Tell Us The Truth Reviews

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413158667650774462012-02-29T12:43:07.166-08:00Tell Us The Truth Reviewswe can handle the truth. Bring it on.Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.comBlogger3401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-75252271788242357922011-11-23T09:57:00.000-08:002011-11-23T09:57:48.174-08:00"We want our lives to leave a lasting legacy...This book helps you find your way. 5 out of 5 stars."

Selah: Your Moment to Stop, Think, and Step Into Your Future Paperback: 221 pages Publisher: Revell (August 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0800759575 ISBN-13: 978-0800759575 Editor's Note: While this title is not a Deep River Books imprint, it was written by DRB Co-Publisher, Nancie Carmichael. Selah. Just what does it mean? Depending on which version of the Bible you find, you are likely

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-58954321874099113832011-11-08T07:21:00.000-08:002011-11-08T07:21:06.548-08:00"The story is full of details that make it come alive for the reader...I laughed and cried with the family involved."

The Place of BelongingBy Jayne Pearson Faulkner Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Carmichael Publishing (Jan 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935265458 ISBN-13: 978-1935265450 Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? Maybe as a child? So many factors can make this worse as a child. Moving, entering into a step-family situation, being labeled as “different” by your peers… These are just some

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-47360171226495151242011-11-05T04:45:00.000-07:002011-11-05T09:49:53.860-07:00"Tea Cup Art and Reflections would make a lovely gift for friends who enjoy art, tea, or photography. I simply couldn't put it down until I'd read it cover to cover."

Teacup Art...and Reflections Reviewed by Jan at Jewelry 4 Change By Joyce WilkinsISBN: 1935265814ISBN-13: 9781935265818Publisher: Deep River Books (Nov 2011) Hardcover, 222 pgsList Price: $16.99 US TeaCup Art... and Reflections is what I would call a 'coffee table book.' The stunning photography of teacups arranged in artistic scenes, printed on high quality paper is something I would

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-25260803383634200872011-10-31T04:15:00.000-07:002011-10-31T04:15:01.078-07:00"I loved being able to visualize where the characters were while they raced to solve the clues to the puzzle. Not only was the story entertaining, but I also enjoyed the Disney trivia and folklore that was scattered throughout the book."

The Key to the Kingdom, by Jeff Dixon Reviewed by Christina at There's Just One Mommy Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Deep River Books (December 1, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935265245 ISBN-13: 978-1935265245 After experiencing the magic of Walt Disney World this summer with our kids, I was really excited to discover a mystery book that revolves around the theme park. After reading

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-33794659290601153252011-10-24T04:15:00.000-07:002011-10-24T04:15:00.610-07:00"Can be used as a great counseling manual for anyone wanting to get married, build their marriage, or save their marriage."

Beating the Marriage Odds by William R. Campbell 182 Pages ISBN 10: 1935265032 ISBN 13: 978-1-935265030 Publisher: VMI Publishers/Deep River Price: $11.69 This book caught my attention just by simply reading the back cover. The book can be used as a great counseling manual for anyone wanting to get married, build their marriage, or save their marriage. Although the book is

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-67230819784944767042011-10-16T04:30:00.000-07:002011-10-18T13:55:45.965-07:00"Wonderfully inspiring book about a mother's journey with an autistic child and her faith in God"

Lonely Girl, Gracious God By Lauri Khodabandehloo Reviewed by Laura at Adventures at Greenacre Published by Deep River Books March 2011 264 pages/Non-Fiction/Autism ISBN-10: 1935265466ISBN-13: 978-1935265467 Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor Lauri Khodabandehloo takes us on a journey down the broken road that leads us to the truth of God's overwhelming faithfulness, and His promise

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-18295281772201697352011-10-15T05:15:00.000-07:002011-10-15T10:18:20.935-07:00"[The illustrations] are very bright and colorful, and really make the story come to life."

Smoothie Rock-A-Teller on the Whopper Stopper by Dr. Gerald Mittmann Reviewed by Brenda of Brenda's Handmade Illustrated by Gregory Cannone. Published in 2011 by Fish Pond, a division of Deep River Books.ISBN 10: 1-935265-78-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-935265-78-8 Smoothie Rock-A-Teller is a children's book about David and Goliath, told from the perspective of a rock. There are 5 chapters and each

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-2782367414486741762011-10-13T08:39:00.000-07:002011-10-13T08:43:36.984-07:00"I love this book! Full of pretty pictures of teacups."

Tea Cup Art ... and Reflections by Joyce Wilkens Review by Carol at Song Berries Hardcover: 122 pagesPublisher: Deep River Books (November 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1935265818 Like art, life can be splashed with expected and unexpected curves and colors, offering chances to take a good long look, simmer on your reflections, share your thoughts, and to listen to others…to

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-90704142851204705022011-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:002011-10-06T15:13:05.913-07:00"This book is a powerful tool that should be read by every single looking to tie the knot"

Beating the Marriage Odds By William R. Campbell Reviewed by Amanda at Graphoniac ISBN: 1-935265-03-2 VMI Publishers, © 2009 $11.69 @ Amazon.com Overall Grade: A+ Great prep course for the engaged, refresher for the married It's no secret that America's divorce rate is 50%. What may surprise you is that this is true, even of Christian couples, those who vow before God to stay together "

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-58143592032919687952011-10-05T08:57:00.000-07:002011-10-05T09:22:22.217-07:00"...Comes with an audio CD. This is such a well-done accompaniment...the background music provides just the right amount of mood for the story."

Pookster & Bubs and the Unloose Tooth By Rhonda Funk Reviewed by Sarah at Homeschool Blogger Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 16 pages Publisher: Fish Pond Kids (2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935265407 ISBN-13: 978-1935265405 Meet Pookster - a little girl who just happens to think that teeth are highly overrated and keeping them in too long can be hazardous to your health. Meet Bubs -

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-26579500661066896162011-09-24T05:15:00.000-07:002011-09-24T05:15:01.135-07:00"By the end of the book, the overwhelming feeling is one of awe."

