CBM Book Review - How to Know God: By Waiting on Him in the Power and Presence of His Holy Spirit

Title: How to Know God: 
By Waiting on Him in the Power and Presence of His Holy Spirit
By: Thomas Johnson
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

A powerful 31-Day daily devotional, How to Know God: Waiting on Him in the Power and Presence of His Holy Spirit, helps readers understand God will supply every need - temporal and spiritual. Through this 31-Day spiritual journey, aided by the use of key Scripture, prayer, and the author’s short commentary, the author sheds light on knowing God. Readers will come to understand God’s character and nature, daily living in Him, abiding in His presence and Word, which brings an unshakeable trust and satiating joy in an unsure world. “Salvation is God’s work,” states Thomas Johnson. One can daily talk and walk alongside God, expecting Him to do all that He has promised! 

Knowing God and His character, coupled with walking in the power and presence of God, becomes tangible and real! This is surely an exciting devotional to help readers understand that God, in His great love and mercy, has given us everything we need, including our Helper (the Holy Spirit). Without the Holy Spirit and abiding in Him we can do nothing; however, access to the power and presence of His Holy Spirit changes everything! Let this book help you lift up your Christian walk in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit towards a victorious life in Him! 

Each devotional is short, and at the end, the author offers a “Take Away” for the reader. This is a time to further reflect upon the work and testimony that God is writing in one’s own life. Waiting on God changes one’s life inwardly and outwardly. There is no other way but to walk this Christian walk alongside Christ with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. 

This book comes highly recommended for those who need encouragement, teaching, and inspiration. This process of waiting on God and getting to know God is one of life’s greatest adventures, as the author also reveals that God is your everything. This book teaches how one can experience knowing God while living daily in His power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

A must-read for every believer, whether a new believer or mature – All will benefit from this 31-day powerful devotional.  

You may get your copy of How to Know God: By Waiting on Him in the Power and Presence of His Holy Spirit at Amazon. Soon to be available in Kindle also.

CBM Book Review - Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls

Title: Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls: 
A Christian Devotional for Grieving Hearts
By: Leanne Davidson
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Leanne Davidson writes, Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls: A Christian Devotional for Grieving Hearts. 

Born out of deep grief after the sudden loss of her son, Mikael, due to an accidental overdose in 2022, Leanne Davidson, writes this beautiful 30-Day Christian Devotional designed for those with grieving hearts. Her fervent hope is that this book will bring comfort and, more importantly, the comfort of God. She reveals His grace, love, and care to the readers through deep truths of Scripture that bring hope. 

~ A highly recommended 30-Day Christian Devotion!

Alongside each daily devotion, she candidly and simply shares her own experiences through the death of her son, as the struggles and challenges presented themselves. Her insight and scriptural reflections offer readers an easy-to-read and interactive devotional with short prayers to help readers. The author has a way of touching hearts and offering comfort, as she delves into the heart of the matter when dealing with grief. Faith and Scripture shared by the author bring an understanding of the Word of God into play, but also the nature and compassion of Jesus. She offers hope through death in this poignant Christian devotional. 

Such subjects as loneliness, guilt, the questions, and the confusion are highlighted. Yet, she reveals identity and purpose in God to the reader, and also what helped her in her grief journey through her son’s sudden death. This devotional really embraces those suffering with grief. Delicate sharing and Biblical hope with Scripture will encourage all who go through this devotional that there is only one hope – Jesus is His name – He is the only ONE who can get us through anything! ~ The beautiful photos add such solace and charm (taken by the author from where she lives). The poetry written by the author towards her son, also add to a captivating devotional. Thus, this book is truly a healing balm to the soul in grief.  

As a 30-Day Christian Devotional  ~ This devotional comes highly recommended to those travailing through grief, reminding us of simple Scripture and that Jesus is truly always with us. God keeps every tear is my personal favorite!

The author hopes this book will bring tattered hearts into hopeful souls! 

A TRULY touching and endearing read for those traveling through the never-ending waves of grief. The author offers help, hope, prayer, and scriptural truths to assist those who are affected by the death of a loved one. 

Get your copy of Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.

A Must Read Book - Living the Life of Jesus in the 21st Century

Title: Living the Life of Jesus in the 21st Century
By: Tom McQueen, M.Div., Ph.D., BCC
A CBM Christian Book Review 
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

~ A wonderful and encouraging read for those who choose to live their lives as disciples of Christ in the 21st Century.


