Reviews by Christina Puntigam
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The Flowering Cross
On 3/10 Christina Puntigam wrote: The Flowering Cross is a story about a little girl who lives next door to a gruff older man. He has a beautiful flower garden but is not a very kind person. The little girl in the story, Katie, and her family practice kindness, patience and hospitality with their neighbor. During Easter worship service ... The Flowering Cross
Tithing
On 3/1 Christina Puntigam wrote: Tithing: Test Me In This is a collection of interviews of people who tithe and the effects that it has had on their lives. All of the interviews are well written and the reader gets to know the various subjects of the book quite well, but overall, the book falls short of actually broadening ones understanding ... Tithing: Test Me in This
The Voice New Testament
On 1/28 Christina Puntigam wrote: Oh how I wanted to enjoy this! I had visions of an alternative to The Message, but instead, what I got was something all together different. This is a retelling of the New Testament by the Ecclesia Bible Society. Yes, the original languages were used, scholars were consulted (I ... The Voice New Testament
Buried Alive
On 1/16 Christina Puntigam wrote: This is the true story of Roy Hallums kidnapping, captivity and rescue One of my concerns going into this book is that it might be too gruesome or overly emotional. But what I found was that Roy was able to tell his story with great clarity without striking fear in the heart of the reader. ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
This is Your Brain in Love
On 1/14 Christina Puntigam wrote: I have learned more about the brain while reading this book than I expected to. Dr. Henslin relies heavily upon the research of Dr. Amen, who uses a SPECT scan to treat patients with behavioral problems. Dr. Henslin talks about five specific behaviors that can have a negative effect on marriage. He goes into what ... This is Your Brain In Love by Dr. Earl Henslin
An Amish Christmas
On 12/3 Christina Puntigam wrote: Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Babara Cameron pen this collection of three novellas. The cover work is gorgeous and makes for a beautiful little gift. I found that the novellas increased in enjoyment as the book progressed. Though it is three separate works, they are based in the same community and have characters that play ... An Amish Christmas December in Lancaster County
Jack Daniel's Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook, Volume 1
On 11/5 Christina Puntigam wrote: What a delicious cookbook! Just so you know, not every recipe includes Jack Daniel’s whiskey. In fact the majority of the recipes are celebratory Southern dishes that would be seen on Sunday tables or right at home during Thanksgiving. But the recipes are not the only great thing about this cookbook, there are also numerous stories ... Jack Daniel’s Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook, Volume 1
The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/18 Christina Puntigam wrote: The Search for God and Guinness is very much like a nice pint of Guinness. When you first have it placed before you, it looks marvelous and enjoyable. You take in that first sip and are in glorious bliss. It becomes more and more filling as you make your way through and by the final ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
The Well-Behaved Child
On 9/30 Christina Puntigam wrote: John Rosemond proclaims that this book is a workshop in print form. I would agree with him. It is well thought out, easily understandable and challenging. When I first received the book, I thought that our daughter had very few behavioral problems, but the first and second chapters let me know that there were some ... The Well-Behaved Child by John Rosemond
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Christina Puntigam wrote: I devoured this book within twenty four short hours, but I believe that it will take me many more to comprehend the depth of Don Miller’s understanding of Story. Miller does an excellent job of expressing the lowness he was feeling when this book began its life. He also shows the growing points that helped ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years By Donald Miller
Voices of the Faithful, Book 2
On 9/12 Christina Puntigam wrote: This collection of daily devotionals is rich in the spirit. Beth Moore’s idea of devotionals based on stories from the mission field continues to be needed in this world. Even though the news tells us that the world is getting smaller thanks to media and social networking; we are still in the dark about the ... Voices of the Faithful Book 2
Fearless
On 9/8 Christina Puntigam wrote: Having read numerous Max Lucado books in the past, I thought I knew what to expect in Fearless, but I was pleasantly surprised by the increased depth and challenge that is put forth in this work. Lucado does an excellent job of focusing in on and explaining several passages of scripture about fear. The use ... Fearless by Max Lucado
The Jesus Book
On 8/31 Christina Puntigam wrote: The Ultimate Who, What, When, Where and Why Book is how this children’s book is subtitled and it truly is. The book is divided into clear chapters that address each of these questions in a way that is easy for the youngest Christian to understand. Scripture is used to answer the questions, but ... The Jesus Book by Stephen Elkins
Everyday Greatness
On 7/31 Christina Puntigam wrote: It was wonderful to be bathed in uplifting stories. The scope of the collection is bound to reach you at some point. Stephen Covey does an excellent job of combining the stories into different disciplines that are essential to what he deems “everyday greatness.” The quotes at the end of each chapter are full of memorable ... Everyday Greatness by. Stephen R. Covey
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 7/13 Christina Puntigam wrote: First of all, I am not a follower of Rick and Bubba. I am, however, a fan of marriage. There were numerous times while reading the book that I stopped and shared stories with my husband, mainly because they were comical in nature. It is not one of those books that I can foresee someone ... Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage