the Lord in the dawning light, The name of the Lord God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea.” (Isaiah 24:15, NKJV) Lighthouses. The mere sight of the structures brings the reminder that in the midst of a storm, navigation is always...
