Reviews by Larry Baxter
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What Difference Do It Make? (Reviewed 10/23/2009)After reading "Same Kind of Different As Me," a powerful story of faith and friendship by Ron Hall and Denver Moore, I was excited to read the sequel "What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing." Sometimes an original can be so good that it makes it hard for the sequel to match up to expectations. ...
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Find Your Strongest Life (Reviewed 10/5/2009)Marcus Buckingham is the author of several excellent books on discovering your strengths and the how and why of using them for a happier and more productive life. I really enjoyed "Now, Discover Your Strengths," and so I was happy to get a review copy of his very latest book, "Find Your Strongest Life: ...
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (Reviewed 9/29/2009)I didn't know what to expect when I got a review copy Donald Miller's "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years", but the book far exceeded my expectations... The subtitle itself tells a tale- "What I Learned While Editing My Life." Miller's new book actually is a story about becoming the editor for his life ...
A Hundred Thoughts in a Million Miles All Reviews for A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
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Love & Respect (Reviewed 9/5/2009)"Love and Respect" is a new book by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - one with a simple and practical message for those looking to strengthen their marriage. "A wife has one driving need - to feel loved. What that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need - to feel respected. When that need is ...
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God's Little Princess Devotional Bible (Reviewed 6/17/2009)"Every girl is a princess, the daughter of a King... the greatest King who created and rules over everything!" That is great news for a young princess, and is the message conveyed by a new book from Thomas Nelson Publishers, "God's Little Princess Devotional Bible" by Sheila Walsh. Having a young princess ...
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The Principle of the Path (Reviewed 5/7/2009)Andy Stanley is an outstanding communicator well known for clarity and wisdom in his writing and speaking. The Principle of the Path is another excellent book, in which he explains a basic principle that is at work in many aspects of our life. The premise of the book is extremely simple (as Andy states) ...
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Put Your Dream To The Test (Reviewed 4/8/2009)"It's one thing to have a dream. It's another to do the things needed to achieve it" - that's the premise behind John Maxwell's latest book "Put Your Dream to the Test." I didn't know what to expect in this book, as I'm not an entrepreneur or CEO, or someone with a 'lightning-bolt from the sky' dream...
Not Just For Dreamers All Reviews for Put Your Dream To The Test
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Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set (Reviewed 3/28/2009)Unlike other bible readings, the Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament one stars a Hollywood cast of talented young stars, such as Cody Linley (from Hannah Montana and Dancing with the Stars) as Jesus, Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) as Peter, Annasophia Robb (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) ...
Excellent audio bible for a young generation All Reviews for Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set
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For The Tough Times (Reviewed 2/18/2009)For the Tough Times is a short, extremely readable book that seeks to provide comfort to those hurting. Lucado addresses the heart question "Does God love me in the midst of this fear and pain?" It calls us to that which offers the best hope of healing and comfort: prayer. It does so in a very gentle ...
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Same Kind of Different As Me (Reviewed 1/8/2009)Last month my sister-in-law read a book called "Same Kind of Different as Me" and when she was done, she highly recommended that I read it. This week I found myself with a copy and thought I would give it a try. I'm very glad I did - 'Same Kind of Different As Me' is an amazing book: gripping, inspirational, ...
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The Chronological Study Bible (Reviewed 12/18/2008)The Chronological Study Bible (New King James Version) by Thomas Nelson Publishers is an outstanding resource for those who want to explore the bible in a fresh and novel way. A chronological bible arranges chapters and passages of the bible in chronological order (rather than canonical order), which ...
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