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Reading the Koran... What Can I Learn?

With all the talk in the last 10 years about Muslims and their beliefs that come from the Koran, I decided to read the Koran. I was warned by people, who heard I was going to read it, that  it was going to be harder to understand than the Bible,  I would have difficulty correctly interrupting it, and  it would be best if I had a Muslim teacher of the Koran help me read it. I don't like hearsay, and I especially don't like to speak about something, especially a book, until I have at least read it for myself. So, I decided to give it a try before doubting my ability. I am almost 50 years old. I have been a Christian for 30 years. I have been a student of the Bible doing deep inductive Bible Studies going back to the original text of Hebrew and Greek, and learning how to properly translate, interrupt and apply the Bible to life.  Therefore, I felt a little experienced in reading spiritual books. I decided to find out firsthand what the Koran really said since I have heard s

A Good Book - Few Will Ever Be

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"A book is essentially, not a talked thing, but a written thing; and written, not with the view of mere communication, but of permanence." (William Swinton, 1885) Words written with such precision that the passion of one's mind is conveyed to all who read as though they were living in your time and sitting with you to mull over thoughts, important enough to record. This is my heart for writing. I desire not to print words on a piece of paper bound together between two covers, so that it may sit upon a coffee table, on a dusty shelf or in some forgotten space of clutter. Why write? William Swinton wrote, "All books are divisible into two classes, - the book of the hour and the book of all time." Both are necessary and delightful to write. "The good book of the hour is simply the useful or pleasant talk of some person with whom you can not converse, printed for you," Swinton continues. And to this I can attest many great books that have captured my

Gift Book - God's Promises for the American Patriot

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A Little Gift Book Dr. Richard Lee's gift book, God's Promises for the America Patriot , follows his recent Patriot's Bible and a 365 day devotional. This little 4 by 6 inch book clearly was published as a marketable spin-off the most recent publishing success. While it is riding the tails of detailed, enlightening work, the minute I placed it in my hands I knew it was not a serious attempt at publishing a lasting work but just "another book" to make a buck off of a popular title or theme. Many parents or friends may find it a suitable gift for a relative in the military or a history buff but I doubt few will ever really read it. The book follows a very simple format of a snippet of history written in about 200 words or most often less and the opposite page has several Bible verses that coordinate with the historical topic written. The brief historical facts are enlightening and should be facts taught in school history books that are now weakened down so mu

Andy Andrews - The Final Summit - Let's Hope Not!

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Andy Andrews newest book, The Final Summit , is a classic "feel good" book in the line of "I'm OK, You're OK."  Unfortunately, it is a well-crafted book that ends with a thud. The end will be a very BIG disappointment, if you live life from a biblical worldview, since time is short and resources should not be wasted on publishing anything so meaningless. I quickly was drawn into Andy Andrews' art of storytelling. Meeting individuals from history was very intriguing, especially getting to watch people who lived in different time periods interact. I dare not share the names of the characters included because truly this was part of the fun in continuing to turn page after page to discover who would step up next. It will be suffice to say people of all ages from biblical times to our present century were included. I love a good plot, especially one with an interesting twist. Andy Andrews begins with an enjoyable story mastering the fact that fiction doe

Two Word "Final Summit" Answer

Well, I have read a preview of Final Summit by Andy Andrews. I following the request of Thomas Nelson to reviewers to not submit my review until April 11! Sooooo I will release it on April 11! But so many people want to know that answer?  What possibly could be the answer to such a monumental question? It must be amazing for a publisher to put at least $100,000 or more into publishing it! It must be life giving, world changing, a blessing by God! Book SPOILER!!!! Don't read on if you want to be in suspense.....