Book Review: One with a Shepherd

One with a Shepherd – The Tears and Triumphs of a Ministry Marriage by Mary Somerville

Being a new pastor’s wife, I am constantly looking for and reading materials on this subject. One with a Shepherd covers a wide range of topics related to being a pastor’s wife. It encourages, informs, and directs you to Scripture to help you as you serve along side your husband/pastor.

This is a good book for pastor’s wives but also for any women whose husband is in a “spotlight” position (school superintendent, public office, etc.)

Reviewed by: Andrea Shoaf

Book Review: A Sister's Secret

A Sister’s Secret by Wanda Brunstetter

In this first book of the Sisters of Homes County series, Grace Hostettler, a young Amish girl, has returned to her Amish roots and community after her “running around years.” She seems eager to settle back into Amish life and even agree to marry Cleon Schrock, a fine Amish gentlemen. But when a newspaper reporter shows up in their community and begins asking questions as well as some acts of violence against the Hostettler family, Grace if faced with some of the events of her past. The theme of this book is forgiveness, both on the part of Grace’s family and even for Grace herself.

A good fiction read for teen through adult.

Reviewed by: Andrea Shoaf

Coming this Fall - Word of Promise Old Testament

Coming This Fall!

The Word of Promise will be available from Genesis to Revelations!

Don't fret if you already bought the New Testament...you can either share it with a friend and buy the whole Bible or you can purchase just the Old Testament to make your collection complete!

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Interview with Brett & Alex Harris

Authors of "Do Hard Things"

Meet Author Kay Arthur

KAY ARTHUR is one of America's best-known and most-beloved Bible teachers and authors. With her husband, Jack, she is the cofounder of Precept Ministries International, the leaders in inductive Bible-study resources. Kay also reaches hundreds of thousands of people internationally through her "Precept upon Precept" inductive Bible studies. In addition, her daily and weekly television programs air on over 900 stations in 30 countries.

Book Review by Sue

Series: The Jesus Chronicles

By Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

These are “stand alone” books, and do not have to be read in order. They are not as action filled as the Left Behind series, but do have excellent historical accuracy and are interesting to read. Four books are planned in the series, one for each of the Gospel writers. LaHaye and Jenkins began the series with John’s story, since much of their work on the Left Behind series was based on the Book of Revelation which was also written by John.

Title: John’s Story: The Last Eyewitness

Author: Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

Age: Adult/Teen

Gender: Either

Summary: John’s Story, released in 2006 is the first of four books planned in the Jesus Chronicles historical fiction series. At age 90, John, the last of the original twelve apostles sets out to write a gospel to correct heretical teaching gaining popularity that alleges Jesus is not God’s son. He recounts Christ’s life and miracles from his perspective as a beloved disciple. He also tells the story of the early church and of his exile to Patmos, where he receives the revelation of end time events. The complete Bible books of John, I John, II John, III John, and Revelation are printed in the appendix of this book.

Title: Mark’s Story: The Gospel According to Peter

Author: Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

Age: Adult/Teen

Gender: Either

Summary: Mark’s Story, released in 2007 is the second of four books planned in the Jesus Chronicles historical fiction series. This story is based on Mark’s close friendship with Peter and the information Peter shares with him over the years about Christ’s teaching. The story begins on the evening of Jesus’ crucifixion and continues through the growing pains and struggles of the early church, ending with Peter, Paul, and Mark’s martyrdom. The complete Bible books of Mark, I Peter, and II Peter are printed in the appendix of this book.

Title: Luke’s Story: By Faith Alone

Author: Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

Age: Adult/Teen

Gender: Either

Summary: Luke’s Story, released in 2009 is the third of four books planned in the Jesus Chronicles historical fiction series. We follow Luke as he rises from a Greek slave to a doctor and finally to a writer devoted to telling Christ’s story based on years of eye witness accounts he has collected and recorded. In particular, he interviews Mary, the mother of Jesus, and records her unique experiences. In addition, Luke works with Saul (Paul) and records much of the early church history. The complete Bible books of Luke and Acts are printed in the appendix of this book.