The Son in My Eyes Mai Spencer with Dixie PhilipsReviewed by Graphoniac ISBN: 10-1-935265-66-0 Deep River Books, ©2011 $11.24 @ Amazon.com Overall Grade: A Compelling first-hand stories, minor flow concerns The Son in My Eyes is the auto biography of Mai Spencer, a Vietnamese lady who has seen the hand of God working through even the most dire of circumstances. As a child, she lost

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-90334866996364798402011-09-22T05:15:00.000-07:002011-10-05T09:30:15.899-07:00"This is a fantastic book to leave out for guests to see"

Tea Cup Art ... and Reflectionsby Joyce Wilkens Review by Melanie at So Many Books Hardcover: 122 page Publisher: Deep River Books (November 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1935265818 TeaCup Art is a collection of teacups displayed in an array of artistic scenes, reflected on by author Joyce Wilkens. I have never given much thought to teacups prior to seeing this book, but I was

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-35595617131023030682011-09-14T09:23:00.000-07:002011-09-14T09:42:37.599-07:00"I cannot begin to tell my readers how wonderful this book is"

The Son in My Eyes Reviewed by Sarah at Growing for Christ By Mai Spencer with Dixie Phillips ISBN: 978-1935265665 Deep River Books 2011 $14.99 About the Book: (from Deep River Books) Raised a poor, young, Buddhist girl during the time of the Vietnam War, Mai Spencer nearly lost her life after being exposed to Agent Orange. Overcoming tremendous obstacles, and surviving the

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-7329138659750065512011-09-06T09:27:00.000-07:002011-09-21T21:21:54.297-07:00"Once I read the first couple pages I was hooked! Mai Spencer touched my heart."

The Son in My Eyes – Seeing the Light of Jesus in VietnamAuthor: Mai Spencer with Dixie PhillipsReview by Jennifer at Heavenly Mommy I must admit, when I first read the title and realized it was a Vietnam story, I didn’t think I was going to like the book. Once I read the first couple pages though, I was hooked! Mai Spencer touched my heart as I read page after page of her life growing up as

Kit Tosellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952085087476789466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-18125456674230305462011-09-04T22:10:00.000-07:002011-09-04T22:10:21.198-07:00"A good coming-of-age story & one that I think all of us can relate to."

Watercolor Summer by Nan Corbitt AllenReview by Erika at Musings From a Stay-At-Home Mom Kathleen is a young thirteen year old girl dealing with the thoughts and emotions of a young teenager and the additional struggles of having disconnected parents. As she is dragged along to another “artist colony” with her artist mother who is seemingly ignorant of her daughter’s feelings, Kat resigns

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-24975581977227117832011-08-31T22:18:00.000-07:002011-08-31T22:22:11.824-07:00"This book is definitely thought-provoking"

Fountains of the Deep: The Creation Story & Mainstream Science, by Stephen L. RossReview by Jan at Jewelry 4 Change ISBN-10: 1935265334 ISBN-13: 978-1935265337 Publisher: Deep River Books (September 1, 2010) Paperback, 270 pagesList Price: $14.99 US Science and the Biblical Creation Story conflict, right? That's what many believe, but Steven L. Ross explains how the findings of mainstream

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-22890381773918648522011-08-31T08:51:00.000-07:002011-08-31T08:51:55.438-07:00"Her words may be just what (families living with autism) need to get them through the difficult times."

Lonely Girl, Gracious God by Lauri Khodabandehloo Review by Heidi at It's Just Me Heidi-D Arielle sent me Lonely Girl, Gracious God - a lovely little non-fiction book, written by an inspirational woman named Lauri Khodabandehloo (say that three times fast)... The story outlines the struggle of a mother (Lauri) whose youngest daughter (Farema) is born with autism during an era when little

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-77201815310899212152011-08-30T10:15:00.000-07:002011-08-30T10:19:11.267-07:00K. Dawn Byrd, Author: Register to win a copy of Jayne Pearson Faulkner's "The Place of Belonging"

K. Dawn Byrd, Author: Register to win a copy of Jayne Pearson Faulkner's "The Place of Belonging" Read a great blog interview with Jayne Pearson Faulkner, author of The Place of Belonging at K. Dawn Byrd's blog. Gotta love this book!

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-5008105286594797842011-08-30T10:14:00.000-07:002011-08-30T10:21:39.212-07:00K. Dawn Byrd, Author: Register to win a copy of Sam Batterman's "Maximal Reserve"

K. Dawn Byrd, Author: Register to win a copy of Sam Batterman's "Maximal Reserve" Learn more about Sam Batterman (author of Maximal Reserve and Wayback) at his blog interview posted today by K. Dawn Byrd. AND, enter for a chance to win your own copy! GRIPPING. FASCINATING. RELEVENT.

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-81642728717127263552011-08-30T09:00:00.000-07:002011-08-30T11:54:01.957-07:00"This self-help devotional, diet plan book is a keeper."

Fit for My King by Sheri Rose Shepherd Review by Abi at 4 the Love of Books Are you battling the diet War? You can break free from the "food issue" and "Barbie bondage" and Win Diet Wars. Fit for My King was written with you in mind. You find... the root cause of why you battle body image discover keys to break free from food control nourish your soul and renew your mind while learning

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-43821602413275950762011-08-26T10:00:00.001-07:002011-09-21T21:23:08.563-07:00“God used an unexpected event to change her faith from skeptical to unwavering.”

Cut In Half, by Ana Le RouxReview by Sarah at Treasures of Faith "If miracles were given to those who deserve them, they would simply not exist" ~ Ana Le Roux I love reading stories about faith! I am always amazed and encouraged at how powerful our God really is. I recently had the opportunity to read "Cut in Half" by Ana Le Roux who "wanted to tell the world that miracle's happen everyday to

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-91622299872564117222011-08-26T09:44:00.001-07:002011-09-21T21:22:32.537-07:00“An incredible story of survival and surrender!”

Cut in Half; How God Mended Me With 23 Miracles Review by Dalia at Inspirations By D Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Deep River Books (May 1, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935265113 ISBN-13: 978-1935265115 I enjoy a good read once in a while especially if it’s about a real experience, a life lesson and if it's a Christian based story. I have received the book “Cut in Half”, by Ana Le

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-75916839772943853012011-08-23T12:44:00.000-07:002011-08-23T13:04:48.810-07:00"Adorable, inside and out...this is just what young readers need!"