Living the Life of Jesus in the 21st Century, from author Tom McQueen, brings a life of clarity, unity in Christ, and inspiration to all the Lord’s faithful saints. Speaking deep spiritual truths from the Kingdom of God through the parables and the gospels of Christ, he offers hope and encouragement for those disciples of Christ living out the life of Christ in the 21st Century. Highlighting there is only One – Jesus Christ - Who laid down His life upon the cross to give us the New Covenant, Christ’s teachings, and Kingdom of God alongside timeless principles that are relevant today. Renewing faith, hope, and strength, the author delivers a book dedicated to those deeply dedicated saints of God seeking to live the life of Jesus in the 21st Century.


We live in a world that is full of division, darkness, and distractions in these End Times. However, the Kingdom of God, Jesus’ Kingdom principles, and timeless messages from the Bible still hold firm for the saints of today.


The following chapter titles in Tom's book present a clear picture of how powerful and meaningful this book is for our everyday lives.


·    The Enduring Relevance of the Nazarene

·    The Sermon of the Mount: Ethics for the Kingdom

·    The Power of Parables: Unlocking Spiritual Truths

·    Miracles of Compassion: Healing and Restoration

·    The Way of Forgiveness: Releasing and Reconciling

·    The Call to Service: Living as Hands and Feet

·    The Practice of Prayer: Communicating with the Creator

·    Navigating Relationships: Love, Grace, and Truth,

·    Ethical Dilemmas: Integrity in a Complex World

·    Cultivating Inner Peace: Faith Amidst Turmoil

·    The Power of Sacrifice: Embracing the Cross Daily

·    Living the Life of Jesus Today: A Continuing Journey

This, as the author states, “…is an invitation to move beyond passive reception of religious doctrine and actively participate in the ongoing work of God’s Kingdom.”

A highly recommended read for those who desire to surrender all to Christ, dedicating their lives to Him, and desire to fervently live as disciples of Christ.


You may get your copy of Living the Life of Jesus in the 21st Century at Amazon and in Kindle as a download. For more information about the author, his books, and some great ministry, visit Tom McQueen Books.

CBM Book Review - Seeing Her Through God’s Eyes: Relationship God’s Way

Title: Seeing Her Through God’s Eyes: Relationship God’s Way
By: Gary Johnson and Betty Powell
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

This book is a unique set of love letters (as texts) sent back and forth between Gary and Betty, expressing the love they shared for each other with a twist ~ the writings were inspired by the Holy Spirit. This is a brave endeavor by the two authors, revealing their romance to the world, as they hope to share their love story and how their love was birthed. A very inspiring read, showing the intertwining in each other's lives and how God became central to their relationship. They want to share with others that with God, all things (including your relationships) are possible. 

A facet of this book is to reveal God’s love towards women, especially, as this book is meant for those men and women in a covenant relationship together. Notably, the authors also speak to men in that this book reveals the love and respect that God has for women, encouraging men to romance the woman of their heart. 

In actuality, this unique book displays the way the love between a man and a woman should be in a Biblical sense. Sprinkled with Scripture, the love letters reveal a deep love and longing for each other, and a commitment that is unwavering. Their bond is with each other and God’s love working in them and also through them. Readers will gain insight into loving God’s way, as the book is specifically intended to display how giving and sharing of one’s feelings brings love and romance. Gary seems to be the writer with affluent words, but you can see Betty open up like a flower, responding to Gary’s love for her. 

Truly, this is a remarkable book displaying what the title suggests, and it is also the most uniquely penned gift to readers! Readers will love this book as it offers insight into the deep recesses of the heart of God’s love, for both the man and the woman, in a deeply committed relationship. This is the way God intended for us to love and lift each other up. 

This book comes highly recommended for those who are looking to love God’s way and add to, or bring back romance, in their relationship.  

*Additionally, the poem that Gary wrote about mothers brought me to tears. A note from the authors at the end mentions, “Our desire is to share what we see as wonderful words of love from our Lord and Savior to us.” ~ A Wonderful comment from these authors who want to see relationships mature and grow according to God's standards. 

Uplifting and inspiring ~ A recommended read for those looking to love God’s way! 

