Reviews by Cynthia Norris
Rediscovering God in America
On 2/25 Cynthia Norris wrote: Rediscovering God in America was written by Newt Gingrich and features the photography of his wife, Callista Gingrich. This team successfully attempts to showcase some of the major displays of Christian belief engraved in our nation's capital, Washington D.C. They cover many major landmarks as well ... Rediscovering God in America
Love & Respect
On 11/16 Cynthia Norris wrote: Found this hidden and forgotten in drafts. Something to keep you busy until I'm writing again.Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Published by Thomas NelsonMarriage isn't easy. Many people struggle with it. That would explain the abundance of books written on improving your marriage and how to ... Love and Respect
Fearless
On 9/9 Cynthia Norris wrote: Fearless by Max Lucado Published by Thomas NelsonMost people are afraid of at least one thing. Many are afraid of more than one thing. Our fears range from flying and illness to the economy and natural disasters. We wake up in the morning with them and go to sleep with them. It isn't often we can leave ... Fearless by Max Lucado
Faces in the Fire
On 8/15 Cynthia Norris wrote: Faces in the Fire by T.L. Hines Published by Thomas NelsonDreams and visions of catfish, numbers written on a napkin, cancer, drugs, amnesia, murder, fire; a jumble of things that make up the lives of four strangers. Four people who do not realize that something draws them together. One by one T.L. Hines ... Faces in the Fire
100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
On 6/7 Cynthia Norris wrote: 100 Bible Stories 100 Bible Songs written by Stephen Elkins is obviously geared towards children, but it is a pleasure for an adult to share as well. This hardcover also comes with a CD in a plastic pocket inside the front and rear cover. The illustrations are pleasant and my children had many questions ... 100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
It Happened In Italy
On 5/20 Cynthia Norris wrote: For most of the world, the triumphs and tragedies of World War II are fading into history. For some people, it's something they carry with them every day. Elizabeth Bettina writes of her journey from the former to the later. Unlike many people today, Bettina at least had an idea of her family's past ... It Happened In Italy
The Noticer
On 4/28 Cynthia Norris wrote: Homeless. Jobless. Depressed. Lonely. The Noticer by Andy Andrews starts out with a young man (Andy) who is in such a state. As he tearfully contemplates his position one evening, he is joined by a mysterious older man who leaves him with some advice and three books. To borrow a cliche, that was the ... The Noticer
In the Footsteps of Paul
On 4/7 Cynthia Norris wrote: Ken Duncan is the author and photographer of In the Footsteps of Paul. This book contains pictures of places Paul the Apostle is thought to have seen or visited. There are also pictures of art work relating to his life. Accompanying the pictures are quotes from the Bible as well as various other authors, ... In the Footsteps of Paul
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century
On 3/21 Cynthia Norris wrote: I actually have had some further thoughts and hope to have time to expound on them later, but due to the shortness of time and space elsewhere, here are my thoughts in brief.In Christianity in Crisis, Hank Hanegraaff presents the beliefs of several well known preachers/evangelists. He shows what they ... Christianity in Crisis
The Great Eight
On 2/2 Cynthia Norris wrote: Ever since I was a little girl, my mother watched ice skating on TV. It wasn't long before I began to watch with her. I came to love the sport, until the drama of the mid 90s, when I didn't actively pursue viewing it. I always tuned in when one performer was on though, and that was Scott Hamilton. He ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
The Unseen
On 1/5 Cynthia Norris wrote: For the most part, I feel pretty safe when I am out in public. I also feel fairly secure in my own home. It is an advantage to living in America. The Unseen by T.L. Hines stands our sense of security on it's head. Then, just at the time you begin to feel comfortable again, he increases the intensity ... The Unseen by T.L. Hines