31 Days of Power by Ruth Myers with Warren Myers

Genre- Devotional/Christian Living

31 Days of Power (Learning to Live in Spiritual Victory) by Ruth Myers with Warren Myers

Published by- WaterBrook Multnomah

Copyrighted- 2003, 2011 First Trade Paperback Edition

Number of pages- 158

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, list price $12.99, ISBN 978-1-60142-338-2

As followers of Jesus we are involved in a battle with the enemy.  Knowing the power of God and how to use it is the way to resist Satan and his ways.  This book is complete with 31 days of devotionals and the information on how to apply it in your daily life.  This book includes devotions on your armor and how to wear it plus the goodness and power of God.  Get ready to learn the truth! 

About the author- Ruth Myers and her late husband, Warren wrote books/devotionals and served with the Navigators in Asia.

My thoughts- 

I had a hard time getting into this book.  I thought that since this book is a devotional each day would list a Bible verse and information, not a lot of Bible verses and all the information at the end of the book. 

Although I had a difficult time getting into the book, it is important for us to know how to resist Satan and wear God’s armor.  There is more than a week dedicated to learning about the armor we must wear. 

Would I recommend?  I would only chose this book if you are interested in reading a number of verses per day and then learning how to apply the verses at the end of the thirty days.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received this book free from the WaterBrook Multnomah “Blogging For Books” program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Unleashed by Erwin Raphael McManus

Genre- Religion/Christian Life/General

Unleashed by Erwin Raphael McManus

Published by- Thomas Nelson

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 146

Age Group- Adult/Older Teen

Description of Book- paperback, list price $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4002-0254-6

Previously released as The Barbarian Way, Unleashed is about showing the individual the way to live life “the barbarian way.”  Erwin Raphael McManus shows the way to give your complete life to God, thus fulfilling everything your heart has ever desired in a relationship with God.  It may not be the easiest way but it is the way that we need to be in our relationship with God and Jesus.  

About the Author- Erwin Raphael McManus is a native from El Salvador, who currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.  He plays an active roll in McManus Studios and also Mosaic in Los Angeles.

My Thoughts- I had a difficult time getting into this book.  I thought the book was well written, but the flow and writing style was not enough to capture my undivided attention. 

The message of the book is very important though, because we do need to live a life “the barbarian way.”  It has been for far too many years that we as Christian people in industrialized nations have chosen to live a safe Christian life.    We do need to live for God the way he would like us to live and follow him, not our way.

I do think that everyone should try this book, because we need to change our way of thinking about our relationship with God.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip: Genesis-Exodus, Vol. 1 (MangaBible series)

Genre- Juvenile Nonfiction, Religious, Christian, Comic and Graphic Novels

Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip from the MangaBible Series by Young Shin Lee and illustrated by Jung Sun Hwang

Published by- Zondervan

Copyrighted- 2007

Number of pages- 160

Age Group- 9-12

Description of book- softcover, list price $6.99, ISBN: 978-0-310-71287-9

Extra- www.zgraphicnovels.com where you can learn more about all the books in the series and also different series.

Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip, is based on Genesis and Exodus and is done in the manga style which leads to the black and white illustrations and speech bubbles telling the story.  No character is left out.  Read about Adam, Eve, Noah and more. 

Please visit these links to learn more about the book and ZGraphic Novels. Here is a Sample of chapter one. Here is an Interview describing ZGraphic Novels.

About the author- Young Shin Lee founded the Korean Cultural Research Center, serves at the Korean Defense Graduate School Church and has a master degree.  He has written The Manhwa Bible in Korean.

 

About the illustrator- Jung Sun Hwang  has drawn for The Manhwa Bible and other books in Korea.  He also has a degree in Architectural Engineering.

 

My thoughts-

I have always avoided reading the ever popular graphic novels, but when I learned that there were Christian graphic novels, I decided I would give them a try.  I really liked what I read and saw in this book.

The graphic novels are in the “manga” style, which is Japanese term for “comic.”  These books are unlike the comics I grew up with as they are published in black and white with strong artwork and emotions in a book format.

I would agree that there is strong artwork and emotions shown in this book using the “manga” style.  I really enjoyed this book, because I could see what the manga style was showing.  I could easily tell who the characters were and how it related to Genesis and Exodus.

I would recommend Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip, because graphic novels are becoming more popular. As graphic novels become more popular it will be more important than ever to have Christian graphic novels for people to read.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Praying for Your Future Husband- Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer

Genre- Christian Living/Relationships/Single Living

Praying for Your Future Husband- Preparing Your Heart for His by Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer

Published by- WaterBrook Multnomah

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 207

Age Group- Older Teen/Adult

Description of book- softcover, list price $13.99, ISBN 978-1-60142-348-1

Extras- Please click on the image to read chapter one, special section listing 52 scriptures for use for a year

As a young girl did you dream about meeting your prince?  Do you now spend a lot of time thinking about what your future husband might look like or what he will be like?  While all that is fun to think about praying about your future husband and yourself can strengthen your future marriage.

Each chapter has input from the authors and others along with Bible verses, prayers and how to apply it in your own life.  Praying for your husband in areas such as understanding, strength, commitment and more will help you, your future husband and marriage.

About the author-  Robin Jones Gunn has been married for more than 34 years and has two grown children.  She has written more than 70 books which include the Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen series.  Tricia Goyer has four children and has been married more than 20 years.  She has written more than 25 books.   

My thoughts-

I only wish that I had been able to read this book when I was a young unmarried woman.  I know I would have been able to grow in my relationship with God and pray for my future husband and better my marriage for it. 

The layout of this book was great!  I really enjoy being able to read about first hand experiences and this book was full of them.  The women’s prayers were truly a testament to the power of prayer.  I thought that the addition of a specific prayers dedicated to the husband and reader, along with discussion questions made the book perfectly complete.

This is a book all young women and unmarried women should read.  I know I am going to share this book with my younger sisters and daughter.  I want the young women and their future husbands to have a wonderful, strong relationship with God.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the WaterBrook Multnomah “Blogging For Books” program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.