Made Simple - Learning Haitian Creole

Yeral E. Ogando

Teach Yourself Haitian Creole by Yeral E. Ogando is 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.

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.

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.

Offering a MP3 Audio download (from the back bonus page) the author has made learning the Haitian Creole language even easier. You may get your copy of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole at Amazon, in Kindle and at Barnes and Noble. You may also visit the author at Aprenda Creol Haitiano.

Teach Yourself Haitian Creole by Yeral E. Ogando - ISBN#13: 9780996687300 - CBM Christian Book Reviews

10.0 out of 10.0 stars

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.

Understanding God’s Design for Growing in Good Soil

A CBM Christian Book Review

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. As most know, 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.

With this in mind, the author presents a fascinating and insightful read that teaches one who you are in God and what marriage was created for.  He 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. 

Matt Pavlik

Additionally, the author addresses many of the issues in marriage that can eat away at the root system of a marriage to include: communication style, your love language and conflict resolution. (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.

• Marriage from Roots to Fruits 
• Understanding God’s Design for Growing in Good Soil
• By: Matt Pavlik
• ISBN #978-0986383106
• A CBM Book Review
• 10.0 out of 10.0 plus stars

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.

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

Understanding God as Abba

Author Glena Sue Fitzmorris

With an anointing to help the wounded and weary soul, author Glena Sue Fitzmorris, presents hope and faith in a fascinating journey in Tracking the Heart and Hand of God.  Revealing the true nature of our Heavenly Father, the author uncovers the reality of God’s heart and hand using canines stories that trace the imprint of her Heavenly Father by way of parables and allegories that will captivate, open hearts and minds to understanding God as “Abba.”

He is a loving and compassionate God that cares about every aspect of your life intimately. Recover lost hope, gain insight and right perspective that will bring everlasting thankfulness and gratitude like you’ve never experienced.  This book is a wonderful gift for those hearts in need of love, warmth, encouragement and joy they so long for in Christ.

As one who knows the path of recovery is long and arduous, and as one who has overcome many obstacles in life to include, the author illustrates in creative format how to find freedom in Christ. Her understanding that Jesus came to set the captives free becomes evident in her writing that wields the Word of God as a sword to help others find freedom from emotional, spiritual and physical bondages. In fact, this book can be used in small groups or private devotions as a Bible study, with each chapter giving Points to Ponder and Supporting Bible Verses. Revealing the truth of God’s Word and promises, her book encourages and uplifts others into all that is their inheritance in Christ!  

You can find out more about the author at Glena Sue's author page at her website. For information about her latest release, Tracking the Heart and Hand of God visit GSF Books. 

Love Is A Beautiful Things - A Must Read

Author John Estrellas

Don’t Get It Twisted, Love is a Beautiful Thing: Experience Love That Lasts (Volume 2) by John Estrellas is written for those that desire real love. Within this subject of love, volume 2 gives a broadened, practical guide to help readers understand what true love is from a godly perspective by defining the aspects of agape love in a deeper and comprehensive volume. Understanding the different types of love is key and the author presents a life-changing, yet practical approach to the subject of love that bring lasting transformation in lives as the author assists readers in identifying what a healthy love is versus an unhealthy love that will not last. With keen insight, examples and the author gives hope and teaches the biblical application to understanding what real love is with the universal power of love. 

In this journey, readers will come to a better understanding of love and the different aspects and are instructed and encouraged on how to culminate and manage relationships that will benefit themselves and others. Readers gain understanding into the many aspects of love, as God intended, human love and the importance of a developing and growing real love that is built on a firm foundation. One will be able to adjust their love walk to bring fulfillment and change in area of their life when applying the principals contained within.

With the powerful life-transforming power of love, the author has given an easy-to-read guide that will bring lasting change into all of your relationships. This is a powerful book, as love, is one of the most dynamic and driving force that brings others together in a way that only love can bring.  If you desire lasting and positive change in your life, consider this book!   

This book comes as a highly recommended read for the individual or couples that need help within their own love walk.

• Don’t Get It Twisted,
• Love is a Beautiful Thing: Experience Love That Lasts
• John Estrellas
• ISBN #978-1518632548
• A CBM Book Review1
• 0.0 out of 10.0 stars

You may get your copy of Don’t Get It Twisted, Love is a Beautiful Thing: Experience Love That Lasts at Amazon, in Kindle and at other fine online bookstores.

