Sheila Walsh’s, God’s Little Princess Devotional Bible, is for young girls who are beginning readers, or for parents to read to their daughters, and will get them started in the wonderful habit of daily devotions.
This devotional Bible has delightful drawings as well as short Bible stories written in an easily understandable format as well as modern day illustrations to help the young girl make good decisions about everyday problems she might face.
This would make a great gift for any young girl, from the ages of four to eight and perhaps a bit older depending upon her maturity level.
My copy is going to a six-year-old great-granddaughter who is just beginning to read.
Marilyn Meredith
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
An Intimate Daily Devotional
Jesus Calling is a unique book of devotionals in that it is written as though by Jesus directly to the reader. If found this approach refreshing and extremely spiritually uplifting.
Each message is Biblical sound, based on a passage attributed to Jesus.
Beginning each day with one of these devotions should arm the reader for whatever comes.
The day I wrote this review, the devotional was titled, "I Want You to be All Mine" and was based on this: "Seek My Face with a teachable spirit. Come into My Presence with thanksgiving, desiring to be transformed." The accompanying Bible verses were Matthew 28:18 and Psalm 100:4.
Jesus Calling is recommended to anyone wanting a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
Marilyn Meredith
Author of the Deputy Crabtree mystery series: Kindred Spirits
Each message is Biblical sound, based on a passage attributed to Jesus.
Beginning each day with one of these devotions should arm the reader for whatever comes.
The day I wrote this review, the devotional was titled, "I Want You to be All Mine" and was based on this: "Seek My Face with a teachable spirit. Come into My Presence with thanksgiving, desiring to be transformed." The accompanying Bible verses were Matthew 28:18 and Psalm 100:4.
Jesus Calling is recommended to anyone wanting a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
Marilyn Meredith
Author of the Deputy Crabtree mystery series: Kindred Spirits
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Christianity in Crises
Christianity in Crisis, 21st Century, by Hank Hanegraaff focuses heavily on the so called "prosperity preachers."
Being familiar with most of those Hanegraaff examines in this scholarly book, I've watched and observed on TV at one time or another. In the beginning, some of these preachers were dynamic and actually focused on the Bible--but something happened as they gained popularity. They seemed to spin into a downward spiral.
This book points out the many problem areas in these "ministries" including and most importantly, the way the Bible is misinterpreted to "prove" the erroneous points each of these preachers have used. Hanegraaff definitely shows how dangerous this kind of preaching is, and how it can lead believers astray.
What I liked best is the way Hanegraaff ties things up in the last section called "Back to Basics."
Marilyn Meredith
http://fictionforyou.com
Being familiar with most of those Hanegraaff examines in this scholarly book, I've watched and observed on TV at one time or another. In the beginning, some of these preachers were dynamic and actually focused on the Bible--but something happened as they gained popularity. They seemed to spin into a downward spiral.
This book points out the many problem areas in these "ministries" including and most importantly, the way the Bible is misinterpreted to "prove" the erroneous points each of these preachers have used. Hanegraaff definitely shows how dangerous this kind of preaching is, and how it can lead believers astray.
What I liked best is the way Hanegraaff ties things up in the last section called "Back to Basics."
Marilyn Meredith
http://fictionforyou.com
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Rivers Run Dry by Sibella Giorello
The Rivers Run Dry is published by Thomas Nelson. I have to say right off that this mystery was great--and frankly, I was a bit surprised. I expected it to be tame--and this was not at all.
The heroine, Raleigh Harmon, is an FBI agent specializing in Forensic Geology. (I never realized there was such a thing.) In this story, Raleigh's expertise is displayed in many ways, all important to revealing clues to what has happened to a missing woman.
The book is peppered with the unusual: poker games, a clairvoyant, a casino and an addicted gambler, lots of FBI involvement in the wonderfully described environment of Seattle and its surrounding mountains. There is plenty of action and thrills, along with surprising twists.
What there isn't is bad language, gratuitous sex or violence, and I didn't miss any of it.
This is a real page turner and I recommend it highly.
