Made in the Image of God by Reid A. Ashbaucher

Title: Made in the Image of God
Author: Reid A. Ashbaucher
ISBN # 978-1-936076-78-9
Review Date: September 8, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
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Author Reid A. Ashbaucher, states in his book Made in the Image of God, “…the purpose of this book-to help define and reveal, in a new light, the concept of a triune God and his image imbedded, by design, in mankind.” (p.66) Thus this is the essence of this book, to understand God, his design and the nature of things. The author challenges the reader to dig deeper into the scriptures to find knowledge of Him who created mankind.

To know God is to seek Him, have faith in Him and who He is. To gain a deeper revelation and understanding of Him is to acquire knowledge with understanding of who He is and who we are as humans. This book offers just that. Come gain a deeper understanding of the Word of God, who God is as the Creator of the Universe and who we are as we relate to him in an ever changing world.

This book offers a wealth of information from a man that has studied the Word of God and holds many theological degrees. Based on nothing but the Holy Scriptures, this book offers at times technical scientific ways as to understanding who God is, His Nature and Personhood. How do we relate to God who is Spirit, whom we cannot see, but yet believe is the Creator of the Universe and the giver of life? This book answers many of those questions.

Join the author as he invites you to embark on a journey that gives undeniable scriptural evidence that God is the Creator of the Universe by design thereby vividly giving biblical evidence and support in opposition to any forms of evolution, atheism, Gnosticism, Pantheism and Humanism. Each chapter builds upon each other that will lead the reader into a deeper knowledge of God.

Shedding light throughout this book, the author, answers many questions you may have about Christianity and God. Such as the question of who Jesus Christ was and how He was God incarnate upon the earth, sent to die for all the sins of the world. Or perhaps, you are wondering how a human is a spirit, soul and body. This intriguing and scriptural study will leave an indelible imprint on your soul and cause a greater appreciation of who God is and cause a deeper love of Him to grow, being the giver of salvation and the lover of our souls.

A highly recommend study for the person engaging in any biblical study in theology or for anyone desiring a deeper understanding and knowledge of God, His Nature, The nature of mankind and how we relate to God physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Systematic, concise and well written, this book offers answers to your many questions that man has as to how we as humans, living in a physical world, can relate to a supernatural, ever present and all powerful God. And how by “design”, we as humans are ‘made in the image of God’.

Made in the Image of God by Reid A. Ashbaucher

Highly Recommended
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High Marks for Letters To God on a Prodigal Son

Title: Letters To God, on a Prodigal Son
Author: Anita Estes
ISBN # 9780982651018
Review Date: August 5, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
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Author, teacher, writer and mother, Anita Estes, shares her heart-wrenching trial and journey through the battle of her adult son’s addiction from a mother’s heart. Letters to God is an inspiring compilation of journal entries, lessons learned and powerful prayers written as she waged war through a battle of addiction for her prodigal son that would last approximately two years. Filled with faith-filled scriptural prayers, learn how to proclaim the Word of God over your children and watch it come to pass.

This book not only shares insights into the spiritual realm and explains the war that is waged against our children’s souls, but Author Anita Estes teaches, how through prayer, faith and worship, one can be victorious over the powers of evil that hold our children in bondage. This journal accompanied with the lessons learned is a powerful tool for any parent finding themselves in similar circumstances.

This practical book will lift your faith and encourage you in your fight for your child’s life. Throughout the entries, faith-filled prayers are included that are based on the scriptures to assist you in your battle. Understanding the spiritual realm, this mother shares how prayer and worship are some of your most powerful weapons to be waged in this war.

Addiction is rampant in our country, seizing our children and adults alike, dragging them into the darkest pit. In this book, God’s hand is not so short that He cannot pull anyone from the deepest pit of despair of addiction and set them free. A triumphant story of faith tested in the fire of affliction, this book is recommended for anyone with a family member struggling with the stranglehold of addiction.

This book will greatly increase your faith and helps others to stand firm in their faith. A genuine love of prayer will be ignited within your soul with this book, learn how to come close to God through prayer, petition and worship. This book is proof positive that God is a Mighty Deliverer and is still in the business of answering the prayers of the faithful. Truly He has the power to work all things out for good.

A highly recommend read and a wonderfully written book, witness the transformation of a mother who felt helpless to help her son, but turns to God and never lets go. Watch her faith grow and her son find freedom, redemption and deliverance. This true story will touch your heart and give you the faith to keep holding on. This book is truly a triumphant and wonderful testimony to the saving power of God and the power of prayer. Thank you Anita Estes for sharing your story and writing this book.

A Highly Recommended Read

Letters To God, on a Prodigal Son by Author Anita Estes

Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
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A CBM Book Review of Unbridled Grace by Author Michael J. Norman

Title: Unbridled Grace
Author: Michael J. Norman
ISBN# 9781457500961
Review Date: July 21st, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0

Unbridled Grace by Michael J. Norman is an astonishing and inspiring true account of a six-year nightmare endured by the author and his immediate family. This journey led this young, bright doctor, freshly out of medical school, through the darkest depths of an evil conspiracy involving the Russian Mafia. This is a truly amazing story of redemption and a triumphant testimony to the love and grace of God.

