365 ONE MINUTE MEDITATIONS Book Review

My Utmost for His Highest

from the powerful, updated devotional of Oswald Chambers

© 2008 by the Oswald Chambers Publications Assn., Ltd.

365 One-Minute Meditations

God Is in the Small Stuff
from the bestselling series by Bruce & Stan
© 2008 by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz

Recommended books
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc., Uhrichsville OH
Cover: Flexible
Size: 5-3/8 x 4-3/8 inches (15 cm)
Pages: 384

Reviewed by Mary Katherine May of QualityMusicandBooks.com.

Here are two newly published books from one of my favorite publishers, Barbour Books. Beautiful, inspirational messages that can be read in one minute or less, accompanied by a brief Scripture passage.


Who is this book for?

• People who work.
• People who travel.
• People who are alive.
• People who have trouble reading or reading is slow but would like to take time for devotional meditation.
• People who are busy with lots of commitments.
• People who would like to share a brief word or two with another person.

What can you do with this book?

• Put it in your purse, computer bag, brief case, suit pocket.
• Give it as a really nice gift to someone who you care about.
• Share it, read it together with another person in the car, on the bus, the subway, before starting a meal when your "eating out."
• Slip it into your favorite person's purse, computer bag, brief case or suit pocket as a surprise gift.
• Use it as a Christian stocking stuffer at Christmas time! (After all, Christmas is about Christ!)
• Use it yourself as a starter for your Bible study time.
• Take it for a shut-in or hospitalized person who is weary with illness, short readings are absolutely the right thing for them!
• Sometimes elderly people have trouble reading--short readings are great for them--and if the print is too small, read it to them!

QUICKNOTES BIBLE COMMENTARY Volume 9 Luke John Book Review

Book Review: LUKE & JOHN / Quick Notes Simplified Bible Commentary Series Volume 9Dr. Mark Strauss with Dr. Stephen Leston and Robert Deffinbaugh
Barbour Publishing, retail price $9.97

Reviewed by Mary Katherine May of QualityMusicandBooks.com.

I recommend this book.

I will tell you right from the start that I am fairly particular about what I like in a Christian book. In our world today there is so much put forth as biblical and Christian that falls far short of what is actual truth. At the same time, I pray that there will come a day when we Christians can put aside our differences, agree to disagree, and come together in unity over what are our basic uncompromisable principles.

Barbour Publishing as a whole is one of my favorite companies for books. My introduction to this company came through the most delightful, inspiring sales representative, Ida. With Ida there is no doubt about her faith, and I like that.

Another reason to like books from Barbour is that they are priced right for the average person. The average buyer will not need a separate bank account to afford these books. The third and most important reason to like books from Barbour is that they are sound in their Christian theology. From the reprinted classics to new fiction authors for both adults and children, you can almost without a doubt be assured that it will be good reading.

The QuickNotes series is fairly new, and will eventually be comprised of about twelve books in the series. It is called the Simplified Bible Commentary Series. Written in everyday, understandable language, you will read theological explanations of what is happening in Scripture without needing a dictionary.

For myself, I will say that after having attended graduate level seminary classes, I usually like the depth of a book that uses words not normally found in conversation. However, I find that Luke & John, Volume 9, holds my interest very well.

I appreciate the layout and explanations. It reads as smooth as a story. I also like the practical thoughts that I can apply to my life right now.

I think that if you use this book and others in the series as a help to go through the Bible it will work great. It will also work for you to use as a reference, like a dictionary or encyclopedia. Another way it can be used is to just open up to a section or passage and read it for inspiration.

Here is what you can find in print right now--in your local Christian bookstore, online (including my site, www.QualityMusicandBooks.com, or from right from Barbour, www.BarbourBooks.com.

• QuickNotes Bible Guidebook


• QuickNotes Christian History Guidebook


• QuickNotes Simplified Bible Commentary Volume 8: Matthew & Mark


• QuickNotes Simplified Bible Commentary Volume 9: Luke & John


• QuickNotes Simplified Bible Commentary Volume 10: Acts thru 2 Corinthians (May 2008)

May our wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ, be will you right now and always.

God bless ... babamarusia (Mary Katherine May)

EVERYDAY PRAYERS Rachel Quillin Book Review

Everyday PrayersSpiritual Refreshment for Women

Rachel Quillin, Author

ISBN 978-1-59789-0687
Barbour Publishing

Softcover, 224 pages

Retail price: $7.97

Review

Everyday Prayers from Barbour Publishing is encased with a beautiful cover that displays old-world charm for today's contemporary woman. Styled with shades on lavender, the herb known to aid in bringing peace and calm, within this gift-quality book there are over 200 prayers for nearly every occasion and need. Attached ribbon bookmark included.

Reviewed by Mary Katherine May of QualityMusicandBooks.com.