Reviews by Laura Hilton
The Clouds Roll Away
On 3/17 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: THE CLOUDS ROLL AWAY Author: Sibella Giorello Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2010 ISBN: 978-1-59554-534-3 Genre: Inspirational/suspense Raleigh Harmon is finally back home in Richmond, Virginia, after being sent to Seattle, Washington in disciplinary action. But she is hardly getting a warm welcome. ... The Clouds Roll Away
Plain Pursuit
On 2/15 Laura Hilton wrote: Carley Marek is on enforced leave from her journalistic job, so she decides to take her unwanted four week vacation and head to Pennsylvania to visit her friend, Lillian, in Amish Country. She hopes to do some freelance writing about the Amish while she is in the area. But soon after Carley’s arrival, ... Plain Pursuit
Jesus Lives
On 12/11 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: JESUS LIVES Author: Sarah Young Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 9781404186958 Genre: Devotional JESUS LIVES is the second devotional by Sarah Young. I really enjoyed these devotionals, because they read like God Himself is speaking to you. Knowing Jesus on a deeper, more personal level ... Jesus Lives
An Amish Christmas
On 11/23 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: AN AMISH CHRISTMAS Authors: Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Barbara Cameron Publisher: Thomas Nelson November 2009 ISBN: 978-1-59554-821-4 Genre: Inspirational/Amish/Christmas It’s Christmas time in Paradise, Pennsylvania, and three Amish couples experience hope, redemption, and new life. ... An Amish Christmas
The Liturgical Year
On 11/13 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: THE LITURGICAL YEAR Author: Joan Chittister Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-0-8499-0119-5 Genre: Inspirational/spirituality THE LITURGICAL YEAR is not a subject I know anything about, since my beliefs have never studied this. But I have heard a lot about it recently so I decided to pick ... The Liturgical Year
Green
On 10/27 Laura Hilton wrote: Green is a great book that completes all the history chronicles: the lost books, the paradise Books, and, more specifically, the circle series. As in black, red, and white, the main character, Thomas Hunter is still fighting battles between good and evil…The Circle and the Horde. Except this time not ... Green
Called to Worship
On 9/14 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: CALLED TO WORSHIP Author: Vernon M. Whaley Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4185-1958-2 Genre: Inspirational/Christian ministry/pastoral resources CALLED TO WORSHIP was a book that grabbed my interest when I saw it listed on Thomas Nelson’s blogging for books site. It is about the ... Called to Worship
Fearless
On 9/8 Laura Hilton wrote: Not too many of us will make the following statements: My phobias put such a spring in my steps. I’d be a rotten parent if it weren’t for my hypochondria. Thank God for my pessimism. I’ve been such a better person since I lost hope. My doctor says that if I don’t start fretting I will lose ... Fearless
A Man of His Word
On 8/18 Laura Hilton wrote: Moriah Miller has married the man she loves. Levi was her playmate growing up, and it seemed natural for them to grow up and marry. But on their four month anniversary, when Moriah plans big news—she’s having a baby—Levi springs even bigger news. He’s leaving her and the Amish. He found his life ... A Man of His Word
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
On 7/30 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: RICK & BUBBA’S GUIDE TO THE ALMOST NEARLY PERFECT MARRIAGE Author: Rick Burgress & Bill “Bubba” Bussey Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4016-0399-1 Genre: Inspirational/relationships RICK & BUBBA’S GUIDE TO THE ALMOST NEARLY PERFECT MARRIAGE is the book to read if you are a newlywed, ... Rick & Bubba''s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
I Believe Bunny
On 6/29 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: THE I BELIEVE BUNNY Author: Tish Rabe Illustrator: Frank Endersby Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4003-1476-8 Genre: Inspirational/children Bunny lives in a beautiful glen of flowers and sunshine, but one day, the sun refused to shine and it rained for hours! Bunny’s friends invited ... The I Believe Bunny
God's Little Princess Devotional Bible
On 6/13 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: GOD’S LITTLE PRINCESS DEVOTIONAL BIBLE Author: Sheila Walsh Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2006 ISBN: 978-1-4003-0879-8 Genre: Inspirational/bible/devotional GOD’S LITTLE PRINCESS DEVOTIONAL BIBLE is a really cute hardback Bible/devotional for girls ages 4 – 7. My seven-year-old has claimed my ... God's Little Princess Devotional Bible
100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
On 6/6 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: 100 BIBLE STORIES, 100 BIBLE SONGS Created by Stephen Elkins Illustrated by Tim O’Connor Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2004 ISBN: 978-1-59145-239-3 Genre: Inspirational/children/Bible stories 100 BIBLE STORIES, 100 BIBLE SONGS is the perfect Bible for your little one. With colorful illustrations ... 100 Bible Stories
Jesus Calling
On 5/27 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: JESUS CALLING Author: Sarah Young Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-5814-5188-4 Genre: Inspiration/Christian life/devotional Jesus is calling. Do you hear him? (from the back cover) This adorable little gift book style devotional is filled with 366 daily devotionals (including one for ... Jesus Calling
The American Patriot's Bible