Upon answering a microscopic two-line ad in the newspaper, the author, Michael J. Norman found himself entangled in the most mind-boggling web of evil imaginable and found himself to be the direct target of powerful, influential and merciless men in a system that defines itself as our legal system. Caught against insurmountable and extraordinary circumstances, Author Michael J. Norman, unabashedly tells his dramatic story of an almost inconceivable nightmare that forever changed his life.

Guided by his power in the choice to believe in his own innocence, truth, justice and the saving power of God, Author Michael J. Norman candidly shares his dramatic real-life scenario of one man’s fight against the impossible, only to find himself face to face with the absolute omnipotent, ever-present power and favor of God.

This riveting true story will undeniably lift your faith and is a great encouragement to the body of Christ as a testimony to the absolute strength in trusting your life to the Savior of your soul, Jesus Christ.

Come experience the authentic and exceptional story of one man who endured excruciating pain and trauma. Be encouraged in your own life to step out in faith and put your trust in God and the absolute power of choosing Him over anything else in this world.

A highly recommended and engaging read for anyone enduring any kind of threatening trial. This book will give you fuel to get through the fire. Be prepared, this book is nothing short of breathtaking!

Unbridled Grace by Author Michael J. Norman

Highly Recommended
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Author Theresa Franklin - A Sunny Tomorrow

A Sunny Tomorrow - A Collection of Christian Short Stories for Children
By: Author Theresa Franklin
ISBN # 978-1-61739-773-8
Review Date: July 3rd 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
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A Sunny Tomorrow by Author, Theresa Franklin, is a collection of delightful short stories written for young children. This endearing collection has nineteen short stories in all. Each story deals with a different subject. The author truly captures the heart and mind of the child in each story. Additionally, this author is known for identifying with children’s feelings within each subject and especially when dealing with difficult subjects such as divorce, adoption, having a parent with special needs or dealing with the loss of a parent.

Included in this entertaining collection are more humorous stories that deal with much lighter subjects such as grandmas, tasting something to eat before you decide you don’t like it and how a lovely blue flower called a bluebonnet grows or how to be superhero. Each story is entertaining and enchanting for children of young ages to sit and listen to. I found myself chuckling at some of the tales, as the author really knows how a kid thinks. My six year old was quite enchanted and kept saying, “That’s true, that’s what I think.”

Other thoughtful writings are written for comfort, such as Sometimes You Need a Shoulder and Mommy Doesn’t Cry Anymore or Daddy, I’m Scared. Other stories included are simply written for humor and entertainment, like Jolene the Pig or Brent and Dad Go Fishing. No matter which story you choose, you can be sure your children will be thoroughly entertained and will be asking you to read more and more.

“A Delightful Read”

A Sunny Tomorrow by Theresa Franklin
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Book Review, Author Brian Starr's The Priest, The Knight, Zeus And God

Title: The Priest, The Knight, Zeus And God
Author: Brian D. Starr
ISBN # 978-1463517977
Reviewed Date: June 27, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
9.8 stars out of 10.0 stars

This is one of the most interesting books that I have ever read. It is filled with volumes of knowledge about such topics as Divinity, Papacy, Saints, Royalty, Lineage, Decedents, Ancestry, Doctrine, Scripture Leviticus Lines, The Five Generations of God, Priests, Prophets, Kings, Orders, Apostles, history and much, much more. Literally, there is no way to make mention of all the topics in this book review.

Author Brian D. Starr has chronicled some of history’s most historical times shedding light on many topics that the average Christian is not aware of. Truly a well written book that allows the reader to explore and understand, that which is not found in your local church’s teachings.

From The Mysteries of The Priest and The Knight, The Five Generations of God, The Times of The Crucifixion and Ministry of The Lord, The Times of King David, The Ancient Lines of Zeus, The Ancient Lines of God to The Apostles Guardianship, be prepared to be taken through the mysteries of the ages as you explore the pages on this book.

With various charts that chronicle genealogy coupled with the fact that the book is written in a simple format, the reader will find the subjects written easy to follow.

This read is highly educational, thought provoking and challenges the reader to dig deeper into what is written for more in depth studies.

