Then Sings My Soul Book 3

By Robert Morgan
Published by Thomas Nelson

For more than twenty years, author Robert J. Morgan has served as the pastor of The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee, so he brings a pastor's reverence and appreciation of these hymns to his narrative. If you don't know what a hymn story is it is a story about the hymn writer and what may have inspired him to write the hymn. I often find myself singing songs with my kids, and then reaching for the book to find out more about what we're singing. If you enjoy singing hymns and want to know more about how the songs you sing were developed, then get this book! Morgan's writing style is easy to read and enjoy! Most of our beloved hymns were born out of tragedy, and this book will tell you each authors story about how they were inspired to write these hymns! A must read for Christians and non-Christians alike. This is excellent reading. Book gives precise history of Christianity, its developers, and their contributions. The biography of each person is detailed but not wordy. Excellent choice of the fifty people.

It's a great book and I highly recommend it to anyone, whether you are a biography buff or not. As extra incentive to get the book you should know that it comes with a "For Further Reading" list in the back where you are given books for the next step on your journey of studying these great men and women. Enjoy! It is pretty much what I thought it would be. The chapters are short and to the point which is what I was looking for so all is well w/this purchase. It is enjoyable, giving someone general information of who someone was if you never heard of them. If you already read an entire book devoted to someone in this book, then this book would not be helpful to you. It is basically beneficial for someone who does not know anything about the persons written about in this book.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://BookSneeze®.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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I Am a Follower

I Am a Follower

The Way, Truth, and Life of Following Jesus

By Leonard Sweet
Published by Thomas Nelson

I read a lot of books and after picking this one up I couldn't set it down. Most churches seem to have little tolerance for risk in ministry. Ministry can be messy, but this book challenges its readers to embrace risk. I have been challenged to develop a theology of risk.They close the book with some examples of where 


This book is filled with good material and many good quotes. I  am so glad to have read this book. The authors are clearly passionate about the Church and the kingdom of God. More importantly, they remind us again that the church does not exist for herself. The message is so good that it must be shared. . It is while encouraging these that this book shines. However, in order to overcome these problems what the church does not need is a renewed A bold and sobering claim to be sure, but one eminently worth considering.


This book was given to me by Thomas Nelson Publishers through their BookSneeze program, in exchange for an honest review. They have not persuaded my opinion at all and the views expressed above are 100% my own.

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No He Can't

No He Can't
How Barack Obama Is Dismantling Hope and Change

By Kevin McCullough
Published by Thomas Nelson

The right is usually reactionary, playing defense and fighting the last battle-not the next one. His book is a clarion call and he gives us his game plan. I loved every minute I spent on this book and the world of thinkers lost a great man when... As soon as an African American steps out of line, hat is what I offer here. There are examples worthy of emulation, stories worth knowing, lives worth studying and remembering, and counsel worth hearing... The Book offers ample material to share with the next generation and exemplify how to maintain proper perspectives and priorities as we navigate life at work. The idea is given in reading about the book, that it is to help me a lot. it's fascinating. And if you're a right winger don't feel attacked; you can actually cultivate & turn on inactive parts of your brain through prayer, meditation, better nutrition, empathy & education.


I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 

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Surprised by Oxford (A Memoir)

Surprised by Oxford

A Memoir

By Carolyn Weber
Published by Thomas Nelson

It's a beautiful table book!


It's a chore to read this book.  I would normally have given up on a book written in this style, but the message was too good to miss: the path to the fullest life in God isn't just paved with gratitude...
I highly recommend the book to any Christian who wants to get out of their comfort zone and wants to pursue God's best for his or her life and I recommend this book to anyone interested in growing in their relationship with the Lord. Her writing is very clear, concise, and easy to read. His examples that he includes are excellent and my only objection would be that he didn't include more. There were moments where I was embarrassed to know he's a fellow Christian by some of his comments. find myself reading through the Scriptures with an intentionality of understanding what God has for the church in general as well as our church specifically in where we are located.


It's very short and easy to read. Might want a book that goes a little deeper, but it's a good overview on vision through organizations. Highly recommend!

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Empty Promises

Empty PromisesThe Truth About You, Your Desires, and the Lies You're Believing

By Pete Wilson
Published by Thomas Nelson

This book is inspirational, and I recommend it to everyone... 
I wondered why God seemed to be ignoring my prayers for help. It changed my life, and I'm so glad I read it.I'll read this one again. And again. And again.
I believe it's a charge to us all. You'll need to read the book to understand the context, but he simply said:t gets old as nearly every in vogue author and speaker makes his or her bread and butter off of knocking the church. 
This is the book you will keep after you've thrown all the others into the recycle bin or given them to the library. It really helps pull together everything and teach you want you need to know. Excellent book for beginners. I also bought it along with this book, It zeroes in on the important stuff without wading through a lot of theory and background. 


This book alone can't make you talented or original. Pastors or ministry leaders ministering in contexts that are plagued by moralism should read this book to learn how to combat moral therapeutic deism. Regardless of whether you're a new or mature Christian, you need to read The Explicit Gospel to be reminded afresh of the beauty and glory of all Christ has done on your behalf.hese insights were very valuable and helpful in my own personal ministry. He ended the book with an explanation of how he has seen moralism at work in the church.hese insights were very valuable and helpful in my own personal ministry. He ended the book with an explanation of how he has seen moralism at work in the church. 


The book goes on to explore all of the different areas where we are susceptible to contamination in our lives. Some areas were really eye-opening for me. t will step on your toes and force you to ask yourself some really tough questions, but in the end, if you let the truth of what God is telling you shine through...

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Surprised by Laughter

Surprised by LaughterThe Comic World of C.S. Lewis

By Terry Lindvall
Published by Thomas Nelson

It is easy to read and quite accessible for younger readers. It is a book that you will want to read more than once and prayerfully put into practice. The power behind the book is not the author but the word of God which he explains. May God bless you as you read this book. This is a very honest book that clearly describes the power of ongoing sin in our lives. It is a positive and powerful book that, at the very least, will help you to see the battle inside for what it truly is... What I really appreciated about this book is the emphasis it puts on being aware of the tools that the flesh uses to get you to give into temptation. I recognized all of the different places and ways that I had been giving into sin. I want to say that this book gives a very good motivation to walk humbly with your God. It gives enough examples both from Scriptures and American life. It moves you to change your habits, It has given me more hope and desire to persevere in struggling against sin.


I recommend it to all persons. This book is a must read for any Christian. It's helped me learn a lot about pride and humility and one of the best things about it is all the practical application. Take offense against pride.
I turn to again and again. I hope it will be the same for you, 
This is a marvellous book for anyone experinecing difficulties in their lives. It may lead to a greater understanding in these times of trial!


Highly recommended! 

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