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How High Will You Climb? | Review

How High Will You Climb, subtitled “Determine Your Success by Cultivating the Right Attitude by John c. Maxwell”
“Remember, the difficulty really becomes a problem when we internalize unfortunate circumstances. Another thing to remember when the weather gets rough is that what really matters is what happens in us, not to us! When the external circumstances lead to wrong internal reactions, we really have problems.”

This book has some good topics such as :
3 healthy attitudes Jesus had.
7 statements about attitude.
4 thing to remember when things get tough.
3 storms that can destroy a good attitude.
Suggestions for preventing criticism from dragging you down.

It is not a tough read, and will be helpful for many people that apply the principles given by John Maxwell.

If you read other books by Maxwell, you will quickly note that much of this content has been rehashed. So if you want a refresher or haven’t read others, this may be a great way to freshen up and keep your nose pointed up.

I give it a 4 out of 5.

I received this book free from the publisher through the Bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

How God Became Jesus The Real Origins of Belief in Jesus’ Divine Nature | Review

How God Became Jesus
The Real Origins of Belief in Jesus’ Divine Nature – A Response to Bart D. Ehrman

I don’t really have a lot to review on this book. This isn’t a bad book, and has some good information by the writers. This really isn’t my style, and seems a bit disjointed due to the various writer’s essays. I didn’t expect it to be an amazing book due to the authors trying to respond quickly, and you can catch that throughout the book.
For the most part it was a disappointment, to me one of the better parts to read was Craig Evan’s “Getting the Burial Traditions and Evidences Right.” This was the best response to read.
I give it a 3 out of 5.

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Heaven and Hell: Are They Real? | Book Review

Heaven and Hell: Are They Real? by Christopher D. Hudson
Christopher D. Hudson does a good job of catching your attention with this book titled, “Heaven and Hell: Are They Real?”. He also does a great job of keep this book at a level where it is easy to read and understand. He does a good job explaining the points as well as objections to his points.Hudson does a good job countering Rob Bell’s book on the subject.
If you want to study the subject, and I highly recommend you do, this book is one that should be added to the list. In fact, it is a much easier read than many on the market that have been published over the years. I would not stop at reading just one, I would try other authors and through your own research and prayer decide what you believe.

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Review by Denise M. DiFalco
Not everyone is a Bible Scholar which explains why the popular Author Christopher D. Hudson is so popular. He has spent a lifetime helping others understand the scriptures. In his new book, “Heaven & Hell Are They Real?” he offers scriptural reference related to simple questions we all might have. I was given the opportunity to read this awesome book for the Book Look Blogger Team in exchange for my thoughts.
I’ve been reviewing books for ten years and this is only the second time I purchased a copy for my Kindle. It’s one of those books that I want to keep on hand for reference. I have many friends who ask me about the afterlife because I love studying about it. He addresses several concerns that almost everyone has such as: What exactly is our Heavenly inheritance; What will our bodies be like and Is Hell fair? There is also additional content from trusted scholars and questions for digging deeper. There is so much more to learn from Christopher D. Hudson that will widen our understanding of the afterlife. I highly recommend this book for everyone.

Downside Up: Transform Rejection into Your Golden Opportunity Review

Downside Up: Transform Rejection into Your Golden Opportunity Review
a book by Tracey Mitchell

This is a very enjoyable book and a book that I have told a few others about. It helps us understand why we feel the way we do when treated poorly by others. Some people always seem hurt by others, and can’t get out of that role. This book can help explain why this may be happening. This book is a easy read and a very helpful read.

At the end of each chapter there is a list of of helpful principles applied to the Bible, a quote and a plan of action to help you recover from hurt. The chapter ends are particularly helpful. It brings it all together in a easy to follow plan. The exercises she gives the reader to do are very helpful if one takes time to do them. I feel it would be great to read this with a partner.

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I am not required to give a positive review.