The Priest, The Knight, Zeus And God by Author Brian D. Starr

Highly Educational, Thought Provoking, In Depth Studies
9.8 stars out of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by Christian Book Reviews

Journey to Fulfillment, Tender, Delightful and Encouraging

Title: Journey to Fulfillment
Author: Theresa Franklin
Review Date: June 25, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0

Join Author, Theresa Franklin, in her tender and delightful memoir, Journey to Fulfillment, as she shares her life experiences that have molded her character into the woman God intended her to be. Theresa, honestly and brazenly discusses heartaches, tragedies and triumphs from childhood through adulthood. With an open and compassionate heart, the Author lays bare the adversity she has faced through life to include the loss of her first love to marrying and the challenges one can face in being a wife and a mother, and notably her struggles in teaching special needs children. Throughout all, there has been one constant in her life, the unconditional love of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Gain the proper perspective in regards to your life and glean from Theresa Franklin’s many years of experience as a Director of Special Education to discover your destiny in life and find fulfillment by transforming the adversities and hardships of your life into stepping stones that will lead you to a life well lived through Christ. This book will help you find the fulfillment you are searching for as your reflect on your upbringing and causes one to re-evaluate what is really most important in life, regardless of circumstances. Her desire is to see others find their fulfillment in life through Christ and she writes, “May God show you the stepping stones in your life.”

Find encouragement, guidance and strength for your soul within the pages of Journey to Fulfillment, and turn life’s stumbling blocks into stepping-stones to transform your own journey into a life well lived and a completely fulfilled life in Christ.

Journey to Fulfillment by Author Theresa Franklin

Highly Recommended
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CBM Book Review - Breaking Through To The Real You

Title: Breaking Through To The Real You
Author: Kwame Frimpong
ISBN # 978-1-4276-1682-1
Review Date: March 20, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars


Breaking Through To The Real You by Pastor Kwame Frimpong is a powerful and inspiring book for all those who desire to walk in their true, God given purposes. Truly a Holy Spirit inspired writing, this book will … unlock doors that no man can shut…(Rev. 3:8) through the power of Jesus Christ within you and open your eyes to the manifest destiny that God has planned for you.

Let this faith-filled and encouraging book lift your faith to new levels. By applying the principles set forth by Author and Pastor Frimpong, this book will help to lift you up out of your current circumstances of mediocrity and enable you to discover the natural and spiritual gifts that lay dormant within you. This book will feed your soul with rich, faith-filled biblical truths and will transform your life. Come and discover the “real you” and what you were created to be as a child of God. This is a wonderfully written and powerful manual to help you break out and into the plans and purposes that God wants you walking in.

As the author writes, life is not about just surviving day to day; this is not the “abundant life” that Jesus Christ died on the cross to give to you. Life is about living life to the fullest, but living starts with knowing and utilizing the gifts that God has given to you to bless others. The author will help you to recognize the unique gifts that God has placed within you. This book will become a powerful and effective tool that will enable you to be highly effective within both your life and in the body of Christ.

By beginning with your natural flow, and branching off into your spiritual gifts, the author will show you how to discover your destiny. Giving insight and wisdom from years of experience, the author, gives you the keys to unlocking your gifts inside you. The author further speaks of obstacles and attitudes to overcome, encompassing opposition that might try to overcome you, but all the while providing you with the wisdom and knowledge to obtain the victory.

This book is vitally important to the body of Christ and for all those who desire to walk in God’s power and anointing for their lives. This is a timely and unequivocally necessary manual for the body of Christ or to the individual seeking to discover their destiny in God. Application of these biblical truths will greatly impact your life and encourage you to discover the destiny that you alone have in God. A highly recommended read for anyone looking to walk in God’s plan for his or her lives. A powerful, must read for the entire body of Christ.

This is a book you will want to keep with you at close range, in your car or near your bed, to read over and over. This is an interactive book with a question and answer series at the end of each chapter and a detailed “Destiny Survey” at the end of the book, which comes highly recommended to identify your strengths and gifts. This book would be useful also as a bible study for small groups as well. Praise be to God and thanks to the author for writing this much needed book

Breaking Through To The Real You by Author Kwame Frimpong

Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
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Christian Book Review - Rehearsing For Heaven

Rehearsing for Heaven
Mark B. Reed
ISBN# 978-1450597777
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10 stars

Rehearsing for Heaven by Mark B. Reed is a fascinating, intriguing, informative and captivating read that will answer the important questions about eternal life and heaven. Author Mark B. Reed unravels the common lore surrounding heaven, enabling you to understand the purpose of creation, who you are, who God is and sheds light on the purpose of life here on this earth.

Through sound scriptural application, the mystery of heaven is revealed through clear and concise doctrine that answers crucial questions. Providing hope and inspiration for this life and the life hereafter, the author with his compelling scenarios and explanations will provide you with just some of the following:

A clear view of the majesty of heaven;
A deeper understanding and knowledge of the character of God;
A clear view of heaven’s values versus earthly temporal values;
The path to heaven;
Refocus your perspective about life here on earth;
Provide stability and hope for everyday life and a victorious future;
Reveal your destiny in God;
And much, much more.

“We choose to live for time or live for eternity”, states Reed (p. 108). I heard a pastor once say how sad it was that there were people on this earth just “existing.” Let this inspiring book bless you with the knowledge that life is not about just existing.

This book will re-focus your attention on preparing a life that is worthy of “heaven’s stage”, that is “unshakeable” and not perishable. Each one of us has a destiny that is predestined in God.

