"You Can Hear the Voice of God"

Absolutely, totally, forever and ever amen, YES YOU CAN!!! If you have given your life to Christ, He's talking to you. If you haven't given your life to Christ, guess what, God wants to talk to you.

"You Can Hear the Voice of God" by Steve Samson is a clearly laid out book talking about all the ways God "talks" to us. They aren't always burning bush moments. Far from it. Usually it's a nudge or a sudden thought out of nowhere. Each chapter in this book outlines a different way in which God speaks to His kids, what to expect, what it might mean and how to make the most of it.

In one part, Mr. Samson points out that most Christians "miss the supernatural because they are waiting for the spectacular." So true. If you have it in your head that God can't possibly be talking to you because gold dust isn't falling from the ceiling, than you're going to miss out on a thousand conversations with the Loving Creator of Everything. I spent years, YEARS of my life telling God my grocery list instead of conversing with Him. What a tragedy. It doesn't have to be the same with you though. You, right now can start this incredible journey and this book will definitely help.

I enjoyed this book and think it should be read by everyone. It started out well enough and then just when it started to lose my interest, picked up in a big way so stay with it. I find myself quoting this book numerous times a day. That in itself has to tell you something. I've been consumed by this subject lately (meaning I've read many books on the topic.) If it had been the first one I'd read on the subject, I would be saying absolutely nothing but glowing remarks. If you haven't read a single book on how to hear from God, this is a great place to start.

God Bless.

BTW, I got a free copy from Bethany Publishers in exchange for an honest review.

"Easter Stories" Book Review and Giveaway

Pretty ugly cover isn't it. I tell you what, this book sure isn't going to sell any copies based on its cover. The illustrations on the inside are even worse.

(This isn't my photo and it isn't my hand - I totally stole it off the internet)

"Easter Stories - Classic Tales for the Holy Season" is a compilation of short stories from a variety of authors such as C.S. Lewis, Leo Tolstoy, Alan Paton and so on. Some of the short stories are actually sections of longer works of literature as in the case of "The Death of a Lizard" by C.S. Lewis which is in fact part of "The Great Divorce".

As is inevitable in the compiling of stories by any varying authors, some are profound and some are...well...not. Right out of the gate, "The White Lily" by Jane Tyson Clement so moved me that I had to fight back the tears as I read it to my three children. But in all truthfulness, the rest of the compilation didn't hold my affects. They were nice but not as provocative. I did enjoy the wide variety of themes and styles. One was on the being kind to your neighbor, the next on the Cross, followed by one on spiritual purity.

There is definitely an orthodox feel to these stories; many saints are names and honored. But, while I don't hold to the Orthodox teachings, I am thankful for the faithful men and women who went before me and suffered so much for the sake of Christ.

Good news, I have a copy to giveaway. If you want your name in a draw for a free copy, leave a message below or on my Facebook page. Good Luck! Draw will be made March 30th, 2015.


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