Aug 21, 2016
This book has been so helpful on making prayer more of a delight rather than a chore,its hard to pray most of the time as your mind tends to wander and thinks of anything else apart from what you were praying for!It simplifies and makes praying a little bit easier but a lot more exciting,and helps in a way of expectation!!
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
1)
/
No (
0)
Feb 15, 2019
An honest gripping testimony to God's work in her life from childhood till present, Africa and UK. Could not put it down. Short chapters easy read.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
1)
/
No (
0)
Jan 17, 2022
Simplistic and one-sided. The author seems to have used the bible verses to support her preconceived ideas rather than appreciate the complexity of the subject.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
1)
/
No (
0)
Dec 31, 2013
One of the best books I have ever read. Highly recommend for Christians and non-Christians alike. Encouraging and inspirational.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Oct 27, 2014
This book is powerful in so many ways that I don’t even know where to begin! A major part of its power is in its uniqueness. I love the mixture of intense themes and slapstick humor. Specifically, I love the mixture of messages learned through comic situations and tragic situations.
The main character, Victoria Sponge, works in a preschool. This is the vehicle that the author uses to sweetly teach us some important life lessons. A few of the skills that Victoria learns from her students follow: stay grounded, live in the present, take a hands-on approach to life, keep it simple, be humble, be pure, and trust in God.
Some of the important issues addressed in the book include bullying and dealing with mental challenges.
The book is full of wonderful quotes. My favorites are “With Me everything is possible for those that believe.”; “Take something positive from a situation even when it presents itself in a negative form.”, and; “Never underestimate your potential.”
The ending of the book was completely unexpected, mind-blowing, and empowering. It was so unique and profound that it moved me to tears. To say that it really made me think would be an understatement.
I highly recommend this book to all!
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Oct 29, 2014
Margaret Kazmierczak's book How to make Victoria Sponge was incredibly compelling. I fell in love with the Sponge family. The character, Victoria Sponge, continually responds to life's messiness with love and grace. In the most heart wrenching moments in the book, especially after her son Johnny is maliciously bullied at school, Vicki turns to Jesus so his love can smooth over all the rough spots. I found myself laughing and crying about the daily events this family came up against, yet how graciously Bob and Victoria (the mother and father) responded to their children and to their day-to-day challenges. One quote that was highlighted to me in the book was when, after a really traumatizing day, Victoria says, "may I have planted [Jesus'] seed into the lives of others through my work and actions, so that when [Jesus'] rain shines upon them they produce a rich harvest." To me, this is the theme of the book--seeds being planted even on the weariest of days. Nothing can interfere with Christ's love being lived out on a day-to-day basis. On her most gritty day, Victoria has her evening prayer and Jesus says to her, "Vicki, I asked you to be with me in the Garden of Gethsemane, to stay awake and be of comfort to me in my time of anguish. You were not found asleep or failing in your response." Vicki then asks, "When was I in Gethsemane Lord?" He gently responds, "When you listened to your son's anguish I was weeping too and when your heart was breaking at the sight of your son's agony, my sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood." Victoria's intimacy with Jesus during her most trying moments is what made me love this book so much. We can all find ourselves in this book, and in doing so we can live our lives differently, full of grace and hope and love even during despairing times. I would highly recommend getting to know the Sponge family in this beautifully written book.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Nov 14, 2014
I am hugely passionate about this book! Full of fantastic, realistic and creative ideas on how can you share your faith and demostrate God's love in today's society, Unlocking the Door is more than a resource, it's a handbook to inspire and reassure women that they CAN be all God as called them to be. It also includes bible studies which can be used personally or with a group, and comes with great practical tools to move forward in your own friendship evangelism. As a church leader - and as well as an Activate lady myself - I'm convinced this book will help
mobilise an army of women to reach their worlds.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Feb 7, 2015
I loved it I loved playing it now I want the group
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Apr 4, 2015
a very good book
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
May 5, 2015
Best book for teens out there.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Aug 9, 2015
I love this story and had it many years ago for my children, its old now and on a cassette so I looked it up and ordered the CD together with the book, through yourselves. I was very disappointed to find no CD in with the book.... can you help please.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Aug 13, 2016
This film is a sort of detective story meets mystery tale. Credibly told. Good quality actors and acting. Yes, of course they use some artistic licence, but on the whole, it did give food for thought. It's a beautiful and powerful film and I was moved by the message of love and the communication of how fragile the Christian message was in its earliest of days. Definitely one for your collection.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Sep 8, 2016
