When We Were on Fire by Addie Zierman

I was in awe as I began to read this book. It could have been one of my own children writing it! I say this due to how the author was raised in an Evangelical background and all the things she did. All the things my own children did! So let's just say that I could relate to it. It was good for me to take a look back at all of this through her eyes and to see things in a new perspective. It also made me think of how I was raised as a Catholic before the Lord drew me out of there and into a newly planted Evangelical church. It was a good beginning of learning to be in the Word and to witness to others...to evangelize. I am so glad to have had these teachings! It was also a great place for our children to be with other believers and to thrive in such an environment. I was saddened then when, due to certain circumstances within this church...we had to leave. I was in deep mourning when it happened until the Lord told me that He would continue teaching me no matter where it was we went! That was such a relief!It is so good to look back in your walk with the Lord and see how far you've come and how much of it has been THE LORD's doings! Funny how you find out later it was all HIM! I don't want to go into all the details of this book as don't want to spoil it for you...the reader. But will say I do recommend this book to you! It will take you on a journey to your past especially if you had been or are an Evangelical Christian and will encourage you for how far you have come and for where the Lord is currently taking you! Be encouraged and stay strong in the Lord!!! I received this book for free from Convergent Publishing through the www.bloggingforbooks.org book review program. I was not required to write a favorable review.

What Your Husband Isn't Telling You by David Murrow

I have to admit to you that I did not like this book. Really dislike writing a negative review and I rarely do but in this case... In the beginning of the book the author had my attention. He wrote things about men that intrigued me and held my interest. However, once past the interesting sections...it was downright irritating to me. I don't know that a man can write a book for women about their men and hit the nail on the head in all cases...or perhaps no cases. This could just be about the man that the author is. The author gives advice as to how to help a man become what he was born to be. I believe what a woman ought to do is to pray and be led by the Holy Spirit and to pray also for her husband. I don't believe a woman ought to become quiet about the issues she faces with her husband. I received this book for free from Bethany House in exchange for a book review. I was not required to write a favorable review. (which is obvious) Freely I have received and freely I give.

"She's Got Issues" by Nicole Unice

This is a well written book that is highly detailed. The author has a gift with words. The author is a mother, ministry leader, counselor and speaker. This book was written, it seems ,with the intention of helping others much like the author, young women with children. It could also help other women. There is much good advice given such as to forgive others and to not compare yourself with others. Two very good points. There are many more as well. I liked that she used quotes throughout her book...something I just adore in a book! “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds up to be.” Abraham Lincoln This is geared towards Christians. I recommend this book. Would be a good gift to to give a young, Christian mother who is going through stress and other issues. (and what young mother isn't???) I received this book from Tyndale for review. The opinions expressed here are my own.