In this book, you will find that heaven is the ultimate goal of this life and that there is much more to living on this earth than just living. This book will help you realign your life according to heaven’s values. Life is the ”rehearsal for heaven”, come see why this is a true-to-life theme that cannot be overlooked.

This well written biblically based book will fill your heart with faith, increase your understanding and provide you with the life changing knowledge that will give you the tools to overcome life’s hurdles and find the victory that is yours through Christ.

Be prepared to take a journey filled with wise counsel that if received can be life changing and provide you with the keys to unlock life’s doors that will empower you to live a victorious, abundant life, while preparing you for eternity in heaven.

Rehearsing for Heaven by Mark B. Reed

Very Highly Recommended
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Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews

New Book Release - Discovery In The Desert by Author Tom Thiele

Title: Discovery In The Desert
“It Will Shake The Nations “
Author: Tom Thiele
ISBN # 978-0-615-42501-6
Review Date: May 4, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10 stars


David Hart is one of NASA’s brightest and best. Brilliant, ambitious, and driven would describe this young NASA “superstar” physicist. David, being the perfect fit for a Top Secret Classified Military project dubbed Project 13-03, was up for the challenges to come.

The highly classified position topped the list as one of NASA’s Top Classified Military projects. The task set before the team, assembled and headed by 28-year NASA veteran, Jesse Black, was to develop something man has only dreamed of. New dimensions of uncharted technology, that would allow human beings to travel through time. David would play a major role on the management team of this highly esteemed project, as David was about to embark on a mission of a lifetime!

After becoming fully engulfed in the project, the team realized something-Houston, we’ve got a problem- who would be the first person to travel back in time? The problem was so simple; if it had been the proverbial snake it would have bitten them. This insurmountable task turned Project 13-03 into one of NASA’s biggest possible blunders. This project, now almost complete at a hefty price tag of 500 million, the huge 17 ton Hercules and the Catapult which would make time travel possible was complete, except that there was no one to operate this huge piece of man-made technology.

Soon, the project was tagged “Project Monkey-Business”, as monkeys were the only available intelligent being to send into the black hole of time travel and to operate the capsule for a safe return. Yet David’s expectations were higher than that. David’s drive, ambition and desires demanded more.

Let Author, Tom Thiele, transport you back in time with this inspiring and captivating technological, sci-fi adventure of a lifetime! Be prepared to not be able to put this book down, as the author, reveals the ‘discovery in the desert’, something truly remarkable and life changing. This novel is an urgent, must read for our time. A prophetic call to the people and nations, and all nations around the world to Wake Up!

Intriguing, riveting and engaging, this novel is explosive and bold. Author, Tom Thiele will take you on an adventure of a lifetime that will rock your soul and stir you OUT of complacency. Be advised, this novel, will transform your life in the process. As David finds out, he is chosen for a very special, specific task that ‘will shake the nations’. Let your soul be shaken out of complacency and see what this brilliant author has to say.

Discovery In The Desert "It Will Shake The Nations" By Author Tom Thiele

Highly Recommended - A Must Read Book
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Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews

Author Donna Boddy's Angel With A Mission

Title: Angel With A Mission
Author: Donna Boddy
ISBN # 9781462010615
Review Date: April 19, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars

From Author Donna Boddy comes Angel With A Mission, a captivating and inspiring story of true love, tragedy, loss, and the restoration, forgiveness and redemption that is found in Christ. This intriguing novel offers immense hope in the midst of overcoming great adversity.

Let Author, Donna Boddy, transport you back in time, as she invites you to take a journey through life with young Kata. A woman who had everything this world had to offer. A promising career and fame, a loving husband and family, wealth, a high place in society, stability and security, but as life would have it sometimes these things can change rather abruptly. And although life is ever changing, what do you do about it when you come to the end of yourself and life as you once knew it has forever changed?

A triumphant story of restoration, this novel follows Kata during some of history’s most memorable moments to include war torn Germany, during the Great War. Kata weathers the dismal storms of many of these challenges and life’s tragedies, as we all have, but comes to find a greater hope. This is an overwhelming, emotional and delightful novel that will have you fully engaged. You will not be able to put this book down with this powerful novel that will have you sometimes crying and grabbing for a tissue, as you follow Kata through her life’s winding path.

Author Donna Boddy’s writing style flows so well and eloquently, it’s like you’re right there with Kata in each scene. This is a wonderful novel of a life interrupted by betrayal, war, sickness, death and tragedy, yet offers true biblical inspiration and strength to the trials and tribulations that we can all face in life. Relying on powerful spiritual truths, the author will lift you up and encourage you in your faith as you follow Kata on her life’s journey where you might find your own story within the pages of this exhilarating novel. None of us are exempt from life’s tragedies and tribulations. We all have our own grief to bear and burdens to carry. This novel will point you to the One that cares for you. Truly an encouraging, captivating, faith builder!