On 5/17 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: THE AMERICAN PATRIOT’S BIBLE New King James Version Edited by Dr. Richard G. Lee Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4185-4153-8 Genre: Bibles/NKJV/Study I thought this Bible sounded interesting when I saw it listed on Thomas Nelson’s blogger page, so I thought I’d take advantage ... The American Patriot's Bible
Face of Betrayal
On 5/8 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: FACE OF BETRAYAL Author: Lis Wiehl with April Henry Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-59554-705-7 Genre: Inspirational/suspense Katie is seventeen years old, smart, and a Senate page. Her dreams are to become a senator—eventually. But when Katie goes home over Christmas break, she takes ... Face of Betrayal
The Noticer
On 4/27 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: THE NOTICER Author: Andy Andrews Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-0-7852-2921-6 Genre: Inspirational/self-help/personal growth Andy lived under a pier on the Gulf of Mexico after his parents died, leaving him basically homeless. He made a dollar here and a dollar there, but mostly lived ... The Noticer
The Rivers Run Dry
On 4/15 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: THE RIVERS RUN DRY Author: Sibella Giorello Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-59554-533-6 Genre: Inspirational/suspense Special Agent Raleigh Harmon has been sent to Oregon to work in the FBI office there since she was being disciplined in her Richmond, Virginia based office. Raleigh ... The Rivers Run Dry
His Name is Jesus
On 3/28 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: HIS NAME IS JESUS Author: Max Lucado Publisher: Thomas Nelson Books 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4041-8673-6 Genre: Inspirational/gift book He was, at once, divine and human. Common, yet extraordinary. A one-of-a-kind God-man who befriended sinners and outwitted death. His name is Jesus…(from the back ... His Name is Jesus
In the Footsteps of Paul
On 3/19 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL Author and Photographer: Ken Duncan Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 978-1-4041-0482-2 2009 Genre: Inspirational/general Take a Walk with the Apostle Paul…(from the back cover) The Apostle Paul left behind all he knew. He risked his life and livelihood, to advance the ... In the Footsteps of Paul
The Read & Share DVD Bible - Volume 1
On 3/10 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: READ AND SHARE DVD BIBLE VOLUME 1 13 Stories from the Old and New Testaments Thomas Nelson Help the joy and wonder of God's word come alive for the favorite preschoolers in your life. This DVD (READ AND SHARE DVD BIBLE) uses animation to help kids to understand some of the Bible stories. These ... Read and Share DVD Bible
Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure (DVD)
On 2/26 Laura Hilton wrote: SKEETER AND THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST MOSQUITO TREASURE Max Lucado’s Hermie and Friends Thomas Nelson DVD Skeeter isn’t overly excited when he learns that his big brother Sinclair is returning to the garden for a visit. After all, Sinclair is a world famous adventurer, and he is practically perfect. ... being Unique
Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set
On 2/21 Laura Hilton wrote: The Word of Promise: Next Generation New Testament Dramatic Audio Bible Thomas Nelson 2008 Bible Sometimes our tweeners and teenagers don’t want to take the time to read through the Bible, so Thomas Nelson has come up with a new project, the Bible on three MP3 CDs, which includes over 23 hours of ... Great for tweeners and teens
The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms
On 1/17 Laura Hilton wrote: THE WORD OF PROMISE THE GIFT OF PSALMS Devotional Wisdm from 50 of the Best Loved Psalms Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4185-3437-0 Genre: Scripture/devotional When I read the description of this book on Thomas Nelson’s website, and saw that it included three CDs with the Psalms set to music, I wanted ... This book is awesome!
Same Kind of Different As Me
On 1/11 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME Author: Ron Hall and Denver Moore As told to Lynn Vincent Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2008 Genre: Inspirational/contemporary The 1950’s wasn’t exactly the easiest time for a poor black child. Denver worked on a plantation, same as his grandmother did, lived in ... Amazing!
My Little Girl
On 12/18 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: MY LITTLE GIRL Authors: Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas Illustrator: Julia Davis Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2008 ISBN: 978-1-4003-1321-1 Genre: Inspirational/childrens Katie is excited when her daddy promises her a spectacular day out, just the two of them. Katie envisions all kinds of fun things, ... My Little Girl
Moon Shines Down
On 11/18 Laura Hilton wrote: We’re all familiar with the old children’s bedtime prayer: I see the moon And the moon sees me God bless the moon And God bless me. Ms. Brown, a pioneer of children’s literature, has taken this well-known poem, and expounded on it, making an absolutely charming book for children. The book is ... A Delightful New Children's Classic
The Chronological Study Bible
On 11/8 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: The Chronological Study Bible Publisher: Thomas Nelson Copyright: 2008 ISBN: 978-0-7180-2068-2 Genre: Bibles/NKJV/Study A treasure in the hand is worth ten on the shelf! And The Chronological Study Bible is just such a treasure for the one who desires to follow the flow of history as he reads ... The Chronological Study Bible from Thomas Nelson