Reviews by Jeff Randleman
The Butterfly Effect
On 9/7 Jeff Randleman wrote: Andy Andrews tells the powerful stories of two men in his new book The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters. The first is the story of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Andrews details how, because of Chamberlain’s actions in this battle, the United States is a unified ... Book Review – The Butterfly Effect by Andy Andrews
The Boy Who Changed the World
On 9/7 Jeff Randleman wrote: Andy Andrews tells a powerful story of changing lives in his children’s book The Boy Who Changed The World. He takes the story of Norman Borlaug and tells it in a fashion that will captivate children of all ages. I know this is true, because it captivated all four of my kids. They were spellbound. ... Book Review – The Boy Who Changed The World by Andy Andrews
The Portable Patriot
On 8/13 Jeff Randleman wrote: I’ve always enjoyed history; particularly American history. One of my goals has always been to read more of the documents written by and referred to by our Founding Fathers. I’ve had access to several resources over the years that allowed me the opportunity to peruse many of these early American documents. But those resources have ... Book Review – The Portable Patriot – Edited by Joel Miller & Kristen Parrish
The Heart Mender
On 5/20 Jeff Randleman wrote: I’ve enjoyed every book by Andy Andrews that I’ve had the opportunity to read. And The Heart Mender is no different. Andrews has a unique manner of storytelling, unlike any other author I’ve found. Couple that with his impeccable research and historical accuracy, and you have a compelling tale that is impossible to put down. ... Book Review – The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews
The Selfless Gene
On 4/29 Jeff Randleman wrote: I did NOT like this book. And I suspected that I was going to strongly dislike it quite early in my reading. The Selfless Gene is poorly researched and incredibly inflammatory towards people who take God’s Word literally. Marrying science and the Word is poor scholarship at best, literary treason at its worst. Foster starts ... Book Review – The Selfless Gene by Charles Foster
How to Reach Your Full Potential for God
On 3/5 Jeff Randleman wrote: Fluff. That’s what I think after reading Charles Stanley’s new book How To Reach Your Full Potential For God. I really didn’t like the book. Oh, sure. There were some valid points made. In fact, Stanley lays out seven essentials necessary in order to reach your full potential: a clean heart; a clear ... Book Reveiw – How To Reach Your Full Potential For God by Charles Stanley
Five Cities That Ruled The World
On 1/4 Jeff Randleman wrote: 5 Cities That Ruled The World is a brief, yet very interesting read. The concept of the book is simple: Mankind has lived in cities almost since Creation. Over the last few millennia, a few of those cities have risen to the top and have had major influence on the world. ... Book Review – 5 Cities That Ruled The World by Douglas Wilson
The Principle of the Path
On 10/21 Jeff Randleman wrote: ndy Stanley’s new book is a smash hit. Full of practical advice, The Principle Of The Path really doesn’t tell you anything that you don’t already know. But then, most of the time, the best advice usually confirms that which you already know at some level anyway. And Andy Stanley couches his advise in ... Book Review – The Principle Of The Path by Andy Stanley
Fearless
On 9/9 Jeff Randleman wrote: blockquote>“Heaven’s message for you is clear: when everything else changes, God’s presence never does.” And with that statement, Max Lucado summarizes the premise of his entire book, Fearless. Fearless is a challenge. It’s the gauntlet thrown down, daring you to let go of your fears, ... Book Review – Fearless by Max Lucado
Put Your Dream To The Test
On 5/5 Jeff Randleman wrote: hat is your dream? What are you so passionate about that you would do whatever it takes to see that dream realized? Are you willing to do anything to make that dream a reality? In Put Your Dream To The Test, John Maxwell identifies ten questions you need to ask yourself, and ... Book Review - Put Your Dream To The Test by John C. Maxwell