At first I was extremely skeptical of The Word for Word Bible Comic when I was first asked to take a look at it. There are so many Bible comic books available that the last thing we needed was another ill-attempted work to pander to children to hopefully get them to read some watered down version of Scripture. What I ended up looking at was nothing less than a visually stimulating, faithful depiction of what is legitimately happening in the text of the Bible.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Sep 8, 2016
At first I was extremely skeptical of The Word for Word Bible Comic when I was first asked to take a look at it. There are so many Bible comic books available that the last thing we needed was another ill-attempted work to pander to children to hopefully get them to read some watered down version of Scripture. What I ended up looking at was nothing less than a visually stimulating, faithful depiction of what is legitimately happening in the text of the Bible.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Sep 12, 2016
This is a most useful tract for personal evengelism. Discussing through the tract texts and illustrations has resulted in number of people turning their lives over to Jesus and now knowing God personally.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Dec 24, 2016
Amazing! Creative. Theologically rich. Outstanding musicianship. Worth every penny. Get one while stocks last.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Jan 6, 2017
I have learnt a lot from this book and would highly recommend reading it. There is a lot of wisdom to be gained from this for whichever stage of life you are in. Ken Costa is a brilliant author.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Mar 7, 2017
An enthralling true crime biography that reads like a bestselling fiction novel. Once I began to read this I was taken in to John Lawson's life in such detail that I understood how he was easily drawn into a life of hardship, violence and crime. Sometimes sad, sometimes humourous, his incredible story then becomes one of salvation ,after a 'calling' he received while in prison which John embraced. Changing his life forever.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Mar 25, 2017
Brilliant book, has almost every single question you could ever ask
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Sep 8, 2017
I loved reading this book. It is honest, fun, uplifting and full of truth. It will encourage and challenge you, wherever you are in your walk with God. Read it, it will do you good.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Dec 22, 2017
Genesis is presented in the following wrods: "And God said, ‘Go, have children, explore, rule,
guard, keep. Have the run of the place. Watch out for one thing
– that particular tree brings knowledge of good and evil, and you don’t want
a piece of that – but otherwise, it’s all yours. Enjoy.’ And the humans did."
Judge for yoruself.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Nov 19, 2019
Long before this book was written, I had the privelege of meeting Jozanne, her husband Dave, and children Luke & Nicole, through my wife Diana.
Dave and Jozanne had recently moved to "The Wilderness" near Knysna, Eastern Cape, S. Africa.
My wife and I are South African ex-pats, living in Ireland, and were on holiday in our beloved South Africa. We spent a few days living with the Moss family, in what can only be described as the closest place to heaven considering the peace and natural beauty of the Wilderness. At that stage maybe in 2005 Jozanne was a healthy young mother, wife and schoolteacher. Next year we were shocked to hear that Jozanne was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Syndrome. She would send us updates of her condition and how she and her family were adapting to this invader in their lives. She would also share what/how the Lord Jesus was doing to strengthen her specifically and equip them as a family to cope.
As we noted the gradual but desisive erosion of her faculties: firstly losing her mobility, then an inability to even sit unaided, and then the need for a full-time carer.
Jozanne's "letters" sent to us via email became our only precious insight into her life: what she was feeling/perceiving/ and what she felt coming from Jesus to encourage her.
We suggested that she compile all these mails and convert these into a book. She was very brave in her honest account of her journey from her couch, (where she could then only type with a "virtual keyboard" choosing one character at a time, and clicking the mouse. She only had the use of one finger, but no wrist or arm (motor) function. Can you imagine... It would have taken her a few days to write this review!!) into the arms of Jesus.
We can attest to the authenticity of this book, and we endorse "I Choose Everything" to be God-inspired.
Robert and Diana Mulgrew, Maynooth, Ireland. November 2019
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Dec 26, 2019
This is a really lovely gift. I have one in our lounge and I really like it. I’ve given a few as gifts and they’re always appreciated. Just buying another one as a gift!
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Jan 5, 2020
I bought this for a gift, it’s the third one we’ve brought and everyone really appreciates them. They look lovely. We have one ourselves which is 6” square, if they’d had that one this time I’d have got that as I prefer the size but it wasn’t available. This is on the small side but still a lovely gift
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)
Mar 2, 2020
Great book that encourages discussion about Christian belief related to the subject of death, and helps us discover God's wonderful plan for us to live with meaning and purpose.
Was the above review useful to you?
Yes (
0)
/
No (
0)