The Road We Must Travel

In The Road We Must Travel, different ministers write about a myrid of different topics circling around leadership and how to keep your ministry fresh. I found the chapters interesting and insightful as they stress the importance of personal meditation as well as guarding your tongue and being a Daniel in a Jonah world. (The latter was my favorite)
It seemed like a lot of these were geared towards people in ministry, but a layman can glean a lot from this book!
I received this book from Worthy for my honest opinion.

Dysfunction Junction

Kianna Ravencamp is 26 and has never been kissed. Even though she has held out for "the One", she is beginning to give up hope that God has someone out there for her. Especially as she notices marriages around her falling apart or struggling.
But, when her friends challenge her to reach for her dreams by taking vocal lessons and recording her original songs, Kianna suddenly has three men interested in her. Trying to figure out how to navigate the world of relationships and dating takes Kianna on an incredible journey to finding true love.
I loved this book! The characters are solid, the story flows well, there is plenty going on, and the Spiritual side is firmly grounded in Scriptures. I fell in love with Kianna and her story! I think that there is a little bit of her in all of us. 

Know Orphans

In a follow up to Orphanology, Rick Morton encourages Christians to take action in their church and become involved in adoption: taking care of the fatherless as the Scriptures command us. Filled with amazing resources and encouraging stories, this book will challenge you to get involved. Who knew that there was an Orphan Sunday? (first Sunday in November)

Distortion

When Juliet Cole's husband is gunned down in a quiet parking lot before her very eyes, it is chalked up as a random shooting. But, as things start to come to light, Juliet and her siblings who moonlight as PI's find out that not all is as it seems with the past.
I liked the first book in this series, but found this one to be even better! the twists and turns in the story keep one reading, racing to find out what is really going on with the story.
I also really appreciate the spiritual aspect of the story; even though Juliet's world isn't as perfect as she thought, she still holds to her faith in God.
Two thumbs up!

Awakening

Awakening calls American society to help turn the nation from it's current path and back to a nation that can make an impact for good. Ralph Reed goes through the history of America, showing how there have been spiritual awakenings in the past that have led to prosperity. It is a call to become more involved in politics and to take a stand for what you believe in. To be bold in your beliefs and take a stand for Christ centered principles.
Some of my favorite quotes from the book:
"We want victory now, and in our way of thinking, two to three decades of social struggles ought to be sufficient. But that is not God's way, and He operates on the time clock of eternity." pg 69

"So whether as a Republican or Democrat get involved, make a difference, and stand for what is good and honorable and worthy of praise." pg186

Politics cannot solve everything, but knowledge is power. Get involved and help make changes for the better.

Crash the Chatterbox

In Crash the Chatterbox, Pastor Steven Furtick challenges readers to identify the chatterbox in their conscience and to shut it down, so one can live to their full potential. Each section challenges readers to take a look at a different problem: insecurity, fear, condemnation, and  discouragement, and gives one the courage to tackle them.
I thought that this book had a lot of good points, since it draws off of scripture, Godly books, and personal experiences. I found the part about not letting "what if's" get to you the most helpful.
This book will challenge and encourage you. Pick up a copy today!

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten books on my Spring 2014 "to be read" list
1. Distortion by Terri Blackstock
2.Awakening by Ralph Reed
3. Caught in the Middle by Regina Jennings
4. The Turning by Davis Bunn
5. Daisies Are Forever by Liz Tolsma
6. Take This Cup by Brock and Bodie Thoene
7. Death by the Book by Julianna Deering
8. The Brainy Bunch by Kip Harding
9. Raptor 6 by Ronie Kendig
10. Know Orphans by Rick Morton
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