Reviews by Cindy Loven
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Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers
On 2/5 Cindy Loven wrote: God's Wisdom for MothersNew Century VersionNotes by Bobbie Wolgemuth2010Thomas NelsonNon Fiction/ BibleReviewed by Cindy LovenEncased in a lovely hard cover, with raised letter, Mom's Bible is a lovely book to add to your library, but the true treasures are to be found inside. The Bible is set ... Mom's Bible
Plain Pursuit
On 1/27 Cindy Loven wrote: A Daughter's of Promise NovelBeth Wiseman2009Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/Amish Reveiwed by Cindy LovenCarley's dear friend Lillian has moved to Amish country. Not only that, she has converted to the Amish religion. Arriving for a visit, and a forced vacation by her boss, Carley is going ... Plain Pursuit
The Lightkeeper's Daughter
On 1/12 Cindy Loven wrote: Colleen Coble2009Thomas NelsonFiction/Christian/RomanceReviewed by Cindy LovenSet in the early 1900's, The Lightkeeper's Daughter is a story of romance and unconditional love. Addie Sullivan, raised as the lightkeeper's daughter finds out when she is twenty five years old, that she is actually the daughter ... The Lightkeeper's Daughter
An Amish Christmas
On 11/23 Cindy Loven wrote: December in Lancaster County ... An Amish Christmas
Read and Share: The Story of Christmas
On 11/12 Cindy Loven wrote: The Story of ChristmasStory retold by Gwen EllisIllustrated by Steve Smallman2007, 2009Thomas NelsonReviewed by Cindy LovenA lovely presentation of the Christmas story. This book and dvd combo will make a lovely gift for a small child for Christmas. The Christmas story retold by Gwen Ellis, ... Read and Share
The Tallest of Smalls
On 10/20 Cindy Loven wrote: The Tallest of SmallsMax LucadoIllustrated by Maria MonescilloTommy Nelson a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers2009Juvenile Fiction/Values and VirtuesReviewed by Cindy LovenThis book is a Parable from Max Lucado's FearlessA super cute children's book with bright colorful illustrations. This book will ... The Tallest of Smalls
The Busy People's Fast and Frugal Cookbook
On 10/12 Cindy Loven wrote: Busy People's Fast & Frugal CookbookDelicious Recipes that are HealthyAnd Easy on the Budget!Dawn HallThomas NelsonNon Fiction/CookbookReviewed by Cindy LovenDawn Hall has brought us a cook book that is full of fast easy recipes, using canned, or mixes. Recipes that can be cooked and put together very ... Busy People's Fast & Frugal Cookbook
Seaside Letters
On 9/23 Cindy Loven wrote: Seaside LettersA Nantucket Love StoryDenise HunterThomas Nelson2009Fiction/Christian/RomanceReviewed by Cindy LovenBetrayal, has driven Sabrina away from her family and her home in Macon. Betrayed by her fiancé, Jared and her cousin, Jaylee six days before her wedding, she has little trust for anyone. ... Seaside Letters (Review)
Plain Promise
On 9/16 Cindy Loven wrote: Sadie Fisher is tired. Tired of being alone, tired of having to take care of her farm alone. A young widow for four years, Sadie is lonely, wanting to be loved, and to give love to a husband and a family. After two years of writing letters and phone calls with Milo, an Amish man from Texas, Sadie ... Plain Promise Review
Faces in the Fire
On 8/28 Cindy Loven wrote: Faces in the Fire Where Lives Collide T.L. Hines 2009 Thomas Nelson Fiction/Christian/Suspense Reviewed by Cindy Loven This book is like no other book I have ever read. It is classified suspense, but I am not sure that is the classification I would have given it. It is different, at times I would ... Faces in the Fire
Read and Share Toddler Bible
On 7/31 Cindy Loven wrote: 0 Bible stories, short stories, just right for the attention span of a toddler. Accompanied with a 60 minute DVD, with Bible stories and music. The Read and Share Toddler Bible is beautifully illustrated, by Steve Smallman. Colorful, bright pictures will capture the attention of all toddlers. Stories ... Toddler Bible
