Christian Book Reviews http://laurelwreathsreflections.com/lorisbookreviews Book Reviews With a Purpose Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:47:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LorisBookReviews/~3/ufEN3qdjpcc/ http://laurelwreathsreflections.com/lorisbookreviews/pearl-in-the-sand-by-tessa-afshar/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:46 +0000 Lori http://laurelwreathsreflections.com/lorisbookreviews/?p=2913 Post image for Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar

  • Author: Tessa Afshar
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers (2010)
  • Category:Fiction, Historical
    Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    • How is it possible a Canaanite harlot can become one of the leaders of Israel? Pearl in the Sand is the story of Rahab and how hiding several spies inside the walls of Jericho leads to her becoming known as one of the great women of faith in the bible. But this is a story of the struggle of how she was able to go from being a harlot to a woman of faith. Her walls of fear, rejection and unworthiness do not change overnight. The Lord leads a man named Salmone into her life that will lead to Rahab finding her true worth and the healing only God can provide.

    If you are a woman who has ever struggled with past decisions or sins committed in your past, Pearl in the Sand will show you how God-who loves you so much-will fight for you. You are his priceless pearl, no matter what has happen or what you have done in your past.

    I could not put this book down and it blessed me on so many levels. This is a great book for any woman. I found this book even more fascinating because Tessa Afshar has the background of the middle east, being born in Iran and living there for fourteen years of her life. She brings insight and fresh breath into the story of Rahab. I will definitely be looking for more books from Tessa Afshar.

    Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar can be purchased here.

    About:

    TESSA AFSHAR was born in a nominally Muslim family in Iran and lived there for the first fourteen years of her life. She survived English boarding school for girls before moving to the United States permanently. Her conversion to Christianity in her mid-twenties changed the course of her life forever. Tessa holds an MDIV from Yale University where she served as co-Chair of the Evangelical Fellowship at the Divinity School. She has spent the last twelve years in full and part-time Christian work and currently serves as the leader of Women’s and Prayer ministries at a church in Connecticut.

    FTC Disclosure: Special thanks to Jeane Wynn of Wynn-Wynn Media for sending me a review copy of Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar.

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  • Author: Andy Andrews
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson (2010)
  • Category:Inspiration
    Rating: 5 out of 5 stars



    • Today I went though the drive through at McDonald’s and said hi to the person waiting on me. Earlier this morning I walked into Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee and smiled at the rushed lady behind the counter. While at work I said hi and asked the gentleman who walked by how his day was. These are all events that I would not normally share—in my mind they are uneventful—but Andy Andrews believes differently. New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews shares with readers in his latest book The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters that everything you do, no matter how insignificant, matters!

    When you discover and live your life as if everything matters you begin living a life of permanent purpose. Those who live with a purpose find they are a better spouse, parent, worker, teachers, etc. Living with a purpose will decrease uncertainty and doubt, and take you to new heights.

    Andrews is a mater storyteller who brings true life stories alive. In The Butterfly Effect he shares some stories of unknown men who if they had not succeeded we would not be where we are today. The Butterfly Effect is inspirational and causes one to stop and think how those simple daily tasks of talking to people while visiting McDonald’s in the afternoon or Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee in the morning does matter. Everything you do has an effect.

    I recommend this book for everyone    , but it would also make a wonderful graduation gift for every young person heading out into the world.

    The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters by Andy Andrews can be purchased here.

    About:

    Andy Andrews, hailed by a New York Times writer as someone who has quietly become “one of the most influential people in America,” is a best-selling novelist and in-demand corporate speaker for the world’s largest organizations. The Traveler’s Gift, a featured book selection of ABC’s Good Morning America, has been translated into nearly twenty languages and was on the New York Times bestseller list for seventeen weeks.

    Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and toured military bases around the world, being called upon by the Department of Defense to speak to the troops. Arguably, there is no single person on the planet better at weaving subtle yet life-changing lessons into riveting tales of adventure and intrigue—both on paper and on stage.

    FTC Disclosure: Special thanks to Thomas Nelson Book Sneeze program for sending me a review pdf copy of The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters by Andy Andrews.

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  • Author: Mindy Ferguson
  • Publisher: Fruitful Word Ministries (2010)
  • Category:Bible Study
    Rating: 5 out of 5 stars



    • **Be sure to read about the giveaway at the end** Winner is Barb Shelton

    “Jesus felt the pain of those who grieved; spoke to the unacceptable; healed the sick; extended grace to the sinner; made the crippled whole.”

    This six week study on the women in Jesus’ life is one that demonstrates the compassion of a Savior. This bible study covers women Jesus encountered during his life and ministry. Each days lesson takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and there is a lesson for each of the five days of the week.

    Some of the women covered are:

    Mary
    The Sinful Woman.
    Canaanite Woman
    Mary & Martha of Bethany
    The Adulterous Woman

    and much more!

    I went through this study on my own, but this would also be great for a woman’s bible study group. I believe The Women In Jesus’ Life would help open up a lot conversation concerning struggles women face then and today. Through it all you find a compassionate, forgiving Savior.

    If you are looking for a women’s bible study this would be a great one to consider.

    You can read more at Faithful Word Ministries.

    Would you like to win a copy for yourself???
    Leave a message below and I will be drawing a winner by September 8th.

    About:

    In a world that urges us to live for ourselves, Mindy Ferguson encourages women to live for Christ. She founded Fruitful Word Ministries in April 2003 and is passionate about encouraging women of all denominations to apply and abide in God’s transforming Word.

    Mindy stumbled her way into the arms of Christ at the age of twenty-six. She speaks nationally at women’s events and at retreats as one who understands the tug of worldly passions and the emptiness of selfish ambition. Her writings have appeared in Christianity Today’s Kyria.com, the P31 Woman magazine, Just Between Us magazine, Chicken Soup for the Mother of Preschooler’s Soul, and the One Year Life Verse Devotional. Mindy is the author of Walking with God: From Slavery to Freedom; Living the Promised Life, Hugs Bible Reflections for Women, and The Women in Jesus’ Life.

    Mindy is also the Women’s Ministry Director for her home church in Cypress, Texas where she lives with her husband of twenty-three years. Their son is currently attending college and their daughter is a junior in high school.

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