Smoothie Rock-A-Teller By: Dr. Gerald Mittmann, Illustrated by: Gregory Cannone Review by Joy of This Little Book of Mine Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 60 pages Publisher: Fish Pond Kids (September 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935265784 ISBN-13: 978-1935265788 My ReviewThis is a unique way to teach children the story of David and a whopper of a giant named Goliath! A little

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-4626599609186927882011-08-23T12:33:00.000-07:002011-08-23T13:04:27.224-07:00"Join the Uncle and his family as you read this wondrous Christmas Story this year."

Uncle Eben’s Christmas…..by Stephen Alan Slater Review by Joy at This Little Book of Mine Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Deep River Books (October 1, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1935265385 ISBN-13: 978-1935265382 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches Book Blurb: Eben Johnson, the owner of a home-improvement store forbids his employees to say “Merry Christmas,” and winds up in

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-89486335188619871182011-08-21T21:02:00.000-07:002011-08-21T21:02:31.672-07:00"Want to be inspired? Read this book or give it as a gift to someone you know who is planning to start their nursing career."

Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor’s Journey of Faith and SelfReview by Tiffany at Fabulous Finds Title: Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor’s Journey of Faith and Self Author: Lois Hoitenga Roelofs ISBN-13: 9781935265375 Publisher: Deep River Books Publishing Date: October 1, 2010 Paperback: 224 pages Price: 13.99 In Caring Lessons, Lois Roelofs tells her stories about being a rebellious

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-10872348209893546612011-08-20T20:01:00.000-07:002011-08-20T20:01:40.487-07:00"After reading this book, I am in awe of the work that this couple has done to better the lives of others"

“The Son in My Eyes” Book ReviewReview by Judy at What I Live For Mai Spencer grew up witnessing the horrors of the Vietnam War first hand as she struggled to avoid the Viet Cong, gather enough food for her family and care for all of the younger children in her family. She knew nothing but extreme poverty until she moved away from home and eventually met Dennis, an American who fell in love

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-37268790749791345502011-08-19T08:15:00.000-07:002011-08-19T08:15:00.513-07:00"The kind of inspiration that is relevant to us all: how to find God's grace as we stumble through this life"

Lonely Girl, Gracious God Review by Kimberly at Drinkin From My Saucer As most of you know, I love to get free things. :) A few weeks ago, I was offered Lonely Girl, Gracious God by Lauri Khodabandehloo to review. Though I was reluctant to start reading another book this summer... the crooked cover kept beckoning me to open it up. ((The old adage: Don't judge a book by it's cover kept

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-5713846308240570092011-08-18T09:25:00.000-07:002011-08-18T09:25:31.906-07:00"Maximal Reserve has all the ingredients: conspiracy, drama, suspense, crooked politicians, and even a little romance."

Book Review: Maximal Reserve Review by Bonnie at Grandma Bonnie's Closet If you enjoy books with a christian base then you are sure to enjoy Maximal Reserve. I was given the chance to review the book Maximal Reserve by Bring It On! Communications. I do enjoy fiction and thrillers so I was happy to have the chance to read and review this book. The story is about Philip Channing, a brilliant

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-61131816603685042932011-08-17T09:20:00.000-07:002011-08-17T12:03:03.970-07:00"I...found a lot of practical ways to help turn my insecurities into a wonderful new life that I can live for God."

Sand to Pearls Review by Brenda at Brenda's Handmade I'm a book reviewer for Bring It On Communications, and the latest book I was sent to review was, Sand to Pearls, written by Heidi McLaughlin. Heidi is a teacher, mentor, and a great inspiration to women. The book was published by Deep River Books in 2011. Sand to Pearls is a great book about "making bold choices to enrich your life." It's

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-13635474327972304722011-08-16T09:51:00.000-07:002011-08-16T09:51:13.495-07:00"I ended up wanting to take my time and soak and savor the messages God was speaking to me through Mai’s writings."

The Son In My Eyes: Seeing the Light Of Jesus In Vietnam Review by Andie of Ours + His + Mine = Nine Mai Spencer with Dixie Phillips 978-1935265665 Deep River Books 2011 $14.99 The Son in My Eyes is first and foremost a beautifully inspirational testimony of Mai Spencer’s life. I was captivated from the start by her recollections of her childhood growing up as a young Buddhist girl in

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-33367960279701785502011-08-14T16:23:00.000-07:002011-08-14T16:23:32.522-07:00"A story that sweeps you right up and keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can...Highly Recommended."

Book Review: Maximal Reserve Review by Beckie at By the Book Petroleum engineer Phil Channing has only been employed a week when he uncovers the largest oil reserve in history. Using the research of a recently murdered friend, Phil discovers the secret to drilling for it lies in lava tubes under the Dead Sea. But will this knowledge throw off the

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-2343241916657553842011-08-14T16:16:00.000-07:002011-08-14T16:16:58.181-07:00"This book is a must-have for every family. Your child will have a better understanding of David and Goliath after reading this book."

Review by Tiffany at Fabulous Finds Title: Smoothie Rock-A-Teller: On The Whopper Stopper Author: Dr. Gerald Mittmann ISBN: 1935265784 Publisher: VMI Publishers Illustration by: Gregory Cannone Release Date: September 1, 2011 Smoothie Rock-A-Teller: On the Whopper Stopper is the first book in a series of nine where rocks retell biblical stories from their point of view. In this book the rock

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-38337911379308742562011-08-04T12:24:00.000-07:002011-08-04T12:24:05.792-07:00"I was captivated by the way the author wove this mystery around Disney facts and trivia"

Review by Kat at Reviews From the Heart Who hasn't heard of Walt Disney, Disneyland, The Magic Kingdom or anything related to Disney in general? Some of us have grown up with Disney in some form or another for most of our lives and know what dreams can do for those of us willing to dare to live them. Farren Rales is one of the chief Imagineers working for the Magic Kingdom and when he calls

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-38928128172902797232011-07-28T12:17:00.001-07:002011-07-28T12:17:20.535-07:00The Key to the Kingdom is a natural (choice) for Disney fans!

