I received this DVD from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't know what to expect when I put this DVD into the player, I thought that it was going to be animated, exciting and an easy to understand Bible lesson. Instead, it wasn't animated, it wasn't super exciting and it reminded me of watching a dinner theatre.
However, the lesson was very good and I could see us enjoying this DVD and other BibleMan DVD's as our kids get older.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
At Vimy Ridge by Hugh Brewster
This is a short book, put out by Scholastic that replays Canada's vital role in the Great War (WWI). Just last week, the last known veteran of WWI passed away, marking the passing of a great generation. This is a great little book that I plan on reading with my kids as they get older. It's also a great book to read for a quick overview of Canada's role in WWI.
Call of Duty by Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton
I have been enthralled with the HBO series Band of Brothers since I first watched the series in 2004. The series is based on a book by Stephen Ambrose of the same name. It follows a group of men as they fought their way across Europe (starting on D-Day) and eventually took Hitler's nest.
This book is by one of the key characters in that series, Buck Compton. Mr. Compton has lived a full and heroic life. After serving in WWII, he became a distinguished public servant. This is a great book and offers further insight into the previous books on the subject.
His "call of duty" to serve a country that he loves is something that is definitely missing in America these days. We are losing many WWII vets every single day. If you know of anyone who has served their country, please thank them. Its because of their service that we are free.
This book is by one of the key characters in that series, Buck Compton. Mr. Compton has lived a full and heroic life. After serving in WWII, he became a distinguished public servant. This is a great book and offers further insight into the previous books on the subject.
His "call of duty" to serve a country that he loves is something that is definitely missing in America these days. We are losing many WWII vets every single day. If you know of anyone who has served their country, please thank them. Its because of their service that we are free.
The Gift of Being Yourself by David G. Benner
The Gift of Being Yourself by David G. Benner was a good read. I enjoyed it because of the simple, yet profound principles inside of it. To truly know yourself, you have to truly know God and to truly know God, you have to truly know yourself. This is a book I definitely plan on reading again, because it added a lot of value to me.
The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
Og Mandino is one of the greatest motivational authors and speakers of all time. His bestselling book (I believe) is The Greatest Salesman in the World. Many people have credited the turn-around in their lives to this book.
Reading this book for me was roughly a 9 month process. I read each scroll 3 times a day (the last time before bed was always out loud) for 30 days before moving onto the next scroll. It is a discipline that I not only learned a lot by doing, but learned the basic skills of communicating with others and myself. Here are the Scrolls:
1) I will greet this day with love in my heart.
2) I will persist until I succeed.
3) I am nature's greatest miracle.
4) I will live this day as if it is my last.
5) Today I will be master of my emotions.
6) I will laugh at the world.
7) Today, I will multiply my value a hundredfold.
8) I will act now.
9) Help this humble salesman, guide me God.
Its a good read, but to get the full effect of this book, I recommend reading it 3 times a day for 9 months. It will change your life. It certainly changed mine!
Reading this book for me was roughly a 9 month process. I read each scroll 3 times a day (the last time before bed was always out loud) for 30 days before moving onto the next scroll. It is a discipline that I not only learned a lot by doing, but learned the basic skills of communicating with others and myself. Here are the Scrolls:
1) I will greet this day with love in my heart.
2) I will persist until I succeed.
3) I am nature's greatest miracle.
4) I will live this day as if it is my last.
5) Today I will be master of my emotions.
6) I will laugh at the world.
7) Today, I will multiply my value a hundredfold.
8) I will act now.
9) Help this humble salesman, guide me God.
Its a good read, but to get the full effect of this book, I recommend reading it 3 times a day for 9 months. It will change your life. It certainly changed mine!
The Noticer by Andy Andrews
The Noticer by Andy Andrews is a book about an individual named "Jones" who offers perspective to many different people going through many different circumstances in their lives. It is a fiction book, but they way that it is written seems like it is non-fiction. "Jones" offers advice to young, old and in-between, always seeming to be in the right place at the right time, giving the right advice.
I thought that this book was one of the best books I have ever read. I found myself marking it up and pulling out all kinds of tidbits. Andy Andrews has definitely hit a home run here. Before I was even finished reading the book, I made a list of 15-20 people in my life who I would like to give a copy of this book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who like self-help books and fiction books. A great read!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com (http://booksneeze.com/) book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisdx_03/16cfr255_03.html) "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"
I thought that this book was one of the best books I have ever read. I found myself marking it up and pulling out all kinds of tidbits. Andy Andrews has definitely hit a home run here. Before I was even finished reading the book, I made a list of 15-20 people in my life who I would like to give a copy of this book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who like self-help books and fiction books. A great read!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com (http://booksneeze.com/) book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisdx_03/16cfr255_03.html) "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"
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