CBM Christian Book Review - Author Anthony Cardinale

Title: The Revolt of the Palestinian Jews: 
How the Netanyahu Government Invited the October 7th Massacre
By: Anthony Cardinale
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

A controversial subject and a controversial nation, Israel – Anthony Cardinale has penned a magnificent book focused on truth and end-time prophecy, that is centered around Israel and the war in Gaza, with Israel against Hamas (or vice versa). – Conversation and events lead naturally to the discussion of the nation of Israel, however, the controversial sentiment is that Netanyahu’s government invited such a massacre that took place on October 7th, 2023.  – Seemingly, the event raises a poignant question that is presented by the author on the first page of this book: The world will never forgive Israel for allegedly committing genocide in Gaza. Is it possible that, someday, the Palestinian casualties in Israel’s war against Hamas will become the excuse for the nations to attack Israel in the end times, as prophesied in the Bible? 

Anthony Cardinale presents the events, timeline, and context of the Israeli conflict that perhaps might lead to the end-time prophecy in the final days. He is an advocate and follower of the Biblical prophecy that during the end times God will restore the Jewish people to Himself. Profound, this subject peaks readers of interest with the title and displays God’s sovereignty throughout Israel’s history with such chapters as: Did the Netanyahu Government Invite the October 7th Massacre? – And continuing with: An Ungodly Polarization, What About the Palestinian Jews? Zionism Goes Ultra-Religious, The Legacy of Rabbi Meir Kahane, Jewish vs. Arab Claims to the Land, No Place to Call Their Own, What Some Palestinian Arabs Did to Palestinian Jews, Jewish and Arab Brothers in Messiah, Christian Zionism Since the 1967 Mideast War, and God’s Plan to Sift the Tares from the Wheat.

Revealing truths most Westerners and Christians perhaps do not understand, or are not aware of, this book is a must-read for all who want to understand the truth and the undercurrents of this systemic and historical conflict with Hamas, the promise of the Holy Land to the Israelites, and the possible future for Israel – and all the world. The author also includes discussion on the Red Heifer and so much more that will blow one’s mind, revealing the mindset and deceit of Hamas, willing to sacrifice its own people as a “heavenly martyrs.” 

Unveiling truth, the author also makes a bold prediction that sums up the conflict. It is a statement that will send a tingling down one’s spine! The predictions by the author may very well be Biblically correct. That question presented is this: “Is it possible that the dangerous agenda of Netanyahu’s far-right coalition - exploiting this ungodly polarization-reflects the will of God, who has repeatedly asserted in Scripture his desire to separate the tares from the wheat and force everyone openly to stand for or against God? I call this the godly polarization for the final days.”

Again, this book comes highly recommended due to the nature of who the author is, his background in journalism and an expert on the subject of Israel as a Christian Zionist engaged in the Holy Land as a man with Jewish bloodlines. An absolutely invigorating read! 

The line has been drawn. Which side of the fence do you stand on? Are you for God and Israel, or will you take the other side, against God Himself? Captivating! This book sets the record straight for revealing truth that cannot be denied.

You may get your copy of The Revolt of the Palestinian Jews at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.

CBM Book Review - Adventures of Peaberry: Story of a Kona Coffee Bean

Title: Adventures of Peaberry: Story of a Kona Coffee Bean
By: David Bateman/Illustrated by: Star Bolton
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Who would have ever thought a little coffee bean by the name of Peaberry would have such fun-loving adventures to pour himself out to others in a special cup of Hawaiian Kona coffee!

This is the story of Peaberry, a Kona Coffee Bean – From start to finish a Kona Coffee Bean grown on the Hawaiian Islands, goes through many stages on Dave and Trudy’s farm. This is an educational and fun story of the famous Kona coffee bean grown in Hawaii.

First, he is a new berry, green in color. He grows until he’s ripe and ready to be picked. The way you can tell he is ripe is to see that his color has changed to cherry red. Along the way, he changes to tan, then to green again. After a while, he is roasted to a dark, rich roast perfect for the Kona Coffee Brand. Shipped all over the world, Kona Coffee is the best tasting coffee that pleases everyone – Serving coffee with The Aloha Way! 

You might wonder what The Aloha Way is – It is a way of life to pour oneself out for others in good deeds, service, love, compassion, and unity; and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is the Aloha way that keeps going, paying it forward (Imua) to all and everyone…Every day!

Adventures of Peaberry: Story of a Kona Coffee Bean – Highly recommended for Christian parents and children ages 6 to 8. Maybe your next stop might be Hawaii to try some very special Kona blend coffee. 

An unforgettable “berry” special story! He aloha ke Akuna (God is Love). Teaching that God is love, and to make others happy along the way, is an inspiring way to find God’s purpose in adventures of growing up.

A delightful children’s story with beautiful, colorful illustrations.