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 7/22 Cindy Loven wrote: What does God expect of us? The answer that changed Richard Stearns life and might just change the world, is found in this book. The Hole in our Gospel is the story of how a CEO of a luxury company, became the President of World Vision. How Richard Stearn's life became of life of doing God's work instead ... The Hole in our Gospel
Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions
On 5/29 Cindy Loven wrote: Have you ever wondered what other religions believe?? What do Scientologists really believe, how about Mormons? The list could go on and on. As a Christian I have often wondered about the beliefs of other religions, what do they believe, how are their beliefs different from Christianity. This book ... Illustrated Guide to Religions (Review)
The American Patriot's Bible
On 5/18 Cindy Loven wrote: My husband loves American History, so I knew this Bible would catch his attention, I was excited to receive the Bible, and then even more, when a fellow reviewer emailed asking if I was going to keep my copy, she had liked her's so much she was wanting to find one for a friend. The American Patriot's ... The American Patriot's Bible (Review)
Face of Betrayal
On 5/5 Cindy Loven wrote: A Triple Threat Novel, presents us with Cassidy, a TV news reporter, Nicole, a FBI agent, and Allison the prosecutor. Combine the three of them and you get the Triple Threat. High school friends, reunited after their 10 year reunion, they have become close over the years. Katie, a 17 year old Senate ... Face of Betryal
The Great Eight
On 4/13 Cindy Loven wrote: The Great Eight is a book of a journey, a journey to happiness, but ultimately a journey to God, the Almighty Coach as Scott calls Him. A sickly child, to the point of death, not growing and developing, in and out of hospitals, with no diagnosis, and sent home to just be, Scott was re-introduced to skating, ... The Great Eight
The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms
On 1/18 Cindy Loven wrote: treasure, is the easiest way to describe this lovely book. It is gorgeously bound and in a lovely presentation with a wrapper around it. However the true treasure lies inside the book, inside you will find 50 of the most beloved psalms. They are coupled with wonderful devotions and each devotion is ... A Gift of Comfort, Hope and Joy
Rex
On 1/9 Cindy Loven wrote: Cathleen Lewis and her husband George excitedly were expecting their first baby, and then the call that no expectant mother wants to receive comes, an abnormality on her sonogram. A cyst on her baby's brain. A curve ball in life for sure, a life that Cathleen and George had placed their hopes and dreams ... From a Broken Heart to a Full Heart
The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/15 Cindy Loven wrote: A day by day compilation of historical facts, made fun with illustrations and lots of interesting facts concerning all sort of historical events, documents, and people. The American Patriot's Almanac, can easily hold the attention of anyone old enough to read, from the youngest to the oldest. Mr. Bennett ... History Day by Day
Boomtown
On 12/5 Cindy Loven wrote: A church, with a history of pastors who don't “make” it, a new pastor and his family, and mysterious disappearing objects, all the setting and beginning of a wonderfully entertaining story. I read this book in one sitting with tears streaming down my face, from laughing so hard. My imagination ... Boom Town Chang's Famous Fireworks Factory
Moon Shines Down
On 11/28 Cindy Loven wrote: A hidden treasure, in a cedar chest for 56 years after the death of the author Margaret Wise Brown, The Moon Shines Down, is a wonderful picture book for children. Based upon a New England Sampler, the book is a wonderful easy to read book for young readers. The original manuscript, too short for a ... The Moon Shines Down Review
Billy
On 11/6 Cindy Loven wrote: t always comes down to this, us coming face to face with ourselves and with God and working out our own soul's salvation with fear and trembling. This book written by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham is a wonderful portrayal of exactly how this happened in the life of the Reverend Billy Graham. A ... Billy