David and Goliath Book Review

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 About the Book

In his #1 bestselling books THE TIPPING POINT, BLINK and OUTLIERS, Malcolm Gladwell has explored the ways in which we understand and change our world. Now he looks at the complex and surprising ways in which the weak can defeat the strong, how the small can match up against the giant, and how our goals (often cultural determined) can make a huge difference in our ultimate sense of success. Drawing upon examples from the world of business, sports, culture, cutting-edge psychology and an array of unforgettable characters around the world, DAVID AND GOLIATH is in many ways the most practical and provocative book Malcolm Gladwell has ever written.(Goodreads)

 My Review

This book looked so intriguing and I was fairly excited to read it. Over the chapters the author has different stories about people who have overcome the "Goliath" in their lives. The only is that this book is so detailed and jumps from one thing to the next before continuing on a story it made it difficult to read. I did not enjoy reading it after the first few chapters. I wish I could say I loved it but I did not. I have not read this author before so I can't say if this is like his other writing. I did enjoy the Biblical aspect that is woven throughout the entire book.

"I received this book from B and B Media Group for free in exchange for an honest review."

A Forest Of Doors An Orphan's Quest Book Review

 About the Book

Dallas/Fort Worth—L.A. (Lynnann) Muse might never have imagined her broken childhood would become a testimony of hope to others. In searching for God’s plan for her life, she was led to share her story in her new release, A Forest of Doors: An Orphan’s Quest (Innovo Publishing, LLC, August 2013).

Inspired by constantly recurring images of doors, Muse realized that they served as the perfect metaphor for her own life, a reflection of obstacles and opportunities that could remain closed and locked or opened to reveal great treasures. Through the exploration of her own past, L. A. discovered God’s gifts of healing and forgiveness.   Only familiar with the loss and shame of her damaged childhood, Muse began to mistrust the idea that she deserved better.  Her history of abuse and abandonment robbed her of any hope of a joyful, shining future. Despite everything, God was faithful.   Through the process of writing her story, she could see God at work and learned there were many difficult parts of her past that were keeping her wounded and broken. “I learned that I still had healing to experience,” Muse reflects. “Writing the book proved to be cathartic. I became able to forgive and move on with life.”

For her readers, Muse hopes that her words are an inspiring source of strength. “There is a plan for each of our lives. Even the most painful events work together to give us a story that will help us heal, grow, learn, and encourage others.”   Hailed by readers as intense, inspirational, and powerful, A Forest of Doors is being celebrated as a literary gem. “Don't be confused that a small book cannot deeply move you,” says A. Flynn, one of Amazon’s top memoir reviewers. “This book will. It shot straight into my heart and left me feeling quite deeply. I still think about this story and have to say that I won't be the same after having read it.”   Through A Forest of Doors, Muse takes her readers on a journey of self-revelation, bearing testimony to the healing, hope, and freedom that is available through forgiveness. The book is a transcendent, poignant tale of the strength God gives us to walk through even the darkest times and to find that even in the pain of a broken childhood, we are still His children and are deeply loved by Him. It is a message that will lift the reader above the shame and struggles of the past and lead them to a renewed future filled with promise.  My Review I really love that the author wrote a book about her life and her heart as a child and young adult. This story needed to be told and I'm sure there are many others like it. It starts out with a little background of her parents, they seem like normal upstanding citizens. The story ends up in abuse, drunken madness, and abandonment. It is heart wrenching to read. The only thing is I wish there was more. The author jumps from one thing to the next and I felt like I was missing part of the story. In any case this is a very short sad story that I do recommend!  "I received this book from B&B Media Group for free in exchange for an honest review."           A Forest of Doors: An Orphan’s Quest By L.A. Muse Innovo Publishing, LLC/ August 2013 ISBN: 976-161341670/Paperback/98 pages Book trailer: http://youtu.be/-99XLHoaDGs http://aforestofdoors.com

Our God Comes CD Review

Antioch Live Worship CD, “Our God Comes” Debuts at #2 on iTunes   Waco, TX- Antioch Live, the worship band for Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, has signed with the new record label Clear Day Worship. As the music arm of Clear Day Media Group based in Waco, Texas, Clear Day Worship and Antioch Live debuted the new album OUR GOD COMES at the World Mandate Conference September 20 and the CD hit #2 on iTunes.

