In The Press - Author Yeral E. Ogando

CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Book Release: Teach Yourself Haitian Creole
Yeral E. Ogando, author

A 10-step book teaching the language of Haitian Creole.  

The author begins by encouraging the students to study just 20 minutes a day.  Giving a broad vocabulary and the verb tenses, in this way, the short term studying will accumulate to practice that is made perfect everyday.

Offering a MP3 Audio download (from the back bonus page) the author has made learning the Haitian Creole language even easier. The first chapter is designed to learn the Creole alphabet, how to read Creole in any text and how to say good morning. 

Step-by-step the author encourages learning vocabulary and the practice of speaking with a person whose native tongue is Creole to further learning the language. 

With plenty of symbols, art and graphs, the author has made this a self-explanatory book that teaches the basis of the Haitian Creole language.  Each part builds upon another.  This is a fun and fast way to teaching oneself this language.

This is an exciting, but very practical way to learn the language.  Highly recommended as a study-guide to those that are new to the language as this is an easy and fast-paced way to learn the tenses and vocabulary of the language. The author has done an excellent job with this book.

With such chapters as: Bonjou - Good Morning, Kouman Ou Ye – How are You, Mwen Konprann Kreyol –I Understand Creole, Nan Biwo-At the Office, Nan Lopital – At the Hospital, Vwayaj Pou Ayiti – Trip to Haiti, Nan Otel La – At the Hotel, Nan Restoran – At the Restaurant, Twa Komante Yo – Three Comments, Kat Atik Espesyal Yo – Four Special Articles, Answers, Glossary and an added Bonus Page, the author presents different scenarios to communicating with the language, such as asking how are you and if one were to go to the hospital, a hotel or restaurant, etc.

You may also visit the author at Aprenda Creol Haitiano. You may get your copy of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole at Amazon, in Kindle and a tBarnes and Noble. ISBN #13: 9780996687300

The Hope of Glory, Christ

There’s No One Like Jesus by Blake Western displays the preeminence of Christ, being fully God and fully man. Filled with scripture, hymns and poems, the author’s love for Christ shines brightly throughout the book.  Therefore, the author has compiled a short and easy read revealing the foundation of Christianity and WHO Jesus is – in that there is no one like Jesus. 

Develop a deep love and gain perspective into Jesus by His Word, His miracles, His salvation, His friendship and much more as the author reveals the absolute power and majesty of Jesus. Presenting a firm foundation, the author offers keen understanding into why no one can compare to Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords.  

With such passion and wisdom, the author displays the true Gospel, Jesus, His birth, His Church and the disciples that lays a foundation of holiness presenting Jesus as the only One True God to many.  Unveiling Jesus in this way makes for an excellent read that will overflow many hearts with love for our Savior and also reminds all that Jesus is – the anchor to our souls and Is answer to everything you will ever need in this life.

An excellent read, this book contains insights and is filled with the Hope of Glory, Christ Himself, as readers will come to understand the majesty and power of the multi-faceted features, nature and character of Jesus.  Jesus was not only the perfect sacrifice, the Lamb of God, that cleansed the entire Earth and humanity from sin through His blood, all sin was laid upon Him at the cross. His atonement is the only sacrifice that covers sin. Not only did He create the universe and the Earth we live in, He also created through His power all things and holds the entire universe together through His power. His majesty is unmatched, His power and love is unfathomable, His Kingdom and Word will never end.  

This book gives a glimpse into the knowledge of Christ, leading to a deeper understanding of the love and majesty of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. 

Biblically sound doctrine and Kingdom principles encompass this book making it a great book for new or mature believers that desire a deeper insight into Jesus, the man, God and His Word.  This book comes HIGHLY recommended to all to discover the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ and to rekindle, refocus and ignite a passion for Jesus and His Word! 
  • Title: There’s No One Like Jesus
  • By: Blake Western
  • ISBN #978-1620205006
  • A CBM Book Review
  • 10.0 out of 10.0 stars
You can get your copy of There’s No One Like Jesus by Blake Western at Amazon, in Kindle and at other fine online bookstores.

Living A Victorious Life In Marriage

Find Victory. Marriage from Roots to Fruits: Understanding God’s Design for Growing in Good Soil by Matt Pavlik is a solid, biblical Christian marriage book and study guide that gives hope for troubled marriages when failure is not an option. 

The divorce rate is at a staggering rate in the U.S. Most couples are bombarded with a myriad of issues that come from encounters with the world’s darkness, sin and the enemy. In this profound book, the author as a licensed professional marriage counselor, gives understanding to your personal design by God that includes your identity and a step-by-step journey of growth in God and within a marriage. He unveils marriage as designed by God that was intended to be an environment where one can grow and prosper.

