The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ by Andrew Klavan Book Review

In The Great Good Thing, Andrew Klavan shared his life story and how he grew up to be Jewish. He didn’t really believe in Christ. Throughout the book, he walks readers through how he came to discover Christ and how he built a relationship with Him. Andrew Klavan grew up in the luxurious suburbs, Great Neck of Long Island. His parents taught him that he was supposed to dislike the town and not to be a part of it. His father was a DJ in New York. He would treat Andrew different from his three brothers. His father would ridicule him, hit him, and he believed that his father was always against him. His brothers even noticed that he would be treated differently. When he was caught reading the New Testament part of the Bible, his father freaked out and was very angry and he told him that he would be disowned from the family.

From a young age, Andrew was always a dreamer and he would craft stories to help him deal with his life. His father would constantly give him advice and introduce him to people who would purposely misguide him. He would try and sabotage when Andrew was typing up a story and he hated the idea of Andrew writing a story. Andrew eventually wrote a couple of famous novels, “True Crime”, “Don’t Say a Word”, “Empire of Lies”, “The Homelanders Series”, and “The Mindwar Trilogy”. 

I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who enjoys reading an autobiography about how a man came to know Christ. I have read the entire The Homelanders Series, The Mindwar Trilogy, as well, as a few of his other standalone books. I was curious to see how one of my favorite writers became an author and how he pursued his career. I was shocked to read about how harsh his father was on him and how bad he treated him because he was afraid his son was going to outshine him. I also connected with how open he was in revealing how he battled depression and suicide. I love how he shared how he came to know Christ and how he began to write Christian fiction novels. 

If you would like to purchase a copy of The Great Good Thing, check it out on Amazon.com:

https://www.amazon.com/Great-Good-Thing-Secular-Christ/dp/071801734X

Kari Jobe - The Garden Deluxe CD Giveaway

Kari Jobe is back with a brand new album called "The Garden". Kari Jobe is a popular worship leader and Christian artist. She has been nominated for a Grammy. She has also won three Dove Awards.These songs showcase how we can lean on faith and hope that God is with us through everything we go through. He won't ever leave or forsake us. This album will help you to worship God again even when we're experiencing heartache and brokenness.

 Tracklist:
1. The Garden
2. Let Your Glory Fall
3. Heal Our Land
4. Lover of My Soul
5. Speak to Me
6. Fall Afresh
7. I Will Sing
8. Miracles
9. Closer to Your Heart (feat. Cody Carnes)
10. Oh the Power
11. The Cause of Christ
12. Here as in Heaven (feat. Cody Carnes)
13. Come Alive
14. On the Throne


Check out her website for tour dates:

 http://karijobe.com/garden/ 

If you would like to purchase a copy of her new album, check it out below:

 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-garden-deluxe-edition/id1192521925


 https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Kari-Jobe/dp/B01N48QEHW/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1



Thanks to Capitol Christian Music Group for providing a free copy to giveaway to a lucky reader!! 

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Everything Is Possible: Finding the Faith and Courage to Follow Your Dreams by Jen Bricker Book Review

In Everything Is Possible, Jen Bricker shared how she was given up for adoption and how the doctor told her birth father that she would die. She was born without legs. Gerald and Sharon Bricker adopted her into their family of three boys. Sharon had to have a hysterectomy and desperately wanted to have a girl so she prayed and God answered. They eventually adopted her. Throughout the book, she shared her personality and how she loved to try new things and she was always looking for an adventure. Jen can roller skate, walk on her hands, do gymnastics, and much more. She also appeared on Maury years ago and she talked about how she played sports and tumbling and how she lived as a Christ follower. She also won a state championship as an aerialist and was also involved in the Britney Spear’s Cirrus Tour and she performed powerful acts. She shared how God can make everything possible and its okay to dream big. It’s critical to remove and avoid the words, “I can’t”. We have to remember that God is more than able to assist us through whatever we face. 

I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is in need of some inspiration. I love how Jen Bricker shared how God taught her that anything is possible if anyone believes in Christ. I appreciated how she revealed her details about her past relationships and how she is still believing that God has the person planned out just for her. I loved the reminder about how important it is to be vulnerable and not to hearten our hearts and stop the flow of love from enter our lives. I’m also believing that God will lead me to the woman he has just for me. Taking a risk is a very daunting task, but it’s worth it knowing that we at least tried! I also liked how she included “My Vip’s” sections throughout the book and this featured stories from others about how Jen Bricker lives her life. I also loved how she revealed the story behind meeting her two biological sisters. This is truly an amazing God connection! If you’re looking for an inspirational book to read, check out this one! 

If you would like to purchase a copy of Everything Is Possible, check it out below:

https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Possible-Finding-Courage-Follow/dp/0801019303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482803557

Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms by Tim Tebow Book Review

In Shaken, Tim Tebow shared his journey and his football career in the NFL. He played for the Denver Broncos and in 2012 he was traded to the New York Jets. They let him go a year later. He felt insecure and he questioned if he was good enough and what he could have done differently. He shared how disappointed he was and how his world was shaken and how he leaned on his Faith that God still had a great plan and purpose for his life. He had a dream of being a quarterback and he received a few offers to play other positions after he was cut. Tim Tebow had to reply on his true identity in Christ and he reminded readers that we can’t base our identity in our job, marriage, health, money, material things, and anything else apart from Christ. Tim has won two national championships and a Heisman Trophy but his football career isn’t his true identity. Throughout the book, Tim Tebow shared with readers on how to discover their true identity and how to live out their purpose and how to survive whatever storms you may have to encounter.

I liked how Tim Tebow shared the story of Mark Stuart, the former lead singer of the Christian group, Audio Adrenaline. He sold three million copies and released eight albums. He had 17 #1 radio hits and won two Grammys and Dove awards. In 2004, he began to lose his voice and was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia and he was unable to perform heavily again. He admitted to being torn on what to do next with his life. He eventually decided to live out their hit song, “Hands and Feet” and his organization is trying to build a medical clinic and a children’s home that is committed to helping kids with special needs to be adopted. He was able to find his new purpose and a plan for his life.

I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who enjoys football and they love reading about the walk of another Christian on and off the field. I have always enjoyed watching Tim Tebow and his career. He is mostly known for kneeling and praying on the field. I love how Tim Tebow was real and transparent in sharing how he rediscovered his identity and purpose after being traded and then cut from a team. I also loved how he explained how he deals with his critics and how we need to not be our own worst enemy. I also liked how he shared personal stories of people he met through his own foundation and how the people changed his perceptive and outlook on life. If you’re looking for a wonderful book to read, then get this one! 


If you would like to purchase a copy of Shaken, then check it out on Amazon.com:



https://www.amazon.com/Shaken-Discovering-Identity-Midst-Storms/dp/0735289867/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482797046