You may get your copy of Adventures of Peaberry at Amazon and in Kindle as a download. For information about 100% Kona Coffee, visit Heavenly Hawaiian. 

CBM Book Review - The Fool’s Babel: BOOK TWO: Providence

Title: The Fool’s Babel: BOOK TWO: Providence 
By: Terry Richards
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Terry Richards writes, The Fool’s Babel: BOOK TWO: Providence. Dr. Phillip Raynes knows his past all too well. Now a retired Professor, his career as a Senior Forces Operative comes back to haunt him. The past comes back with a fury and now Phillip finds himself amid the fray that he thought he left after a hidden discovery surfaces. This government conspiracy and cover-up is something the retired operator has tried long and hard to forget! 

Book Two – This book rediscovers the Fenris Solution with a hidden mystery. Buried in the sands of Iraq under the tower of Babel, alongside ancient discoveries, lies, secrets and deception that if unleashed could destroy all of humanity. This secret power that lies beneath the Earth, is ancient, pervasive, and deadly. A band of black clothed soldiers defend the inerrant power to keep it leashed and not discovered. Will Dr. Phillip Raynes and his unlikely team be able to defend and uncover secrets long kept by the military?

Back track into time to discover ancient prophecies, inter-dimensional travel, a special tar with a strange Hebrew word meant to seal things, and so much more! Surprises await the reader, and the oddball team of Dr. Phillip Raynes at every turn. He and his team are led back to something that is better kept hidden and in the past. However, Top Secret, the world cannot fathom what lays buried beneath. 

With such chapters as The Professor, General Distrust, It Awakens, The Chase Begins, Nothing But the Half-Truth, The Wrong Way Home, The Message, The Escort, Dark Troopers, The Artifact, Rebuilding Trust, Beat Feet and Dust-Off, Withholding Information, Dead Eye, Words and Hieroglyphs, Deadly Secondhand Smoke, Language Barriers, and The Lost Key – All make for an action-packed adventure.
This is a boldly written piece, as book two, and certainly develops like a movie in the making!
Readers will not be disappointed with this action-adventure with an excellent plot line with many twists and turns. 

So looking forward to Book Three!  You may get your copy of The Fool’s Babel: BOOK TWO: Providence at Amazon or in Kindle as a download. 

CBM Book Review - The Chronicles of Triad: The Shadow Ring

Title: The Chronicles of Triad: The Shadow Ring
By: Keith Wayne
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

The Chronicles of Triad: The Shadow Ring by Keith Wayne is a fantastic science fiction fantasy novel with Christian themes and a race against time to save the paradise of the land of Overworld – A utopia, a place of complete bliss ruled by a righteous King and Queen. Threatened by a benevolent dark force, Overworld, and the King and Queen are overshadowed by such a power. Young Caleb and his beloved confidant, Yara, find secrets to this dark force and fight to save the place of Overworld. 

Wonderfully adventurous and fast-paced, this book will be hard to put down as good fights against evil. Keith Wayne is a talented writer with descriptive illustration that makes readers feel they are right there in Overworld – the untouchable Utopia on the verge of descending into a dark spiraling force that has come against them.

In Utopia life is bliss. There are clean rivers, green grass, and fruit from the fields that feed the entirety of Overworld. Peace and unity reign. Even the animals are at peace with the occupants of the land. Overworld is a paradise without stain, without sin – UNTIL – one day….

Welcoming, inviting, and wonderfully entertaining, this novel speaks of the day all changed for Overworld. Caleb and Yara battle this dark force to save the land they love. Will they be able to save Overworld? Will all be saved? 

This is an epic adventure into a time of the Chronicles of Triad: The Shadow Ring – 
A science fiction fantasy novel for all. 

You may get your copy of The Chronicles of Triad: The Shadow Ring at Amazon and in Kindle as a download. 

CBM Book Review - The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle

Title: The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle
By: Daniel Petronelli, Illustrated by: Emily Prichett
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

“This Christmas story is an enduring story of faith, a Christmas miracle, and a legacy of a seed of faith that will last a lifetime.” ~ CBM Book Reviews

The story of Faith Hill comes alive in this heartily and joyfully told message of how Faith Hill began 40 years ago. The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle is the story of sharing, loving one another as thy neighbor, alongside the true Christmas story- the birth of Jesus Christ, who sacrificed and suffered. A wonderfully told story by a magnificent storyteller!

This is the story of six boys determined to do what they felt was right.  – Three are from the town of Shiloh, and the other three are from the town of Reidsville; both towns are divided by one mountain. This is the story of faith and coming together to help the less fortunate. 

