THE THEFT OF AMERICA'S SOUL by Phil Robertson

I am a fan of Phil Robertson fan thus I jumped at the opportunity to read his words of wisdom. THE THEFT OF AMERICA’S SOUL Blowing the Lid Off the Lies that are Destroying Our Country should be mandatory reading for many of today’s so called church leaders and political leaders who refer to themselves as Christian.

Now, if you know anything about Phil Robertson and the Duck Dynasty family then you can summize what this book is about. If you have never heard of Phil Robertson the partriarch of the Robertson clan then you must know that he is a man that believes in God, family guns and speaking plain. THE THEFT OF AMERICA’S SOUL is exactly what you suspect it is: a conversation based on biblical principle of what is true and what is being presented as truth in America.

There are 11 chapters each one addressing an important concept that should have been established, one way or the other in hearts and minds of every man and woman who identifies as a Believer. Each chapter presents a lie being promoted today and the truth as is found in Scripture.

For some lies many people may say: That is not what is being presented; that is not what people are saying; it is what people are implying however therefore it is what many believe in their souls.   For example “There is absolute truth and it comes from God.” This statement which is discussed in chapter three is the truth, many people believe there is no absolute, they believe the lie: “Truth is relative.”

Another significant chapter, they are all important, is chapter 7.  In this chapter Phil Robertson discusses the lie: “Laws can be ignored or changed if they are inconvenient.” If you have never read anything by Mr. Robertson by the time you reached this chapter you will know that he is not an ignorant man, his words are worth thinking about.

I like this book, it is well worth purchasing, gifting and having a Bible study with. It is time Christians started taking what is going on in the world seriously and started evaluating what is happening around them. Today there are more individuals who believe they are Christian and there are also “churches” that acknowledge Jesus but have accepted the lies. Get this book!     Written by Marsha L F Randolph

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DECODING YOUR DREAMS by Jennifer LeClaire

I believe in the prophetic nature of dreams, I have had them for years. Prior to reading DECODING YOUR DREAMS- What the Lord May be Saying to You While You Sleep by Jennifer LeClaire I had a very powerful dream that took me days to interpret. I have my own “dream understanding” manual that I created from years of dreaming thus I was very hesitant about reading this book.

After thinking about this book for a few days after reading it I still have mixed feelings regarding my opinion. Overall it is a good book, worth reading. Would I personally purchase it? No. Am I glad I read it? Yes.

DECODING YOUR DREAMS is a good book for people interested in developing a general understanding of dream interpretation from a biblical perspective. There are a few ‘items’ in dreams that she interprets differently than I or other dream interpreters, that I know, do. Like biblical interpretation everything must be taken in context and like reading the Bible the best way to understand biblical dreams is by asking YHWH.

Whenever someone comes to me seeking understanding of a dream I give a brief interpretation then ask questions which either confirm or deny what I have spoken. Even if I am spot on I tell the person to pray and YHWH will confirm what I have said or give him better understanding.

I do believe YHWH speaks to us in dreams and it is good to seek understanding. First John 4:1 instructs us to test the spirits to confirm the validity of what is presented. I would suggest you interpret your dream by your own understanding and then compare it to what is written in this book. DECODING YOUR DREAMS is not a great book but it is not a bad one either, it is reference tool you can use.    Written by Marsha L F Randolph

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DANGEROUS PRAYERS Published by Thomas Nelson

DANGEROUS PRAYERS 50 POWERFUL PRAYERS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD is not what I expected, it is better. As I read through the book I thought of the latter portion of James 5:16: “ The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (New King James Version) This is truly a great collection of prayers.

But, DANGEROUS PRAYERS is more than a collection of prayers it is a tribute to men and women who influenced history throughout Christian times. Prior to each prayer is a mini-biography of the author of the prayer. People such as: Polycarp (69-156) the first person recorded as being killed for his faith; Aimee Semple McPherson a well known revivalist of her time, a divorced evangelist;andeven John Newton author of the song Amazing Grace. A prayer of Abraham Lincoln can also be found. Jarena Lee (1783-1864) the first Black female to publicly preach, a free woman has one of the shortest prayers, if not they shortest. And of course the prayer of our, at least my, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ- guess which one that is!

Published by Thomas Nelson, the spectrum of prayers range from simple to formal from individuals from all walks of life representing various centuries. It is an excellent collection of prayers. Dangerous prayers? I don’t know. Powerful prayers? I don’t know. Effective prayers? Absolutely! Written by Marsha L F Randolph


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A MORNING and EVENING PRAYER BOOK by Jeanie and DAvid Gushee

The following is a review of A MORNING and EVENING PRAYERBOOK by Jeanie and David Gushee. It is a collection of prayers from Protestant, Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox individuals from all over the world. There are two prayers for each day- a morning prayer and an evening prayer.

