How To Be A Perfect Christian by The Babylon Bee

"How To Be A Perfect Christian" by The Babylon Bee is a sarcastic look on how to be the most  perfect Christian out there.  Yes this book is tongue in cheek but at the same time it does teach you truth while being sarcastic.  It goes after common sacred cows of American Christianity and even popular teachers that are not correct. However it does it in a fun and shake you head type of way.  I love the way The Babylon Bee uses sarcasm and humor to teach truth as some people just can't see the truth without showing how ridiculous the false they are believing is.  This is not just a fun book but a very good learning book at the same time.  I highly recommend it especially if you already love reading The Babylon Bee.

I was given this book from Blogging for Books for free and not required to give a positive review.

Phoebe's Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher

"Phoebe's Light" by Suzanne Woods Fisher is the first book in the Nantucket Legacy book series that takes place in pre-revolutionary war America.  The author really did her history on the timeline of the people, the Quakers and whale.  rs.  I will admit that this is the third book I have read lately about the Quakers and pre-revolutionary time frame so I am beginning to think that this the start of a new trend instead of Amish.  The main character Phoebe living her life while learning about her Great-Grandma.  Sadly I really had a hard time getting into this as it really felt formulaic and I really did not like it.  At times I enjoyed the book but most of the time I got tired of the typical characters and story.  So I don't recommend it as I am not into the same old same old books.

I was given this book from Revell a division of Baker Publishing group and was not required to give a positive review.

I Will Not Fear by Melba Pattillo Beals

"I Will Not Fear" by Melba Pattillo Beals is her story of faith during the trials of her life starting even at birth all up to to now days.  Her story of faith is so powerful and interesting that once I started reading it I just couldn't put it down.  She is famous for being one of the Little Rock nine African Americans that integrated the High School in Little Rock.  She has gone through things that could break most people but she stood strong in her faith in God.  One thing I thought was a good point that she brought up is that she still faces discrimination in housing for being African American.  Also she really brings up the danger of child offenders and how the stalk their victims or almost victims.  This was a very powerful book that I highly recommend anyone to read.

I was given this book Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group for free and was not required to give a positive review.

Mrs. Oswald Chambers by Michelle Ule

"Mrs. Oswald Chambers" Michelle Ule is about the woman who stood by her more famous husband Oswald Chambers.  This was an interesting book about not just the wife of Oswald Chambers but their life together.  There life was not easy but praise God they survived and were witness of God's provisions.  Now I will say if you don't know who Oswald Chambers is then you may not understand why this book is interesting.  Before you say all Christians know who he is no they don't so research them to see if you want to read this book.  I do recommend it as a good historical information on a couple in the faith.

I was given this book from Baker Books for free and was not required to give a positive review.

Cold Water by Samuel Parker

"Cold Water" by Samuel Parker is a Christian thriller that takes place in a small town where revenge/vigilantism is at the highest level.  Michael has moved back to town after being the state prison system trying to get away from the darkness that has haunted since childhood but it will not go away.  Neither will men in the community that think he must die especially one man who makes it his mission to kill Michael.  This was a very intriguing and interesting book that once I started reading I could put it down seriously I really couldn't.  It starts out in away I was not expecting and did leave a question at first what did Michael do so that others want this kind of revenge on him.  It does flash back to his crime and sentencing and life in prison.  Also it deals with the death that follows him which is kinda what you expect once start reading it but it is still a great novel.  I highly recommend this novel and I can't wait to read more of this author's books. 

I was given this book from Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group for free and was not required to give a positive review.

Breaking Cover by Michele Rigby Assad

"Breaking Cover" by Michele Rigby Assad is the author's story of becoming a CIA agent and her life in and after being in the CIA.  This was a very interesting book that once I picked it up I could not put it down.  The author really does an excellent job on telling her story without giving away secrets or details that could hurt others.  Her story is also about how our paths are not ours alone but how God wants them to go as she did things she never thought she would be able to do.  It was interesting how God used her skills she learned from the CIA in her civilian life after she left the department.  Also it was really good to read on how she seen the hand of God in her life.  I highly recommend this book if you like memoir as I do.

I was given this book from Tyndale Publishers and was not required to give a positive review.

On Pills and Needles by Rick Van Warner

"On Pills and Needles" by Rick Van Warner is the story of a father trying to save his son from Opioid Addiction. This book is a powerful look from a father's standpoint dealing with his soon starting as a teen.  His story is the story of many parents in this country.  Many spending their own money hoping their child will be clean with rehab but a lot of times the rehab system is broken also.   Also we need to understand this story starts with a prescription drug called OxyContin which is also called a synthetic heroin.  The damage that this drug and actual heroin can cause in a community is devastating but not always as devastating as it is to the family of an addict.  This book helps us remember that the addicts are people also and that someone out there does love them.  Very powerful and I highly recommend it.

I was given this book from BakerBooks a division of Baker Publishing Group for free and was not required to give a positive review.