Book Review: A Conversation With God By Alton Gansky
Thank you to BookSneeze® for providing a free copy of this book for me to review.
I was very excited to receive this book from BookSneeze to review. I was surprised when I received it though. The format of the book is drastically different then what I expected. This book is a series of questions and answers with the answers by God, Jesus, and other biblical figures.
I found this book to be "dumbed down" on most levels and I'm still not sure how I feel about someone pretending to talk as God himself. Overall, I believe that on a lot of levels this book can be a good reference for many people learning about Christianity or younger readers looking for additional scripture references. This book also addresses a lot of questions that I think younger readers would like to ask God, such as "God, Who Are You?" and "Is Satan Real?".
Overall, I would rate this book at a 4 out of 5. This is an easy read and one that I believe most people will enjoy. It is one that I am passing on to a younger friend who I believe will find the book enlightening.
This book was provided for free to me from Booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review, positive or negative.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
LDS Gospel ABC Book
I found this great download today! I can't wait to put it together in a book for my son! Check it out!!
http://naptimecrafters.blogspot.com/2010/10/gospel-abc-book-easy-print-pdf-format.html
http://naptimecrafters.blogspot.com/2010/10/gospel-abc-book-easy-print-pdf-format.html
Book Review: Couples who Pray: The Most Intimate Act Between a Man and a Woman
Squire Rushnell, Louise DuArt. Couples who Pray: The Most Intimate Act Between a Man and a Woman. Thomas Nelson, 2011. 224 pages.
Thank you to BookSneeze® for providing a free copy of this book for me to review.
The main purpose of this book is to provide a 40 day prayer challenge for couples. To get you started, it includes a questionnaire which is helpful for understanding where you stand as a couple in prayer life.
I was very excited to read this book after requesting it from booksneeze.com. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer and was hoping this book would provide addition insight for my marriage.
The writing is clear and easy to understand. The book also provides personal accounts from famous and not-so-famous couples. I did enjoy the personal accounts the book offered but I wish it included more scripture references. For me, this book reinforced my already standing beliefs of the power of prayer especially in marriage. For newly engaged or married couples I would recommend this book. For couples who already have a prayer routine established, this book will have little to offer, only just reinforcing your beliefs. Or if you just enjoying reading other peoples accounts of the power of prayer in marriage, then you will probably enjoy this book.
Overall, I would rate this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars. If it was full of scripture references I probably would have rated it higher.
This book was provided for free to me from Booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review, positive or negative.
Thank you to BookSneeze® for providing a free copy of this book for me to review.
The main purpose of this book is to provide a 40 day prayer challenge for couples. To get you started, it includes a questionnaire which is helpful for understanding where you stand as a couple in prayer life.
I was very excited to read this book after requesting it from booksneeze.com. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer and was hoping this book would provide addition insight for my marriage.
The writing is clear and easy to understand. The book also provides personal accounts from famous and not-so-famous couples. I did enjoy the personal accounts the book offered but I wish it included more scripture references. For me, this book reinforced my already standing beliefs of the power of prayer especially in marriage. For newly engaged or married couples I would recommend this book. For couples who already have a prayer routine established, this book will have little to offer, only just reinforcing your beliefs. Or if you just enjoying reading other peoples accounts of the power of prayer in marriage, then you will probably enjoy this book.
Overall, I would rate this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars. If it was full of scripture references I probably would have rated it higher.
This book was provided for free to me from Booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review, positive or negative.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix!
No need to buy those expensive packets again! Taco seasoning is quick and easy to make! Make a large batch and store in a jar. 3 Tablespoons = 1 store bought package.
2 Tablespoon Sea Salt
2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
2 Tablespoon Paprika
1/4 Cup ground Cumin
1/2 Cup Onion Powder
1 Cup Chili Powder
Mix well. Shake jar to mix before each use. This makes quite a bit, you can easily 1/2 or 1/4 the recipe if you would like.
To spice it up try adding black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
Sauce to thin? Thicken it up with a little corn starch.
Want to add flavor to your next BBQ? Try adding some taco seasoning to your burger patties or add a bit to some mayo for a fun kick!
What are some fun ways you use your taco seasoning? Leave your ideas below in the comments! I would love to hear them!
2 Tablespoon Sea Salt
2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
2 Tablespoon Paprika
1/4 Cup ground Cumin
1/2 Cup Onion Powder
1 Cup Chili Powder
Mix well. Shake jar to mix before each use. This makes quite a bit, you can easily 1/2 or 1/4 the recipe if you would like.
To spice it up try adding black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
Sauce to thin? Thicken it up with a little corn starch.
Want to add flavor to your next BBQ? Try adding some taco seasoning to your burger patties or add a bit to some mayo for a fun kick!
What are some fun ways you use your taco seasoning? Leave your ideas below in the comments! I would love to hear them!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Clean your fridge!
A simple way to remove smells from your fridge or lunchbox is to simply wet a sponge or small towell with white vinegar. Wipe the surface that needs cleaning, and let dry. The vinegar smell will go away when it dries and will neutralize all other smells!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Homemade Drain Cleaner
The drain is clogged and none of the kids will fess up. You have no idea what is down there but it is still down there. Here's what you do:
Pour 1 Cup Baking Soda down into the drain
Next pour 2.5 Cups Hot Vinegar down the drain
Repeat if necessary. You can also try following this with pouring hot water down the drain as well to clear out any remaining clog.
Bonus: Use the baking soda/vinegar reaction as a science experiment with the kiddos! It is always a crowd pleaser!
Pour 1 Cup Baking Soda down into the drain
Next pour 2.5 Cups Hot Vinegar down the drain
Repeat if necessary. You can also try following this with pouring hot water down the drain as well to clear out any remaining clog.
Bonus: Use the baking soda/vinegar reaction as a science experiment with the kiddos! It is always a crowd pleaser!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Homemade Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Homemade non-stick cooking spray:
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil Poured into a 1 Cup or larger measuring cup (Can also use canola oil but I like to use Olive Oil)
Fill the rest of the 1 Cup measuring cup with water (So 1 cup of water minus 3 Tablespoons)
This should make 1 Cup of spray. Pour mixture in a spray bottle and use like regular non-stick spray. Be super frugal and pick up a spray bottle at the dollar store! Mix Well Before Each Use!
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