Reviews by Richard Jones
Why You Say It
On 3/16 Richard Jones wrote: Webb Garrison has filled with a book of phrases you've heard before but might not know where the term originated.Why You Say It is a very light read. In fact, I'd recommend keeping it on your coffee table or even in your bathroom.With over 600 words and phrases, you'll be able to amaze your friends at ... Why You Say It by Webb Garrison
A Century Turns
On 3/3 Richard Jones wrote: William Bennett has created a quick and easy historical read of the last Century. A Century Turns follows some of the high and low points in America's history.I wouldn't recommend this book as an exhaustive resource, as Bennett only touches on one or two impactful moments in each year from 1988 to 2008.You ... A Century Turns: New Hopes, New Fears by William J. Bennett
Where is God?
On 2/23 Richard Jones wrote: Dr. Townsend of Boundaries fame has jumped into the fad of trying to allay the fears of Americans. In Where Is God? we are given the basic, oft-repeated answers we hear from any Christian. The biggest difference is the inclusion of psychology in the cliched pat answers.The 14 chapters give us insights ... Where is God? by Dr. John Townsend
The Gospel According to Lost
On 12/28 Richard Jones wrote: The title is misleading. Chris Seay gives us his ideas behind a few of the major and minor characters from the TV show Lost. Then he adds some connection to biblical teachings.Known for his use of pop culture to address spiritual truths, Seay gives us a quick look at our favorite Losties through the ... The Gospel According to Lost by Chris Seay
The Language of Love & Respect
On 11/30 Richard Jones wrote: Following the success of Love and Respect, Dr Eggerichs branches out and instructs us on The Language of Love and Respect.Following a number of his Love and Respect seminars, Eggerichs would hear the same complaint over and over: we just don't know how to communicate.This problem led to the writing of ... The Language of Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/12 Richard Jones wrote: Does your suffering ever seem senseless? These two doctors plan to help you navigate this suffering and find purpose in Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain.This book is broken down into 7 parts:Rejection LonelinessLossDisciplineFailure DeathWithin each part are 4 sub-chapters that deal with a particular ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD & David L. Henderson, MD
Kabul 24
On 10/7 Richard Jones wrote: Kabul 24 tells the story of 8 workers with the Shelter Now International humanitarian effort in Afghanistan. Before the 9/11 attacks they were working, building relationships, buildings and connections when "the betrayal" happend, they were arrested, inprisoned and feared for their lives. What's amazing ... Kabul 24 by Henry O. Arnold & Ben Pearson
Green
On 9/21 Richard Jones wrote: The beginning and the end happen in one novel called Green. Fans of author Ted Dekker have been waiting for this book since White came out.Continuing his world found in The Circle Trilogy, Dekker shows what the final battle between good and evil looks like in his fantasy world where spiritual things ... Green by Ted Dekker
Fresh Start
On 9/14 Richard Jones wrote: Once a youth pastor and now a teaching pastor at Saddleback Church, Doug Fields has written a how-to book that won't feel like your typical "ways to a better life" mumbo jumbo.Fresh Start deals with not trying harder but plugging into God's power. It's a guide to starting over: a Fresh Start.Within the ... Fresh Start by Doug Fields
Fearless
On 9/8 Richard Jones wrote: Expect your typical Max Lucado when you read Fearless.This is, by no means, a bad thing. Lucado's gift is in his storytelling and using everyday situations to explain truths.In Fearless, Lucado asks us to imagine our life without fear. What if we were to respond to all these bad issues: the economy, ... Fearless by Max Lucado
The Expanded Bible
On 8/24 Richard Jones wrote: I was very excited when The [Expanded] Bible came in the mail. It's promoted as a Bible you can study while you read - plain and simple.However, it took me a few days to get used to all the "lingo" and what every little symbol means.For example, you have the text of Scripture (New Century Version) in ... The [Expanded] Bible
Love & Respect
On 8/10 Richard Jones wrote: This book has been out for a while,but I picked it up for Thomas Nelson as a blog submission.Love and Respect deals with the two areas a husband and wife need from one another: Wives need to feel loved and husbands need to feel respected.Love & Respect deals with the two areas a husband and wife ... Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Read and Share Toddler Bible
On 7/28 Richard Jones wrote: I am very excited to have read the Read and Share Toddler Bible. It is the perfect gift for a family with a young child - either on the way or growing up.Seeing as I have a 2 month old, this book fit in very nicely with our evening "bedtime schedule".Filled with bright colors on every page and words ... Read and Share Toddler Bible by Gwen Ellis
Everyday Greatness
On 7/20 Richard Jones wrote: Everyday Greatness is a book that demands to be read over multiple sittings. Compiled of stories from Reader's Digest, you will discover the inspirational lessons from celebrities, writers, politicians, actors and more.Each chapter gives you three stories from three different people followed by quotes ... Everyday Greatness by Stephen R. Covey
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 7/10 Richard Jones wrote: This book is for the very casual reader. The chapters are very short and you really can't take what they write too seriously. Rick & Bubba are radio personalities who have taken their ideas to books. (with a little help from Martha Bolton)In Rick & Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage ... Rick & Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage by Rick Burgess & Bill "Bubba" Bussey
She Still Calls Me Daddy
On 7/9 Richard Jones wrote: She Still Calls Me Daddy is a book for fathers of the bride. Seeing as I am not at the stage in life, I was a little disconnected to this book.Robert Wolgemuth (wool-ga-mooth) writes to fathers and how they should behave now that their daughters are not longer under their protection.Dads should learn ... She Still Calls Me Daddy by Robert Wolgemuth
Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/9 Richard Jones wrote: When I saw that this book was written by a poet, my heart sank. If I wanted to create the shortest book review ever I would say Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl is a poor example from a Donald Miller (Blue Like Jazz) wannabe.N.D. Wilson writes in a cadence that leaves me with headaches. He may have writers ... Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
The X and Y of Buy
On 6/29 Richard Jones wrote: The X and Y of Buy is a great book for anyone dealing with relationships. Not only will this book help seal the deal for marketing and sales, but it will help you understand the opposite sex.Elizabeth Pace has written the how-to book on marketing to men and women. Not only does she give you practical ... The X and Y of Buy by Elizabeth Pace