Reviews by Rachel Harrison
The Voice of Psalms
On 2/24 Rachel Harrison wrote: One of my favorite books of the bible is Psalms. So, I was really excited to receive and read this version of The Psalms from Thomas Nelson Publishers. After reading it I have mixed feelings about this version. Things I liked: This is kind of "The Message" meets "The Amplified Bible" (both of which ... Not my favorite
The White Horse King
On 1/12 Rachel Harrison wrote: This novel, The White Horse King, documents the life of England's first king, Alfred the Great. Admittedly I don't usually lean toward historical biographies but I decided to give this one a read. The book is filled with facts about the life of Alfred the Great. He is not someone that I knew much about. ... Not bad for a biography
The Sweet By and By
On 1/4 Rachel Harrison wrote: Recording artist Sara Evans has added "author" to her repertoire. Her book, "The Sweet By and By", is a lovely story of redemption, grace and reconciliation. The story is about a girl named Jade facing her past and her troubled relationship with her hippie mother. She realizes she must face things that ... A Lovely Read
Green
On 11/15 Rachel Harrison wrote: Green is Ted Dekker's lastest addition to The Circle Series. It is "Book Zero:The Beginning and The End". We were introduced to Thomas of Hunter, the man who lives between two worlds, in Black, Red, and White. Thomas finds himself fighting evil in his darkest form. His son, Samuel, has turned his back ... The Circle Continues...
Kabul 24
On 9/23 Rachel Harrison wrote: On August 3, 2001 eight western Christian aid workers captured by the Taliban accused of trying to convert Muslims to Christianity (a crime punishable by death). This book recounts their 105 days of captivity and the sham trials they endured. It's a story of how God is working through us, for us, and ... Such an amazing book
Fearless
On 9/8 Rachel Harrison wrote: I am a huge fan of Max Lucado's books. If you look on my bookshelf you will find almost the complete selection of his works (children's books included). I have always loved skillful writing style that brings bible stories to life and makes them relevant for today. His latest book does not disappoint. We ... Fear Not
Let Go
On 8/31 Rachel Harrison wrote: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17) That is the message that author and Women of Faith speaker, Sheila Walsh, shares in her new book : Let Go: live free of the burdens all women know. This book ... Learning to live free in Christ, August 31, 2009