This book would make a wonderful ministry tool to those who are weary or to those that do not know Christ. One can look at your own life through the pages of this intricate novel and find that there is a familiar sense that we’ve all been there before. This novel will leave you with an undeniable and unshakable faith. A true mini-series in the making and I will be looking forward to the next sequel!

Angel With A Mission by Donna Boddy
Highly Recommended
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars

Book Review - One Precious Pearl by Robert Lloyd Russell

Title: One Precious Pearl
Author: Robert Lloyd Russell
ISBN# 0-7414-6232-X
Book Review Date: March 12, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars

In His book, “One Precious Pearl”, Author Robert Lloyd Russell presents an enlightening, fascinating and enriching study of the parable of the “one pearl of great price” found in Mathew 13. The Author succinctly gives first an overview of the seven well-known parables of Matthew 13, then focuses in on the parallels of the “one pearl of great price”, revealing an in-depth study as to why Christ used the pearl in the parable.

After reading this book, you will never look, nor gaze, at a pearl in the same way. Nor will you ever view the Church in the same way. Author, Robert Lloyd Russell reveals a captivating, spiritual truth as demonstrated by Christ through the parable of the one pearl of great price. A pearl is of great significance and value. This in depth study and comparison will cause you to truly appreciate the kingdom of heaven that you have the privilege of belonging to and open your eyes to the free gift of salvation causing a new meaning to come forth about what exactly it means to be a Christ follower and to be a part of His true church. Some may ask, “What is His true Church?” This book explains just that and will give you a deeper knowledge and understanding of what it is to be a part of His true Church, inspiring you to the reality of the kingdom of heaven and what God’s design is for His Church really is. Oh, and what a precious pearl the Church truly is!

This book is revolutionary in that not only does it lay out the parallels between the true Church and the pearl in such an undeniable way, the significant analogies give light to the fact that the cross gave birth to the Church. The author leaves you in awe to the new realization of why exactly Christ used an example of the pearl. Founded and built upon scripture, never before has a teaching split open the truth of the reality of the parable of the,“ one pearl of great price” and the Church. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast” (Eph 2:8-9).

This book comes highly recommended, is filled with scriptural applications, wisdom, wise counsel, encouragement and will bless the reader abundantly.

One Precious Pearl by Robert Lloyd Russell

ISBN# 0-7414-6232-X
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews

Author Henry Miranda - The Path To Eternal Life

Title: The Path To Eternal Life
Author: Henry Miranda
ISBN: 978-1-60976-110-3
Review Date: March 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars

Have you ever wondered what am I doing here on this earth? What is my purpose in this life? Is there life after death? What does it mean to be born-again? If you want more meaning in your life, you have an invitation. You can choose to accept or not to accept. The choice is yours. Love, joy, peace and true meaning and purpose in life are available to all.

Author, Henry Miranda, in his book, “The Path to Eternal Life” invites and encourages you, the reader, to choose life and accept Jesus Christ today as your Lord and Savior. Time is of the essence and there is not a moment to spare for that decision. For none of us know what tomorrow shall bring. Enter into the reality of what it means to have your sins blotted out and have your name written in the Book of Life. Enter now through the narrow gate, Jesus Christ, the giver of Eternal Life.

Beginning with the straightforward question of the choice of Heaven and Hell, the author sets forth a candid dialogue on the life-altering question of life after death. Openly sharing his testimony, the author, discusses what led him to Christ and how Christ delivered him out of the domains of darkness. The author encourages you to know your true purpose in life and to find true life, that which can only be found in the one who can offer eternal life, Jesus Christ.

The author thoroughly describes the process of salvation, step by step and includes explanation in regards to what it means to be born again, what about the Holy Spirit, the journey, the spirit and the flesh, not to mention encouraging chapters such as perseverance and knowing your true purpose. The author fully describes what it means to walk in the light and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life.

An awakening to those who question that there is really a God, the author takes a real look at the reality of sin and a life separated from God and what can happen to anyone not in Christ. This book is a prophetic call ‘for such a time as this’ that today is the day of salvation.

This is a powerful, well-written, riveting book and an urgent call to come to the one who can offer eternal life. Scripturally sound and based, this book will encourage anyone who is not in Christ to make a choice for Christ today and not put salvation off until tomorrow. Like a cold cup of water, this book offers refreshment for those who are weary. As water brings life to one’s body, so this book brings life to the soul by giving the truth of God’s Word. What an eye-opener and a powerful ministry tool!

This book comes highly recommended. It’s all I can do to not buy a box load and pass them out to my neighbors. This book will put you on fire for Christ, enrich your life in everyway; what an impact for eternity this book will make on anyone who reads it.

Title: The Path To Eternal Life
Author: Henry Miranda
Highly Recommended
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews

Book Review - High Marks For God's Avenger by Daniel Gura

Title: God's Avenger Michael, The Imprecatory Angel
Author: Daniel John Gura
ISBN # 978-1-4141-1091-2
Review Date: January 29, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10 stars

A movie in the making, "God’s Avenger Michael, The Imprecatory Angel" written by Daniel John Gura is a exciting, gripping and fascinating read. This pro-life Christian fiction novel will touch your heart and cause you to ponder one of today's most controversial and profound issues - the lives of the unborn. A fiction novel that is interwoven with life, truth and realities of monumental proportion.