Review done by Andrea I have been a fan of anything Disney-related for as long as I can remember. So when I read about a book called ‘The Key to the Kingdom’ by Jeff Dixon, I knew I had to read it! Here is the synopsis of this interesting novel: In this world, Disney trivia is no game…and the ancient key is the only way out. Grayson Hawkes learns how imaginative and elaborate Walt

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-74021829806412431492011-07-28T10:41:00.001-07:002011-07-28T10:41:53.262-07:00"I like how the personal story allows the reader to connect with the author from the very beginning." - says this blogger about Be Still and Let God Be God

Review done by Kristina Be Still and Let God Be Godby Robert Paul Baeyenspublished by Deep River Books256 pagesMay 2010Have you ever asked yourself if there is a higher power at work in your life? Can you say that you've been still long enough to hear the answer? Be Still and Let God be God can be summed up in one word - patience. Robert Paul Baeyens takes us back to a day in September of 1998.

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-27435967483945830942011-07-28T10:27:00.001-07:002011-07-28T10:27:55.186-07:00"This author's creativity doesn't stop at just having the story told...." Come read more about Smoothie Rock-A-Teller!!

Review done by One Mommy Looking for a new children’s book? How about one that retells a Bible story in a unique and fun way? I’d like to suggest Smoothie Rock-A-Teller on the Whopper Stopper by Dr. Gerald Mittmann. This 52 page children’s book is actually the first of a series of nine books where rocks retell Bible stories from their point of view. In this book Smoothie (That’s the rock’

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-20632006763678125842011-07-28T10:21:00.001-07:002011-07-28T10:21:40.927-07:00This is a thoughtful, well written book with lots of ideas to help..." said this blogger on Hope for Trying Times

Review done by Song Berries Divorce. Everything changes;nothing remains the same. Family relationships,friendships,finances,self-esteem,living arrangements,and personal feelings are all suddenly different. Anger,sadness,frustration,grief,and loneliness can overwhelm even the strongest soul.Dr. Chuck Patner is neither a pastor nor a marriage counselor and has no particular expertise other

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-70064993695703660682011-07-28T10:15:00.001-07:002011-07-28T10:17:39.275-07:00This book leaves nothing out! There's suspense, thriller, romance and murder mystery!

Review done by Song Berries Maximal Reserve By Sam Batterman Petroleum exploration engineer Phil Channing uncovers the single largest oil reserve in history–and he’s only been employed for a week. The find is so large that it dwarfs all Middle East reserves combined,and lies so deep within the bowels of the earth that it can’t be reached by any conventional method. He discovers how to tap into

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-41874930531715092512011-07-26T11:19:00.001-07:002011-07-26T11:19:24.812-07:00"The message at the heart of this book is one that every family will be blessed by." said Mel, blogger who read The Rose Princess and the Special Gift

Review done by Mel I absolutely love fairy tale books...love the whole happily ever after and skipping through the flowers feeling that you get after reading one. I am always on the look out for some great children's books to share with our Kids Ministry at church and when I saw this book come through I knew that I had to take a peek at it too. The illustrations are bright and colorful,

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-31732159608958438052011-07-26T10:41:00.001-07:002011-07-26T10:41:41.547-07:00"For those of you who love a great story with a science fiction, biblical twist, then this is a perfect find for you." - says Heart2Heart blogger who read Wayback

Review done by Heart2HeartA mysterious Nazi super-weapon, hidden for more than 60 years, has been discovered by members of a reclusive, private think tank and perfected using modern technology. This fully realized and reliable device is so powerful, so provocative, that the basic beliefs of science, history, and religion could be overturned in an instant.After a cataclysmic system failure kills

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-27964296592213905752011-07-26T10:29:00.001-07:002011-07-26T10:29:27.674-07:00"This book is a clear inspiration for everyone" - says Jayda, a blogger who read The Son in My Eyes.

Review done by Jayda This summer along with trying to keep my 2 and 4 yr old entertained I have been making sure I am finding time for myself to do what I love. Reading!! Recently I was given the chance to read the bookThe Son in My Eyes: Seeing the Light of Jesus in Vietnam. If you have looked over the books that I have read so far in the 50 book pledge you will clearly see there is an

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-37437337789936670372011-07-26T10:20:00.001-07:002011-07-26T10:20:30.408-07:00"If you enjoy reading parenting blogs, my guess is that you will really like reading this book." - Charise, blogger, on reading Lonely Girl, Gracious God

Review done by Charise As a former special ed teacher who has worked with autistic childeren, I was more than happy to review Lonely Girl, Gracious God by Lauri Khodabandehloo, but I wasn’t expecting anything earth shattering. I’ve read and heard many stories of autism, and I didn’t expect this one to be very different. Well, Lonely Girl, Gracious God surprised me.Almost right from the start,

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-47887101356649491832011-07-21T12:09:00.001-07:002011-07-21T12:09:22.252-07:00Author of The Place of Belonging has a new website with a book trailer!!

click photo to go to her website!!

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-28093646611292329922011-07-21T12:07:00.001-07:002011-07-21T12:07:10.030-07:00Author Betsy Haid has a new website!!

click photo to see her website!

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-38946578718579342462011-07-19T12:12:00.001-07:002011-07-19T12:15:54.003-07:00"When I say we LOVED this book, that is a huge understatement!" said this blogger about a new Children's book!!

Review done by The Jacobsen Family! I've got another amazing children's book to share with you! Many of us have heard the Bible story about David and Goliath, and many books have been written re-telling the story. But never have I read it told like this. "Smoothie Rock-A-Teller on the Whopper Story" by Dr. Gerald Mittmann tells the story of David and Goliath, but from the perspective of the

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-72054931837745057972011-07-19T11:07:00.001-07:002011-07-19T11:07:03.749-07:00In all honesty, are you equipped to handle the trials of life?

Review done by Mommy Does Equipping the Warrior Woman Valerie Ellery ISBN-13: 9781935265702 Deep River Books- 2011 $12.99 Every day we experience challenges and give so much of ourselves away. Whether we give as a woman, a friend, a spouse, or a mother, those pieces of ourselves belong to others when the day comes to an end and our head hits our pillow. Jobs demand more time, our

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-80766421122912745272011-07-19T10:59:00.001-07:002011-07-19T10:59:02.735-07:00After reading Mai's story, I have found I have so much more to learn...

Review done by Mrs. Mandy We are told to pray without ceasing, specifically “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everythinggive thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18), I thought this was something everyone strived for, I thought I was someone who did this. After reading The Son In My Eyes by Mai Spencer I have found I have so much more to

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-51630974867553118052011-07-19T10:52:00.001-07:002011-07-19T10:52:02.300-07:00This book was worth my time and worth it's place on my bookshelf!!

