Holy Roller was a bit different that I had anticipated. Author Julie Lyons takes readers from the birth of a small Black Pentecostal Church in a crime ridden neighborhood through twenty years of fascinating spiritual growth.
By far the most interesting parts of the book were the beginning and the end. Near the beginning, she [...]
Entries from May 2009
May 30, 2009
Review: Holy Roller by Julie Lyons
May 30, 2009
Review: Holy Roller by Julie Lyons
Holy Roller was a bit different that I had anticipated. Author Julie Lyons takes readers from the birth of a small Black Pentecostal Church in a crime ridden neighborhood through twenty years of fascinating spiritual growth.
By far the most interesting parts of the book were the beginning and the end. Near the beginning, she [...]
May 27, 2009
Review: Jesus Calling – Enjoying Peace in His Presence
This pocket sized devotional is very well written and backed up with scriptural references. Each month starts off with a bible verse followed by a month’s worth of devotional reading. At the end of each short but effective devotional, there are 3-4 scriptural references to backup the devotional.
I found the scripture references to be very much [...]
May 27, 2009
Review: Jesus Calling – Enjoying Peace in His Presence
This pocket sized devotional is very well written and backed up with scriptural references. Each month starts off with a bible verse followed by a month’s worth of devotional reading. At the end of each short but effective devotional, there are 3-4 scriptural references to backup the devotional.
I found the scripture references to be very much [...]
May 23, 2009
Review: Shimmer by Eric Barnes
Shimmer is a debut tech business thriller by Eric Barnes. Considering my tastes in books generally runs in adventure and historical fiction, I found this a difficult read, but not from the technical aspects. The endless business meetings and office talk made this an dull and boring read for me. The greed, lies, and almost [...]
May 23, 2009
Review: Shimmer by Eric Barnes
Shimmer is a debut tech business thriller by Eric Barnes. Considering my tastes in books generally runs in adventure and historical fiction, I found this a difficult read, but not from the technical aspects. The endless business meetings and office talk made this an dull and boring read for me. The greed, lies, and almost [...]
May 22, 2009
Review: Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions
I’ve long been interested in world religions. Back when I was in middle school, I used to go to the school library and read the reference books on religion. I became fascinated by the beliefs of others and wanted to know more. Once again this thirst has been quenched by Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions.
Non-Christians [...]
May 22, 2009
Review: Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions
I’ve long been interested in world religions. Back when I was in middle school, I used to go to the school library and read the reference books on religion. I became fascinated by the beliefs of others and wanted to know more. Once again this thirst has been quenched by Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions.
Non-Christians [...]
May 8, 2009
This Is Your Brain on Joy Review
This is Your Brain on Joy by Dr. Earl Henslin Review:
Finally, a mental health book that provides not only a solution but solid, easy to understand science. Dr. Henslin does a wonderful job examing the subject of “Joy” as it relates to brain health.
Dr. Henslin uses several methods to diagnose and treat brain disorders including the usual diet, exercise, [...]
May 8, 2009
This Is Your Brain on Joy Review
This is Your Brain on Joy by Dr. Earl Henslin Review:
Finally, a mental health book that provides not only a solution but solid, easy to understand science. Dr. Henslin does a wonderful job examing the subject of “Joy” as it relates to brain health.
Dr. Henslin uses several methods to diagnose and treat brain disorders including the usual diet, exercise, [...]
