Reviews by Donna Safford
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Five Cities That Ruled The World (Reviewed 11/17/2009)Do cities and their inhabitants have to conquer the world in order to rule it? No. "5 Cities that Ruled the World" establishes the powerful influence that Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York have had on history. Her we see examples of faith, the rule of law, democracy, literature, theater, ...
Interesting and well-researched All Reviews for Five Cities That Ruled The World
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Green (Reviewed 10/22/2009)"Green" is the classic good vs. evil type of book. It is advertised as a book that can either begin or end the popular "Circle" series by Ted Dekker. Time changes quickly bouncing between the present and the future, with references to the past. One man, Thomas Hunter, tries to save his future world from ...
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Kabul 24 (Reviewed 9/28/2009)"Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 KJV This verse from the Bible describes faith and "Kabul 24" tells the stories of people who lived their faith in modern times. Imagine this: suddenly, the semi-hostile country around you (a people you have ...
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Lonestar Secrets (Reviewed 9/11/2009)Shannon is looking for a chance to better her life for herself and her daughter. While she has struggled as a single mother and put herself through vet school, the ranch bequeathed to her offers a new opportunity. The vet clinic in town is also available to her, so off she goes. But, does the little ...
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Fearless (Reviewed 9/8/2009)"Fearless," by Max Lucado, offers practical solutions and Scripture to life's challenges. What is fear? It is really a lack of the ability to control the outcome to a situation. This wonderful book looks at our fears over children, money, the unknown, life, and death. He lists Scripture with each situation ...
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A Man of His Word (Reviewed 8/27/2009)Set in Middlefield, OH, "A Man of His Word" transports the reader to Amish life. There is also a smattering of Amish words throughout the story (with definitions) to really get a taste of the life. Life here is simple and the people are hard-working. There is some interaction with the outside world, ...
Old-fashioned romance still works! All Reviews for A Man of His Word
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Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage (Reviewed 8/7/2009)Is there a perfect marriage out there? No, but lots of "almost nearly perfect ones." Take two people who love each other, sprinkle in some laughter and a love for God, and you are on your way! Rick and Bill take a comical, sometimes stereotypical, look at the problems and situations married couples encounter. ...
Laughter and Marriage All Reviews for Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
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Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl (Reviewed 7/12/2009)What a wonderful ride! This book explores God as Creator, Artist, and Voice. Through ordinary examples (ants, clouds, skunks, thunderstorms, etc.), N.D. Wilson shows us the Master Artist and how He speaks constantly. It will be harder to take things for granted or to ignore them altogether after reading ...
Spinning with the Artist All Reviews for Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
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It Happened In Italy (Reviewed 6/24/2009)The Holocaust: a monstrous time in the world’s history. Yet, the people of one country stood against the death and destruction, quietly saving Jews from slaughter. It Happened in Italy tells the stories of survivors and those who helped them. Many Italians opened their hearts and homes, putting their ...
Stories of Courage and Survival All Reviews for It Happened In Italy