The author has created a guide, divided into 3 parts as: Spiritual Foundations, Individual Growth & Marital Growth to help readers recognize that good fruit comes from good trees. Therefore, he starts from the root of issues to produce godly fruit. This takes readers within a marriage, individually, or within a small study group, on a journey of self-discovery to enable them to put God back into the picture. Thus, producing a fruitful harvest the way God designed marriage to be enjoyed.

Marriage from Roots to Fruits comes highly recommended as a read that is not only biblical, but practical. 
(Honestly, there is so much in the book that all cannot be listed within a review). 

Within the pages of this book one will learn to view each other as an individual, understand differences and godly roles, while learning to apply godly principles within a marriage that will transform marriages and individuals. The book is certainly an all-encompassing Christian perspective from one who is a professional marriage counselor and has a heart to heal marriages.
  • Title: Marriage from Roots to Fruits: 
  • Understanding God’s Design for Growing in Good Soil
  • Author Matt Pavlik
  • ISBN #978-0986383106
As a reviewer that has reviewed hundreds of books, many which are on marriage, this book stands out as one of the best that I have had the pleasure of reviewing. A CBM Book Review ~ 10.0 out of 10.0 plus stars

Be sure to get your copy of Marriage from Roots to Fruits by Matt Pavlik at Amazon. Visit the author at Marriage From Roots To Fruits, Christian Concepts and New Reflections Counseling for more information.

Is America Sleeping

A must read and wake up call to America before it is too late.

Centered on one of the greatest commandments: Love thy neighbor as thyself - this book takes a look at the position of wealth in America and reminds people that wealth is not to be trusted in, but God who gives to all richly everything to enjoy. With that said, wealth is not meant to be spent on oneself, for purchasing expansive houses or luxury cars, but wealth is meant to help the poor. The author addresses the notion that the poor are somehow being punished for their sins and don’t deserve help. With a historical look at the original twelve apostles, the author brings readers back with scripture to the core values that this country has lived by, which we are quickly losing, as many Americans have forgotten God and living a holy life.

Return to Christianity by A.M. Deigloriam is a wake-up call to America, the complacent, the compromising, the slothful, and all who are disobedient to the Lord’s commands.  The book is not meant to put down anyone, but to lift up and re-focus readers on Christian values that many Americans have lost and/or take for granted.

This read is a highly recommended for those that desire to do good in their sphere of influence. With sound biblical teaching and insight, this author has compiled this book to be a reminder to Americans to return back to Christianity. Also, I would go as far to say that every Christian and member of the Body of Christ should read this book. This message is really a “word” from God - and a call to honor God, to also honor all men whom are created in the image of God, revealing an avenue for repentance. (Yes, repentance – another word Americans don’t like to think of which is rarely taught from the pulpit.) Timely in nature, this message speaks to the greed and apathy of a compromising church, as our country seems to be straying farther away from godly policy to man-made policies that are against the core values of America and against God Himself.

Return to Christianity
A.M. Deigloriam
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Get your copy of Return to Christianity by A.M.Deigloriam at Amazon, in Kindle and in NOOK Book.

Looking Above Your Circumstances

Christian author and intercessor Olivia Batchelor presents Intercession: Breaking into Heaven. A powerful, short read that helps readers understand the divine call of being an Intercessor while shedding biblical light on the art of intercession through scriptures and explanations. Written from her sickbed, this book is, “A gift from God to you,” as the author puts it.  Come and learn how to look above your circumstances and plead for Heaven to come to Earth.

Olivia gives understanding as to what it is to be called as an intercessor, the requirements of an intercessor, the role of the Holy Spirit thereby presenting guidance in development of your gifts, coupled with wisdom and testimonies to help you start your intercessory ministry. 

Through an uplifting momentum, Olivia will help one believe and hold firm to God’s Word as one gains insight into the powerful prophetic anointing that intercessors possess and are called to use. Thus, as an intercessor one is divinely called to plead to God on behalf of another, individually and corporately.  This is the kind of prayer that changes and shapes nations, brings healing to the sick, saves the lost and so much more! This book is about seeing His Kingdom purposes come down to Earth. 

Filled with Insight, this read will uplift your faith to soar like an eagle as one gains understanding into this monumental call from God.  Biblically sound and based on many years of experience as an intercessor and prayer warrior, the author shares what she has learned from over sixteen years in the prayer ministry as an intercessor.  Not only will readers learn the value of intercession, but will also be taught the precious call of an intercessor, and will be encouraged to not let go until God’s will be done in the situation, lives and area the person is praying for comes to fruition.  This book comes highly recommended for those that feel they are called to be an intercessor. 10.0 stars, CBM Christian Book Reviews

What are the differences between the Christian faith, Judaism and the main religions throughout the world?

