Reviews by Cheryl Kosec
Buried Alive
On 2/15 Cheryl Kosec wrote: “Go into your bathroom, shut the door, push a towel underneath it, and then turn out the lights and curl up on the floor. Try it for fifteen minutes. Now imagine that you are also blindfolded, with a wool ski mask pulled over your head, tied up by your ankles and wrists, and the floor is concrete. ... "Buried Alive" by Roy Hallum
The Search for God and Guinness
On 11/18 Cheryl Kosec wrote: When I first saw The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World on the Thomas Nelson book review blogger site I immediately decided that was going to be my next book to read. Being Irish, having traveled to Ireland and getting ready to travel there again, and a lover ... The Search For God And Guinness
Everyday Greatness
On 9/15 Cheryl Kosec wrote: Most can recall the collection of anecdotal stories that have made Reader’s Digest famous over the years. The food-for-thought magazine had provided decades of just the right story for just the right moment. Now, noted author and speaker Stephen R. Covey has taken those anecdotal remembrances and ... Everyday Greatness: Insights & Commentary
Fearless
On 9/8 Cheryl Kosec wrote: This book is so timely with everything that is happening around us. Fear of the economy, jobs being lost or threatened, folks losing their houses, uncertainty about our lives, not sure about the future of the church, etc. etc. etc. “Fearless” goes on to show us how we can lead a life of being fearless ... Fearless
The Principle of the Path
On 5/8 Cheryl Kosec wrote: As Pastor of North Point Ministries, Andy Stanley has encountered countless numbers of people who have engaged in this journey of life, and describes the more common situations in "The Principle of the Path." There is a certain sense of simplicity that finds itself wrapping around the profound as he ... "Principle Of The Path" by Andy Stanley
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 4/25 Cheryl Kosec wrote: Richard Stearns’ transformation from corporate giant to President of World Vision forms the basis of this incredibly gripping portrayal of God working through one individual to make a difference in the world. The point of the book, is that God is working in each of us, and the “Hole” in our Gospel ... The Hole In Our Gospel
In the Footsteps of Paul
On 3/18 Cheryl Kosec wrote: I love reading Paul's letters and someday would love to travel a small portion of the path that he traveled on his mission. So, when I came across In The Footsteps of Paul on the review list I was excited to be able to request a review opportunity! A book about Paul and his travels along with the photography ... In The Footsteps of Paul
Rex
On 1/31 Cheryl Kosec wrote: I was drawn to this particular book because our daughter-in-law is an educator and works with children with special needs. In reading this book I thought that it might bring me a little more insight into her work and her gift that she brings to the children and they to her. “Rex” is a fascinating ... "Rex" by Cathleen Lewis
Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set
On 1/5 Cheryl Kosec wrote: I¿ve listened to several audio versions of The Bible, both Old and New Testament and found listening to ¿The Word of Promise¿ very interesting. The variety of voices and inflections of their reading brings the stories of the New Testament to life that I think many young people will find an easier ... The Word of Promise Next Generation NT"
Holding Fast
On 12/5 Cheryl Kosec wrote: "Holding Fast", the story of the Mount Hood tragedy that took place in December of 2006 is written by Karen James, the wife of one of the climbers lost in this tragedy. I remember hearing this story on the news when three climbers were lost on Mount Hood when the storm of the decade blew through. The ... "Holding Fast"
The Faith of Barack Obama
On 11/16 Cheryl Kosec wrote: I love to read and I enjoy blogging. So when I ran across Thomas Nelson: Book Reveiw Bloggers I quickly signed up and requested my first book, The Faith of Barack Obama by Stephen Mansfield. As I read the introduction I was quickly intrigued by this gentleman that is now our President-Elect. I quickly ... The Faith of Barack Obama