Review done by Heather Awhile back a company called Bring it On Communications contacted me, inviting me to review a book for them. I was a teensy bit hesitant because A. It's not like I have a lot of extra time for reading and B. Non-fiction isn't exactly my favorite thing to read. However, I've been meaning to branch out on my reading habits -and this seemed a good opportunity. The

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-65364470601297904472011-07-19T10:39:00.001-07:002011-07-19T10:39:19.059-07:00Come read this heart-wrenching story of a mother's love, endurance and sacrifice.

Review done by Erika Lonely Girl, Gracious God, by Lauri Khodabandehloo, is the heartwrenching story of a mother's love, endurance, and sacrifice and the bond between a family and a loved one with special needs. From the beginning, Lauri sensed something was different about her fourth daughter, Farema. She would make excuses for Farema's odd behavior - her lack of eye contact, her dislike of

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-86392484799430133842011-07-14T10:12:00.001-07:002011-07-14T10:12:50.832-07:00"Since reading this book I've been curious to learn more..." on Antipas:Martyr by Sharon Dow.

Review done by Jan Antipas: Martyrby Sharon Dow ISBN: 1935265539ISBN-13: 9781935265535Publisher: Deep River Books (2011)List Price: $15.99 US Sharon Dow has been a teacher and principal for many years. It's been her lifelong dream to write and publish books. This is her first novel. Dow has combined history and fiction to create the story of Antipas, a young boy living in Pergamum,

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-58912293077196142602011-07-14T10:05:00.001-07:002011-07-14T10:05:09.504-07:00"Mai's story is one of hope, love and forgiveness." - said this blogger about The Son in My Eyes

Review done by Sarah Book: The Son In My Eyes , Seeing the Light of Jesus in VietnamAuthors: Mai Spencer Dixie PhillipsThe Son In My Eyes is an intriguing story of Mai, a young Buddhist girl who survived the Vietnam war. Mai shares the hardships and abuse she endured while helping to support her family at the young age of 8. She not only felt terrorized by the American government

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-35694512636007350412011-07-12T12:55:00.001-07:002011-07-12T12:55:10.855-07:00Lois Roelofs will be signing books at booth 1138 in five minutes! #ICRShow

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-76272074080795074532011-07-12T12:20:00.001-07:002011-07-12T12:20:14.752-07:00Nan Allen, author of Watercolor Summer, will be at booth 1138 for a book signing in ten minutes!

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-9402307716200570322011-07-12T10:33:00.001-07:002011-07-12T10:33:39.342-07:00If you like to read inspiring true stories...this book is for you!

Review done by One Mommy It’s no secret: I LOVE to read. Even when I was little, I’d read the backs of cereal boxes, shampoo bottles, anything with words that I could get my hands on. That being said, I never really did a lot of reading of what you might call Christian books, until recently. After doing the book review for Lonely Girl, Gracious God, I was asked to review a couple more

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-10932371061468530322011-07-12T10:25:00.001-07:002011-07-12T10:25:25.280-07:00This blogger would love to just say, "Wow! Now you read it!" but that won't suffice.

Review done by Sarah About the book from The Missionary: Yesterday, David Eller was an American Missionary in Caracas, Venezuela. Today, he’s an international fugitive. David and his wife Christie rescue impoverished children in the slums of Venezuela. But for David, that’s not enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of the corrupt policies of the Venezuelan government.

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-17435453395788147752011-07-12T10:16:00.001-07:002011-07-12T10:16:46.357-07:00"The Place of Belonging is really well written and I love it!" said this blogger.

Review done by Abby I have been very lucky to have the chance to review quite a few books this summer. I have another great, quick read that is perfect for anyone looking for a book to add to their summer reading list! About the Author: Jayne Pearson Faulkner is a graduate of Central Bible College. She is a former editor and writer for Gospel Publishing House. She also served as a

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-72038306236175109372011-07-12T09:58:00.001-07:002011-07-12T09:58:49.474-07:00Mai Spencer, author of The Son in My Eyes is at booth 1138 right now!!

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-1718669722294363212011-07-08T10:52:00.001-07:002011-07-08T10:52:49.017-07:00Come read this intense, in depth review of The Forgotten Awakening!

Review done by Graphoniac The Forgotten Awakening How the Second Great Awakening Spread West of the Rockies By Douglas McMurry ISBN: 1-935265-63-6 Published by Deep River Books, © 2011 Softback $14.99 @ www.deepriverbooks.com Overall Grade: A- Deep, challenging, rewarding content; not my favorite writing style Let me preface this review with

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-28293408823910312822011-07-07T10:04:00.001-07:002011-07-07T10:04:57.084-07:00Untitled

Review done by Going Green with Noah "When the Brook Dries Up"A Study Based on 1 Kings 17: 1 - 16Author: Blondina Howes JeffreyPublisher: Deep River BooksISBN: 978-1935265474Is God more than enough when you don't have a job, when your health fails, or when you have no money and it seems you are on the verge of being homeless? How is God more than enough when your loving relationships shatter,

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-39186185144660145252011-07-07T09:58:00.001-07:002011-07-07T09:58:32.483-07:00I recommend this book for anyone ages 13-113!!

Review done by Chanin The Place of Belongingby Jayne Pearson FaulknerISBN#1935265458Published by Carmichael PublishingAvailable at Deep River Books for $13.99Overview of the book from Deep River Books:A warm and endearing, yet heart-wrenching memoir. The Place of Belonging, is about a child of a single mother in Big Sky Montana that is beautifully and simply told. It is an unforgettable step

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-7879984502367738002011-07-07T09:51:00.001-07:002011-07-07T09:51:49.031-07:00I found (this book) very challenging. In a good way.

Reclaiming Heaven’s Covenant(Deep River Books, Sept. 2011)written by Randy R. ButlerISBN:1935265849 In a world dominated and defined by electronic relationships, here is a refreshing reminder that we can learn how to connect to those around us in a new way - one that is out of this world! The key is the Covenant Renewal Model which comes as close as possible to bridging earth and heaven on

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-32763509557154656852011-07-05T10:23:00.001-07:002011-07-05T10:23:21.680-07:00Nan Corbitt Allen has written a moving and lyrical novel.

