Feature: It's All About Him

Never before have God¹s people been so prolific in their writing efforts. Penning fiction that glorifies God, Bible studies, non-fiction, colorful children¹s titles, read-alouds, historicals, chapter books for young adults, and much more; there seems no end to the ways in which we are called to glorify our Lord through the written word. This is one reader's journey through the world of Christian literature. Good or bad, at the heart of it all is the striving to serve God, to express our love for our creator, and to hopefully edify fellow believers and lead others to know Jesus. Ultimately, life is one big story. He¹s the author and finisher of the entire universe, and the underlying plot that sustains everything is the fact that it's "All About Him."

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Jennifer Bogart

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• Book Review: Heaven Without Her: A Desperate Daughter’s Search for the Heart of Her Mother’s Faith by Kitty Foth-Regner

  It's possible to be won over by the evidence for Christianity. Kitty Foth-Regner - a former atheist - personally attests to that.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 16, 2009

• Book Review: Lady Flatterley by Linda Wagner, Illustrated by Pearl L. Ollie

  Lady Flatterley's transformation from caterpillar to butterfly offers little novelty to an oft-used theme.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 12, 2009

• Book Review: Timescape (Dreamhouse Kings Book 4) by Robert Liparulo

  I feel like a mouse caught in Liparulo's game of cat and mouse - always teasing, rarely revealing.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 09, 2009

• Book Review: Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World: Leaving a Lasting Legacy by Ken and Steve Ham

  A solid introduction to biblical parenting from Ken Ham, the founder of Answers in Genesis, and his brother Steve.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 01, 2009

• Book Review: Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions (Re:Lit) by Mark Driscoll

  Generally balanced Mark Driscoll serves up doctrinally and theologically bang on answers to commonly asked questions.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 31, 2009

• Book Review: Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh

  Jesus is My Co-Pilot bumper stickers - check. WWJD bracelet - check. "Yours in Christ" lingo - check. Here we go!

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 28, 2009

• Book Review: Held Hostage: A Serial Bank Robber’s Road to Redemption by Ken Cooper

  The story of one mans transformation from adrenaline addicted bank robber to leader of a prison ministry to inmates.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 26, 2009

• Book Review: Desire and Deceit: The Real Cost of the New Sexual Tolerance by R. Albert Mohler Jr.

  Mohler tackles moral relativism in the realm of human sexuality from a Christian perspective.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 24, 2009

• Book Review: Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God by Tricia Goyer

  I've never met Tricia Goyer but as I've now walked with her through motherhood she feels like a good friend.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 18, 2009

• Book Review: The Enclave by Karen Hancock

  Hancock keeps readers glued to each page, while spinning wildly into improbability in this tale of speculative Christian fiction.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 17, 2009

• Book Review: Tour de Force: A Love Story by Elizabeth White

  While not incredibly striking, White's Christian ballerina romance provides sweet, cozy recreational reading.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 17, 2009

• Book Review: Holy Roller: Finding Redemption and the Holy Ghost in a Forgotten Texas Church by Julie Lyons

  There's a whole lotta spiritual voyeurism laid out for readers in this memoir of a journey into black Pentecostalism.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 16, 2009

• Book Review: Shadow of Colossus (Seven Wonders Series #1) by T.L. Higley

  Higley kicks-off her voyage through the Seven Wonders of the World with a desperate search for freedom in Greece.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 09, 2009

• Book Review: Mesi’s Season of Change: A Friendship Story (Girls 'n Grace Collection) by Pam Davis

  Journey with Mesi as she grows in the Lord, extending his mercy and love towards others in her ongoing story.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 08, 2009

• Book Review: Angels of a Lower Flight: One Woman's Mission to Save a Country . . . One Child at a Time by Susie Scott Krabacher

  "Former Playboy playmate does good." Incredible strength, charity, and love - but not necessarily incredibly Christian.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 07, 2009

• Book Review: What He Must Be... If He Wants to Marry My Daughter by Voddie Baucham Jr.

  A sound, thorough re-examination of the way Christians marry their children built upon a firm biblical foundation - truly excellent.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jul 04, 2009

• Book Review: Mom Needs Chocolate: Hugs, Humor, and Hope for Surviving Motherhood by Debora M. Coty

  Mmmm... bittersweet chocolaty insights from Christian humorist Debora Coty.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 28, 2009

• Book Review: The Diversity Culture: Creating Conversations of Faith by Matthew Raley

  Raley offers encouragement to rethink the techniques Christians use to reach individuals with a pluralistic worldview.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 21, 2009

• Book Review: Love’s Pursuit by Siri Mitchell

  Mitchell's skillfully written historical novel stands above the crowd with carefully crafted prose, symbolism and character development.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 20, 2009

• Book Review: The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud (The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz, Book One) by Jenny L. Cote

  A light-hearted re-telling of Noah's ark for children which proves sadly inaccurate, despite claims to the contrary.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 08, 2009