Friday, March 30, 2018

Aren't You Ready to MOVE INTO MORE? Choco De Jesus Shows How That Is Possible!

So .. . I've been invited to be a part of the "launch team" for the book by Choco De Jesus, MOVE INTO MORE.  If you are tired (as I am) of the same ol' same ol', if you go to sleep at night wondering "is this all there is?" then this book is for you.  It's becoming available April 24th, but you can pre-order it right now.  It is available on Kindle, in paper back . . . and as an audio book!

God's "more" has no ceiling, no baggage, no guilt, no shame, no ulterior motives, no strings attached.  God gives his "more" shamelessly, hilariously, in good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.  God's more is given as a loving father gives to his beloved child - only the best, and only with his best interests in mind.

Ephesians 4 tells us that God gave certain "gifts" to his beloved bride, The Church:  He gave them apostles, and prophets, and evangelists, and pastors, and teachers . . . and he gave them for a specific purpose:  the edification of the Body of Christ.

And He gave those gifts for a specific time frame; "till we ALL come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.

Until His "more" becomes OUR "more."  After all . . . we WERE created in His image, and called to work His works after Him.

Interested?  Intrigued?  I hope so!  Pre-order MOVE INTO MORE today!  Here is a link to help you do so.   Pre-order MOVE INTO MORE

Here is a short "video introduction" link setting the stage for the book, MOVE INTO MORE.   YouTube Introduction to MOVE INTO MORE


Friday, March 23, 2018

THE GOLDEN VIAL: Book Three In LEGENDS OF THE REALM by Thomas Locke



THE GOLDEN VIAL
Thomas Locke
ISBN: 978-0-8007-2387-3
Fantasy
Revell
293 pages
$ 14.20  U.S. paperback

"What's in a name?  A rose
By any other name would smell as sweet" 
William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet

Perhaps that’s a question that one should ask of Dally . . . orphaned by a fire that had robbed her of father, mother, and three brothers; serving in the kitchen of the Mayor of Honor under the cruel ministrations of Krim, his wife; and yet possessed of gifts far beyond the scope of normal humans.  Magic came naturally to Dally, and her abilities in far-seeing were kept to herself, for fear of superstitious reprisal.  Until the fate of the realm was suddenly laid upon her small soldiers.

Hyam, The Emissary, lay in the elven realm, stricken by a strange malady that threatens to claim his life.  In an effort to bring healing to Hyam – and to the realm – Queen Shona risks both life and crown and travels to Honor, Hyam’s hometown.  Here, plans will be made that, if successful, will bring hope and healing to The Realm.

If they fail . . . The Realm will be no more.

This is book three in Thomas Locke’s THE LEGENDS OF THE REALM series . . . and one that I felt in my bones must be “just around the corner,” I’ve been waiting for it so long.  In fact, 2 days before I received the invitation to review The Golden Vial, I had just finished re-reading both  Emissary and The Merchant Of Alyss, so I was more than prepared to “jump in” and finish this series.

But . . . it’s not finished, is it, Mr. Locke?

Rich in stunning visual images, full of complex, well-rounded characters that grow before your very eyes . . .and so full of suspense, intrigue, heart-stopping action and heart-breaking emotion that you will feel as if you are just one more traveller on a journey of a lifetime.  You will find yourself  
“Rejoicing with them that do rejoice, and weeping with them that weep.” 
Romans 12:15 (KJV)



5 stars for epic fantasy that captures heart, body and mind

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

HOW MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY A SURGEONS CHOICE?

Dr. Ben Merrick has been having a rough day.  In fact, he's been having a rough few weeks.  And for the life of him, he can't figure out why.  Although he does have his suspicions.  It could all be filed under the letter “K,” for Dr. Kasner.  Ben’s ethics had compelled him to question Dr. Kasner’s treatment of a patient who had subsequently died.  Could Dr. Kasner be making this personal?

Ben’s fiancĂ©, Rachel Gardner, has her own packet of troubles.  Desperately hoping for a temporary truce between her mom and dad . . . at least until after the wedding . . .the 2nd Floor nurse received the rather cryptic news that her father had approached Ben for a large sum of money.  And he wouldn’t say why.  The wheels started spinning in Racehl’s mind, and the places it took her were not pleasant.

Are these simply a series of unfortunate events, or could there be some method to the madness, after all.  And will Ben and Rachel live long enough to uncover the truth?

Dr. Mabry writes medical mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat, while at the same time opening the reader’s eyes with a clear, unashamed faith message.  Dr. Mabry is a retired physician, yet this latest work clearly demonstrates that “retired” does no necessarily equal “dead.”  He kept me Googling subjects and terms that I have never come across in my life.  And while I took extensive notes throughout the book – I was STILL unable to discern “whodunnit” until the closing pages! 

5 stars for a page-turning medical thriller

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

SURGEONS CHOICE
Dr. Richard Mabry
ISBN: 978-1-9795-3428-4
medical mystery / Christian fiction
CreateSpace / Independently Published
143 pages
$ 6.99  U.S. paperback