Review done by By the Book If Kathleen could relive any moment, it would be the one in 1969. Not because of its sweet memories, but because it changed her life forever… Just thirteen, Kathleen feels isolated and alienated by her family. A victim of her parents’ lack of connection to each other and to her, she is dragged by her mother to another artist colony for the summer. There she meets

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-76954986362361674792011-07-05T10:16:00.001-07:002011-07-05T10:16:17.082-07:00Read this honest review of a Mother's book on Autism!

“From the moment of her birth, Farema was not like her sisters. She didn’t respond normally to sounds or the touch of a hand. She was different. Embrace this mother’s deeply personal account of tragedies and triumphs, along with joys and sorrows of raising a child with the devastating disability of autism. When lives have been turned upside down and we have nothing left to cling to, God offers

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-59252989977655546642011-07-05T10:07:00.001-07:002011-07-05T10:07:27.258-07:00This author goes in depth to prove that God is more than enough

Review done by Heavenly Mommy By: Blondina Howes Jeffrey A study based on 1 Kings 17:1-16 Overview from Deep River Books: Is God more than enough when you don’t have a job, when your health fails, or when you have no money and it seems you are on the verge of being homeless? How is God more than enough when your loving relationships shatter, or when everything you have worked so

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-20111482616030251012011-06-28T10:57:00.001-07:002011-06-28T10:57:43.762-07:00"I wasn't really sure what to expect" says this blogger about Lonely Girl, Gracious God

Review done by Natalie Lonely Girl, Gracious God: A Mother’s Story of Autism’s Devastation and God’s Promise of Enduring Love” by Lauri Khodabandehloo "From the moment of her birth, Farema was not like her sisters. She didn't respond normally to sounds or the touch of a hand. She was different. Embrace this mother's deeply personal account of tragedies and triumphs, along with joys and

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-76688055285879146482011-06-28T10:53:00.001-07:002011-06-28T10:53:00.565-07:00For anyone who lives with autism, this book takes an honest look.

Review done by Melanie I had the opportunity to read and review this heart-wrenching and faith-inspiring memoir by Lauri Khodabandehloo, Lonely Girl, Gracious God: A Mother’s Story of Autism’s Devastation and God’s Promise of Enduring Love. From the beginning of Lauri Khodabandehloo’s pregnancy, she suspected something was wrong with her unborn child. After her seemingly normal

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-49886168317090831102011-06-28T10:45:00.001-07:002011-06-28T10:45:05.127-07:00"I highly recommend this book to my fellow readers" said this blogger.

Review done by Jessica A couple months ago I received an email from Bring It On! Communications about possibly reviewing a book called Maximal Reserve. I was a little skeptical at first because the book did not fit into the usual genre of books that I am drawn to. However, I decided to give it a try. I am SO glad that I did. Maximal Reserve, by Sam Batterman, is a Christian thriller that

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-76238242287761233162011-06-28T10:39:00.001-07:002011-06-28T10:39:53.933-07:00This story shares how despite your best efforts, in the end, all you can do is let go.

Review done by Judy The Richburgs adopted Emma from Thailand after having two children of their own. They were filled with hope and dreams for this little girl and were thrilled to bring her into their home. They researched international adoptions and thought they were prepared for all of the transitions and struggles they were about to face. Even before Kristen and her husband Andrew left

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-79323367425163186572011-06-28T10:28:00.001-07:002011-06-28T10:28:50.975-07:00This is a fun book for any child with lots of pictures and great review questions!

Review done by JudySmoothie Rock-A-Teller Book Review The classic story of David & Goliath is well-known and a favorite Bible story for many children because of David’s success despite all of the odds stacked against him. But…we usually only hear the story from one perspective. You may ask how many perspectives there are and I would too, but Dr. Gerald Mittmann has taken

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-13710898023353331352011-06-28T10:03:00.001-07:002011-06-28T10:03:55.950-07:00This book may be fiction, but seems very close to actual events!!

Review done by Heart2Heart What would you think if the information we have learned about in school on so called "Fossil Fuels" was all wrong?What if it was more abundant that anyone ever thought and not only that but it was a renewable one?How would that affect our world's economy and the power of those that have control over oil production now?In the latest Christian, science fiction, suspense

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-89636912778117110812011-06-28T09:54:00.001-07:002011-06-28T09:54:55.128-07:00This book is full of concrete principles to help strengthen your marriage!

Review done by Tiffany Title: Beating the Marriage Odds Author: William R. Campbell ISBN: 9781935265030 Publisher: VMI Publishers Publishing Date: November 11, 2009 Price: As low as 2.49$ at Amazon.com. Also available at Barnes & Noble. Can you believe that 1 out of every 2 marriages will end in divorce? Already I feel like I’m beating the marriage odds. My husband and I have been

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-12108634464168619622011-06-24T09:49:00.001-07:002011-06-24T09:49:27.415-07:00This book is packed full of suspense!!

Review done by Asha Maximal Reserve By:: Sam Batterman ISBN:: 9781935265528Publisher:: Deep RiverPages:: 296Price:: $15.00Type:: General Fiction, FictionWebsite::www.SamBatterman.comAbout the Book::What if Oil isn't Scarce??A secret that can change the balance of world power and finance in a moment is known by the most unlikely of people - and he's only been employed for a week.Philip

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-84507838653287971992011-06-23T10:29:00.001-07:002011-06-23T10:29:13.042-07:00Attention!! Apocalypse 2012 Author Interview!!

Author, John Claeys will be appearing on "The Nearing Midnight Radio Show" this Tuesday (June 28), 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (CDST) Listen here at http://www.thenearingmidnightshow.com/ This show has an average listening audience of 1.5 million! To Learn more about John Claeys and his book, go to http://www.2012apocalypsebook.com/

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-45065990469062870532011-06-23T10:20:00.001-07:002011-06-23T10:20:45.039-07:00Children's books just don't get any better than this!!

Review Done by Splashes of Joy Pookster could hardly wait to for her two front teeth to come loose because she wanted so bad to sing “All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth. And well, it finally happened. Then she really wasn’t so happy that she was toothless. This is such a cute book about a child losing teeth, and the importance of letting them fall out on their own. Being on a

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-38424344004048253562011-06-21T10:23:00.001-07:002011-06-21T10:23:48.354-07:00This book could easily be read in one day...it draws you in!!