The sound of Scriptures rings true in this story, Joshua 1:9 NLT, “This is my command – be strong and courageous – Do not be afraid: do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” and “With faith all things are possible.” 

This is one to get for family members and keep as a classic. Parents and children alike will enjoy this tale of planting the seed of faith and the Christmas tree for generations to come. Beautifully illustrated, this book is a wonderful present during the season, reminding all of us that it only takes a seed of faith to believe!

Get Your Copy Today! Christmas will be here before you know it – This book makes a wonderful gift to friends and family. Gift wrapped or as a stocking stuffer, all will enjoy The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle.

You may get your copy of The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle at Amazon or in Kindle as a download. 

CBM Book Review - The Arsenal of Grace

Title: The Arsenal of Grace
Confidence Out Of Suffering
By: Nigel Bird
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

The Arsenal of Grace: Confidence Out of Suffering by Nigel Bird is a collection of articles and perspectives from the author written at different dates and pertaining to his experiences, reflections, perspectives - all written at different times in his walk with the Lord to help others and inspire others as they are willing to read his writings. He states his book is “A collection of articles fleshing out a considered Christian viewpoint respecting the Bible but based on relationship with God and other people arising from intelligence, learning, and mental suffering.”

Further stating he is inspired by the grace of God, he offers readers a glimpse of the cross, the free gift of salvation, and of the arsenal of grace that he calls ammunition from the foot of the cross.  His writings serves as autobiographical giving insight into his early college years, his health, and his sufferings. Written all to bring encouragement to others to learn to listen, pray, and keep a Biblical perspective as it pertains to godly relationships.

He is an author that has taken time also to write letters giving feedback as to his experiences at a particular church for them to reflect upon as “positive criticism” to come up higher in the attaining to unity within the Christian theme of unity in churches, what the Bible calls a healthy church, and what being evangelical looks like from his definition, to include, as such he describes, perspectives of others as mentioned in his bibliography.

The author shares in this book that God’s greatest gift to humanity is that of “salvation and eternity with Him. But that God’s greatest earthly gift must be that of prayer, such that we can approach the throne of God at any time, without any fear, knowing that He yearns to engage with us…” Therefore, his letters, stories, articles, and words are a culmination of his writings that endeavour to reveal the grace of God and the beauty of God to inspire whosoever chooses to read his book. He also emphasises that the art of listening to one’s heart, not judging, and having empathy serves as a catalyst to relationship as a Christian.  

With that said may the beauty of the Gospel and that of prayer give insight and share the beauty of the Grace of God in loving each other. His hopes are that others would be inspired, encouraged, and helped in whatever state life finds them in.

You may get your copy of The Arsenal of Grace at Amazon and in Kindle as a download. Be sure to visit the author at The Arsenal of Grace for more information. 

CBM Christian Book Review - The Great Rapture Hoax

Title: The Great Rapture Hoax: 
Exposing the pre-tribulation rapture as false teaching 
and how that affects our view of the end-times
By: David A. Lamantia
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

David A. Lamantia writes a fascinating book, one that exposes the false teaching of the pre-tribulation rapture through analyzation of the Scriptures. This is a must read book!

In his new book, The Great Rapture Hoax, David shares the truth and reality that the pre-tribulation rapture is not in Scripture. With that said, he invites readers to go on a journey with him, exposing this hoax. He also wants readers to understand that this will change their perspective on what they do now and in the future. This is quite honestly one of the best reads that one can invest their time in reading. 

With 3 sections – The Rapture, The End Times & Refuting the Arguments, such chapters emerge as: Caught Up to Meet the Lord in Air, Behold a Mystery: Changed in the Twinkling of an Eye, The Two Resurrections, Everyone in the Book of Life Will Be Rescued, “They” Will See the Son of Man Coming on the Clouds, The Angels will Gather His Elect from the Farthest of the Earth and Heaven, The Parousia of the Lord, The Tribulation, Daniel’s Final Vision: The Key to the Timeline of End-time Events, Summing Up What We Have Learned, Events Leading up to the End of the Age, The Pre-tribulation Rapture Deception, and Exposing the Flaws in the Arguments Supporting the Pre-tribulation Rapture – All are eye-opening chapters!

This is a must-read for every Christian, including skeptics, agnostics, and anyone who wonders about the rapture. Read for yourself and decide for yourself what you believe is true from the Scriptures, which are the truth. 