The author's writing style will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat coupled with an expectancy of what the next page, character or chapter will bring. There are no idle sections to be found in this book which flows from one page to the next. You will not be able to put the book down as each situation unfolds and the next is birthed. The book is captivating and engaging as the author portrays the righteousness of God being inflicted upon the evil and wickedness of mankind through this Imprecatory Angel, Michael.

Each character comes to life in this fast paced novel as the author describes each scene with real intensity and real-life drama. As each situation unfolds, the book reads like an action movie on paper. The author makes you feel as if you are right there with the characters as they try to unravel the unfolding mysteries of the disasters happening around them. From rumors to hypotheticals, something is unfolding beyond the natural with the supernatural taking the forefront.

Just as Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were spared in Old Testament times with all unharmed 'without even the smell of smoke' on their clothing or a scratch on their persons. Just like the plagues of Moses that were unleashed on Egypt in biblical times, this book has supernatural, righteous judgement and justice woven all through the mesmerizing pages, all the while bringing praise and glory to God.

This is a timely and important piece of work addressing one of today's most controversial issues - saving the lives of the unborn. After reading this book, one must come to the conclusion of considering the life of the unborn to be to monumental to just sit down and remain silent. This pro-life novel reveals God's justice that is magnificent in scope, supernatural in nature and just as evil was destroyed back in Old Testament times, the author reveals, God still hears the imprecatory prayers of his Saints and answers prayers with a righteous cause. Good triumphs over evil in this magnificently written novel, while lives are forever changed in the process.

A highly recommended book not just because of the cause, but because it is superbly written from the opening page to the closing page. As was stated in the opening sentence of this review, "God's Avenger Michael, The Imprecatory Angel" is a movie in the making.

God's Avenger Michael, The Imprecatory Angel

Highly Recommended
10.0 stars on a scale of 10 stars
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews

Book Review - High Marks For Woman Of Sin by Debra Diaz

Title: Woman Of Sin
Author: Debra Diaz
Date Reviewed: February 17th, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
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Be transported back through the very portals of time in the novel “Woman of sin”. In a time when Caesars ruled and Rome was at its height of authority and power. Enter into a land harsh to the poor and kind to the rich and elite. One where slavery was common and justice had little place. A land and time where Jesus ‘the Nazarene’ walked the earth in the midst of the injustice and chaotic darkness. This is a gripping novel that will keep you coming back for more.

Author Debra Diaz, in her fast paced novel, “Woman of Sin” takes you back through the centuries in her timeless classic. Follow young Alysia down her road of capture from her place of privilege in her Athenian home, to a Roman household to be bound forever as a slave. Taken from her home she loses everything, but she is yet to gain everything at the end of her road of travel. She is about to find true love in every sense of the word.

Author Debra Diaz elegantly and beautifully weaves an unforgettable story of true love, mirroring scenes taken from the scriptures, where young Alysia is tested by trials and tribulations back in a time where women were of little esteem, except for their purpose in child bearing. Perseverance, romance, forbidden love, and endless unfailing love, take you on an adventure that you will not forget.

With the use of beautiful, descriptive and explosive imagery, biblical scenes come alive as the author uses the “Woman of Sin” to introduce the reader to a man called Jesus as He walked the earth and preached. Some called him ‘rabboni’ the word for ‘great teacher.’ Yet as the story unfolds you will see that he is more than a great teacher, for he can perform such miracles as healing a leper, healing the blind and the paralyzed, even raising the dead. He was the Son of God walking the earth, the lamb without sin, crucified for our sins so that we might live. Without His resurrection from the cross, he would be little more than a famed teacher to once have graced this earth. The author leads you to want to know more about this Jesus.

Filled with suspense and romance, this novel is eloquently written and will take the reader back through time and lead you on a journey that is so real, so tangible, you’ll not want it to end. A true masterpiece! This book comes highly recommend. You will not be able to put this one down, I assure you! The book is truly a mini-series in the making. Take a journey through the very portals of time, back through the centuries and experience the thrill of entering into a never-ending tale of undying love that will grip your very soul.

Woman Of Sin by Author Debra Diaz
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Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
Highly Recommended, A Must Read Novel

CBM Book Review - Life Interrupted It's Not All About Me

Title: Life Interrupted “It’s Not All About Me”
Author: Chris M. Tatevosian
ISBN #: 978-1-60604-563-3
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2011
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Book Reviews
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Author Chris M. Tatevosian in his book, “Life Interrupted, It’s Not All About Me” chronicles his bout with Multiple Sclerosis “MS”. Giving an inside look into his diagnosis and progression of the disease, Chris thought he was unstoppable as a young college student. Chris, early in his freshman year of college, started coming down with strange symptoms that the doctor’s could not diagnose. Shortly after a visit to another doctor that summer break, while at home, the author re-tells the story of how he realized that he did actually have MS when his father broke him out of his denial by telling him, “You have MS.” At such a tender age, only a freshman in college, Chris had realized that his life had forever changed.

