Reviews by Travis Goodspeed
The Voice New Testament
On 3/15 Travis Goodspeed wrote: I received the Voice through Thomas Nielson, through their book reviewer program.The Voice isn't just another translation, in fact it really isn't a translation at all, it's a retelling. The preface says it is holistic (considers heart, soul, and mind), beautiful (achieves literary and artistic excellence), ... The Voice
The Gospel According to Lost
On 1/20 Travis Goodspeed wrote: Lost has become a cultural phenomenon. It completely changed the way in which TV was made for a new generation of viewers; moving from sitcoms, or family based shows, to thriller type shows, like 24 or Jericho. The show explores ideas and meaning, but in a "real" way. The characters are portrayed ... The Gospel according to Lost
NKJV Greatest Stories of the Bible
On 12/8 Travis Goodspeed wrote: When I first ordered this book, I was pretty excited. It turns out this book is basically a database of the most important stories in the bible. I thought they would rewrite them, so they would be in a better "story" form, but they didn't. It's not a bad thing, but not what I was expecting.I think this ... It's only a luxury...
The Search for God and Guinness
On 11/17 Travis Goodspeed wrote: Stephen Mansfield brings some great insight into the world of beer. Mansfield has undoubtedly brought forth a great deal of research to the table. In order to write this book, Stephen goes to the Guinness annals and researches the beginnings of the beer that we know as Guinness. In all of this astute ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/30 Travis Goodspeed wrote: Donald Miller was down, and depressed. He had written a best-seller, and was a much sought after speaker, but success doesn't always bring happiness. Donald received a call from two gentlemen who wanted to speak to him about turning "Blue Like Jazz," into a movie. Needless to say, Don didn't know how ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
Called to Worship
On 8/31 Travis Goodspeed wrote: In Called to Worship, Whaley presents a story of how God is worshiped. The book asks the question: If How we worship is truly biblical? The only way to answer that question is to see what the Bible says, and that's what this book intends to do. He begins in Genesis, and ends in Revelation, and goes through ... Called to Worship by Vernon M. Whaley
The X and Y of Buy
On 8/17 Travis Goodspeed wrote: The X and Y of Buy written by Elizabeth Pace looks at the psychological and anatomical differences between men and women, and why it is important to market, and sell differently to each gender. According to Pace, men and women were created differently, for different purposes. Men are not better, and ... Mediocrity gives you pears