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I love the stories of people deep in debt who turn their life around & then help others. Amie not only turned her financial life around but also her career - journalist to minister.
I am a Dave Ramsey fan & can see some of his influence inside. Amie gets to the root of the problems with some Christian financial thinking & sets them straight.
Thankfully, I have never experienced the crushing debt that some people have. I am always interested in improving my financial health so when this book was available for review I wanted to check it out. Amie describes the 7 “counterfeit convictions” that seem to plague many Christians. Not having them myself, it was hard to get through the book as fast as I normally do with financial books. But I can see how very helpful this book would be if you have the beliefs described.
I really like the end of each chapter, where there is a prayer, summary & action steps to guide people through. The biggest thing I did get out of it was a better understanding for others who do act this way & how to help them if I can
Monday, April 18, 2011
Max on Life
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Max Lucado gives us insightful answers to our questions about God, ourselves & others. The questions are some that I’ve had & Max’s answers make sense & leave me feeling better. Other questions make me think more deeply about God & the Bible. Others are just interesting because I don’t have that issue but I can apply it to someone I know. Max answers with compassion but is matter-of-fact about what the Bible has to say about the issue.
Each question is brief with a 1 - 2 page answer. You can go straight through or pick a chapter on Hope, Hurt, Help, Him/Her, Home, Haves/Have-Nots, & Hereafter. Plus, what I like, is the topical index so you can go to a specific question you have. There is something for everybody in here
Max Lucado gives us insightful answers to our questions about God, ourselves & others. The questions are some that I’ve had & Max’s answers make sense & leave me feeling better. Other questions make me think more deeply about God & the Bible. Others are just interesting because I don’t have that issue but I can apply it to someone I know. Max answers with compassion but is matter-of-fact about what the Bible has to say about the issue.
Each question is brief with a 1 - 2 page answer. You can go straight through or pick a chapter on Hope, Hurt, Help, Him/Her, Home, Haves/Have-Nots, & Hereafter. Plus, what I like, is the topical index so you can go to a specific question you have. There is something for everybody in here
Monday, April 11, 2011
THE FINAL SUMMIT
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We met David Ponder in Andy Andrews book The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success
He was in a car accident & traveled through time to meet several historical figures, each teaching him a lesson for success. It’s nice to have read the first book but not necessary. You get a brief overview of what he had learned the first time, but it is not key to this story.
This time, David is an old man, successful from what he had learned on his “travels”, & civilization is on the brink of being wiped out by an unhappy God. David & other travelers from history will meet at the summit to answer the question that will save the human race. “What does humanity need to do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization?”
David & the travelers come up with several possible answers. It is interesting how the author weaves the history of the travelers into the discussion for success in the present. You get to be a fly on the wall & learn the stories of some of the greatest people throughout time.
We met David Ponder in Andy Andrews book The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success
He was in a car accident & traveled through time to meet several historical figures, each teaching him a lesson for success. It’s nice to have read the first book but not necessary. You get a brief overview of what he had learned the first time, but it is not key to this story.
This time, David is an old man, successful from what he had learned on his “travels”, & civilization is on the brink of being wiped out by an unhappy God. David & other travelers from history will meet at the summit to answer the question that will save the human race. “What does humanity need to do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization?”
David & the travelers come up with several possible answers. It is interesting how the author weaves the history of the travelers into the discussion for success in the present. You get to be a fly on the wall & learn the stories of some of the greatest people throughout time.
Friday, September 10, 2010
OUTLIVE YOUR LIFE
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You want to do good. You want your life to matter.
Max Lucado shows how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. He writes short chapters how we can live to make a difference which include stories from the Bible & more recent times.
Several thoughts that stood out for me are:
None of us can do what all of us can do. God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well (Rom 12:6 NLT). Open your table, open your circle. Really “see” people. Do good things - just don’t do them to be noticed. God has shown me that He doesn’t think anyone is unclean or unfit. We serve Christ by serving needy people.
Nothing new in this book about how to be a better person but it is still worth a read.
You want to do good. You want your life to matter.
Max Lucado shows how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. He writes short chapters how we can live to make a difference which include stories from the Bible & more recent times.
Several thoughts that stood out for me are:
None of us can do what all of us can do. God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well (Rom 12:6 NLT). Open your table, open your circle. Really “see” people. Do good things - just don’t do them to be noticed. God has shown me that He doesn’t think anyone is unclean or unfit. We serve Christ by serving needy people.
Nothing new in this book about how to be a better person but it is still worth a read.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
THE BOY WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
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This lovely children’s book is about the butterfly effect.When a butterfly flaps its wings, it moves tiny pieces of air . . . that move other tiny pieces of air . . . that move other tiny pieces of air. In fact, on the other side of the world, they might be feeling a big whoosh of wind - all because a butterfly flapped its wings here just a few minutes ago!
The characters in the story have an important link to each other. If 1 person was not part of the next person’s life, who knows if the course of history would have been different. Just think about your own life where 1 event builds onto the next. We also have a butterfly effect in our lives.
This story shows us that every little thing you do matters: what you did yesterday, what you do today, and what you do tomorrow. God made your life so important that every move you make, every action you take, matters . . . and not only for you or the people around you. Everything you do matters for everyone and for all time!
The last line of the book - That means YOU can be the kid who changes the world! - is an inspiration & challenge for everyone who reads it.
