Chances are, most of us don’t have the opportunity to do what we do best every day? Most of us spend more time trying to overcome our weaknesses instead of focusing on and developing our strengths.
I picked up a copy of Tom Rath’s “StrengthFinder 2.0″ a couple of weeks ago after reading a post by [...]
Archive for the ‘Books’ Category
What Are Your Strengths?
Posted in Books, Personal Development, tagged Books, Leadership, Life, Personal Development, Strengths, Tom Rath, Who Am I on November 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Book Review: “Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio”
Posted in Books, tagged Book Review, Diamond Rio, Thomas Nelson Publishers on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I received “Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio” as a Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger. This book is about the country music band Diamond Rio. It tells of the bands rise to country music stardom, downfalls and eventual revival. The book follows all six members of Diamond Rio through their trials and difficulties made [...]
Book Review: “Fearless” by Max Lucado
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged Book Review, Christianity, Fearless, Max Lucado, Thomas Nelson Publishers on September 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Max Lucado’s newest release, “Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear”, is nothing short of amazing. Being someone who has lived a large portion of his adult life battling anxiety and depression, I could not wait to get my hands on this book. Each chapter covers a fear that each one of us has experienced at [...]
(In)Courage & Fearless
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged (In)Courage, Books, Christianity, DaySpring, Fearless, Max Lucado on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here are two links of interest from several of the blogs I read.
(In)Courage
http://www.incourage.me/
DaySpring, the Christian subsidiary of Hallmark, has always sought to connect people with the heart of God and it seemed there were more opportunities and reasons to do so than ever. (In)Courage is DaySpring’s new home for the hearts of women.
Fearless
http://www.thefearlesstimes.com/
Can you [...]
“Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage” is Amazingly Funny!
Posted in Books, Christianity, Humor, tagged Book Review, Christianity, Personal Development, Rick & Bubba, Thomas Nelson Publishers on August 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I received Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage through Thomas Nelson’s book reviewer blog program. Written by nationally syndicated radio talk show hosts Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey is a perfect marriage book. I would recommend anyone read this book. Whether you are planning on getting married, have just [...]
Book Review – Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
Posted in Books, Christianity, Humor, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Marriage, Rick & Bubba, Thomas Nelson Publishers on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I just received my review copy of “Rick and Bubba’s Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage” from Thomas Nelson Publishers. I will be reading this book in the coming days and will post a review of the on my blog in very soon.
Click on the cover for an inside the book preview.
Rick and Bubba [...]
Book Review – “Put Your Dream to the Test”
Posted in Books, Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Books, Christianity, Dreams, John Maxwell, Personal Development, Thomas Nelson Publishers on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have read several books and many articles by John Maxwell. However, “Put Your Dream to the Test” is John Maxwell’s greatest book yet. This is an absolute must read for anyone challenged by discovering, taking hold of, and pursuing their dream. The book walks you through the ten questions for putting your dream(s) to [...]
Thought for the Day – Dreams
Posted in Books, Thought for the Day, tagged Books, Dreams, John Maxwell, Thought on April 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I received my review copy of John Maxwell’s book, Put Your Dream to the Test. Just in reading the introduction today, I came across this statement that really made me stop and think. So, here is today’s thought for the day.
“A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will, [...]
Book Review Blogger – “Put Your Dream to the Test”
Posted in Books, Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Books, Christianity, John Maxwell, Thomas Nelson Publishers on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I just requested my next book from Thomas Nelson Publishers to review. It is John Maxwell’s new book Put Your Dream to the Test. Maxwell brings the subject of a personal dream down to earth. He gives readers practical and powerful direction for their lives by leading them through ten questions that will help them [...]
Book review blog – “For The Tought Times”
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged Book Review, Max Lucado, Thomas Nelson Publishers on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
O.K. I received this book more than a month ago from Thomas Nelson to review. Well, I misplaced it. I just found it this past weekend and have read it. Following is my (belated) review.
Where is hope in the middle of the storms of life? Where is God in the midst of these hard times? [...]