Review done by Abby About the Author: Kristen Richburg is a mother of two who was adopted when she was a child. She has a B.A. is social work and currently lives in Boulder County, Colorado. About the Book: Disrupting Grace is the true store of Kristen Richburg and her family. They had two children and after much thought and consideration they decided to adopt a child from Thailand. In

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-62268192927680174522011-06-21T10:16:00.001-07:002011-06-21T10:16:48.053-07:00This book took me back to when I was 13...

Review done by Alissa I was sent the book, Watercolor Summer A Novel by Non Corbitt Allen on behalf of Bring it On! Communications. You can buy an autographed copy of this fiction book for $12 here. About Watercolor Summer: This book takes the viewpoint of 13 year old Kathleen. Her Mother is a watercolor artist that takes her to an artist colony on the beaches of Northwest Florida. Kat is

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-33937808703489640582011-06-21T10:10:00.001-07:002011-06-21T10:10:31.762-07:00This book is not only great for adults, but young adults too!

REVIEW DONE BY TIFFANY Title: The Place of Belonging Author: Jayne Pearson Faulkner Janie, her mother and grandmother all live together in a small house in Great Falls, Montana. Janie’s mother works in a beauty salon. Janie’s father left town before she was even born. Life is simple and with a strong belief in God Janie and her small family of 3 enjoy life. Janie goes to school and each

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-69041396209362544822011-06-21T09:57:00.001-07:002011-06-21T09:57:47.218-07:00If you're a fan of Disney, you're going to love this book!

REVIEW DONE BY JAN The Key to the Kingdom by Jeff DixonISBN-10: 1935265245 ISBN-13: 978-1935265245 Publisher: Deep River Books (December 1, 2010) List Price: $15.99 If you’re a fan of Disney, you’re going to love this book! The Key to the Kingdom by Jeff Dixon, is about pastor Grayson Hawkes whose old friend, an Imagineer at Disney World, gives him an antique key before he

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-91327882038058299812011-06-16T12:48:00.001-07:002011-06-16T12:48:14.881-07:00Brand New Book! The Forgotten Awakening

Review done by Amber I love to read a book every so often, but with kids, the house, the outside, and well my blog is my get away I don't get to do it that often. So, when I get the chance to read a book I love the escape and really get into the story completely. I had the chance to review the "The Forgotten Awakening" By: Douglas McMurry which is such a great book and I really enjoyed it.

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-26465231390666681572011-06-16T12:02:00.001-07:002011-06-16T12:02:27.007-07:00This book really highlights how truly blessed we are in the United States - on The Son in My Eyes

Review done by SimpleWyrdings The Son In My Eyes by Mai Spencer is a very interesting book. It started off a bit slow and picked up speed after the first few pages. It is the story of a girl who grew up in Vietnam during the war. She tells about her life there, her family, the culture, the poverty, and the religion.She talks about many bad things that happened as she was growing up. The deaths

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-10719667064204873562011-06-16T10:18:00.001-07:002011-06-16T10:18:51.942-07:00Children's books with CD accompaniment by the author and her children!

Review done by Felicia We were sent two new delightful books to check out a few weeks ago. The Adventures of Pookster and Bubs are a series of soft cover books that also have CD accompaniment. Not only do they teach important life lessons, but they do so by incorporating Bible verses and why it is important to God. Pookster and The Unloose ToothWhat a hilarious book about how Pookster

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-54081059384779904472011-06-16T10:15:00.001-07:002011-06-16T10:15:19.437-07:00A quick, honest review on Lonely Girl, Gracious God, a book on the struggles of Autism

Review done by bassgiraffe ABOUT-“Lonely Girl, Gracious God: A Mother’s Story of Autism’s Devastation and God’s Promise of Enduring Love” by Lauri Khodabandehloo“From the moment of her birth, Farema was not like her sisters. She didn’t respond normally to sounds or the touch of a hand. She was different. Embrace this mother’s deeply personal account of tragedies and triumphs, along with joys

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-78811721999535284452011-06-16T10:11:00.001-07:002011-06-16T10:11:38.931-07:00"I admire (this author's) honesty, even though it's almost too painful to read" read more on an adoption gone wrong here.

Review done by Semicolon Blog I have my own share of family, well, not secrets, but things that are too painful and raw to talk about or to blog about. I can’t imagine writing a book about my own wounds, even after they someday, God willing, are healed. Nevertheless, that’s what Kristen Richburg has done in this book, and I admire her honesty, even though it’s almost too painful to read.

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-50677879145340390132011-06-14T12:28:00.001-07:002011-06-14T12:28:34.101-07:00"My kids really liked this book, especially my five year old..." says this blogger about The Rose Princess and the Special Gift!

Review done by The Book Nook Club The Rose Princess and the Special Giftis the story of a special girl in an idyllic kingdom who learns about sharing and generosity.The Rose Princess wakes up one morning to find that her father, the king, has left her a box of gifts. As she continues throughout her day (walking around with no parental supervision or security staff!), the Rose Princess encounters

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-34145480361421416952011-06-14T11:04:00.001-07:002011-06-14T11:04:48.860-07:00Check out this amazing new video of author John Claeys and the launch of his new ministry!!

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Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-63674909486368539012011-06-14T10:58:00.001-07:002011-06-14T10:58:56.263-07:00Your kids won't realize they are getting a history AND a moral lesson in this book!

Review done by Jennifer Smoothie Rock-A-Teller: On The Whopper Stopper is the biblical story of David and Goliath.If rocks could walk and talk then this is one story they may tell. Smoothie is a rock created by God to fulfill his destiny in the place of all things. He is content to lie at the bottom of his brook where the water would tickle him with its whooshing and swooshing.His one

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-8794653532088117232011-06-14T10:53:00.001-07:002011-06-14T10:53:57.625-07:00Regardless if you are a Christian or not, this book is an amazing glimpse into life during wartime in Vietnam.

Review done by Shari I recently was given the opportunity to read the book: The Son in My Eyes. It is written by Mai Spencer with Dixie Phillips, published by Deep River Books. The ISBN # is: 978-1-9352265-66-5, and published in 2011. It is currently selling at Amazon.com for $11.69 This book is the life of Mai Spencer, who started her life as a Buddhist girl in Vietnam, during the war

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-79451087253902335092011-06-14T10:39:00.001-07:002011-06-14T10:39:58.865-07:00Just like a cup o' coffee, we need our daily dose of God's Word in the morning!