This lovely children’s book is about the butterfly effect.When a butterfly flaps its wings, it moves tiny pieces of air . . . that move other tiny pieces of air . . . that move other tiny pieces of air. In fact, on the other side of the world, they might be feeling a big whoosh of wind - all because a butterfly flapped its wings here just a few minutes ago!
The characters in the story have an important link to each other. If 1 person was not part of the next person’s life, who knows if the course of history would have been different. Just think about your own life where 1 event builds onto the next. We also have a butterfly effect in our lives.
This story shows us that every little thing you do matters: what you did yesterday, what you do today, and what you do tomorrow. God made your life so important that every move you make, every action you take, matters . . . and not only for you or the people around you. Everything you do matters for everyone and for all time!
The last line of the book - That means YOU can be the kid who changes the world! - is an inspiration & challenge for everyone who reads it.
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
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This lovely book is about the butterfly effect. When a butterfly flaps its wings, it moves molecules of air, which would move other molecules of air, that move other molecules of air. In fact, on the other side of the world, there might be a hurricane happening - all because a butterfly flapped its wings here just a few minutes ago!
The author’s note in the beginning describes a conversation with Jones who we met in “The Noticer” which was another book that I loved. “With a little perspective, you can live a life of permanent purpose. When you know that everything matters - that every move counts a much as any other - you will begin living a life of permanent purpose.” We are part of our own butterfly effect.
He tells 2 stories of people who have changed the world. The first one was about a little-known Civil War leader who, when faced with the choice to do nothing or do something, decided to do something. We could be living a totally different kind of life had he decided to do nothing. The characters in the second story have an important link to each other. If 1 person was not part of the next person’s life, who knows if the course of history would have been different. Just think about your own life where 1 event builds onto the next.
These stories show us that every little thing you do matters: what you did yesterday, what you do today, and what you do tomorrow. God made your life so important that every move you make, every action you take, matters . . . and not only for you or the people around you. Everything you do matters for everyone and for all time!
The last line of the book - Your life ... And what you do with it today ... MATTERS FOREVER - is an inspiration & challenge for everyone who reads it.
This lovely book is about the butterfly effect. When a butterfly flaps its wings, it moves molecules of air, which would move other molecules of air, that move other molecules of air. In fact, on the other side of the world, there might be a hurricane happening - all because a butterfly flapped its wings here just a few minutes ago!
The author’s note in the beginning describes a conversation with Jones who we met in “The Noticer” which was another book that I loved. “With a little perspective, you can live a life of permanent purpose. When you know that everything matters - that every move counts a much as any other - you will begin living a life of permanent purpose.” We are part of our own butterfly effect.
He tells 2 stories of people who have changed the world. The first one was about a little-known Civil War leader who, when faced with the choice to do nothing or do something, decided to do something. We could be living a totally different kind of life had he decided to do nothing. The characters in the second story have an important link to each other. If 1 person was not part of the next person’s life, who knows if the course of history would have been different. Just think about your own life where 1 event builds onto the next.
These stories show us that every little thing you do matters: what you did yesterday, what you do today, and what you do tomorrow. God made your life so important that every move you make, every action you take, matters . . . and not only for you or the people around you. Everything you do matters for everyone and for all time!
The last line of the book - Your life ... And what you do with it today ... MATTERS FOREVER - is an inspiration & challenge for everyone who reads it.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
I’LL MAKE YOU AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE REVIEW
I received this book as a member of Thomas Nelson’s BookSneeze Book Review program http://www.booksneeze.com Thank you
This book gives business tips with an interesting twist. It takes the usual success tips of traditional business & compares them with business in the mob. It’s Machiavelli vs Solomon. The ends justify the means & defeat your enemies at all costs is the mob way of life. He shows us with stories from his past how this thinking will eventually destroy people from within. He implores the reader to use Solomon’s solution of honesty, integrity & hard work to achieve real success in life.
Most of his tips are commonplace if you read any business success books, but the chapter on gambling was a first for me. I did not realize how much crime is committed inside businesses, from owners & employees, to repay gambling debts. Millions of dollars stolen & lives ruined because of this. Many businesses become partners with the mob if they can’t repay. His advice to be on the lookout for signs in your employees may save your business.
If you are looking for new insights, you will not find much here. But it is definitely a different outlook on them. It was very disheartening to read about the corruption of legal businesses & politicians by association with the mob or just thinking like the mob. I am proud of Michael Franzese for deciding to turn his life around & inspiring others to do the same.
This book gives business tips with an interesting twist. It takes the usual success tips of traditional business & compares them with business in the mob. It’s Machiavelli vs Solomon. The ends justify the means & defeat your enemies at all costs is the mob way of life. He shows us with stories from his past how this thinking will eventually destroy people from within. He implores the reader to use Solomon’s solution of honesty, integrity & hard work to achieve real success in life.
Most of his tips are commonplace if you read any business success books, but the chapter on gambling was a first for me. I did not realize how much crime is committed inside businesses, from owners & employees, to repay gambling debts. Millions of dollars stolen & lives ruined because of this. Many businesses become partners with the mob if they can’t repay. His advice to be on the lookout for signs in your employees may save your business.
If you are looking for new insights, you will not find much here. But it is definitely a different outlook on them. It was very disheartening to read about the corruption of legal businesses & politicians by association with the mob or just thinking like the mob. I am proud of Michael Franzese for deciding to turn his life around & inspiring others to do the same.
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