The Great Rapture Hoax is available at Amazon and in Kindle as a download, Be sure to get your copy today!

CBM Christian Book Review - The Shepherd: Experiencing Psalm 23

Title: The Shepherd: Experiencing Psalm 23
By: James Collins
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

James Collins takes readers through the 23rd Psalm – giving readers the experience of one of the most popular Psalms in the Bible. He describes Psalm 23 as a psalm for all of life. When faced with trials, tribulation, sorrow, and death – the Psalm gives comfort to all. When in need of hope – Psalm 23 gives comfort and courage to all who would seek to understand that we are His chosen people and we are the sheep of His (Christ’s) pasture. And He is the Good Shepherd, the Shepherd who cares for the sheep. There is no other Psalm like the 23rd Psalm to help one understand the care that the Shepherd gives to His sheep.

Within that the author endeavors to help readers understand the deeper meaning of the contrast between saying that Jesus is My Shepherd. The line that struck me was there are no wild sheep. If sheep run they will die in the wild. As such, he defines the absolute care and protection that the Shepherd brings to His flock. The Shepherd cares for each and every one, as a shepherd in the field cares for the sheep. He also mentions that even though Psalm 23 is often read at funerals, Psalm 23 is a psalm for all the days of our lives – to give life and hope.

With such chapters as: That’s Enough, The Right Path, Through the Valley, Behind Enemy Lines, The Best is Yet to Come, I Am the Good Shepherd, Shepherds and the Lamb with a chapter on How to Receive Christ – making this book an experience of Psalm 23 and a life-changing Psalm.

I love the interludes, the thought-provoking stories, and the way he summarizes what he writes in a simplistic way without too much theology or long-winded preaching. The author speaks from the heart as a Biblical counselor and pastor that comforts.

Wonderful insight and Biblical integrity envelope the book, giving readers hope, inspiration, comfort, courage, and hope. All will see that walking with the Lamb of God as the Good Shepherd is the way to peace, contentment, and hope in this dark world. It is the Good Shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. Experiencing this book brings a deeper appreciation for the Cross and a greater understanding of Psalms 22, 23, and Psalm 24 as well. It was David who penned these psalms, which are still incredibly relevant for today. They also reveal the magnificence of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who came to save the world and to die on a Cross for all who would receive Him. This is an exemplary book!

A highly recommended read for those looking for hope and encouragement amid fear, anxiety, worry, and depression – Psalm 23 is a lifetime Psalm for all.

You may get your copy of The Shepherd: Experiencing Psalm 23 at Amazon or in Kindle as a download. 

CBM Book Review - Lost in Heaven (Book 1: Mysterious Redemption Series)

Title: Lost in Heaven
(Book 1: Mysterious Redemption Series)
By: Gary Livengood
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

After dabbling in the occult, Adam finds himself lost in another realm. One that is weightless, pitch black, and void of life it seems. What is this place, he asks himself, as he flies through the darkness. Suddenly, he is visited by an angel. The angel takes him out of this vast void of space and darkness to encounter heaven. Visited by past earthly connections and led by the Glorious Redeemed ones, Adam discovers through his visits to the Old Covenant Temple and the City of God – his soul is in danger. This is an adventurous and fictional journey of a man on a spiritual journey to the spiritual realm beyond this Earth. 

The author has captured the essence of human existence: What do you believe is the reason you exist? And what happens to us after life here on Earth? Do you believe there is a God or in the existence of evil, or even a place called heaven? His series describes what heaven, hell, angels, Lucifer, and the cost of denying God’s grace might cost one’s own soul.  

With such chapters as: Descent into Darkness, Odegeo, The Column, The Arrival, The City of God, Encounter with Evil, Who is Like God? The Burden, The Glorious Redeemed, The Knowledge of the Holy, and much more ~ this is a novel worth diving into. While the author does not claim that his book renders the realities of what heaven will be like, he captures the question the soul asks…is there a God? Do we have anyone to answer to as we die leaving this earthly realm? What is beyond this earthly realm in the afterlife?

His book uses many metaphors, allegories, and parables derived from Biblical narrative and truths that in fact, there is one God, evil exists, alongside a heaven, revealing to the readers that we have a choice in this eternal spiritual realm.  

Unforgettable and profound, this book comes highly recommended to those who don’t believe in the God of the Bible. For Christians and those who believe, this book is fascinating, considering what it will be like to leave this earthly realm. 

This is an exciting adventure that is a page-turner! A highly recommended entertaining read. 

