MOVING FORWARD BY FAITH by Marsha L F Randolph

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Sometimes a person can feel like he or she is the only one in the room who cannot seem to make things happen. I wrote MOVING FORWARD BY FAITH because I looked back on my life one day and realized I made it.
I don’t have a Masters, Bachelors or even Associates degree like many people I have a PhD in life. I survived because when I was down I looked up. There were days when I did not want to go on so I prayed. There were movements when the words “I quit” were on the tip of my tongue but I just said “Praise God” instead.
MOVING FORWARD BY FAITH is what I did and what I do. This book examines four ideas regarding personal growth and development: Perspective, Faith, Forgive and Purpose. As a Bible Teacher I don’t believe any lesson is etched in stone but should be adapted, within the boundaries of Scripture, to personal goals.
This is a revised edition originally published under the pseudonym M L Floyd. As I revised  MOVING FORWARD BY FAITH I was encouraged, we are always going through something. Read this ebook to help determine if you are indeed on the right path.

A note about this review: Yes, I reviewed my own book, I have chosen not to pay for reviewers who pretend to be a non-payed or unbiased reader. Most people who like books will recommend them to friends but not post a review. I write from experience and study and I share what I know with my pen.  FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST THIS BOOK IS FREE.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER by Dutch Sheets

I was disappointed! I was disappointed because I had purchased this book when it was first published about 10 years ago and aside from the book cover and back it is the same. I am a fan of books by Dutch Sheets and when the opportunity arose to review his book, INTERCESSORY PRAYER How God Can Use Your Prayers To Move Heaven And Earth, I jumped at the chance. Note to self: Check your books before agreeing to review a Dutch Sheets book.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER by Dutch Sheets is a book about praying. (I recently wrote a book on prayer and believe me not everyone prays when they get on their knees.) The reason I like books by Dutch Sheets is because he breaks down the process and helps the reader understand the significance of an action. What I like about INTERCESSORY PRAYER is the author discusses the concept of praying for and praying on behalf of; we pray for a particular need of an individual and we pray on behalf of a particular person or group of people. With this book intercessors, one who prays on behalf of or prays for, understands the concepts of praying.

People who are accustomed to praying: “God bless: mom, dad, me and these three” type of prayers may not enjoy reading this book; it will challenge the way you pray.

There is nothing I could write to convince a person who is already on a prayer team, believes his prayer are good or an individual who does not see the need for intercession. HOWEVER I recommend this book for EVERYONE.

What you will find in INTERCESSORY PRAYER How God Can Use Your Prayers To Move Heaven And Earth is a study on prayer which includes questions at the end of each chapter. You will develop an understanding as to why certain concepts such as spiritual warfare are important to understand and personal repentance are necessary.

I challenge you to read this book. This book is a very important read today which is why it was necessary to release it again.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BETHANY book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

OUTLAW CHRISTIAN by Jacqueline A Bussie

After getting fed up with the foolishness in the back office of churches I was ready to give up on being a serving church member until I visited the church with a vision I could follow. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond anyones’ control that church closed and I became an outlaw. I decided to visit and not join any church. When the opportunity to review OUTLAW CHRISTIAN by Jacqueline A. Bussie I submitted my request eagerly.

OUTLAW CHRISTIAN Finding Authentic Faith by Breaking the Rules is just what I thought it would be. This book is for those of us who have had enough of religion and have been disappointed by the inhabitants of leaders of the church building. This book is for those who believe there is more to the message of hope found in the gospel than a weekend church service and a midweek Bible overview.

The hour has come when those who want to follow Jesus- twenty four hours a day, seven days a week- to step out of the religious box. Reading this book will help you understand how we got to this point of religious rebellion and why it is important to become an outlaw Christian.

This is a good book, on faith to read, different than many of the books out there on how to be a good believer. I suggest you add Jacqueline A Bussie’s book OUTLAW CHRISTIAN  Finding Authentic Faith by Breaking the Rules to your collection. Xxx Marsha L F Randolph





Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers <http://booklookbloggers.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

PREPPING ON A BUDGET by Morgan Barnrardt

Unlike most of the books I review PREPPING ON A BUDGET by  by Morgan Barnhart is from my personal collection. It is a FREE ebook available in all formats (epub, mobi-Kindle, PDF and other) on Smashwords (www.smashwords.com); this is where I publish my ebooks. I downloaded the PDF version, it is 7 pages total including cover, title page and additional information page.

The purpose of this book is to give the individual who wants to be ready for any emergency an affordable ideas as to how to do so.