Until then Chris had high hopes for his life and this story is an example of how one man’s life has been interrupted and dramatically changed by the disease known as MS. The author in his book illustrates that dealing with a chronic illness can not only disrupt one’s life, but also can become a chronic issue in a marriage. The author takes a hard look at what attitudes and actions can affect one with a chronic illness, while shedding light on what it can do to a marriage.

The author candidly describes situations, circumstances, and actions that arose within his own marriage, that caused misery to his spouse and eventually ended in the divorce of a marriage that everyone thought would never end. The author humbly admits that many actions were of his own doing. The author whole-heartedly writes about his own “poor me attitude” and openly shares his thoughts, emotions and reactions in his own life due to MS. I find this book to be so earnestly honest and refreshing, in that, the author does not hold back in an attempt to save face. This work from the author does a superb job of capturing the confusion, loss, anger, and frustration that a person can go through while fighting a chronic illness. Thank you Chris for sharing your struggles with us.

The author’s purpose in writing this book is to help others dealing with chronic illness and how their attitude towards their spouse can be destroying their marriage or relationships. This book gives the reader a pro-active approach and helps them identify their own behavior as positive or negative. This book will encourage anyone, chronic illness or not, to consider their own relationships and shares how to deal with poor attitudes and actions pro-actively before it grows like a cancer and destroys a marriage or relationship.

Several vitally important key techniques characterize the book; one being that open communication is a must between spouses and especially to a couple dealing with a chronic illness. The author illustrates that recognizing the other’s need just as much as the disabled person can be a marriage saver. The author so humbly admits that, “It’s Not All About Me.” This book will encourage you to open up to your spouse and give you the knowledge of how to go about communication in your marriage when dealing with chronic illness.

The author continues to make a profound statement in that, “Awareness of, and providing attention to, your relationship-destroying actions are the keys to saving your relationship.” (P.79) Whatever your situation may be, we can all learn from our own mistakes and the mistakes of others. If we were to think about the above quote and put it into motion into our own lives, just think of how many relationships could be saved. This book will impact your life on a highly positive level.

This well written book offers encouragement to any who are dealing with a chronic illness or who might have a loved one affected by any disease. Life is not easy, especially when dealing with the roller coaster ride of a day-to-day illness. You will find out that you are not alone and there is hope beyond a chronic illness.

“Life Interrupted, It’s Not All About Me” is a recommended must read for anyone with a chronic illness. Kudos to you Chris for writing this heart rendering and honest memoir! As one with a chronic illness myself, you caused me to look at my own reactions to my loved ones. This book will open your eyes to see any damaging behavior in your own life and give you the courage to do something about it. I find this book profound in that it is a gentle nudge (or rather gentle slap in the face) to others to look at their own actions in their lives and remember, “It’s Not All About Me.”

Title: Life Interrupted “It’s Not All About Me”
Author: Chris M. Tatevosian
ISBN #: 978-1-60604-563-3
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2011
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Book Reviews
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CBM Book Review - High Marks For The Price Authored By Neon Newton

Title: The Price
Author: Leon Newton
ISBN # 978-1-936076-40-6
Review Date: January 14th, 2011
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM
9.5 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars


“The Price” is one of the most unique books that I have ever read. The book is a well-written one-act play that includes the dialogue of a handful of everyday characters. The setting is hell. The cast is Satan himself, an arrogant millionaire and a few other individuals that you might even know. All have been sent to hell for their differing sins and therefore, paid “The Price” of admission so to speak. The dialogue between Satan, the Millionaire and the inhabitants of hell will keep you thoroughly entertained, but will also keep you on the edge of your seat, to say the very least.

Author Leon Newton, in his play, “The Price” displays a thought provoking dialogue between the characters, which not only reveals the love, compassion and mercy of God, therefore bringing others to Christ through salvation, but also encourages one to consider their own salvation and walk with God.

Shedding light upon the darkness of mankind’s heart, the author continues the dialogue between the characters that will touch the heart and life of a person who wants real answers to real questions. Is there really a God? Who is He? What is the purpose of salvation and the forgiveness of sins? What does it mean to ask for forgiveness? What is repentance? What is the grace of God? How can we really know there is a God? All these questions are so masterfully answered throughout the play. This book is a delight to read.

This book is also a very powerful ministry tool, bringing conviction upon the reader, thereby having the potential of bringing many to Christ. The book ingeniously takes a look at the world in which we live in and the sins that so easily entangle us. Based upon a sound scriptural backdrop, God’s mercy, grace and love shine through and give glory to God while revealing the vital importance of a close walk with God and the grave consequences for not accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The book explains throughout the dialogue, why there is a need for salvation and the forgiveness of sins and is crucial to all walks of life.

