Amish Proverbs Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life

Vertical Reach = 2

The compilation of these proverbs does not reveal  a great deal of revelatory information about the God who visits His wisdom upon those who submitted them. I would love to have read more  detail about the patterns and lifestyle of worship, prayer, study of the Amish.

Ministry Message = 4

Though simple in comparison to the modernized world the Amish live a life that is more about choices and results than accomplishment and wealth acquisition. The quotes are short enough to hold the attention of the popcorn society we live in and powerful enough to change someone looking for truth.

Craft = 4
Ms. Fisher shares the experience of pulling together these effective and timeless truths in a way that displays her expertise and passion for writing. The purpose of the book is easily achieved and the format and style are engaging.

Aesthetics = 5
If I were to ever visit the Amish this is the picture I expect to see. The format of the book, layout and entire presentation makes the reading experience very pleasant. It was done as the result of several WISE decisions.

Dollar$ & $ense = 3.75

My favorite quote and  words of wisdom I live by:
Nothing beats a failure but a try. (quote)
No is not a cuss word.  (words of wisdom)
courtesy of my amazing superhero Daddy. Love you RIP

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Christian's Are Hate Filled Hypocrites...and Other Lies You've Been Told

Vertical Reach =1
This book does not refer to or bring into play anything about the author's personal relationship with Christ. It does not share his prayer life or any other personal information and contains no vertical reach.

Ministry Message = 5
Don't believe the hype. Statistics are not where your opinion about your faith should be found.

Craft = 5
Dr. Wright presents this information with candor, passion and a surprising bit of humor. I wasn't sure what expect but found the writing style and voice refreshing.

Aesthetics = 5
After the title this cover is what made me want to review this book. I would click on it if I saw it no a blog and stop and pick it up if I saw it in a bookstore. Very well crafted and appropriate to the subject matter. Bravo Bethany House.

Dollar$ and $ense =4
Everyone who knows people who buy easily into the hype and negative "facts" presented in churches across the country should tell that person about this book or buy it and give it to them. The truth will set you free!

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The Lord's Prayer

Vertical Reach = 3

Kendall is  reveals insight into how praying the "Lord's Prayer" has changed, blessed, and affected his life.

Ministry Message = 4
Praying the Lord's Prayer should be an integral part in each person in relationship with Christ's prayer life.

Craft = 3

Sometimes conversational and sometimes instructional the flow of the book was done in a currently popular and preferred format. Readers who enjoy this format will benefit most from the read.

Aesthetics = 3

It was pretty but would not have caught my attention on a blog or in a bookstore.

Dollar$ & $ense = 3.1

Someone who is looking for basic information on the purpose and benefits of praying the Lord's prayer will find this book beneficial. It would be a good reference guide for those studying the foundation of prayer in Christianity.

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The Bishop

Vertical Reach = 2

If you're looking for a book that has a great deal of insight to how the characters relate  to God this is  probably not the series or book for you. While a great deal of deep philosophical themes are discussed it is between the characters not with God.

Ministry Message = 4
Is there any difference between man and beast? Did we evolve from apes? How is it that so much evil exists?
We all have free will though born in sin we are able to decide not to give in to our base impulse and desires.

Craft = 5
STEPHEN JAMES IS A SUSPENSE GENIUS.

Aesthetics = 5
I would stop and look at this cover in a store and click on it reading someone else's blog because I love chess and I enjoy a good whodunnit even more.

Dollar$ & $ense = 4
Dare I say I will this book will be selected as a read of the month for one of the bookclubs I'm involved with in Atlanta. I read other books for ministry and insight I read James for clean, thought provoking entertainment and there is nothing wrong with that!

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