I am a supporter of self-sufficiency and appreciate the idea of being prepared. In my research for both personal information and to research for my upcoming book “You’re Not Ready” I discovered a couple of books PREPPING ON A BUDGET was one of them.

Don’t let the word “Prepper” scare you. We all want to be ready for an emergency and there are all kinds of emergencies occurring today. Download this book and act upon the information available.

BECKY'S GUIDE TO BUYING LAND

I have not read her book but I do subscribe to Becky's YouTube channel and her comments are worth listening to.  The link to her book

BECKY'S GUIDE TO BUYING LAND

A DOUBTERS GUIDE TO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS by John Dickson

The book is A DOUBTERS GUIDE TO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS and I think that is the shortest title that the author could have come up with. The subtitle, “How, for better or worse, our ideas about the good life come from Moses and Jesus,” explains this book by John Dickson a bit more. My impression: this book is a reason why we need the Old Covenant.

A DOUBTERS GUIDE TO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS is a perspective of the importance of the ten commandments in 2016 and how the message of grace that is so prevalent today does not negate the message of submission to God’s word.

“One God and the Good; Idols of the Heart; Taking Religion Seriously; Work, Play, and Worship; Family Matters; Cherish Your Neighbor; Honoring Your Spouse; Giving What is Due; Saying What is True; and Failing and Finding the Good are the commandments that are examined in this 183 page book. Each chapter is thought provoking which makes it easy to read if you like to be challenged.

For those who prefer to point out the mistakes of others and not examine themselves this book may not be as enjoyable. By writing the commandments of God in a format that anyone can understand some may become uncomfortable.
“There comes a point when honoring parents no longer means obedience, but support.” - page 110

Some parents believe that a child is to obey them no matter what. The idea that the relationship transitions, particularly after marriage, is not an easy one to accept. I know many women who raised children in a single parent household who have yet to let go and have caused friction in a marriage. Conversely, a child may think it is perfectly OK to leave his/her parents in the care of someone else without making sure their needs are being taken care of properly.

I recommend A DOUBTERS GUIDE TO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS by John Dickson.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers <http://booklookbloggers.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

AMERICAN WOMAN'S BIBLE - NKJV published by Thomas Nelson

OMM! If ever there was a reason for a Bible junkie to buy another Bible the AMERICAN WOMAN’S BIBLE - NKJV is as good a reason as others. I received deliver of the NKJV AMERICAN WOMAN’S BIBLE - Women, Godly Virtues, and the Making of America earlier than expected but when I opened the box and saw it I canceled all of my plans just so I could at least flip through some of the pages.

The Bible is HIS-story, the AMERICAN WOMAN’S BIBLE is history as it relates to women the combination of the two makes a great study.

• Throughout the Bible there are inserts which discuss America’s history. The chapter/topics are: 
• Women of Early America- Colonial Times Until the Revolutionary War
• Women of the American Revolution - The Nation is Born
• Women of the Civil War - The Abolition of Slavery
• Women of World War I - The Great War
• Women of World Wart II - The Nation Unites
• American Women of the Baby Boomer Era - Emergence of a New America
• Women of the Civil Rights Movement - Laying New Foundation Stones
• Women of America After September 11, 2001 - The Nation Stands Still

There are 70 biographies of women and over 150 quotes from people in American History.

This is a New King James Bible. The beginning of each book contains the author, date, setting, theme and insights. As with many Bibles cross references and translation notes are  present- bottom right of each page. The Font is a good is easy to read. In addition the value based commentary on specific verses are based on the following topics: Bravery, Challenge, Commitment, Compassion Concern, Courage, Creativity, Dedication, Devotion, Dignity, Diligence, Duty, Faith, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Generosity Honor, Hope, Hopefulness, Hospitality, Humility, Influence, Inspiration, Integrity, Joyfulness, Justice, Kindheartedness, Kindness Knowledge, Leadership, Love, Loyalty, Mercy, Obedience, Perseverance, Persistence, Poise, Prayerfulness, Resourcefulness, Righteousness Sacrifice, Service, Steadfastness, Strength, Submission, Sympathy, Teaching, Testing, Thankfulness, Trials, Trust, Truth Unknown, Victory, Wisdom and  Worship.

If Thomas Nelson continues to produce Bibles that are true to God’s word and include such information as what is found in the AMERICAN WOMAN’S BIBLE all I can say is clean off the bookshelf! I recommend you purchase this Bible not only because it is a NKJV (my favorite translation) but is shares such a great history of American women.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers <http://booklookbloggers.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”