The Heavens Proclaim His Glory

“The Heavens Proclaim His Glory” is a book that shows pictures of the universe taken with the Hubble telescope. They start off with a quote from Abraham Lincoln, “I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.”
When you think about how intricate everything is around us it can only lead you to believe that is was the deliberate work of a creator. Each picture is accompanied by a biblical quote or saying from people such as Max Lucado, Mike Huckabee, Kirk Cameron and many more.
I really enjoyed looking through this book and reading what was with each page. Although some of the pictures seem to be put together in a photo program, I highly recommend this book. You can place this on your coffee table for others to read when they visit.

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The Boy Who Changed the World

Have you had difficulties teaching your children that what they do now can change the world? Or that it really does and can make a difference? “The Boy Who Changed the World” by Andy Andrews is a book that can help you show your kids that they can make a difference by what they do now.
This book is a children’s version of “The Butterfly Effect” that shows that when you do something, you may feel that it is minor in significance, however it can change the world on the back end. Going through the stories of a few men, Andy Andrews shows how people can do one thing in their lives that lead to major accomplishments.
I would not recommend this book for younger children, but more for those that are around eight years old and older. There are some bigger words that may be confusing to those younger. The storyline works backwards and can be a little confusing at times.
Overall the illustrations are good, and the story has a great meaning to it, other than the stated issues above the book is a nice addition to any collection.

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The Butterfly Effect

Have you ever wondered if you could change the world? Do you realize that even the small things you do can lead to big changes in the future? “The Butterfly Effect” by Andy Andrews chronicles several stories going backwards to show that one small thing that was done, can change the world.
The story can be a little confusing at times due to it going backwards, however you can read the whole book in less than thirty minutes. The layout is nice and the book is small, making it a great book to place on a coffee table or in the bathroom for your guests to read.
As you read this book you will see how one small conversation you have, or one small gesture you do can have an effect on many people. This can be a good or bad thing depending on the situation and how it is presented. This is a good read for anyone who has ever felt that their life did not matter.
I would recommend this book as it helps to show you that you can make a difference, even in your small world of influence.

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Cast of Characters

Have you ever wondered about the people that God has worked through? Do you wonder what happened to them after their brief mention in the Bible? If so, then you need to read Cast of Characters by Max Lucado.
I was so anxious to read this book; I borrowed a copy while I waited for the book to arrive in the mail. I am glad that I didn’t wait. This book takes a look at the ordinary people that God uses to do His work on earth.
This is a book that you do not need to read one chapter at a time. You can flip through and read about the people that you are interested in, or that you want to know more about. Each chapter focuses on a single person and their story. At the end of each chapter you will find study questions that you can look over by yourself or even in a small group setting.
I really enjoyed reading this book as it opened up more of God’s Word to me as I learned more about the people that He has chosen to use. The subtitle tells it all: Common People in the Hands of an Uncommon God.

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The Portable Patriot

The Portable Patriot: Documents, Speeches, and Sermons that Compose the American Soul brings into print a collection of documents that were written by those who founded out Nation and shows the values and principles that they held so dear.

The history of our great nation was held in those values and principles and put forth in the writings of the times. This book brings together a lot of these writings. From the Mayflower Compact through the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights, The Portable Patriot makes this history accessible.

This is a book that I will place on my living room table so that others can read and enjoy the treasure that it represents. You do not need to read this book cover to cover as you can just read the documents one at a time. Other then the book being a bit smallish, I had no problems with the formatting of this book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes early American history. This is also a great resource book for those that are studying American history as it holds in its pages many important documents in their entirety.

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Plan B

What do you do when a shattered dream or an unmet expectation causes you to turn to Plan B? Have you ever been put in that position, where the things you thought were going to happen didn’t and you had to go into a completely other direction. “Plan B” by Pete Wilson uses real life stories as well as biblical stories to help us learn how to surrender our plans and to receive His plans.
Pastor Wilson really opens up the scriptures and shows that there are ways to make it through when things don’t go as planned. This book will meet you where you are and help you out in your current situation. If you have never had to switch to a plan B then you will at some point in your walk as a Christian.
There is no map that leads you down a straight and narrow path. Pete goes through different ways that people have tried to handle those situations that you don’t always see coming. No matter where you are in life, this book is one you will want to read over and over again. Not only has this helped me to see that God can and will be in the Plan B, but that when things go rough and I want to ask “God, where are you?” I know the answer already, He is there and that He is in control. Once you realize that you do not have control and God does then you will realize that all things are possible.

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The Money Answer Book

“The Money Answer Book” By Dave Ramsey is an easy to read guide on getting your finances in order. If you have ever asked the question, “Where does all my money go?” Or if you have ever wondered where all your money went when you look at how much you made in a year, then this book is the one for you.
Finances are a huge distraction to living freely each and every day. Finances are also the one subject that people are the most unwilling to talk about. They are considered taboo to most people. You can ask me anything except about my money.
Now this book is not as in depth as the others from Dave Ramsey, however this is a good book to leave on your living room table where guests can read it, or browse through it. Each chapter stands alone so that you don’t have to read the whole book at once.
There are worksheets that you can fill out to help get a better understanding of where YOUR money is going and how you can better have control of your finances.
Having gone through Financial Peace University, this book just serves as a reminder to the principles taught in the class. I would recommend this book to anyone who would a better understanding of their finances.

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