A highly recommended read. The Common Thread: Uncovering the History of the Christian Faith

Co-authors John and Kristie Gentry answer just that question in their new book and uncover the secrets, personal agendas and mysteries that shaped the Christian faith and Judaism, revealing a common thread of the similarities within religion that will surprise and intrigue readers. With concise research and a firm Biblical background, this book presents a look into such religions such as: Islam, Hinduism, the scientific theories, religions amongst indigenous tribes throughout the world and much, more.

In this book one will:


  • Discover an exciting read displaying the commonality of the main world religions.
  • Understand the main enemies of Christianity over time ~ that have been both the churches and the law of certain empires throughout history.
  • Understand patterns and personal agendas throughout history that have shaped religion.
  • Uncover the reality of the exclusion of information and certain religious writings throughout the past not included in the current copy of the Holy Bible.
  • Understand Christianity and how Christianity relates to world religions.
  • Unlock the mysteries to religions as the authors debunk the myths surrounding certain religions.

Exciting, intriguing and well-researched, this is a must read for Christians and theology students wanting to understand the Christian faith and world religions.  

Be sure to get your copy of The Common Thread: Uncovering the History of the Christian Faith at Amazon and in Kindle Edition.

Discussing the Nature of Christianity

With teaching from the Old and New Testaments, the author helps new and mature believers alike.  This short book is designed as a guide to help readers (unbelievers and also those exploring Christianity) to make better spiritual decisions for the betterment of their lives.   Discussing the, “nature of Christianity; its origins; the fundamentals principals; the foundational teachings; and how it answers questions to everyday life,” (p.13) is what the book covers by boiling down the essentials of the principles of the Christian faith, so that those examining Christianity can understand the belief systems and where they came from.

Reid A. Ashbaucher in his book, The Christian Faith: A Quick Guide to Understanding its Inter-Workings, gives a historical overview of the Christian faith from the beginning. Filled with a multi-faceted presentation of the compilation of the Bible, the Gospel, to include teachings on the nature of God, the mysteries of Christ, with an overview of different doctrines to include the ministry of the Holy Spirit – this book lacks nothing.  Any question you have about Christianity will be answered in this book as the author presents historical background, and the beliefs and values of the Christian faith in such a way that is concise, interesting, accurate, and presents the truth of the Scriptures and Jesus Christ as the Son of God.  This is one amazing read as the author gives a summary of how books of the Bible emerged into the canonization, giving his interpretation from a Protestant perspective, in which he explains also.  Easy-to-read and full of facts as scripture from the Bible, the author tackles a difficult subject and helps readers in understanding the entirety of the Christian faith.

This is a very interesting and highly recommended read that comes from years of study – giving insight to better understand the Bible as a whole, the main tenants of the Christian faith and to encourage and edify the Body of Christ.  Many will come to understand what the Nicene Creed means that has continued on in many Christian churches today, while also learning the different denominations of the Christian faith as well. With chapters such as: The Historical Beginning; The Gospel: From Beginning to End; The Historical Teachings of the Faith; The Canon and its Translations; The Inter-Workings of the Church; The Book of Romans: An Essay Perspective on its Teachings to the Church and Study Guide Suggestions the book is an excellent read.  

The Christian Faith
A Quick Guide to Understanding its Inter-Workings
Reid A. Ashbaucher

This book comes highly recommended for those that are looking to understand the Christian faith and the Bible.  Sincerely, all Christians should partake of this read, whether you are a new believer or curious about the Christian religion, this book will guide you into a deeper understanding of Scripture from a biblical and historical perspective, that will lead to a deeper understanding of God, Kingdom principles and the precious Word of God. 

A CBM Book Review
10.0 stars out of 10.0

Get The Christian Faith: A Quick Guide to Understanding its Inter-Workings in paperback at Amazon 
and in Kindle Edition.

Get Your Copy of Jewel of Hope Today

A Highly Recommended Page Turner.

Beautifully illustrated and based on Ephesians 6:11, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil,” the author has written a wonderful fantasy fiction novel – involving hope, encompassing the unseen war of supernatural evil perpetrated upon unsuspecting souls upon Earth.
  
A page turner. Intertwined with a Christian-faith based theme, this read offers an engaging adventure that is geared towards young adults.  The story takes place in Fountain Gorge, a small city in the Northwest United States that is under siege from a portal of evil that needs to be shut.  Kaleb James, at only 12 years old, is the chosen one within his family to break a generational curse.  This curse has caused the death of five children within the same family.  He and his cousin Kate set out to find the precious hope – a jewel -that will stop the evil and reverse the curse that has been cast on generation upon generation. 

Fast-paced, exciting and beautifully illustrated, the book is filled with adventure, faith and action from the beginning as the author teaches to readers to find hope and trust in God no matter what as the team overcomes what seems to be insurmountable mountains that stand in the way of truth and justice.  This is a classic story of good versus evil, with good overpowering the evil through intriguing characters, encoded prophecy, clues and journeys that will keep young adults and pre-teens glued to what’s happening next.  A highly recommended fiction fantasy novel that will give young minds an inspiring and faith-based read.

