100 Perks of Having Cancer plus 100 Health Tips For Surviving It!

Authors Florence Strang and Susan Gonzalez did a masterful work of art when they put together their book entitled:  "100 Perks of Having Cancer plus 100 Health Tips For Surviving It!" While both of these ladies have experienced the toil that cancer takes upon one's body, they have learned how to look at the brighter side of the journey and a healthy way of prolonging the body from entertaining this dreaded disease. They take the reader on their journey as well as pointing out how one can learn from their experience and not allow cancer to control the person, rather encouraging the person to make necessary adjustments within their life to press past this deadly situation. These ladies offer great wisdom, loads of laughter as well as practical insight into how one can change their emotions, attitudes, out-look on life as well as what one should eat and foods to avoid to live a longer, productive life.

This was a very enjoyable book to read about a very serious and real life-threating issue. They have learned how to laugh and enjoy life even in the midst of hardship and difficulty. Authors Strang and Gonzalez not only share their stories, but they also give additional resource information, hundreds of websites to help one in their various area of concern as well as a well versed index to allow the reader to find a particular topic quickly. This is without question a book that needs to be in libraries, doctor's offices, endorsed by American Cancer Society and other local groups to help the people they invest in on a daily basis. The ending is indeed heartwarming and encouraging as they conclude by shouting they are survivors and are stronger now than ever before in their lives. This is a book that will entertain, give much needed advice and should be in the hands of every person who is facing cancer within their lives to provide them a great resource of support and hope for their journey.

5 of 5 stars

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"A Godward heart: Treasuring the God Who Loves You" written by author John Piper takes the the reader deep into the love of God and how He desires to relate to His children. There are fifty meditations that enables the reader to grow deeper in their faith and love for God. Author Piper, writer of the wonderful book; "Desiring God" allows the reader to be challenged as well as stretched by his meditations. He looks at such things as: Hearing from God personally, the loss and suffering found within the life of the believer, why God outwardly tells His children that He delights in them, why use Twitter, the problem with prosperity preachers and so much more. If this wets your appetite then you will be in for an enjoyable journey reading the rest of the book.

Author Piper is very relational and understanding. He doesn't talk down to the reader, yet he does challenge and draw one to think about their life and if they want to improve upon it. God didn't call us to sit and become comfortable and this book helps to move the believe out of the comfort zone to become stronger and more effective in their Christian walk. There are many scriptures given so the reader can conduct additional study if they desire. There are also many points given that could be used as a teaching lesson for a small group class. This would be a nice devotional book and/or gift book if you are looking to enhance a believers walk with God.

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5 of 5 Stars

The Duck Commander Family

"The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family and Ducks Built A Dynasty" is a very colorful, entertaining and rewarding book. Authors Willie and Korie Robertson along with Mark Schlabach allows the reader to see within the lives of the Robertson Family revealing both the good and the not so good moments of their lives. This journey takes you from the early days before the family made it big on A&E, with books and merchandise sporting their now famous beards. The reader is invited into their home to see how the first product was made and how they worked as a family to make the business what it is today. There are portions that allows the reader to see Phil and Kay as a young married couple and their examples of parenting. How they build a business in their living room and kitchen making it a definite hands on family operation. 

This book allows the reader to see the funny antics they pull on one another, while also hearing about Kay's wonderful cooking, however one can't forget Phil's meals and how focused he was on making each ingredient just right. There are pictures in the middle of the book that allows the reader to see a visual journey of The Robertson Family as they move into television stardom. Authors Willie and Korie join Phil to take this company to the next level moving it out of Phil and Kay's home so they can expand and grow the business. There are nuggets of wealth found within these pages if the reader will but open their mind and allow themselves to be stretched and grow. Their emphasis is upon God and family and for that I found it to be rewarding in our modern day culture.

A Path Through The Garden

Nancy LaPonzina pens a wonderful story in her book entitled: "A Path Through The Garden." It is here that the reader will begin to see deep within the lives of several of the characters found within the book. Whether it's the land-owner Peg, or a couple, named Hal and Leyla Jo who decides they want a child. There was great research concerning flowers and plants that could boast the productivity glands within a ladies body. They found this wonderful plant while walking on their land one day while encountering their new neighbor. Peg is full of life and loves to live on her own taking care of her land, however one day the bills get larger than the income and she determines she must sell a portion of the land, the portion that has those wonderful plants growing on them. The reader is kept in suspense as to what will happen concerning this loving couple and if they will be able to come up with a product that will assist them in having a newborn within their lives.