You may get your copy of Lost in Heaven at Amazon.

CBM Book Review - Masterpiece: Develop the Christ-centered Life and Career You Were Made For

Title: Masterpiece: Develop the Christ-centered Life and Career You Were Made For
By: Alyssa Williams, LPC, MABC
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Masterpiece: Develop the Christ-centered Life and Career You Were Made For is a life-changing book focusing readers on the author’s E210 Theory and Method. This method comes from the author’s career as a LPC and MABC and has been created to teach and empower readers to served God in their capacities. Ephesians 2:10 states, “We are God’s Masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things that he planned for us long ago.” This is such a beautiful truth in that we are “God’s Masterpiece.” Her book is specifically designed to use the E210 Method to help readers fulfill their destiny as God’s masterpiece.

Transforming lives, she takes readers through four sections and each step of the way sheds light on a Christ-centered and Biblically based book to help the saints of God serve God and find purpose in God’s plan for their lives. Inspiring and encouraging, readers will begin to take a look at their life skills, talents, relationships, roles in careers, and begin to take practical steps to align themselves with God’s plan for their lives. This is a wonderful way to understand that God cares about what you do for a career and that relays the understanding that He has bestowed each person with gifts and talents to steward. 

Four Sections help readers to discover that they are God’s Masterpiece. 

• Build a firm foundation in Christ
• Understand and Develop the Concepts of a Career
• Develop Strategy from the E210 Plan
• Consider Common Concerns

Includes an Appendices, charts, graphs, and personal assessments make this an excellent personalized individual or small Bible Study series.   

I cannot recommend this book enough to those who are trained and motivated to live a life that serves Christ. I thank God for this book and you will too! The author has been created and designed to help one move forward in the Kingdom of God.  

Alyssa Williams, LPC, MABC is a multi-published author of Masterpiece: Develop the Christ-centered Life and Career You Were Made For and a children’s book, The Artist’s New Paintbrush  She is the founder of  E210 Counseling LLC  and developer of the E210 Career Method

The Bridge of Hearts: Building Trustworthy Connections

Title: The Bridge of Hearts
Building Trustworthy Connections
By: Johnny L. Dudley
A CBM Christian Book Review 
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

The Bridge of Hearts: Building Trustworthy Connections by Bestselling Amazon author Johnny L. Dudley is a reflective and tremendously insightful book offering Biblical hope in Jesus Christ. Shedding light on God’s intentions towards the creation of mankind and Jesus Christ’s sacrifice that has reunited man to God, the author presents a journey paralleling the Old Covenant Tabernacle and the redeeming and sanctifying work of Jesus’s blood in the New Covenant. By presenting the journey within the heart to spiritual renewal, the pattern that emerges is seven steps encompassed in the building and entering into the Holy of Holies. Fascinating and full of Biblical wisdom and knowledge, the author has written this book from years studying the Bible and will leave readers with renewed understanding concerning the heart and building trustworthy connections. 

Dudley begins by stating that we were not only created to receive God’s love but to return His love, as well as returning God’s love to others. Building bridges and connecting hearts is about becoming transformed by the nature and the Spirit of God. Blending his own personal stories that reflect the nature of the self-absorbed and self-gratifying heart, alongside Scripture and scriptural insight, a pattern of renewing the heart emerges. This pattern is the same pattern the Levites used to build and come into the Holy of Holies; It is the secret place within the Temple. That same pattern is offered to us Biblically to regenerate and redeem one’s own heart for acceptance by God. And thus, have a living relationship with God. 

A balanced teaching with a firm Biblical foundation relates to readers how one can build trustworthy connections through a sanctified heart that is fully surrendered to God. Filled with Scripture, the author offers a firm understanding of the creation of Adam and Eve, their temptation, and their fall that affected all of humanity - Until the incorruptible seed of the Kingdom came, Jesus Christ, who was God's infallible Word made flesh. 

Seven steps are in the pattern’s three dynamics as the author states, “The pattern is God’s clear and pointed instructions for returning his love and becoming one in heart, mind, soul, and strength.” Each step is representative of the steps taken by the Levites in entering the Tabernacle to the most Holy place. One’s heart must be spiritually cleansed, renewed, and fully surrendered to be one Spirit of the Lord. The Ministry of Reconciliation with God is then restored for all who are born again, as one seeks to cleanse, renew, and give one’s heart wholeheartedly to the Lord. By obtaining a Christ-like nature, one learns to live out pure love - first towards Jesus, then towards others.  