The Jewel of Hope is available at Amazon 
Kindle Edition.

Standing On The Rock In Times of Darkness

IN THE CLEFT
New Christian Release

Dana speaks of experiencing the death of her late husband, young son and mother-in-law – all in one fail swoop, incredibly, her second husband’s cancer and young son’s diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumor came simultaneously.  As a desperate mother supporting her husband through his battle with cancer, she finds herself in a deep tunnel – angry at the God she loved.  Her book depicts the trial of faith all endured, including her family as they watched with horror, and dealt with something that was unthinkable.  In her desperation, Dana finds God, encounters His Spirit and is kept safe, as her world’s foundations were crumbling.  

Dana learns to stand on the Rock, and His foundation, and gives testimony of His powerful love and strength that kept her through it all.  This touching memoir gives her account of the incredible grief of one mother that lost it all, yet lived to have hope and faith in God despite insurmountable circumstances.  Her journey will leave an indelible imprint upon your soul and reveals the “deeper” things of God and His love as Dana relates her powerful testimony that “Joy” can come after the mourning. 

Enduring the darkest of nights in the darkest of valleys, Goodman relates hope, humor and candor as she
Dana Goodman
gives flickers of light throughout her experience.  Taking time to breath and remember: the special moments tucked away in her heart with her son that led up to his last days, Dana exhibits the power of God through tragedy that can and will sustain one through deep grief.  As a mother, you will cry.  As a daughter, you will weep. As a grandmother or grandfather, times gone by will bring healing tears.  Yet, God can and will carry you through the dark night of the soul to the other side where there is life again.  She boldly proclaims that God is able, even when we run, He is ever faithful.   

Holding a Master’s Degree in counseling, Dana has worked in private practice for five years, specializing in grief counseling and family therapy. Dearly believing that all need to see the beauty in life, she relishes moments with her own family and loves contemplating life through writing, her Bible and a latte.  As a licensed grief counselor, Dana Goodman, wants readers to know – God cares, He can be trusted, relied upon and He can get you through the darkest night of the soul. Those broken places can be healed, joy can come again and dreams can come alive again.  This book is a must-read for anyone who has been devastated by cancer or a tragedy, like death, that they can’t seem to get past.  

 In the Cleft: Joy Comes in the Mourning: A Story of Hope After Tragedy, 
($14.47 paperback, 978-1498408745, $ 3.99 e-book, 1498408745).


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Not Just On Sundays

A Christian Author Press Release

Unique, humorous-touching stories of God in everyday life ~ CBM 

PR - Boston, Massachusetts - As an author, editor and public speaker, Bonnie Lyn Smith shares the grace of God in the everyday in her new book, Not Just on Sundays: Seeking God’s Purpose in Each New Day.  With heartwarming testimonials, Bonnie Lyn Smith, offers biblical wisdom that sheds light on living in the light of His Word that will enrich your life with love, peace and joy through this holiday season and all throughout the year!  What a wonderful way to encourage someone’s relationship in the Lord, discover God in the Everyday, not just on Sundays!

Written for others to find encouragement, hope and faith in Christ, readers will learn of Bonnie’s days as a preschool Sunday school teacher (what the wee ones taught her), find endearing stories that share her role as a mother, wife, friend, and lover of the Word, that offer a peek inside her world.  Opening a window into her life, the author hopes to share God’s goodness and blessings, desiring that others come into a closer relationship with the Lord and experience more of Him everyday in prayer and through His Word.  She wants others to know that God is not just for Sundays (nor is the Bible), which describes a superficial relationship, but wants readers to know that God is even in the little moments.  He is always with us and it’s up to us to decide to submit in obedience and adherence to His Words to realize His many blessings of peace, joy and life in His image. 

Addressing many relevant life challenges and offering inspiration, this book can be used as a daily devotional (along with the Book Club discussion questions in the back of the book for deeper personal application) or is recommended as one of those books to curl up with on the couch on a cold winter’s day that will lift your spirit with encouragement.  Seek God in the everyday – giving hope for each new day. 

Bonnie Lyn Smith has lived many places to include the West Coast and the Marshall Islands.  Currently residing with her husband, three children and two Shih Tzus, Bonnie Lyn Smith is a prolific editor and author with blogs at Espressos of Faith, encompassing discussions on life, good books, parenting, mental health advocacy and life by faith in Christ. 

Bonnie's book is available at Amazon, in Kindle Edition, at Barnes and Noble, Nook Book, Kobo, Goodreads, iAuthor and Smashwords. 

Email: njos@bonnielynsmith.com
Twitter: @BonnieLynSmith, Author Page
Facebook: Bonnie Lyn Smith, Author Page

Blog: Espressos of Faith

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