Peg's son comes back to take care of her after she has a horrible accident. While there he begins to see the importance of family and taking care of what is planted right under one's nose. He determines to move back there and take care of the family land, the place where his roots were. Author LaPonzina allows the reader to get caught up in adventure, sadness, laughter and events that many could relate to as real life. This is a very interesting and rewarding book that the reader will be glad they read.

Kids Get The Power

Author Thomas Kochel writes a very detailed book entitled: "Kids Get The Power" where he unveils scriptures to help develop the life of the believer into a stronger more productive individual. Promotion and blessings come from the Lord which are directly linked to the words that come forth from the mouth of the believer. Hearing the voice of God and enacting upon it is paramount for the believer to be strengthen within their faith. "Scripture is God's voice in the logos (the written word) and the Rhema is God's voice spoken in you!" (pg. 20). This book enables the reader to not only learn about God's voice, but to actually hear it oneself.

Author Kochel desires to help each reader move past failure to a life of fulfillment found in Christ Jesus. As the reader reads and grows in God's Word so God becomes larger and more real to them. There is a call to repentance for the reader to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. There is a plea for every non-believer to avoid the pit of hell and all the hell they would experience while here on earth before being banished to hell forever. This book provides a genuine call to repentance and it is the authors desire to get this book into as many people's hands as possible. Many people could use this book as an outreach tool to reach deep within the heart of someone that needs to have a wake-up call concerning their soul and where they will spend eternity.

5 of 5 Stars

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"Find Your Passion: Simple Steps to Discover Who You Are, How To Choose a Career, and How to Find Your Purpose in Life!"

"Find Your Passion: Simple Steps to Discover Who You Are, How To Choose a Career, and How to Find Your Purpose in Life!" by author Derick Van Needs provides valuable insight into the discovery of who you are and how to use the gifts that one possesses to be effective within the Kingdom of God. The reader quickly learns that for one to have more, one must desire more; to become better, one must desire to be better. When one comes to this realization then they are ready for changes to occur for great improvement within their lives. Author Nees shares that the number one reason people don't achieve their goals is themselves. What a humbling thought to consider that we in fact are our worst enemy that keeps us held back from achieving the goals that would make us productive in society. However, rather than just pointing out what may be holding us back, he offers ways to correct the issues so we can become the person we were meant to be.

Author Nees shares key questions to help the reader unlock their passion, so their work can be accomplished as they determine what is of up most importance. The reader is encouraged to find a platform to share that passion and others will be challenged and blessed by your endeavor. When one reaches out with their passion they will attack others that are like-minded and will have a source to give into and help others with their needs. This book helps the reader, break down their vision into bit-size pieces so they will be able to achieve their goals and dreams.

5 of 5 stars

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A Guide To God's Perplexing Path

Author Tom Payne takes the reader along three types of feasts in his book entitled: "A Guide To God's Perplexing Path." These feasts are: The Feast of Passover, The Feast of Pentecost and The Feast of Ingathering. The path that leads the believer into an encounter with God is the path they must pursue. While there are paths that lead to, Buddha, Islam, Jewish and other religions only those who's path leads to Jesus Christ will find true happiness.  Author Payne discusses where a path shouldn't lead a reader so they aren't led astray from the true will of God. There is the discussion of the cross and its importance within the life of the believer. There are sections within the book that reveal in detail concerning the lives of: D.L. Moody, John Bunyan, T.S. Eliot, F.B. Meyers and others.

Author Payne discusses the love and power of the cross and the purpose it displays within the life of the believer. There is a call to apply the lessons learned within this book for the reader to be a stronger more effective Christian. There are many examples given and detailed explanations of these various feasts. This is a very well written book that will enable the believer to grow deeper within their faith and establish their foundation solid and sure in Jesus Christ. Author Payne allows the reader to be challenged and take a deeper look within their own hearts to see if they have areas of improvement that they need to make. 

5 of 5 stars

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