This comes as an excellent read that gives wisdom from the Bible, presenting the mystery of God’s grace with an everlasting hope, pointing readers to Jesus Christ. The Bridge of Hearts: Building Trustworthy Connections is highly recommended for those looking to strengthen and deepen their faith, fostering trustworthy connections. 

As a multi-published author, the author has written such books as: The Harvest: A Biblical Survey of the End Times and Angels Unaware.

You may get your copy of The Bridge of Hearts: Building Trustworthy Connections at Amazon, in Kindle, and in Audiobook. Be sure to visit the author at Consecrated Press to find out more about his books. 

A CBM Christian Book Review - Earthly Stories with Spiritual Meaning

Title: Earthly Stories with Spiritual Meaning:
Spiritual Lessons Learned from Real Life Events
By: Danny Dodson
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Danny Dodson’s book gives us a collection of his own life experiences that offer “lessons learned” insight to uplift the spiritual condition of readers while giving them a bit of entertainment along the way. Some of the stories are humorous, and some are nostalgic, as the author points out. However, all involve the application of life experiences that teach us valuable principles we need to learn from the Holy Scriptures. We travel along our earthly journeys in preparation for an eternal home; but, in the meantime, while on Earth, our earthly stories can have deep spiritual significance. This is the purpose of the book – to teach some spiritual lessons learned from real-life events, and to give readers a deeper understanding of their own walk with God.

 

Deeply insightful, the author starts off with the book’s first section being entitled “Walking Worthy.”  Does this not say it all?  Then he delves into chapters that offer really wonderful insights with teachings that one cannot lay aside. Chapters within Section 1: “Walking Worthy” include: How’s Your Eyesight? The Servant Attitude, The Power of Working Together, and Lacing Up Your Gospel Shoes.  Section 2: “Overcoming Satan” includes: The Devil Sounds A Lot Like God, Unable to Walk, The Jericho Road, and Christian Superpowers and Kryptonite. Section 3: “Looking to the Goal” includes: Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All, Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus, and Christ and the Church. And Section 4: “Final Thoughts” includes: Uncomfortable Joy, and Mother’s Last Message.  All these chapters give deep meaning and understanding to the valleys and mountaintops we all experience.


I find his book a fantastic read to help understand that there is victory on the other side. His teachings are truly invaluable, life-changing, and a blessing to read. As a long-time Bible student, teacher, and preacher, his writings are sermons that one will not forget.


Filled with Scriptural insight and much teaching, this book comes as highly recommended to those in need of spiritual direction, Biblical encouragement, and inspiration!

You may get your copy of Earthly Stories with Spiritual Meaning at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.

CBM Book Review - How God Helped the Adopted Son

Title: How God Helped the Adopted Son
By: Joseph C. Peterson
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

This is a story of Joseph C. Peterson’s life from birth to adulthood and how God helped him through it all. Looking back, this is a memoir with reflective quotes at the beginning of each chapter adding to the positive nature of the book. Joseph was adopted, mistreated, abused, and grew up with many life circumstances that are hard to stomach. He writes his story of life to encourage others that despite abuse and life circumstances, God is there, He has helped Joseph C. Peterson, and God can help you as well. 

Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Joseph Peterson was one of seven siblings to a woman he calls “Pauline.” His story is a sad start; he survived numerous foster cares before the age of five, the orphanage, and being adopted to a strange and unlikely couple, Dorthy and Harry. Dorthy ends up being very abusive, emotionally, and physically. Trapped in this family, but amazingly enough the author states that it was better than life at the orphanage. He endured years of becoming a loner and trust issues due to Dorthy’s erratic, wild, beatings, accusations, and behavior towards the author as a young child. 

However, there are some nuggets readers can mine in the book – One is to never give up, two is to look back over your life and see how God protected you, and three is to learn life-lessons throughout. He offers plenty of nostalgia offered from a life lived being born in 1939, through the 60’s and 70’s, that gives a backdrop of an era gone by. However, Dorthy remains the unbelievable villain and nightmare “Mommy Dearest” that gives the story a remarkable twist. Throughout life’s challenges, Joseph C. Peterson, persevered as a grateful, a hard-working person that does find true love, and perseveres with God’s help and intervention. 

This is a remarkable read and memoir despite challenges that could have handicapped the author for life. Well done Joseph C. Peterson! Thank you for writing your life story for the next generation! 

A highly recommended read to encourage one to find inner strength from God and to persevere in life! 

You may get your copy of How God Helped the Adopted Son at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.
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