Review of The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child's Heart for Eternity (Paperback)

I feel this book is a must read for any mom!I've read several parenting books, many of which focused on the area of discipline. This book was an awesome balance, because it focuses more on demonstrating love to your children, giving practical ways in order to do this.For example, in one chapter she talks about getting up early every so often and running to the store to pick up her family's favorite fancy danishes for breakfast, or taking the time to give your child a backrub or foot massage.They sound like obvious ideas, but I have to admit I've never done them.The days get busy, and I don't think about doing something like that.
She also gave me ideas to make my home more inviting and cozy for my children. Examples include using candles, nice music, etc. These are all things that I have and think about when company comes over, but don't necessarily think about doing for my own family.
Overall, this book just reminded me of the importance of showing your children how much you just love being with them, and ways to keep them close to you and your husband.



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Review of Breaking the Jewish Code: 12 Secrets that Will Transform Your Life, Family, Health, and Finances (Hardcover)

Perry Stone unlocks twelve Jewish Torah mysteries in his book "Breaking the Jewish Code. I found fresh insight and hands-on help in understanding God's divine revelation to the Jewish people. The book is filled with instruction for practical daily living with keys to wealth, health, creative ability, raising children, and celebrating life cycles.

I found the chapters on the Mezuzah "door posts" and the significance of the names we give our children especially interesting and meaningful.

Stone has spent over 20 years in research of the Jewish language, history, and culture and made over 30 trips to the holy land. This dedication and calling are apparent in his writing. Stone is scholarly and profound in his presentation of content and concept, yet writes in a style and format easily understandable by clergy and layperson alike. The charts, lists, and illustrations add to the enjoyment and understanding of the text.

Stone is a gifted communicator. "Breaking the Jewish Code" reveals hidden truths that have been passed down from generations of Jewish tradition. This is an excellent study of the Hebrew Covenant with God, spiritual principles, the Feasts, Sabbaths, and annual celebrations.

Perry Stone writes to help the church understand the Jew, and the Jews to understand that true Christians love Israel and the Jewish people.



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Breaking the Jewish Code
By Perry Stone

Jewish culture and the Jewish people have succeeded--thrived even--for more than four thousand years under both good and unthinkable circumstances. Breaking the Jewish Code helps readers unlock the amazing secrets to this success.

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"You too can discover the hidden secrets that have molded Jewish thinking and lifestyles and made the Jews an undefeatable people, a blessed ethnic group, and a nation that survives against all odds." --Perry Stone

In Breaking the Jewish Code, international evangelist Perry Stone gives you the keys to unlocking the amazing success of the Jewish people. Anyone can apply these time-honored principles in their life to create wealth, live in health, build faith, raise successful children, and pass on generational blessings! Topics include:

· Understanding the secret of the Hebrew covenant with God and why it works
· The spiritual principles of health, wealth, and creating prosperity
· Feasts, Sabbaths, and yearly celebrations--why success is also about family and enjoying life
· How to leave a legacy and pass on the blessing to future generations
· Twelve dynamic keys to success that Jewish people have known for 3,500 years



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Review of Home School Heroes: The Struggle & Triumph of Home Schooling in America (Paperback)

Written by Christopher Klicka, a senior counsel of the Home School Legal Defense Association, Home School Heroes: The Struggle & Triumph of Home Schooling in America is the true story of mothers and fathers who braved powerful legal opposition against the practice of homeschooling, particularly in the 1980's and 90's. Klicka presents numerous true stories of his work for the Home School Legal Defense Association in which he intervened to prevent social workers or police from entering homes without a warrant or interviewing young children without a court order, or worse, taking children away from their loving parents. A devout Christian as well as a legal defense counsel, Klicka also speaks of the strength and comfort provided by God and Jesus Christ in the most dire hours of need. Home School Heroes recounts milestones of progress reached for the right to homeschool, offers practical advice concerning what to do if state agencies attempt to interfere with the legal right to homeschool a child, and is strongly recommended for any parents seeking to pass on a religious, homeschooled education in their children.

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Home School Heroes: The Struggle & Triumph of Home Schoolingin America covers the history of the modern homeschool movement,with many stories of God's faithfulness to homeschool families fightingin court for the right to educate their children. It is a book thatcan be read by older kids and adults alike to give them an appreciationfor all the sacrifices of homeschool families to win the freedomwe enjoy today. Home School Heroes concludes with a call to readersto always remain vigilant and active in protecting our precious freedomto teach our children in God's ways.

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Review of Ecstatic Living/Ecstatic Loving: A Christian marriage manual & life-guide (Paperback)

I found the book both interesting and informative. The boldness also added to the book's value. Even us conservative Christians can step out side the box and learn from the author's life experiences. It is a good read.

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Wife of 20 yrs., and contributing writer for The Gospel Communications Network, Melanie Schurr invites the reader in to an intimate journey of her own growth & renewal as a woman who past struggled with man's ways VS God's ways. The author speaks honestly about the mistakes of the past, and how, through God and His divine wisdom, she was able to not just over-come, but reign victorious and use these life experiences to help others. Schurr then artfully takes the reader in to the doors of her own two-decade long marriage, sharing what she believes are necessary keys in to raising marriage AND one's very life to the bountiful feast God intends each to be. Melanie Schurr dares to dig deep in to issues that many Christian's are fearful to discuss, turning on a bright light and offering practical advice from a female perspective on such issues as oral sex, sexual frequency, techniques you may have never considered, and adding increased levels of passion and intimacy to marriage.Schurr's writing style is open, down-to-earth and friendly. You will set this book down eager to apply her advice to every corner of your life.

