Sir Quinlan and the Sword of Valor by Chuck Black

Genre- Youth/Teen Fiction
Sir Quinlan and the Swords of Valor by Chuck Black
Series- The Knights of Arrethtrae, book 5, but it can be read independently of the series
Published by- WaterBrook Multnomah
Copyrighted- 2010
Number of pages- 189
Age Group- Youth/Teen
Description of book- paperback, list price $10.99, ISBN 978-1-60142-128-9
Extras- Discussion Questions and piano music for the “Ride of the Valiant” by Emily Elizabeth Black

Told from the perspective of Cedric of Chessington, Sir Quinlan and the Swords of Valor, is filled with knights, good and evil, and mystical creatures.

Quinlan, better known to his friends as Twitch (facial tic), is drawn further into the world of the Knights of the Prince, while his close friend Tav, draws away. Sir Baylor from the Swords of Valor Knights, Tav’s uncle, comes and Quinlan is chosen to go with him. When tragedy strikes the knights disband and Quinlan spends time wandering the kingdom. He meets a Silent Warrior, Taras, who helps him train in hopes that the Swords of the Valor Knights can rejoin and fight against the Dark Knight and his knights. Will Quinlan succeed? Read the book! You can read the first two chapters here.

About the author- Chuck Black is the author of the Kingdom series and Knights of Arithtrae series. He lives with his wife, Andrea and their five children in North Dakota.

My thoughts- Would I recommend? Yes. I recommend this book to people in the age group listed and also to adults, as the reader can learn about apathy through the use of allegory. Tav and Quinlan truly represent us as Christians and how we should join and be a part of the Prince’s army, by not just saying we are Christians, but truly being Christians.

My favorite part was when Taras tells Quinlan two lessons, “know who you are” and “know who you want to become.” I thought it was also important when Taras said, “The Prince sees you for not who you think you are, but for who He knows you are” These two lessons and what the Prince sees in us are very important for those who are apathetic.

I plan on acquiring the books in this series and the Kingdom Series, because I plan on using them as a teaching tool for my children.

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.

Jungle Warfare by Christopher A. Cunningham

Genre- Business & Economics/ Sales and Selling/ General
Title and Author-
Jungle Warfare: A Basic Field Manual for Christians in Sales by Christopher A. Cunningham
Published by- Thomas Nelson
Copyrighted- 2010
Number of pages- 211
Age Group- Adult- focuses on those in sales
Description of Book- hardback, list price $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5955-5147-4

Based on his grandfather’s World War II field manual, Christopher Cunningham has developed a field manual for Christians in sales. What you will do in this book is take the next 22 days and commit your sales to God. Each day should take around five minutes.

Each day you will:
1. Read a verse.
2. Review your battle plan for the day.
3. Offer a prayer.
4. Record your thoughts.
5. Write down your prayer requests.

Part two provides answers to questions asked by those in sales such as, “How does God feel about abundance?”

About the Author- Christopher Cunningham is a sales professional. He is a certified lay minister and is married with four children and a dog.

My Thoughts- I really enjoyed reading this book. The book would be an excellent source for anybody new to sales or seasoned professionals wanting to grow in God. While Jungle Warfare is focuses on sales, the information presented can apply to many areas of life such as general business and stay-at-home parents.

As a stay-at-home parent I would say that I can apply more than 50% of the daily lessons to my life and thus have a better relation ship with Christ. And since I am always on the go the short lessons fit my lifestyle.

Would I recommend? Yes, because this book showed me how to do a better job of living for Christ.

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.

Prayer by B

Dear God,
Thank you for this wonderful food you have provided for us. We lift every injured animal up to you that needs your help. Thank you for this wonderful day you have provided for us. We lift every person up to you who is having trouble or is injured, people who have lost their jobs. Please help everything that you have provided for us get along well. Thank you for our warm houses that you have made people provide for us. And we lift those up to you who do not have warm house and do not have money to buy the things they need. Thank you for my family. Thank you God for letting my sister and me be people who work with the weather. Amen

Prayer by a child for getting better

My six-year-old son has had a bad cold for the past few days and this is his prayer for getting better
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the wonderful day we have had. Let me feel better. Amen
That is a get sick prayer

Prayer of the Week- Learning How to Pray

Dear Lord,
I am just starting out learning how to pray. I have studied different books on praying, so I am learning. I need to go with my instincts and heart, right? I want that relationship with you that I see others having. I need you, please show me how and what to do. In Jesus’ name, amen

Prayer of the Week- My Family

Dear Lord,
Thank You for my wonderful husband and children. I am truly blessed to have them in my life. I am thankful every day for a husband who works two jobs so I can stay home with the children. He even comes home and does the dishes and spends time with me. My children are loving and kind. They play well with each other and are considerate to me. Thank You for loving me. Amen.

Prayer of the Week- New Business Venture

Dear Lord,
Thank You for the day you gave me. I am starting out on a new business venture and I am unsure where and what to do. There is so much information on the Internet. How can I focus on what I need to do? What area should I go into? I know it needs to be in Your name, but what? Please help me know what product I should develop in your name. Amen