Book Review: J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien

By Mark Horne

I chose this book because I enjoy reading biographies of famous people and find it fascinating to read about what life was like years ago. It is somewhat like stepping through a time capsule and coming out on the other side to an entirely different world.

This book was a quick read and I especially found Tolkien’s childhood very interesting. His mother was a very strong woman. I don’t think other single mothers in that day were quite as creative when it came to providing for the family. She sacrificed it all for her children and made sure they received what they needed.

For those who have read Tolkien’s books or watched the movies made after his books, I highly recommend that they read this biography. It will give some insight on his character and imagination.

Book Review: Your 100 Day Prayer

Lord, teach us to pray. — Luke 11:1

I was so excited to receive this book as a paperback so I could journal and write in it every day. What a blessing this book is!

What's inside: Before you even start the book, there is a place to record your start date and prayer request along with a prayer to begin your 100 day journey. Every day has a bible verse, short story, prayer and a place to list your progress. It only takes a few minutes a day but makes all the difference in the world.

This book could not have come to me at a better time. I am in a transitional stage both with my career and my physical state. I will spend the next 100 days praying over my goals and wishes.

I am excited about this book and will use it as a tool to catapult my new life.

Inspiration is where you find it.

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Stumbling into Grace Book Review

Booksneeze Book Review for “Stumbling into Grace, Confessions of a Sometimes Spiritually Clumsy Woman” by Lisa Harper.

I could not resist the cover of this wonderful book about how we can still have grace even though we stumble and make mistakes. The design of the outside of the book fits perfectlywith the content. Both are equally charming.

Written like a diary, Lisa mixes her own humorous stories with bible scripture. I was especially drawn to her first story of a retreat she attended. During a small group study, she was able to connect in a miraculous way to a woman who had been clearly hurt throughout most of her life. This woman felt clumsy and ungraceful, but with the help of God, she was made to feel whole again and full of grace.

I highly recommend this book, it’s a great read of hope and love. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your stories.

Stumbling into Grace

I am a sucker for a cute cover, but I could not resist the title of this book, either! I just ordered it from Booksneeze.com and can't wait to read it!

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Rumors of God

Book review for Booksneeze.com

Rumors of God, Experience the kind of faith you’ve only heard about, by Darrne Whitehead and Jon Tyson.

I loved reading all the “God Stories” on how many people who simply walk in faith are surrounded by blessings and get a definite sense of what their calling is. I only wish it were this easy for most people who walk along life and constantly miss the way God shows up their lives.

As written in the epilogue of this book “May we be among those who believe that the greatest days of the church are still to come.” Simply follow the Lord and ask for His blessings. Don’t forget to keep your eyes open when the blessings do come.