Leaders Who make a Difference by Paul Chappell

Leaders Who Make a Difference: Leadership Lessons from Three Great Bible Leaders by Paul Chappell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paul has written a very concise introduction to three leaders of Old-Testament leadership.  I really enjoyed the afternoon read.


Compacted within this short read are some very inspiring nuggets that I will add to my collection of inspiring thoughts.


"If you are struggling to maintain consistent Bible reading, make a commitment that will help you with your priorities - determine that you will not eat until you have spent time in God's Word that day."


A faith that cannot be tested cannot be trusted"


Leadership is influence, and God has given all of us a measure of influence.  Fathers, mothers, ... church leaders ... - everyone has been entrusted with an influence that is uniquely his.  Leaders who make a difference are wise stewards of that influence."


I will be recommending this book to my friends!


Thanks Paul Chappell


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Room of Marvels, A Novel by James Bryan Smith

Room of Marvels: A Novel by Smith, James Bryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am speechless!

James Bryan Smith has written the best book on grief!  His understanding after living beyond multiple intimate friends and loved ones crossing over is marvelous.  I did not know what the synopsis of this book was when I downloaded from "Inspired Reads'" website.  I just knew that it had a high rating.  Mr. Smith has taken the time to fully develop a believable circumstance based loosely on his experiences and weaved together a tale that helps one through the grieving process.

After loosing my own mother earlier this year, I did not realize just how to grieve for a Christian loved one whom I will see again some day.  Mr Smith's has written a book outlining a process by which I can be joyous in knowing that  I will spend an eternity celebrating with my loved ones who have gone on before.

Thank You James Bryan, for writing this tale.  I am going to buy copies to give to several friends who are facing the unknown right now.



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Leading at a Higher Level

Leading at a Higher Level: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations by Kenneth H. Blanchard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just started reading yesterday and can already say without a doubt that this book will be changing my style, delivery, and motivation in everyday situation.

Thanks Ken Blanchard for continuing to produce solid material!


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The Eighth Scroll by Dr Laurence B Brown

The Eighth Scroll by Laurence B. Brown





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The Shack; William P Young

The Shack by William P. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

William P Young has written an amazing adventure in discovering what you really believe about God.  Take a walk through this mysterious garden and find yourself and your beliefs while discussing God and His relationship to man in this great fiction novel.  Young has captured a generation by making people really question their beliefs!

Thanks Mr Young!


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Ken Blanchard; Leading At a Higher Level

Leading at a Higher Level: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations by Kenneth H. Blanchard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just started reading yesterday and can already say without a doubt that this book will be changing my style, delivery, and motivation in everyday situation.

Thanks Ken Blanchard for continuing to produce solid material!


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Author Lynn Austin is Genius

The Strength of His Hand by Lynn Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Only half way through I have been inspired, motivated , and refreshed by this third novel about the reign of King Hezikiah and his family.


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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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