Reviews by Shirley Rempel
The Language of Love & Respect
On 1/23 Shirley Rempel wrote: I have previously read Eggerich's top selling book, Love and Respect a few years ago and loved it! So when my husband and I had the opportunity to attend a Love & Respect workshop at our former church, we jumped at the chance. At that time we had been married for approximently nine years and we learned ... The Language of Love & Respect: A Book Review
The Well-Behaved Child
On 10/14 Shirley Rempel wrote: I have read many child discipline/development books, but this is the first one that I have definite mixed opinions on. For the most part, I thought that Rosemond made a lot of sense when he states that there is too much emphasis on behavior problem diagnosis (or misdiagnosis in his opinion) and not ... The Well Behaved Child - A Book Review
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/5 Shirley Rempel wrote: The basic idea of this book is to identify the things in life that bring you joy and good feelings, and avoid the things that don't. There are a couple of ways he tells you to try to help you figure them out, and gives a good "points to ponder" summary at the end of each chapter. One of the points Buckingham ... Finding Your Strongest Life - A Review
Called to Worship
On 9/10 Shirley Rempel wrote: I initially expected Called To Worship to be very academic and text-book. I was pleasantly surprised. It was very easy to read and very easy to understand. I loved how the book showed me how worship occurred throughout the Bible. Whaley even devoted complete chapters of his book to specific books of ... Called To Worship - A Book Review
Real Church
On 8/23 Shirley Rempel wrote: When I first starting reading Dr. Crabb's most recent book, honestly, I found it difficult to read. However, I realized the reason why is because I too am finding it hard to attend church. I am one of those adults who grew up in church and attending every Sunday, because "I had too". Now in my mid thirties, ... Real Church: A Book Review
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 7/8 Shirley Rempel wrote: What Does God Expect of Us?" This question is posed by Stearns on the cover of his book, and is asked regularly throughout the book. Never have I been more challenged by a book, never. The Hole In Our Gospel has changed my life. And it will change yours too. In fact, I truly believe that every Christian ... Life Changing!
100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
On 6/15 Shirley Rempel wrote: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Product!, Jun 15 2009 By Shirley Rempel (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) As soon as I received 100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs from Thomas Nelson for their Book Review Blogger program I knew I had something special in my hands! There were many well-known ... Book Review: 100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
Between Wyomings
On 6/2 Shirley Rempel wrote: Book Description: Join Ken Mansfield on a road trip through the canyons of Hollywood, the outlaw alleys of Nashville, and the backstreets of his soul as this Grammy Award-winning producer recreates his journey through the lush landscapes of success and the deserts that led him home. For three decades, ... Between Wyomings: A Review
Christianity Today Study Series: Faith & Pop Culture
On 5/11 Shirley Rempel wrote: The study spans eight weeks and can be used as an individual study or within a small group setting. I really like the format used, as it gives you a number of different activities, which seem to cover all learning styles. The study combines articles by Christianty Today authers, Bible references and ... Faith & Pop Culture: A Review