When Glenn Beck said that “Illegals; The Unacceptable Cost of America’s Failure to Control It’s Borders” by Darrell Ankarlo was “a real and raw look at our increasingly lawless Southern border,” he was not kidding.  This book is real and raw.  So much so that I, being a person who tends to be overly sensitive, had to stop reading for now.
I really wanted to know the implications of ignoring the obvious problem of our Southern borders, and I do plan to complete this book.  But in a world so full …

I think all of us in business tend to have a firm understanding of the fear of failure.  Especially if you are in network marketing or sales.  I mean, let’s face it, if you fail – you starve.  It’s just that simple. That is the reason we spend the money on classes, books and seminars to help us get better at what we do.  But often those in the business field tend to overlook the masses of women around the world who have chosen to put aside their careers and …

Do you have a dream waiting to be birthed?
Have you been putting your destiny on the back burner?
Is your business or ministry becoming stagnant?
Is the fear of lack holding you back?
If so, you are not alone.  Every day, everywhere dreams are dying, destinies are destroyed and businesses and ministries are declining simply because of financial needs.  Everything seems to cost something.  There are generally two approaches to fixing this problem.  First we whine and complain about not having the money we need to accomplish the task.  Or we do what …

When I was asked to review “Transforming Church in Rural America” by Shannon O’Dell,  I wasn’t sure what to expect.  But coming from a small town and having attended rural churches on and off throughout my life, I was interested to read what a pastor who has defied all of the odds in rural America had discovered.
I must admit that I am hesitant to critique this book too strongly because although there are definitely areas to improve, the underlying foundation is obviously a deeply rooted passion for Christ.
My first visual …

I must admit, when I first began reading this book, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about it.  I have been on such a rampage lately about the demise of femininity that I was sure this was just going to be one more  book in a line of recent releases full of lies and leading more women astray.  I am happy to say, I was wrong.
It took me quite some time to read Captivating in its entirety, but not because of the book.  I was in the …

“Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
Do you ever take time to just get silent before God?  Not in a way that says “I need something from you, so I am going to do this,”  but just to “be” with Him.  He instructs in His Word to do that, but it seems that far too many people are just too busy to be still before the Father and marvel at His creation.
I had the chance …

I was excited to review “Gigi’s Big Break” by Sheila Walsh.  Probably because I have a little princess living in my home who reminds me so much of the gregarious Gigi, but also because I am a bit tired of the trite entertainment available for little girls today which seems to be built around vanity and self adulation.   This DVD was refreshing, humorous and memorable.
To start, I was impressed with the page illustrations.  They were vibrant and alive.  The animation seemed awkward at first to me until I realized that …

I have admired the work of Charles Stanley for years. He is a man full of Godly wisdom who is able to present the truths of God in a way that makes you feel like your  Daddy has just lovingly admonished you. In his latest book, How to Reach Your Full Potential for God,  Charles Stanley has stuck with his usual loving exhortation while sharing the truths so many overlook as they seek out God’s will for their lives.
I appreciated the fact that in a culture which prefers …

We were having a break during school one day.  My kids were playing with their stuffed animals which have a life of their own.  Pinky Whitey as Snow had left a message on Pink Bunnies phone saying “Hello, Pink Bunny, you are ugly.”  My daughter, who answers for Pink Bunny, in a very nonchalant way said “Oh, that’s OK, I will just hit the delete button.”

Isn’t that a great lesson for us all.  We worry and fret so much over what others say and think about us, yet there is …

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I was excited to read and review Fearless by Max Lucado.  Maybe it is because I am a fan of Mr. Lucado’s, or it may be more because of the fact that I have just finished writing a book on fear myself.  I already knew he stole the title I was going to use (just kidding), but I wanted to know that our books were not only different, but both valuable to the reader.  I was pleased with what I found.
As usual, Max Lucado draws in his readers …