This work is a must read and a must share book. The play is perfect for youth groups and churches to perform. I encourage you to pick up a copy and read it for yourself. It will leave an indelible imprint on your soul and make you realize what exactly Christ has done by His finished work on the cross. May the salvation of God and the love of God never be taken for granted.

The Price belongs on the shelves of every bookstore, in churches everywhere and within the home of every believer seeking to share the love and redeeming passion of Christ with others.

The Price by Author Leon Newton

Highly Recommended
9.5 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Book Reviews

Hang On, It's Not Over Yet By Author Joseph Arhavbarien

Title: Hang On, It’s Not Over Yet
Author: Joseph Arhavbarien
ISBN 9781907294419
Review Date: January 12th, 2011
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Christian Book Reviews
9.1 on a scale of 10.0 stars

Author Joseph Arhavbarien in his book, “Hang On, It’s Not Over Yet” writes in a concise and organized manner to show that in the face of great adversity one can move forward in life to realize their dreams and find victory.

The author sets a firm foundation upon which one can build, revealing a step by step path of finding success in life and how to overcome overwhelming circumstances, while exhorting the reader to have a definitive goal and not to give up, even in the face of great difficulties. The author continues to encourage all that a positive, believing attitude is of utmost importance while waiting for the unseen to be seen. The author reveals that all is not lost and that one must ‘hang on’ to their dreams while trusting and relying upon God Almighty to help bring them to pass.

The author teaches that trust and belief upon what God has spoken to you and upon what the Word of God says is also a key factor. This book continues to encourage the importance of searching out the scriptures and coming to the knowledge and wisdom of what God has to say about your life and your destiny, while teaching that all have a predestined destiny. This book will stretch your faith, stir your faith, strengthen your faith and help you to see your dreams come true.

Using his experiences, despite overwhelming circumstances, from his own life coupled with some notable historical figures, the author lays foundational principles that with faith in Christ through trust and perseverance, one can continue on to the road to victory. Despite situations, circumstances, age, gender, creed, culture or environment, this book will stir your faith that, “All things are possible with God and for those who believe”.

Not only a good read, this book is very uplifting and encouraging whereby it counsels one on the path of how to achieve great things in life and not only gain success in the temporal world we live in, but also keeping in mind the spiritual laws that also govern our world. As air is invisible to the naked eye, so to are the spiritual laws that God has set forth in this universe. The author encourages you to seek wisdom from God and therefore adhere to these spiritual laws.

“Hang On, It’s Not Over Yet” is a work of encouragement, not merely as words written, but from the application of life experiences of those finding victory in the face of great adversity and overwhelming obstacles.

This book will not only edify and encourage you to live your life to the fullest, but to also never give up on your dreams until you see them through to fruition.

Hang On, It’s Not Over Yet by Author Joseph Arhavbarien

A Must Read Book
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Christian Book Reviews

9.1 on a scale of 10.0 stars

CBM Book Review Of Theology 101 In Bite-Size Pieces by Award Winning Author Judy LeBlanc

Title: Theology 101 In Bite-Size Pieces
Author: Judy Azar LeBlanc
ISBN: 978-1449707064
Date reviewed: January 5th, 2011
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Book Reviews
9.2 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars

“Theology 101 In Bite-Size Pieces” is sweet to the taste and food for the soul. Beautifully written, Award winning author Judy Azar LeBlanc explains both the simplicity and the depths of the riches of God’s Divine Grace through the application of the wisdom and life changing truth of the Word of God. The author speaks of and teaches of the basic, yet profound kingdom truths and principles of receiving and entering into God’s wonderful grace through the finished work of the Cross. The author also opens the doors to a much deeper knowledge and in-depth understanding of the graces and riches in Christ that are available to every believer.

Each chapter reveals the foundational truths of the divine riches available to those who accept the free gift of salvation with an in-depth revelation of what the finished work of the Cross provides.

Through careful research of the Greek and Hebrew root meaning, the author, unveils the true meaning of the reality of divine grace, foreknown, predestined, called, chosen, redemption, reconciliation, forgiveness, to be freed from the law, saved by grace and the importance of justification.

The author continues to reveal the profound importance and truths of divine inheritance and what it means to be a heavenly citizen, to be adopted, delivered from the powers of darkness, while displaying the true belonging and security there is to be found in Christ.

Like unwrapping a gift, this book, unravels the mystery of the word “theology” by the practical application of every day language. The author provides the reader with a deeper knowledge and appreciation for God, the character of God, His nature and just how profound His love is for us all.

Theology 101 In Bite-Size Pieces provides an excellent foundation for teaching, bible studies, encouraging others and as a personal look into the depths and truths of the wonderful grace of God.

This book is highly recommended not just as a excellent read, but also as a life changing teaching that can help put a reader on the path to a much more intimate understanding and relationship with God through the understanding and revelation of His Word.

Theology 101 In Bite Size Pieces by Judy Azar LeBlanc
Highly Recommended
9.2 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Book Review’s