July 31, 2008
Interviews
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Interview with William P. Young, author of The Shack [30:11m]:
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A few other bloggers and I got together yesterday for a wonderful interview with William P. Young, author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Shack.
About the Book:
Mackenzie Allen Philips’ youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend.
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July 31, 2008
Chick Tunes
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I was thrilled to get the new Rush Of Fools CD, Wonder Of The World, this past week. Their sophomore release finds them stronger than ever and I think their music, while wonderful before, has matured.
The new CD releases September 16th and features 10 new tracks. My favorite track is Holy One, a beautiful song with a beautiful message.
On their website, the band talks about their new CD:
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July 30, 2008
Non-Fiction, Reviews
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I’ve never been into Yoga, mostly because of it’s association with meditation and Eastern religion. But, I was curious when I cam across Holy Yoga and, having heard the many benefits of yoga, I decided it was worth checking out. I must admit, I’m glad I did.
The book is filled with information about yoga. It begins with a “What is Yoga” section and then follows a series of chapters which help the reader learn the yoga positions and how to do them correctly – it even includes illustrations. The best part, though, is the DVD that accompanies the book. It’s a 50-minute instructional DVD that includes various yoga routines. Each segment begins with a reading from Scripture and ends in prayer.
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July 29, 2008
Contests, Interviews
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Interview with Shelley Adina [11:23m]:
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Award-winning author Shelley Adina wrote her first teen novel when she was 13. It was rejected by the literary publisher to whom she sent it, but he did say she knew how to tell a story. That was enough to keep her going through the rest of her adolescence, a career, a move to another country, a B.A. in Literature, an M.A. in Writing Popular Fiction, and countless manuscript pages.
Shelley is a world traveler and pop culture junkie with an incurable addiction to designer handbags. She knows the value of a relationship with a gracious God and loving friends and writes books about fun and faith–with a side of glamour. Between books, Shelley loves traveling, playing the piano and Celtic harp, watching movies, and making period costumes.
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July 29, 2008
Reviews, Young Adult
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How far is too far? That’s the question that seems to be ever in Lissa Mansfiedl’s mind since moving to San Fransisco. How far will she go to be accepted in the “in crowd?” How far is she willing to go with cute Callum McCloud? How far is she willing to bend to get along with her talkative-opinionated-wacky new roommate, Gillian Chang? And most importantly of all, how far is she willing to push herself to make sure her faith in God is evident in her life?
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July 29, 2008
Non-Fiction, Reviews
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Renown author and speaker Rabbi Lapin’s book, Thou Shall Prosper, is a look at how we can apply principles from the Jewish faith and culture to the art of succeeding financially. Lapin’s book isn’t a get-rich-text, but a thorough look at what it is in the Jewish culture that seems to cultivate financial prosperity.
Lapin’s book centers around “Ten Commandments for Making Money,” some of which include: Believe in the Dignity and Morality of Business (The First Commandment); Extend the Network of Your Connectedness to Many People (The Second Commandment); Get To Know Yourself (The Third Commandment).
Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a well-known scholar, radio host and author. His advice is highly sought on all matters of life stem from his intimate knowledge of the Jewish faith and culture. This book is no exception. It’s very informative, making readers stop and think about how and why they do the things they do. Thou Shall Prosper is worth reading – and you’ll want to grab a highlighter to keep track of the great thoughts and ideas presented.
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Jill Hart
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July 27, 2008
Book News, Suspense/Mystery
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Wanna a win a copy of Blood Brothers?
Post a comment below for your chance to win!
About the Book:
Neurostim is a brand new drug that dramatically increases productivity and creativity. Developed from the seeds of a long-extinct Norwegian tree, Neurostim dramatically improves response time by allowing subjects to think and process information more quickly. The implications are staggering. It could help people in all walks of life, but could easily become a lifesaver for policemen, fireman, doctors and other first responders. But initial tests reveal a hiccup—some of the monkeys tested exhibited maniacal, homicidal behaviors. As the lead lab tech was approaching company authorities with the evidence, however, she was killed in a mysterious one-car accident.
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July 27, 2008
Non-Fiction, Reviews
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Captured immediately by the age old human quandary concerning what is the meaning of life, Craig T. Feigh readdresses this dilemma by asking the question to his Sunday school class, “What is the most important thing you can do in your lifetime?” He states that since life is short (and eternity is a long time), mankind should spend the majority of their efforts concentrating on exactly “where” and “how” they will be spending forever. Feigh states that one cannot “do” the most important thing without “getting” something first. This something is Godly Wisdom as stated in Proverbs 4:7. It is only when we receive God’s Wisdom, can we do the most important thing in life, which is to be sure of going to heaven and not hell.
As proof that American’s doubt their eternal destiny, Feigh references a recent ABC poll where it states that 89% of American’s believe in heaven, yet 66% of them doubt that they will get there physically. Here it is assumed that Americans want to get to heaven, but the majority of them (200 Million) are not sure how to get there. “This is the premise for writing the book,” says Feigh.
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July 25, 2008
Misc, Reviews
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“If anything matters then everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished and nothing will every be the same again.”
~William P. Young in The Shack
Mackenzie Allen Philips’s youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of the Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend.
Against his better judgment, he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack’s world forever.
In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irreverent, The Shack wrestles with the timeless question: Where is God in a world filled with unspeakable pain? The answers Mack gets will astound you and perhaps transform you as much as they did him. You’ll want everyone you know to read this book!
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