Reviews by Kristie Ingerto
The Flowering Cross
On 3/14 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I recently received this book, "The Flowering Cross" by Beth Ryan from Thomas Nelson publishers. It is a sweet story for Easter to be shared with children. Katie and her brother NoNo are friends with a neighbor Papa Jack, whom the other children are afraid of. Katie goes to Papa Jack's beautiful garden ... Book Review - "The Flowering Cross"
Love Your Heart
On 2/26 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Tim McGraw and Tim Douglas return with another story about the little girl Katie made popluar in the book, "My Little Girl." Katie in "Love Your Heart" learns an important lesson about talents and what she is really good at. Katie is involved in a talent show and has difficulty determining what talent ... Book Review - "Love Your Heart"
Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers
On 2/2 Kristie Ingerto wrote: When I received this Bible, I was not sure what to expect in terms of the type of the Bible that it is. "Mom's Bible" is a "typical" Bible, however it is filled with unique aspects geared for mothers. Being a relatively new mom, I am excited about this! This Bible is New Century Version, therefore ... Book (Bible) Review - " Mom's Bible - God's Wisdom for Mothers"
Hermie: Antonio Meets His Match (DVD)
On 1/25 Kristie Ingerto wrote: "Antonio Meets His Match" is the second dvd I have seen in Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends series. I put this on to watch with my 18 month old daughter and it held her attention for quite awhile! I would recommend this for young children up to age 8. Antonio is the strongest and bravest ant in the ... DVD Review - "Antonio Meets His Match"
The Lightkeeper's Daughter
On 12/29 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Mystery, romance, family relationships and history are all a part of Colleen Coble's latest novel, "The Lightkeeper's Daughter," a Mercy Falls novel. Addie Sullivan grows up a daughter of the lightkeeper at the lighthouse and lives a happy life although she cannot understand why her mother does not ... Book Review - "The Lightkeeper's Daughter"
An Amish Christmas
On 12/7 Kristie Ingerto wrote: A new must-read for Christmas if you love Amish Fiction and/or Christmas stories! I was very excited to receive this collection of 3 novellas from Thomas Nelson to read and review. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I began reading "An Amish Christmas - December in Lancaster County" as the 3 novellas ... Book Review - "An Amish Christmas - December in Lancaster County"
Healing Sands
On 11/25 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Coming back from a pointless photo shoot, Ryan Coe, photojournalist, is called to the scene of an accident. What Ryan does not know is that the person surrounded by officials and being accused for committing a hate crime is her son, Ryan's 15 year-old son whom she has not had much contact with over ... Book Review - "Healing Sands"
Read and Share: The Story of Christmas
On 11/13 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Do you wish to share the true meaning of Christmas with your children? If yes, then the latest "Read and Share" book is for you! "Read and Share: The Story of Christmas" published by Thomas Nelson and written by Gwen Ellis shares the story of Christmas - the complete story portrayed in the Bible, however ... Book Review - "Read and Share: The Story of Christmas"
The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/27 Kristie Ingerto wrote: "The Tallest of Smalls" is Max Lucado's latest children's book that is coming out after the release of his book, "Fearless." Written in a style quite similar to Dr. Seuss, this book is a delight to read and share with children young and old. The message that is portrayed through the rhyme of the ... Book Review - "The Tallest of Smalls"
Seaside Letters
On 10/6 Kristie Ingerto wrote: If you are a Denise Hunter fan you will not be disappointed with her latest (3rd) book in the Nantucket Love series, "Seaside Letters." Sabrina is serving coffee to the man of her dreams every morning, Tucker, however unbeknown to her, she is the woman of his dreams as well. Sabrina and Tucker are ... Book Review - "Seaside Letters"
Lonestar Secrets
On 9/15 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I have just ready Colleen Coble's book "Lonestar Secrets." This is the first book by Coble that I have read and it will not be the last! Coble ties together relationships, mystery of lost treasure and past incidents that have not been resolved and descriptions that make you feel as if you are part ... Book Review - "Lonestar Secrets"
Fearless
On 9/8 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Max Lucado’s latest book “Fearless: imagine your life without fear” is a pertinent title for today due to the economic uncertainties, conflicts in areas of the world, and fear of changes and just the unknowns in life. Lucado writes in a conversational style, making this book an easy read; however ... book review: "Fearless: imagine your life without fear"
Beautiful Mess
On 8/26 Kristie Ingerto wrote: “Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio” written by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland is an account of the life of the country singing group Diamond Rio and also an account of each of the individual lives making up this group. This is a nice hardcover book published by NelsonFree that includes pictures ... Book Review - "Beautiful Mess"
A Man of His Word
On 8/21 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Kathleen Fuller’s Amish novel, “A Man of His Word” is the first title in a new series set in Middlefield, Ohio. Fuller portrays the customs of the Amish living in this specific area. This novel has family relationships, marital issues, and general day to day living in the Amish society along ... Book Review - "A Man of His Word"
Love & Respect
On 8/3 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs’ book, “Love & Respect: the love she desperately desires, the respect he desperately needs,” is the latest in Christian marriage “Self-help” books. Eggerich writes in a conversational tone and fills the book with personal anecdotes drawing the reader into his life ... Book Review - "Love & Respect"
What's He Really Thinking?
