Extraordinary Influence by Dr. Tim Irwin

I really enjoy reading leadership books. Recognizing the value of leadership, I strive to be the best leader I can. One area of weakness for me is developing the leadership traits in others. I can become self-focused and ignore the trait of mentorship to the next leader. This book focuses the reader on bringing out the best in others and how to go about doing that.

While the benefits of leadership have been discussed for some time, Dr. Irwin’s take is one of personal involvement which takes it from the realm of theory to the realm of real life. This realism is what makes this book a more powerful read and one that will aid any leader.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

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50 Life Lessons for Grads by Janet Holm McHenry

This little book would be a nice gift for graduates to use as a devotional or thought-provoking read. The 50 lessons are life lessons that are simple to learn but take a lifetime to master. Some of the topics speak on: money, relationships, faith, family, and destiny. While small in size, the lessons contained inside are larger than life.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

KJV Minister’s Bible from Thomas Nelson

This Bible is designed for ministers in that it has the full edition of the Minister’s Manual from Thomas Nelson. This Manual has liturgical prayers, guides, and aids for ministers to use for various ministry activities. The Manual is placed between the two Testaments with a thumb index for ease of finding the Manual section.

Outside of this specialty, the Bible is a nicely bound KJV Bible with nice maps, a one-year Bible reading plan, and 30 Days with Jesus sheet. The maps are nicely colored and the reading plans are in an easy to read font.

Thus, this Bible would be a nice Bible to use for ministers who perform visitations of all types and for those who perform various ceremonies when called.

*I received a complimentary copy of this Bible from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

When We Say Father by Adrian & Steve Rogers

The Lord’s Prayer is the most well known prayer in the Bible. Often said as a bedtime prayer, at funerals, weddings, or in times of need many will recite this prayer. However, sometimes the profoundness of this prayer can be lost in rote repetition and artistic products.

Steve Rogers, along with posthumously words of Dr. Adrian Rogers, address the Lord’s Prayer in their book When We Say Father . Highlighting just what is meant and the significance of the words used, each section is explored so that the depth and power of the prayer can be understood. I found this small book to be a concise commentary on the Lord’s Prayer and it should be a good resource for those who desire to buttress their prayer life.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

NKJV, Deluxe Reader’s Bible, Imitation Leather

One of the reasons that I enjoy reviewing books is that I sometimes get an opportunity to review some Bibles. Some of the Bibles I have review have been great Bibles with various specialities.

This Bible is a bit different in that most Reader Bibles are simply the text with no verse numbers and aid while this Bible has some verse numbers every so often and chapter numbers. While some may not mind this I find it a bit distracting for a Reader Bible. To me, a Reader Bible should be that: a Bible for reading like a book.

Having said that, this Bible does excel in its construction. A nice binding with excellent paper and typeface (10 pt) making it easy to read. There are two ribbon bookmarks which is also a plus. It comes in a strong cardboard display sleeve to keep it protected. In addition, there is a lifetime guarantee on this Bible. All in all, a decent Reader’s Bible that should serve many well for those who do not mind some verse numbers and some headings.

*I received a complimentary copy of this Bible from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Be the Hands and Feet by Nick Vujicic

Nick Vujicic was born without hands or feet but he doesn’t let that stop him from being used by God. In Be the Hands and Feet, Vujicic gives stories of his life as he seeks to take the message of Jesus Christ to the world.

Part autobiography, part inspirational, this book will show that God can use anyone who is willing to be used by Him. I was encouraged with the candor and passion that Vujicic presents himself in this book and how he presses on towards the goal of living out God’s love to all he meets.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down by Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr.

The Lord’s Prayer is perhaps the most famous prayer in all of Christian history. It is often heard at funerals, weddings, convocations, and many more. Some use it as a guide, some as a daily prayer, and others as a prayer when they don’t know what to pray.

Dr. Albert Mohler Jr. has written an excellent book on how the Lord’s Prayer changed the way people look at God. Prior to this prayer, most people saw God as powerful, awesome, but also non-relational. He is a magnificent being but it was believed that He did not want an intimate relationship with His people.

Christ changed all that when the Lord’s Prayer was uttered. From the very beginning, Our Father, shows that God desires to fellowship with man as a father-son type relationship. Dr. Mohler shows just how powerful of an opening these two word are.

From here, Dr. Mohler expounds on the rest of the prayer and I would like to focus on “lead us not into temptation” at this point. Notice, that it does not say, “give us strength during temptation”. Instead, Dr. Mohler points out that the one praying is asking for wisdom from God to make choices that would not lead into temptation. The one praying is not saying, “God, I am going to do____________. Be with me so that it turns out great.”

On the contrary, the entire focus is on God and the accomplishment of His desire and will. The words “lead us not…” indicate a complete abandonment to our desires as God is the one leading and directing. I missed this so many times reading this prayer that I found Dr. Mohler’s insight a powerful realization of who is calling the shots.

Dr. Mohler has done an excellent work with this book and I highly recommend it.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.