The mini-bios of the authors explains why I feel about this book as I do. (I will share in a minute.) Jeanie Gushee is a poet and has a BA in English Literature. David Gushee, PhD is a Christian ethicist (whatever that is) and serves as “distinguished university professor of Christian ethics and director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University. A credentialed couple.

Aside from the historical nature of the works found within the book I cannot think of a reason to purchase it. Take away the dates at the top of the pages and you have a collection of prayers. The idea of mixing Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant prayers, organizations that have different understanding of Scripture, and using it as a spring board for prayer makes no sense to me.

Many of the complimentary books for review that I receive I give away, not this one. I don’t give away books in which I hesitate because of potential doctrinal errors, the authors just presented a group of prayers the writer of the prayers may not have had the understanding of GOD that most people today have. And again, the mixture of Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox prayers would not be received well by many people I know.

A MORNING and EVENING PRAYER BOOK is actually a collection of prayers. I would not recommend it be used as one would use a daily devotional.      written by Marsha L F Randolph


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FIXING MY EYES ON JESUS- by Anne Graham Lotz

FIXING MY EYES ON JESUS- Daily Moments in His Word by Anne Graham Lotz is in ‘my humble opinion’ one of the best daily devotionals around. I have been gifted devotionals, reviewed devotionals and seen daily devotionals being sold in retail stores everywhere but this one is only the second one to impress me.

My first impresseion has to do with the size of the book, it is not pocket size but 8 3/4 by 6 3/4 an excellent size with a readable font! My coplimentary copy is leather bound with gold lettering title framed with a beautiful embossed floral design.  Yes, if I was giving this devotional away it would make a perfect gift!

FIXING MY EYES ON JESUS has 365 words of faith. Today’s topic, November 30th, “More Blessing” the corresponding Scripture is Matthew 7:11. The associated comments give the reader a different perspective on what a blessing really is.”The blessing God wants to give you and me can be summed up in one word-Jesus!”  As the title implies it is all about Jesus.

As I skimmed through the various dates in the book I became excited. For me this devotional though simple in it’s message, by simple I mean peaceful, is very encouraging. Think about the quote I shared above: “God wants to give you”, we all know God gives. The author personalizes it by reminding me that God cares for me and wants to give tome. I can really see myself reading more than one devotional a day!     Written by Marsha L F Randolph

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JESUS OUR PERFECT HOPE - 365 DEVOTIONS by Charles F Stanley

I have come to the conclusion that we all need some type of encouragement from time to time and a friend is not always present to give it. We know that Scripture is filled with hope BUT there are days in which we don't know where to look for that nugget that will trigger our joy. Charles F Stanley Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta has been teaching biblical truths for over 45 years and his consistency has gained him great trust within the body of believers. JESUS OUR PERFECT HOPE is his most recent contribution to the family of faith which presents those nuggets of encouragement we all need.
I have been given and I have obtained for review many daily devotionals over the years. I have kept some but did not really read most of what was inside, I don't think that is the case with this devotional.
Even as I read today's words: "An Anchor In The Storm" it was something I needed to be reminded of. As I read the lesson, comments, that followed the Scripture for the day, November 19, it became clear to me how to adjust my thinking. The words of the day answered my prayer.

"Jesus, help me to act in obedience, focus on You, and embrace Your Word so my faith can stay strong. Amen."

The prayer reflects the lesson which supports the Scripture reference which solidifies the confession:

"My hope is in Jesus because He is trustworthy."

This is one of the better devotionals and one that I will keep on my desk, unless it is on my nightstand.
                                    written by Marsha L F Randolph

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KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS by Dr. Ron Moseley

KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS - God’s Law for the Community of Faith by Dr. Ron Moseley is a book that I was looking forward to reading. Unlike many of the books I reviewed this was a personal purchase that was recommended by my Pastor-Teacher and it is part of my personal faith journey. I believe the best way to find a book to read is by recommendations from people you know not book reviewers. Yes, I am a book reviewer but my opinions are based on my biases thus it should be your secondary method of determining what you read.

KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS is presented as “reading reference” giving the reader a general understanding as to why Scripture was written as it was. It is a reminder to us all that our 21st century understanding neglects to adapt our understanding to 1st century behaviors. KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS helps the believer adjust his or her perspective.

KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS is 54 pages if you count: The Bibliography, Other Related Resources, Glossary of Terms and the Teaching Review questions at the end of each chapter and 32 pages of actual  content. The only reason for not reading the book in a day is to allow yourself time to consider the ideas that are presented.

Though I would not consider this book a foundation for anyone’s faith I do see it as a great study tool. If you are reading the Pentateuch (First 5 books of the Old Covenant) or the Gospels (the first four books of the New Covenant) reading this first will help you evaluate the relevance of Scripture and how you need to incorporate what is written or justify why it is not applicable to you today. I recommend this book to anyone read to take their relationship with YHWH to the next level.                                          written by Marsha L F Randolph