Book Review: "Healing Hearts"

In true Beth Wiseman fashion, "Healing Hearts" delivers a trio of excellent novellas that capture your attention and wisk you away to simpler times. Hope and forgiveness are the main themes that run throughout each story as the main characters are challenged both physically, spiritually and emotionally. Personally, I love when a good story has a strong Christian undercurrent, as these three stories all have in common. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a heartfelt book to read.

Book Review: "Plain Pursuit"

In the tradition of the other "Plain" books she has written, Beth Wiseman delivers an excellent read with the strong message of the importance of faith in Christ, threaded throughout the work. Like other books that focus on the Amish way of life, Wiseman builds solid characters and places them in interesting plot situations. I would suggest this book to friends and family, as well as Wiseman's other books in the "Plain" series.

Book Review: From the Library of A.W. Tozer: Selections from Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey

Who inspired the spiritual and ministry life of well-known A.W. Tozer? "From the Library of A.W. Tozer" by James Stuart Bell offers a glimpse into the authors, teachers, evangelists and friends who inspired Tozer to become the Christian he became. Varied selections from Christian scholors of the past such as Anselm and Augustine to more contemporty Christians, such as D.L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon are offered in this book. Readers will not only peer into the lives of the figures who inspired Tozer, but will walk away inspired themselves.

Book Review: Levi's Will

Levi's Will is a modern-day Prodigal Son story with an Amish twist. Set in picturesque Holmes County in Ohio, the story paints the picture of the strained relationship between an Old Order Amishman--Levi--and the son who left his roots, only to return years later--Will. Author W. Dale Cramer penned excellent character sketches, not only of the main character, but the colorful array of people who create the Amish community in which they live. A tale of faith in God and the power of forgiveness, Levi's Will proves a good read.

Book Review: A Promise for Spring

Kim Vogel Sawyer's "A Promise of Spring" is a love story and adventure rolled into one. This well-written tale tells of Emmaline Bradford, born and raised in England, who waits for her beloved to send for her in America. Time passes as she waits and finally, Geoffrey Garrett sends word that she can make the journey to the United States. Both anxious and excited, each person is stunned at how the other person has changed during their time apart. Sawyer does an excellent job of keeping the reader interested as these characters try to reconnect.

Book Review: Living with Confidence in a Choatic World

Dr. David Jeremiah delivers a message of hope in his newest book "Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World"--a follow-up to his best-selling book "What in the World is Going On?" Directed toward the Christian community, Dr. Jeremiah offers ways that Christians can live for Christ in a secular world which is pitted against Christianity. Specifically, Dr. Jeremiah presents 10 ways Christians can face the tumultuous world. He instructs us to:

Stay Calm--that no matter what happens around us, we worship the one, true God Who can calm any storm.
Stay Compassionate--don't hate or despise those who don't understand the truth; pray for them instead that their blinders would come off and that they would see the truth.
Stay Constructive--regardless of the ways of this world, focus on work you can do for the Kingdom--the only work that truly counts!
Stay Challenged--live an exceptional life that challenges you and initiates growth in your walk with Christ.
Stay Connected--foster relationships with others in your church to revive your mission on Earth as a Christian.
Stay Centered--Keep Christ at the center of your life to know that you are walking the correct path.
Stay Confident--We know Who wins in the end!! This offers us hope in a fallen world.
Stay Consistent--Don't compromise your Christian values in the face of a secular world--cling to your foundation in Jesus Christ!
Stay Committed--Hold tight to strong convictions and be a person of integrity in your Christian walk as you wait for Christ's return.
Stay Convinced--Be ready for the return of Christ; live life with urgency.

"Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World" is written in an easy-to-read, conversational tone that any Christian can understand. The message is clear: keep your eyes on Jesus Christ and His return and live for Him!

Book Review: "Creation and the Second Coming"

Dr. Henry Morris, who was an esteemed expert and author on creationism, connected the facts of creation from Genesis with the prophecies that point to the second coming of Christ in his book "Creation and the Second Coming." Dr. Morris highlights the importance of looking at scripture as a whole in order to more fully grasp and appreciate the events that are leading to Christ's return.

Like other doctrinally-sound books on end times prophecy, Dr. Morris explained the specific events that are to happen before the triumphal return of Christ. Unlike the aforementioned types of books, Dr. Morris linked these prophetic truths to the very beginning of creation and explains that God has a plan that was put into motion at the very beginning of time.

I found "Creation and the Second Coming" not only an insanely-interesting read, but an important book to pass on to other Christians. Prophecy makes more sense when understood within the context of God's grand scheme. It's both refreshing and reassuring!