Review done by The Tickled Diva Book: Morning MannaAuthor: R. Chris HanksPublisher: Deep River BooksBeing kind, thoughtful, giving and encouraging comes easy for most Christians. But ask them what area needs the most improvement and they will most likely answer, “I'd like to spend more time in God's Word and praying.” As the clock ticks, and the years go by, there sits our Bible; used seldom

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-1755912317992919042011-06-14T10:36:00.001-07:002011-06-14T10:36:24.293-07:00This book rates 5 out of 5 stars!!

Review done by Heart2Heart Thousands of people worldwide seem to be preparing for the end of days in 2012.Did Nostradamus, the Mayans, and others have a glimpse of God's plan for the end of the earth? It so, will anyone survive 2012, or will that b the end of humanity? Is there a link between these ancient prophecies and what the Bible presents about the end times?Apocalypse 2012: The Ticking of

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-31425961884993448282011-06-14T10:33:00.001-07:002011-06-14T10:33:02.288-07:00"Enjoy a few laughs, but also personal insight..."-See what else this blogger has to say about Sand to Pearls!

Review done by The Tickled Diva Book: Sand to Pearls Author: Heidi McLaughlin Publisher: Deep River Books Illusions of success and instant pleasure can seduce us into making poor choices. We long for fulfillment but are haggard from life’s trials and overwhelmed by what the future holds. Broken, we feel unworthy to ask God to intervene in our lives. Blinded by it all, we often

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-74721568959616073302011-06-10T10:22:00.001-07:002011-06-10T10:22:06.625-07:00Glimpsing God showed me "God still answers prayers when we are mad and undeserving"

Review done by Robyn Glimpsing God by Rachel Alkire is a book that I read in two days. It touched me deeply, as it described feelings I myself have felt numerous times. Rachel Alkire and I share many of the same experiences. She has a son that suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident, as do I. As a busy mom of five (just like Rachel), life is very full. Add to that the

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-55108702952593435072011-06-10T09:55:00.001-07:002011-06-10T09:55:41.373-07:00Looking for a great Summer read?

Review done by One Mommy Looking for a great summer read? I was recently given the privilege of reading and reviewing the book, Lonely Girl, Gracious God by Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor Lauri Khodabandehloo. Lauri writes a very personal and detailed account of her life with a daughter who was diagnosed with autism back in the 1980’s, before much was known about the disorder

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-29698467235440512822011-06-09T09:43:00.001-07:002011-06-09T09:43:17.365-07:00Pookster and Bubs: A Practically Perfect Book!

Review done by Liz pookster and the practically perfect pickle Written By: Rhonda Funk Illustrations: Eric Kieninger ISBN: 978-1-935265-41-2 Publisher: Fish Pond, 2010 MSRP: $11.99 includes audio CD Pookster and the Practically Perfect Pickle, an adorable children’s book, is about a brother and sister who are having a hard time using “sweet” words with one another. The heart of the

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-51046015911200929242011-06-07T10:48:00.001-07:002011-06-07T10:48:35.716-07:00I told my husband that he needs to read this book as soon I finish!

Review done by Debra Maximal Reserve by Sam Batterman List Price: $14.99Paperback: 300 pagesPublisher: Deep River (February 1, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1935265520ISBN-13: 978-1935265528MY TAKE:Okay, so I have to confess that I didn't finish this book. If I knew for sure that I'd have internet access tonight, I'd post later... but I don't know that I will. So this review is based on

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-68479569260992882472011-06-07T10:44:00.001-07:002011-06-07T10:44:00.636-07:00You will not want to put (this book) down and you will likely read (it) again!

Review done by Jessa The Place of Belonging is a novel written through the eyes of a young girl living in 1940′s Montana. Janie is seemingly left behind and replaced after her mothers’ marriage. Living first with her grandmother and then finally with her mother, step-father and numerous siblings on their large farm, Janie is constantly looking to find her place with the hope that her faith

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Review done by Amber When the Brook Dries UpBlondina Howes Jeffrey Publishing Details Publisher: Deep River Books Date: January 01, 2011 ISBN13: 101-935265047-4 ISBN: 13 9782935265474 Paperback : $11.04 Amazon A study based on 1 Kings 17:1-16When the Brook Dries up is a study based on 1 Kings 17:1-16. Is God ever enough? The book talks about the many hardships people face

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-74650490253782615362011-06-07T09:52:00.001-07:002011-06-07T09:52:11.831-07:00Murder, Mystery, Intrigue! In a Christian novel??

Review done by Sunny Island Breezes Maximal Reserve by Sam Batterman Product Details: List Price: $14.99Paperback: 300 pagesPublisher: Deep River (February 1, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1935265520ISBN-13: 978-1935265528 ISLAND BREEZES In this book we have murder, mystery, intrigue and romance. What a great combination! It’s filled with petroleum drenched adrenalin. I kept

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-41496887490100464422011-06-03T11:10:00.001-07:002011-06-03T11:10:43.229-07:00This Story surprised a very Skeptical Reader!

Review done by CarlyBird Today's Wild Card author is: Sam Batterman and the book: Maximal Reserve Deep River (February 1, 2011) ***Special thanks to Arielle Roper of Bring it On! Communications for sending me a review copy.*** My review of Maximal Reserve:I need to preface this review by stating that this is not my kind of book. To be honest, I’m not really sure why I decided to

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-90200830608105090672011-06-03T11:05:00.001-07:002011-06-03T11:05:48.355-07:00Wow! is the best word this blogger could use to describe Maximal Reserve!

Today's Wild Card author is: Sam Batterman and the book: Maximal Reserve Deep River (February 1, 2011) MY REVIEW-WOW!! This is like the best word I can use to describe this book!! It is wonderfully written with lots of adventure and action. A suspenseful page-turner, you won't be able to put it down until you are done with it!! One of the things I really liked about this book is the

Rhonda Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614206833009559885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741315866765077446.post-72133988802393695892011-06-03T10:59:00.001-07:002011-06-03T10:59:27.688-07:00Reading Maximal Reserve felt like being in a James Bond Movie!

Review done by Maureen It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~

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