The Christian Book Review presents Return to Christianity

A CBM Christian Book Review

10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Highly Receommended 

Highly recommended for those that desire to do good in their sphere of influence

Biblically 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.

. 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 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.

You may get your copy in Kindle and in NOOK Book.

Start Your Intercessory Ministry

10.0 out 10.0 stars, a must read ~ Intercession: Breaking into Heaven by Olivia Batchelor is 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.  

Truly, it is as the author 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. 

With an uplifting momentum, this book 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. One will learn how to look above their circumstances and plead for Heaven to come to Earth.

Insightful, 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.

ISBN #978-0-982434338

Get your copy of Intercession: Breaking into Heaven at Amazon 

or in Kindle. You can also visit Olivia at Olive House International.  

The Mysteries of God

In the book, The Chase by Kirk Lewis which speaks of the passionate pursuit of God as a life worth living. 

You will be both blessed and encouraged as you read from cover to cover.

Pick up your copy of The Chase at Amazon, in Kindle and at other fine online bookstores today.

Christian Theology and History

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

A must read that every Christian will enjoy. What are the differences between the Christian faith, Judaism and the main religions throughout the world? 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 you 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.

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

New Destiny Publishing

A Generation of Curses (Second Edition)
Authors  - Patricia A. Bridewell and Faatima Johnson  
New Destiny Publishing 2015

CBM Book Reviews ~ A Generation of Curses will keep readers on edge in this reality-based Christian fiction. 

Meet Khadesia Hill.  Moving to California twelve years ago at God’s direction was the best move she ever made.  Her life now, her marriage to Malcolm, and her beautiful baby girl are all she has ever wanted.  Life could not be better for the couple as Malcolm is being groomed to one day take over as lead pastor of his father’s mega church – Solid Rock Christian Ministries.

Then suddenly, everything changed ~ an unwanted stranger knocks pays a visit to Khadesia’s business.  He claims to have evidence implicating Khadesia to the murder of her ex-boyfriend from a decade ago.  Stirring up the past is the adversary’s tool to consume you when he’s got nothing else on you – except past sins.  Now her once perfect reputation is tarnished and eyebrows are raised by not only the church community, but Malcolm’s entire family.  Her loyalty, honesty and life are all hanging in the balance, as calamities from all sides seem to close in. 

Competition, strife and jealousy abound as Corbin and Stacie (Malcolm’s brother and sister-in-law) move in to take Malcolm’s seat as next lead pastor.  To complicate matters, distractions come as Stacie’s friend Maxie, who has long waited for a chance to move-in to Malcolm’s good graces, creating strain and an unwanted love triangle between Khadasia, Maxie and Malcolm.  

Will their faith and marriage survive the onslaught?  Will Khadasia’s reputation be redeemed? 

Winner of the 2013 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards - Gold Medal in Christian Fiction, 2014 International Book Award, an Amazon.com Best Seller.

Get your copy of A Generation of Curses at Amazon. Be sure to visit the author at Patricia Bridewell.

Journey to Fulfillment

Multi-published author Laurie Larsen, an inspirational romance and Christian fiction author best known for her EPIC Award Winning book for best Spiritual Romance of 2010, Preacher Man, has now released her best-selling 3 Book Series, Pawleys Island Paradise - The series includes Roadtrip to Redemption (Book 1) (#1 on Amazon’s free list in the Inspirational Category) and Tide to Atonement, (Book 2) (#1 in the Kindle Store for Inspirational Fiction). 

Her latest release and book 3, Journey to Fulfillment is set to be released on February 3, 2015, taking readers through a journey of a married couple through the tragic kidnapping, yet triumphant recovery of their daughter.  Tragic events have a way of impacting married couples differently as Tom and Marianne find themselves at odds with each other. Instead of a celebration of their reuniting with their daughter, some soul searching sends Tom and Marianne on a journey – to fulfillment.  Christian based author Laurie Larsen writes an inspiring story in Journey to Fulfillmentthat will touch the heart and re-captivate love and romance in marriage.

For more information visit Author Laurie Larsen or to purchase Laurie's books visit Amazon. You may get your copy of Journey to Fulfillment at Amazon also. Laurie's books are also available at Barnes and Noble and other fine online bookstores. Be sure to visit the author at Facebookand Twitter.