Ecstatic Living/Ecstatic Loving is a must-read for any Christian couple going through a hard time making marriage work, but can be enjoyed by any adult who seeks God's peace, joy and wisdom. Due to certain subject matters, this book is not intended for children.

From the Author
"I share life's most private moments with readers, to show them that if I can over-come, so can you. I have no shame in the testimony of my past, because that is who I was, and not who I am today.No life crisis is too large for God.Not only can we be new creations through Him, but applying His wisdom and godly principles to our marriage, dealings with our children, and every facet of our life, has the ability to transform marriages, heal relationships, and bring a clear sense of meaning, purpose, peace and joy to our lives.Life should be enjoyed! Let's do what we need to do so that we CAN partake of this big, beautiful feast!"

-Melanie Schurr
Author of "Ecstatic Lving/Ecstatic Loving," "SON Salutations," and "Daily Contemplations"



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Review of Traveling Home: A Young Man's Story of Courage and Faith (Paperback)

With the impending death of Charlotte Hill's son Peter, Rev. Don Waite (Peter's uncle)writes letters to Peter offering hope without wishful thinking, truth without whitewashing the darkness and love without embarrassment. And, when Peter dies, his faith and the faith and strength of this family offer us all a way of communicating about death when it is so difficult to express ourselves. Peter's story is a great resource for anyone who is faced with the eminent death of a family member or close friend. Traveling Home: The right words for a difficult time.

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Cancer claimed Peter's life when he was far too young, but the way he lived his final days serves as an inspiration to all of us on how we are meant to live and die as God's children.

About the Author
Charlotte N. Hill lives with her husband, Dave, in the coastal mountains of northwestern Oregon. Their two sons, Dave and Andy, are grown and married. Their youngest son, Peter, died of cancer at the age of twenty-one. His amazing courage inspired Traveling Home, the book Charlotte cowrote with her brother, Don Waite.

Don Waite is the pastor of Westwood Presbyterian Church and has been in ministry for more than thirty years. Traveling Home grew out of the letters he wrote to his nephew.

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Review of God's Remedy for Rejection (Paperback)

Rejection is far more prevelant than most of us know. The world is filled with broken hearted people who are silently crying out for love and acceptance. Eric Prince's book is priceless. He is a great writer--it seems like he is sitting next to you chatting with you. Many weeks after reading this book, I am still hearing deep in my spirit, "You are accepted in the Beloved." If you are suffering from rejection, know that you are not alone. I definitely recommend this book. It will change your life.

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Derek Prince's message is that God has made a way to heal your wounds of rejection and bring you into acceptance with Himself and the whole family of God.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Review of Your Home a Place of Grace (Paperback)

We are using it for a study in my women's SS class. It is such an awesome book that I've ordered the authors other books! I received the book promptly and it was in great shape. I was very pleased and I'm very fussy about the condition of used items. This was a great buy!

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You have everything you need to make your home a haven of grace. God's presence brings peace to your home and empowers you to reflect His goodness. Beyond Himself, God has given you the church so that your home can be all it should be. In God's definition, the church is part of your family--so whether you're married or widowed, a parent or single, you have an extended family. You have grandparents in the faith who can share with you what they have learned about living in a relationship with God and others, and whose words and example will show you how to raise the next faith generation.

Susan Hunt is a spiritual grandmother to many. Using her experience and knowledge, along with that of other "grandparents," she shares how you can create a home of grace. Though Your Home brims with practical applications, it is not a how-to book. It is more about who God is than what we do. It is more about God's grace than our game plans. It is about God working in and through you to make your home a sanctuary of His design.

"Susan Hunt has done it again, challenging you to think biblically about your family and change it for good." --Dennis Rainey, Executive Director, Family Life

"Here is a vision of home where God is exalted, families are strengthened, and the Kingdom is expanded--all by following God's ancient paths of truth and grace." --Bruce Ware, President, Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

"Susan Hunt drapes the wide expanse of God's mercy over the shoulders of parents bowed by the knowledge of their imperfection, challenged by their children's uniqueness, and frightened of the world's uncertainty." --Bryan Chapell, President, Covenant Theological Seminary

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Review of Chicken Soup & Other Folk Remedies (Paperback)

I bought this book on vacation and read many items to my husband as we drove around the countryside.I have heard of some of these things before and was surprised by many.I am glad to have a written source to refer to and am looking forward to reading the next volume.I am buying copies for my daughters and mother for Christmas.

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Can colorless nail polish stop a cold sore from blossoming?
How can silverware be used to make a leg cramp subside?
Do kiwi fruit, carrots, apples and avocados lower cholesterol?
Will ankle-pinching relieve stress?

Why not? We all know that chicken soup really does help when you have a cold--and so do the rest of the remedies in this amazing collection of practical, easy-to-use, doctor-approved treatments for a wide variety of ailments.

Turn the pages and find age-old wisdom, common sense advice, and up-to-date information, plus an all-new chapter on weight control--everything to help you help yourself feel good. As the authors' grandmother would say, "What could be bad?"


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Can colorless nail polish stop a cold sore from blossoming?
How can silverware be used to make a leg cramp subside?
Do kiwi fruit, carrots, apples and avocados lower cholesterol?
Will ankle-pinching relieve stress?

Why not? We all know that chicken soup really does help when you have a cold--and so do the rest of the remedies in this amazing collection of practical, easy-to-use, doctor-approved treatments for a wide variety of ailments.

Turn the pages and find age-old wisdom, common sense advice, and up-to-date information, plus an all-new chapter on weight control--everything to help you help yourself feel good. As the authors' grandmother would say, "What could be bad?"

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