Review of It's Not About Me

It's not about me. It's not about you. It's about God. To most Christians, this seems to be a given – OF COURSE it's about God... but do we really live our lives as if this were so? Lucado presents his case, allowing us to explore the truth in our own experience.

Max Lucado, one of the most humble Christian authors I have ever read, truly has a God-given gift for writing and speaking the truth in a unique yet simple way that touches my heart every time and often even leaves me in tears. Every Lucado book I have read has truly been a blessing to read, and this one is no exception! I highly recommend this book, and this author, to everyone who seeks the love and truth of God.

I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as a part of their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review; my opinions, therefore, are completely unbiased.

Review of Max on Life

I was thrilled when Thomas Nelson announced they were releasing a new Max Lucado book. I was initially introduced to Lucado only a short while ago when Outlive Your Life was published, and I fell in love with his writings immediately. In his newest book, Max on Life, Lucado tackles some major life and spiritual questions that he has received over the years concerning issues such as love, death, grief, and the list goes on and on. With his relatable writing style and profound wisdom on a large variety of topics, Lucado definitely does not disappoint.

Max Lucado is the only author I have ever read who literally makes me read his books with a highlighter pen in hand so that I can go back and read certain special quotes over again and share them with others. Highly recommended author and book!

I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as a part of their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review; my opinions, therefore, are completely unbiased.

Review of Heaven is for Real

Colton Burpo is one extraordinary little boy. During an emergency appendectomy that he is not predicted to survive, Colton gets to visit heaven, see Jesus, and even converse with people like his great-grandfather, who had died long before Colton was born. His details of heaven, and especially of Jesus, were amazing.

I'm usually a bit wary of claims of experiences such as this, but this story definitely passed my test. Some “experiences” only confuse and scare readers, and as the Bible says, “God is love” and “There is no fear in love.” This book is not confusing or scary; it's actually the opposite! This was a refreshing, revitalizing read that brought me both laughter and tears. I finished reading this book in less than a full day because I literally didn't want to put it down. I kept having the desire to hear the blessing of Colton tell his story in person.

I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as a part of their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review; my opinions, therefore, are completely unbiased.

Review of "Same Kind of Different As Me"

From the moment I read the very first page of Same Kind of Different As Me, I knew that I had in my possession a true gem of a book. I was immediately enraptured by the true story of how Denver and Ron's very different lives came together. Denver Moore is a black man raised as a twentieth-century slave to “the Man,” who, after a series of personal tragedies, becomes homeless and in trouble with the law, ultimately leading him to life on the streets in Texas. It is there that Denver meets the wealthy Ron and his wife Deborah Hall, who serve dinner to the homeless on Tuesdays. Deborah sees something special in Denver, despite his rough exterior, and urges her husband to befriend him, which impacts all of their lives far more than any of them could have ever imagined. I am generally turned off from books with changing points of view, but this was definitely the exception. In fact, I found this particular point of view, alternating between Ron's and Denver's, riveting, attention-catching, and never confusing. This book is going on my list of favorites, and I love recommending it to others! I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review program. I was not required to write a positive review; my opinions, therefore, are completely unbiased.