Reviews by Mary Hollingsworth
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Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 10/22 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: It was my honor to edit this excellent book by Drs. Paul Meier (founder of the famous Meier Clinics) and David Henderson (psychiatrist and professor of biblical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary). And I found it refreshingly different and insightful in its approach to dealing with pain compared ... Embracing God's Purposes for Your Pain
The Busy People's Fast and Frugal Cookbook
On 10/7 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: As a former full-time cook and editor of several great cookbooks, I've seen and tried some wonderful (and not-so-wonderful) recipes through the years. Some are unique but not really delicious. Others are tasty but nothing really special. Also at the frantic pace of our lives, and in today's shaky economy, ... I Want It All!
What Difference Do It Make?
On 9/23 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: Have you ever wondered whether your life--your one life--can really make any kind of real difference? In a world run by international political machines, ruled by the mega-wealthly, and overshadowed by the evil of terrorists and tyrants, does one measly life have a chance of making even a tiny dent for ... One Life--Just One Life
Fearless
On 9/8 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: "Take courage. I am here!" These words of Jesus invite us to fear the world less and take courage in Jesus Christ, because he is here with us through whatever terrors and trials come our way. Based on this oft-repeated promise of Christ, in Fearless best-selling author Max Lucado rightly contends that ... Invitation to Courage
Let Go
On 8/23 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: Sheila Walsh, one of the primary speakers for Women of Faith, walks us through the journey to freedom in Christ and shows us how to live free of the burdens all women know. "As you are, right at this moment, God loves you. There is nothing you can do to make God love you more. There is nothing you can ... Let Go, Live Free
The Jesus Book
On 8/6 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: In the style of great journalism, Stephen Elkins has presented the answers to the six questions children need to have answered about Jesus--who, what, when, where, why, and how? Illustrated by well-known artist Claudine Gevry, The Jesus Book is colorful and attractive to elementary children. They will ... The Jesus Book
Read and Share Toddler Bible
On 7/29 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: Calling All Toddlers! "Tiptoe, tiptoe into the stable. Tiptoe past the cow. Tiptoe past the donkey and the sheep. Tiptoe up to Mary and Joseph. Peek in the box; peek in and see. It's a baby sleeping on the hay. It's Baby Jesus. It's God's Little Boy." If you have toddlers at your house, they will love ... Calling All Toddlers!
Jesus Calling
On 7/2 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: Jesus Calling: Devotions for Every Day of the Year Sarah Young (Thomas Nelson: Nashville 2009) Have you ever wished you could just sit down with Jesus one on one and have a conversation? Listen to his calming voice? Look into his loving eyes? Take in his heavenly advice? Enjoy the peace of being in his ... Called Into the Daily Presence of Jesus
God's Little Princess Devotional Bible
On 6/9 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: God's Little Princess Devotional Bible Sheila Walsh, one of the primary speakers for Women of Faith, has given us a delightful book for little princesses ages 4-7. This full-color 352-page, hardcover book does it all for little girls. It helps them memorize scriptures, gives them beauty secrets, teaches ... If I Were Seven I'd Love This Book!
The American Patriot's Bible
On 5/27 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: I received a copy of The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America just two days before Memorial Day. How appropriate! I was immediately struck by the power and beauty of this recently released New King James Version. As a Bible editor for many years, I love new editions of ... Bible Editor's Opinion