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Go See The Eclipse – Book Review

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I absolutely love it when God makes Himself visible in His creation. On August 21, 2017 we will be able to see a Total Eclipse of the Sun in the United States. It will cover the country and I, for one, will be in its path.  (BTW there will be another Total Eclipse on April 8, 2024 in the US.)

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Chap Percival, in his book, Go And See The Eclipse, and Take A Kid With You is passionate about his ‘astronomy nerdiness’ and motivates the reader toward a desire to see and participate in this rare opportunity.  His eclipse viewing experiences from Canada to the Caribbean to Africa are informative and insightful.

downloadThe book is loaded with maps, charts, teaching ideas, games, puzzles and creative ways to safely ‘see’ the eclipse. You will find indexes of where and when the eclipse will take place and travel suggestions.

You will find excellent graphs and explanations of what an eclipse is.  Chap uses his 40 years of teaching Astronomy to provide a solid base for the ‘teachable moment’, whether that be as a parent, teacher or friend.

Most importantly, Mr. Percival insists on safety in this book.  He often states the obvious in that one should never look at the sun without protection, and rightfully so.  With that thought in mind he also suggests materials, filters, and methods for viewing the eclipse.

I highly recommend this book for anyone. Teachers, home schooling parents, astronomy nerds, and just about everyone else.  Take the time to plan a trip on August 21, 2017. Get a group together and enjoy this incredible opportunity.

I was provided a copy of this book for the sole purpose of review.  No other compensation was received.

Slaying The Debt Dragon Book Review

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Motivating…Easy to read…Inspiring…Profound (in places)…

If you’re ready to “slay the debt dragon” this is the method to choose.  Using personal experience and total commitment to the cause (getting out of over one hundred thousand dollars in personal debt) Cherie Lowe gives a plan and a process that worked for her.  After having read this book it will work for me, too.

Her advice is really quite simple and usable.  First, don’t try to do it alone.  Get your spouse or a really good friend on board.  Second, have a plan, write it down and commit to following it.  Third, celebrate your accomplishments.  Plus so much more.

Mrs. Lowe’s use of scripture is spot on and appropriate for what she’s trying to teach.  In several instances her application of the Word helped the concept take life.

She includes templates and many freebies at her website, Queen of Free.  With all that is offered in this excellent book there is no reason anyone should still be in debt.

If you’ve lost your sense of contentment, forgotten how to depend on God to be Jehovah Jirah (God the Provider), or simply can’t figure out how you got in this situation, this is the book for you.  It will be the best, and smartest, $15 you’ve ever spent.

Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book through Tyndale House Publishers for the express purpose of review.  No other compensation was recieved.

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Book Review-Rebuilding Civilization

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Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the book, “Rebuilding Civilization on the Bible” by Jay Grimstead and Eugene Calvin Clingman published by Nordskog Publishing for the sole purpose of review.  All comments and critiques are my own.

Finally, finished!  This made me wonder how Christianity has survived for more than 2000 years if so much is misunderstood or wrong with it.  From that comment do not think I am in disagreement with the concepts put forth therein.

At the 500th Anniversary (2017) of Luther’s 95 Theses it is the desire of the authors to convene the International Church Council.  This Council and it’s members will reaffirm the inerrancy of the Bible and will seek to unify all religions that profess belief in Jesus Christ under these principals.  The author’s seem to believe that Christians have moved away from the basic Word and toward a Culture that pretty much says anything goes as long as one is not ‘hurting’ another.

Their treatises and ideas on such areas (and not limited to these few I’m mentioning) as Salvation, The Trinity, Hell, Unity of the Body, Church Discipline, Homosexuality, Human life, Marriage, are spot on and totally within the confines of the Holy Scripture.

I must suggest that one of the most disturbing aspects of this treatise was the authors’ determination that the International Church Council would be able to solve the modern church’s problems if everyone believes and follows these precepts.  It seems to me that when Church Law becomes more important than the Believer, the Church will move backward into a works based religion.  Makes me wonder what we’ll be calling the Modern Pharisees.

 

Book Review: The Littlest Christmas Kitten

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For many years I have collected Children’s Books with cat themes.  When the opportunity was given to review a book in this genre I jumped at the chance and was not disappointed.

Christmas Kitten

The Littlest Christmas Kitten by Leona Novy Jackson and illustrated by Kelly Dupre is a delightful, sweet little tale that purred into my cat loving heart.  It tells us that cats especially kittens, have curious hearts and sometimes that leads to getting lost.  So like us, but in the finding there is usually more to the story.  The Christmas Story is told in its huge simplicity, reminding us that there is more than presents, parties and decorations, to this special holiday.

The illustrations are an extension of the words and depict the charming expectation of the animals on that very special night.  Kelly Dupre catches the expressions of the animals perfectly.   Whether worried, afraid, curious, frightened, or happy the prints easily show what the people and animals were thinking and feeling.

I thoroughly enjoyed this little tale and am delighted to have it in my ‘cat’ collection.

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book for review by Snaptail Press through BookCrash and receive no other remuneration.

The Trail – – Book Review

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downloadStory telling is one of the most effective ways to share information that will be remembered and Ed Underwood does a powerful job of this in his book “The Trail”.  A young couple is having a difficult time making a life decision.  Wanting this decision to be not only the right one but also the one that fits God’s purpose for their life they seek help.

At the urging of  their friends (who have already gone through this process) Matt and Brenda undertake a hiking trip into the High Sierras with retired Firefighter, Sam Lucas who has agreed to help them come to agreement about their decision.  He shares eight principles with them during the time they travel together, each with a scripture reference and life lessons.  Trust, intimacy, God’s love and much more are covered.

Underwood makes it very clear that all people approach life decisions in different ways, but only trusting God, His Word, other believers and one another will bring us to the answer God intends.  Every person carries old ‘baggage’ and new experiences into a marriage.  Trusting one another with every bit, good and bad, of our lives allows the married couple to make solid decisions for all of life’s issues.

This book is a must-read for all couples!  Whether newly married or entering retirement, and at all stages during marriage, this delightful story grounds the reader in Biblical principals that will last through all the storms and turmoil of life as a couple.

I was a provided a copy of this book for my review.  No other compensation was received.  If you would like read it I have included the link to Amazon where you can purchase it.  I received no remuneration for your purchase.