Reggie by Reggie Dabbs with John Driver

You Can't Change Your Past, But You Can Change Your Future

I do not know Reggie Dabbs and before I read this book, I didn't even know he existed. It was with some reservation that I chose this book to read. However, I am so glad that I did. It is filled with messages of hope, hope that often comes out of despair. Reggie has risen from a past that could have destroyed him. As the book states, "You can't change your past, but you can change your future." The book is a nice mix of personal anecdotes, Biblical accounts, and inspirational messages. This is a message that is so timely for young people today. This book would make a great graduation present. The ten chapters in the book contain information that encourages the reader to know ten things: to know your story, to know your truth, to know your pain, to know your choice, to know your voice, to know your name, to know your passion, to know your future, and to know your Father. At the end of each chapter are questions for individual and group discussions. Thse would be great for a mentoring program or even a small group of college students. Reggie has traveled the world sharing his message. Take a look at this book and let him share this message with you. I am confident you won't be disappointed.

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Max on Life by Max Lucado

When you consider that Max Lucado has over 100 million products in print and that he is one of the most beloved Christian authors of our day, it is not surprising that he is sought out for answers to many of life's difficult questions. Finally, Max has turned those questions and the answers he shares into his latest book. Max on Life contains the answers to over 150 questions that have been posed to Max Lucado over the years. The answers found within the pages show that Max Lucado is a man who has gained a great deal of wisdom through study and prayer. The book is divided into seven sections: hope, hurt, help, him/her, home, have/have-nots, and hereafter. Max on Life is written in that gentle writing style that is so characteristic of the author. It is as if you are sitting down for a cup of coffee with Max Lucado and spending the afternoon "picking his brain".

I found this book to be an excellent read. I also think it will prove to be an great "go-to" book when trying to find the answers or trying to find words to encourage those in need. The book contains both a topical and a scriptural index, which make the book a nice resource for such times. A bonus to the book is a section with Max's advice about writing and publishing. As someone who would love to someday step into those waters, it was nice to hear from someone who has swam the channel quite successfully. I hope you will give Max on Life a try. I am glad I did.

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The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

According to his website, every single minute a book by Andy Andrews is sold in the world. After reading his newest book, The Final Summit, I now understand why.

The Final Summit, A Quest to Find the One Principle That Will Save Humanity is the first fiction book I have reviewed. Inside the book is a scripture from Psalm 39:12 which reads, "For I am but a Traveler upon this earth." Just as David realized when writing the Psalms, life is a journey and reading this book is a journey in itself.

David Ponder is a 74 yeard old widower. As to be expected, we find that he is contemplating the reason he must go on living without his wife. His grief is heavy. However, his grief is interrupted when he receives a visit - not just any visit, but a divine visit. God has sent on eof His messengers to entice Ponder into a journey that will send him on a quest to save the world from the greediness and evil that it is drenched in. With the angel Gabriel as a travel guide, Ponder goes in search of a two word answer to the question, "What must humanity do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization?" Ponder goes in search of an answer knocking at the door of the wisdom of such greats as King David, Winston Churchill, Joan of Arc, and Abraham Lincoln. These Travelers share principles that have stood the test of time in history. As a reader, I found that I too was on a quest. My quest was to determine how these same principles could shape my own life.

Andy Stanley is a master at combining suspense with a great cast of characters and sprinkles in just enough drama to hold it all together. Although I have not read the predecessor to this book, The Traveler's Gift, I was able to understand and enjoy this book with the author's provision of the necessary background information. I had only known Andy Andrews as a gifted speaker at Women of Faith conferences. I am now glad to know him as a gifted author. The Final Summit hits bookstores tomorrow - I am sure they will be flying off the shelf every minute.

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A Conversation with God By Alton Gansky

This cover of this book has the question "If you could ask God anything, what would it be?". This book is like sitting down with God each morning and having a chat session. It's about asking those why and what about questions? Not only do you get to ask these questions, but the author has gleaned from the Bible the answers to such questions. While any of us could look in the Bible for those answers, the way the author presents them makes it seem as if you are having a conversation with God - thus the title. I found this book to be a useful tool for a morning devotion. While none of the answers were new revelations to me, they were refreshing. Some of the questions that are addressed:

*Creation

*Authenticity of the Word of God

*Abortion

*Preparing for the end of the world

There are many more questions included in this treasure. I encourage you to take a look yourself and have a conversation with God.