The heroine, Raleigh Harmon, is an FBI agent specializing in Forensic Geology. (I never realized there was such a thing.) In this story, Raleigh's expertise is displayed in many ways, all important to revealing clues to what has happened to a missing woman.
The book is peppered with the unusual: poker games, a clairvoyant, a casino and an addicted gambler, lots of FBI involvement in the wonderfully described environment of Seattle and its surrounding mountains. There is plenty of action and thrills, along with surprising twists.
What there isn't is bad language, gratuitous sex or violence, and I didn't miss any of it.
This is a real page turner and I recommend it highly.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance
Just finished reading this quite remarkable and unusual mystery by Gyles Brandreth. I believe this will be the first in a series about Oscar Wilde as an amateur detective.
The setting, the characters, and the time period are written extremely well. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the characters which is interesting, because the story reminds me a lot of the Sherlock Holmes tales.
Definitely Recommended.
Marilyn Meredith
http://fictionforyou.com
The setting, the characters, and the time period are written extremely well. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the characters which is interesting, because the story reminds me a lot of the Sherlock Holmes tales.
Definitely Recommended.
Marilyn Meredith
http://fictionforyou.com
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Starvation Lake by Bryan Gruley
Starvation Lake is the story of a young man who has returned home to a job as a reporter for a small newspaper in an equally small town.
His life and the lives of his friends and family has centered around ice hockey from childhood on. The disappearance of the hockey coach in snowmobile accident years ago once again becomes big news when the snowmobile is discovered.
Along with the snowmobile, one secret after another is uncovered--secrets that will change the town of Starvation Lake forever.
The characters are wonderful in the book. For me there were far too many descriptions of hockey matches, but I'm not a sports fan of any kind, and I realize the interaction of the players and the coach were vital to the plot.
All in all, this was a good read, though possibly more appealing to the male reader.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
His life and the lives of his friends and family has centered around ice hockey from childhood on. The disappearance of the hockey coach in snowmobile accident years ago once again becomes big news when the snowmobile is discovered.
Along with the snowmobile, one secret after another is uncovered--secrets that will change the town of Starvation Lake forever.
The characters are wonderful in the book. For me there were far too many descriptions of hockey matches, but I'm not a sports fan of any kind, and I realize the interaction of the players and the coach were vital to the plot.
All in all, this was a good read, though possibly more appealing to the male reader.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Knowing, the Movie
Though many reviewers and movie goers are labeling Knowing, starring Nicolas Cage, science fiction, I think they are dead wrong.
The hero is a widower raising a young son alone. He's also a scientist. His scientific views on life and death have alienated him from his father who is a preacher. Clue #1.
When a time capsule is dug up, one of the letters from a student of long ago is retrieved by the hero's son and contains a series of numbers. When the hero starts to figure out the message--things begin to happen--and more clues are revealed. One of these clues is a reference to Ezekiel. This is a big time clue as Ezekiel is the book in the Bible with all sorts of prophecy including how the world will end. It also has descriptions of angels in it--not the commercial image of angels.
I really can't say anymore without spoiling the movie. But if you watch with those two things in mind, you'll find more clues and realize this is really a religious movie, a fiction movie, but it has religious and spiritual subtle attributes.
Hubby and I loved the movie, it's exciting, it makes you think, and if you pay attention, you realize there are some extremely interesting clues.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
The hero is a widower raising a young son alone. He's also a scientist. His scientific views on life and death have alienated him from his father who is a preacher. Clue #1.
When a time capsule is dug up, one of the letters from a student of long ago is retrieved by the hero's son and contains a series of numbers. When the hero starts to figure out the message--things begin to happen--and more clues are revealed. One of these clues is a reference to Ezekiel. This is a big time clue as Ezekiel is the book in the Bible with all sorts of prophecy including how the world will end. It also has descriptions of angels in it--not the commercial image of angels.
I really can't say anymore without spoiling the movie. But if you watch with those two things in mind, you'll find more clues and realize this is really a religious movie, a fiction movie, but it has religious and spiritual subtle attributes.
Hubby and I loved the movie, it's exciting, it makes you think, and if you pay attention, you realize there are some extremely interesting clues.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
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