Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Out Live Your Life

Out Live by Max Lucado is a great read! This book is filled with wonderful and meaningful short stories that one can relate to or understand that help demonstrate ways we can make a difference. Chapters such as "Open Your Door, Open Your Heart," "See the Need; Touch the Heart," and "Persecution: Prepare for It; Resist It" are just a glimpse of the contents that will challenge one to go for it and make a difference. This book give alarming statistics that can't be overlooked and forgotten. As well as great reading content-Max Lucado begins each chapter by quoting scripture on a blank page that is a nice and refreshing look at the word. He concludes the chapters with another relevent scripture verse and a meaninful prayer.
After reading this book, I found a discussion and action guide in the back that would be beneficial for a small group or sunday school class. The study guide correlates nicely with each chapter.
I recieved this book free for the purposes of a book review online.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon

Home to Holly Springs is a quaint little book where all turns out nice and cozy-like most of her other books. Having said this, it is a sweet read and I will continue to read books by Jan Karon because she is positive and uplifting in her message as well as entertaining. Home to Holly Springs is about a return to Father Tim's childhood hometown and people that were of importance in his memories. He encounters a few unexpected visitors and happenings that fill the book with its charm and character. Overall, Home to Holly Springs is an easy read with good characters and sweet story line. Happy readings!-this book was not a free book for the purpose of writing a review.