“World Mandate 2013 was the perfect venue for launching this new CD. Everyday people were united by a passion for Jesus with a desire to worship God and change the world. That is what we are about,” states Clear Day Media Group president, David Seibert. “OUR GOD COMES is a passionate and thrilling worship release captured at Antioch Community Church in Waco, TX. We look forward to seeing how God uses this worship music to bless the Church.” continues Seibert.    Antioch is home to a worldwide church planting and worship movement, ministering to the needs of thousands internationally. Antioch Community Church currently has 30 church plants in the United States and another 40 in other parts of the world with more than 30,000 people involved with the movement. Antioch Live's “Forever Sound” CD released last year was #3 on iTunes.

The worship music and lyrics on OUR GOD COMES expresses the heart cry, prayers and joy of the worship team, songwriters and musicians from Antioch, led by James Mark Gulley. From the opening strains of audience approval, joyous praise and worship floods the listeners’ ears and ageless unchanging truths find a new sound for today! The savvy musical arrangements and gifted song writing flow from “Come” to “Our God Comes”, and the glorious experience is documented from the choruses of “Wonderful Counselor”, “How Much More” and “Savior Forever”.   Clear Day Media Groupcreates products to help people see God clearly and impact the world through Christ-centered content.   The 72-minute, live recording was produced by James Mark Gulley and assistant Owen Wible, recorded by Randy Adams and mastered at Marcussen Mastering in Hollywood, CA by Stephen Marcussen. Featuring songwriters James Mark Gulley, Stephen Gulley, Brandon Seibert, Thomas Wilson and Johanna Six, OUR GOD COMES also features worship leaders James Mark Gulley, Stephen Gulley, Johanna Six and Clare Berlinsky.   The full track listing for OUR GOD COMES is as follows:   Come God And King Wonderful Counselor God Who Saves How Much More I Will Raise …Response Light Me Up Awaken Us One Hundred Three …Return Savior Forever …Selah Our God Comes   My Review What a great CD!! I was so excited to get this book in the mail. I don't typically like listening to "live" music but this CD actually uses it to it's advantage and it's not annoying to listen to. The music and words are wonderful. I am always looking for new worship music and these songs are great. Some are upbeat, some are slower, it's a mixture of it all.  My favorites are God and King, Awaken Us, and Our God Comes. I couldn't find the lyrics to the songs or I would have posted them. A few of the songs are just instrumental which I really enjoyed as well.  If you are in search for some new worship music check out this CD!  "I received this CD from B & B Media Group for free in exchange for an honest review."    All songs are available with CCLI. More information on OUR GOD COMES can be found on iTunes and www.Cleardaymediagroup.com

A Search for Purple Cows Book Review

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About the Book

A wife and mother's amazing journey from darkness into a life fully restored in God's light. A whimsical comment from a kind stranger, 'Be sure to search for purple cows,' brings hope to a woman and her children fleeing from a life filled with trouble. In A Search for Purple Cows, Susan Call reveals to the world how painful a relationship can be when love deteriorates into a cycle of abuse and betrayal. Her moving memoir chronicles how she first met her husband, a handsome, stylish, generous man with whom she worked. Eventually they fell in love, married, and had two children. Their life seemed idyllic -- they had a beautiful home and everything a family could desire. But soon, inside those walls, Call was tormented by her husband's alcoholism, domestic abuse, and infidelity that cast her family into a world fraught with fear and despair. God found her in the midst of her pain, and showed her, through the unlikely source of a Christian radio station, that a journey toward Him was possible even in the most unthinkable circumstances. Call eventually found the strength to move on and start anew. Written with candor and grace, A Search for Purple Cows will leave you laughing, crying, and believing that God is present and able, ready to bring hope and healing.(Goodreads)

My Review

This book takes you on a journey through Susan Call's marriage. Starting out happy and ending in abuse and nearly killed, Susan felt the full range of fear for her kids and herself. The most amazing part of this book is the ending and the complete forgiveness that Susan is able to have. A forgiveness like that can only come from God and her faith is shown clearly throughout the book. 

This is a great read, though she does discuss the infidelity and verbal abuse her husband made her live through. This is not a pretty read but it is very well written and a great testament of how powerful God is in such situations. 

"I received this book from B & B Media Group for free in exchange for an honest review."