On 7/28 Kristie Ingerto wrote: “What’s He Really Thinking – How to be a relational genius with the man in your life” by Paula Rinehart can be enlightening as to how women interact and communicate with any man in their life. Men and women are different with how they communicate with and respond to each other. These differences ... Book Review - What's He Really Thinking?
I Believe Bunny
On 7/9 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I recently received The I Believe Bunny book by Tish Rabe from Thomas Nelson. This is the first in a series. It is an adorable, hardcover children's book. Written in rhyme this is a book that is easy to read and catches one's attention. Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him who gives ... The I Believe Bunny - book review
God's Little Princess Devotional Bible
On 6/21 Kristie Ingerto wrote: “God’s Little Princess Devotional Bible” is perfect for your little girl! It is a nice size for them to hold onto and read. It is filled with bright colors, and different fonts that catch their attention, not to mention the “jeweled” front cover. With “Bible” in the title, do not misunderstand ... Book Review - "God's Little Princess Devotional Bible"
100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
On 5/31 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Stephen Elkins’ “100 bible Stories 100 Bible Songs” is a colorful, kid-friendly, padded cover book. Each story is kept to one page with the adjoining page displaying a coordinating picture. There is a song to go along with each story that is contained on one of the two cds that are included in ... Book Review - "100 Bible Stories 100 Bible Songs"
The American Patriot's Bible
On 5/20 Kristie Ingerto wrote: “The American Patriot’s Bible,” New King James version from Thomas Nelson, is a unique study Bible. When I saw this Bible, I was intrigued as to what all was contained in it in regards to American History. Each book begins with background information about the book, such as the author, date it ... Review for "The American Patriot's Bible"
The Noticer
On 4/27 Kristie Ingerto wrote: How often do we really think about how we impact others around us? Just a word, action, look, kind gesture to show we care can make a world a difference in another person’s life. Jones, the main character in Andy Andrews’ book “The Noticer” teaches the reader to take a moment and really observe ... Book Review - "The Noticer"
Face of Betrayal
On 4/22 Kristie Ingerto wrote: “Face of Betrayal” by Lis Wiehl with April Henry is a fiction novel that pulls you even with the first sentence. There is a sense of suspense within the first couple of sentences that has the reader wondering what is really going with Katie and who she is meeting up with, especially with how her ... Book Review - "Face of Betrayal"
Higher Hope
On 4/14 Kristie Ingerto wrote: “Higher Hope” by Robert Whitlow is the second book in his series “Tides of Truth.” This book follows the first book, “Deeper Water.” I have not read “Deeper Water,” however I still enjoyed this book and did not feel lost while reading it. I will definitely go and read the first book ... Book Review - "Higher Hope" by Robert Whitlow
His Name is Jesus
On 4/1 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I have just received “His Name is Jesus,” a hardcover book enclosed in a cardboard sleeve by Max Lucado. This book is beautiful! Lucado has filled this book with beautiful illustrations that really illuminate the accounts of Jesus adding so much to the words on the pages that it really allows you ... Book Review - "His Name is Jesus" by Max Lucado
The Read & Share DVD Bible - Volume 1
On 3/23 Kristie Ingerto wrote: “Read and Share DVD Bible Vol. #1” is perfect for exposing young children to Bible stories. This volume includes stories about Adam and Eve, Noah, Jacob and Rebekah among others. Each story is about 3 minutes. Therefore, the stories are not really as detailed as they could be, but they are just ... Review of "Read and Share DVD Bible Vol. #1
Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure (DVD)
On 3/7 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I received “Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure,” a Max Lucado’s Hermie and Friends DVD to review. This is the first DVD I have seen in this series. The animation is excellent and the time is just right to hold the attention of young children. Based upon the Bible passage Psalm ... Review for "Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure" DVD
Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set
On 2/23 Kristie Ingerto wrote: The “Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set” is a collection of three cds containing the New Testament. Sharing this dramatic interpretation of the New Testament are popular celebrities including Cody Linley, Jordin Sparks and Emily Osment, just to name a few. Although a Children’s ... Review for "Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set"
Rachel's Tears
On 2/13 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Rachel’s Tears, written by Darrell Scott and Beth Nimmo, tells the story of Rachel Scott, one of the students killed in the Columbine tragedy. Being able to read about this horrific day from the viewpoint of people directly affected and having their lives changed forever makes the incident more real ... Book Review - Rachel's Tears
Kiss
On 2/5 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I have just finished reading “Kiss” written by Ted Dekker and Erin Healy, and wow what an excellent book! Dekker and Healy tie in politics, family relationships and ethical issues to create a suspenseful story that that is hard to put down. The authors draw you into the story where you do not know ... Book Review - "Kiss"
What's Age Got To Do With It?
On 1/16 Kristie Ingerto wrote: Reading Robin McGraw’s latest book, “What’s Age Got To Do With It?” is like sitting around chatting with your girlfriends. It is as if Robin is sitting right there with you sharing tips and thoughts about life and how to take care of yourself. Robin addresses various aspects of a woman’s ... Book Review - What's Age Got To Do With It?
For The Tough Times
On 1/3 Kristie Ingerto wrote: I have just read Max Lucado’s “For these Tough Times.” I have not read any other books by this author, but I will read others by him in the future. Lucado’s conversational tone makes this an easy read and also a must read for everyone. I would recommended for anyone who has questioned, “why ... Book Review - For these Tough Times