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The Way of St. James, the believed travels of the brother of Christ is a journey that Karen and I want to someday complete.

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They Call Me Coach, by John Wooden

They Call Me Coach by John Wooden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

John Wooden, the winning-est coach in NCAA history gives the secrets to his success and gives the glory to his Creator in the process.

A great non-fiction read about leading in today's socio-economic times of upheaval.  If more leaders today would be, "out front with a banner than behind with a whip" then we wouldn't be in the financial mess this country finds itself today.


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The Secret, by Blanchard, Miller, Hybels

The Secret by Ken Blanchard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great leadership HOW-TO book.



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Soul Intent, by Dennis Batchelder

Soul Intent by Dennis Batchelder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Better than the original!

Dennis improved his standing with me upon writing this prequel to Soul Identity.  This novel was more enjoyable, believable, and encouraging in every detail.  I will continue reading this authors materials.


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Soul Identity: by Dennis Batchelder

Soul Identity by Dennis Batchelder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dennis Batchelder is way out there with this re-incarnationist novel.  This is a far cry from my normal readings, but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent following the Soul team.  Reading this book cause me to really sit down adn determine how my beliefs are, have been, and will be in the future.

This author was so intriguing I went to the Kindle store and purchased the follow-up novel, which tells the pre-cursor to this novel, not a prequel but an entirely different novel that gives insight into many of the main characters in this novel.

I will read this author in the future.


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RIVEN: by Jerry B. Jenkins

Riven: A Novel by Jerry B. Jenkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fabulous!


I was tearfully reminded of the reason we are called to HIS purposes.  In Riven, Jerry B Jenkins solidifies his place among my all-time favorite authors; including Dekker, Peretti, Lucado, and Maxwell!


In the first several chapters I was left pondering how this story was coming together but by page so I was hooked and could not stop reading.  Jerry's masterful ability to connect the reader to the story-line is one-of-a-kind!


You will be refreshed and ready to face the challenges of life after reading this novel.


Christ is Glorified in this spectacular novel.


Thank You Jerry!


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Elisha's Bones; a novel by Don Hoesel

Elisha's Bones by Don Hoesel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fast-paced, continent-hopping, Biblical thriller.

Although this novel is a bit more mythological than my normal genre, I enjoyed the story-line. Mr. Hoesel spent a lot of time building up each character, even those who would die in a few short pages.  I believed that each character was of vital importance because of the background detail he put into their lines.    The author is to be commended for his writing.

I will look for other novels by Don Hoesel.



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God's Lions: The Secret Chapel

God's Lions: The Secret Chapel by John Lyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My Lyman has hit a home run.  His research into name and their meanings, along with historical data weaves this tale into a great weekend read.

I'll read more novels by this author.




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