The Final Summit

Having read very little Christian fiction my I had no expectation for this book. I wasn't able get through it. It’s a story about a man named David Ponder, an ordinary man given the quest to find the answer to humanity. The Angel Gabriel tells him to come up with the two words that answers the question: What does humanity need to do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization? In this quest, Ponder meets past great historical figures such as Winston Churchill, Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln, and the like to help him find the correct answer. In the process, they discuss the various values that humanity depend on most to succeed.

Unfortunately, I didn't see the Gospel clearly layed out. Overall, it was a disappointed

Daddy Dates

This book hit home for me. One of the Pastors I read--Mark Driscoll is a big supporter of Daddy Dates. It is important to build a relationship with your daughters as a father so they will have guidelines for choosing a husband. The author focuses on loving and respecting his daughters and he does a really good job of sharing is story. This is an excert from the book that really touched me,

Whitney was weeping. Living with five females I thought good gosh, what did I say now? What did I DO?

I hit the brake.

“Uh oh, what’s the matter, honey?”

She looked up at me, her eyelashes wet and shiny and tears streaming down her face.

“Nothing.” (Oh right, she’s a girl.)

“Honey you’re crying. Did I say something to hurt your feelings?”

“No Daddy, nothing’s wrong. It’s just that I’ve never felt this special before.”

We both boohooed all the way home.

I thought about the impact of a simple evening, one day mid-week. All I did was carve out special time for this one girl, made a real effort to get to know her in a relaxed, enjoyable environment that suited her unique personality— and the result was pure magic, and a memory of a lifetime.

I thought “hey, maybe I’m not gonna screw up, after all. I can pursue getting to know my girls, and win.”
And from that day on, I haven’t questioned Daddy Dates for one single moment.

I would recommend this book to any man with a daughter or daughters.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Reformation Trust 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: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Jolt!

Phil Cooke, is a Hollywood television producer, media professional and cultural commentator. He has spent more than three decades helping organizations of all sizes navigate the changing world of rebranding and modernization.

His new book, “Jolt! Get the Jump on a World That’s Constantly Changing,” helps define how organizations can harness the power of the shifting media and culturally changing landscape to establish new direction, maximize potential, overcome insecurities and reinforce values that create a future and long-lasting legacy. Cooke outlines the difference between being swept up by the increase in technological changes and intentionally changing a business model to go where we want it to go.

This book is great for anyone trying to navigate embracing new technology. I definitely appreciate what i learned from this book.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Reformation Trust 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: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."