Will the world end in 2012??

In Will the World End in 2012?, Raymond Hundley, PhD, gives a Christian evaluation of the ten most prominent apocalypse theories causing 2012 mania.

In the first millennia after the birth of Christ, nestled in the mountains of Central America, the Mayan people gazed at the stars and calculated days, months, years, and even the future. Their calendar, more sophisticated than any the world had known, indicated an abrupt end of time, December 21, 2012. The future they predicted is now upon us.

“There have been 149 apocalypse predictions between AD 44 and 2009,” says author Dr. Raymond Hundley. But will it really happen? In this stirring, balanced, and well-researched book, he evaluates the ten most prominent apocalypse theories and gives a surprising answer to the question everyone is asking.

His knowledge and insights lead to compelling conclusions . . . and a heartfelt call for all of humanity to look upon Jesus Christ as it seeks clarity and peace.

Despite going into reading this book with a skeptical approach, it actually ended up being a book that gave me an insight into the different theories out there. There are so many different theories about the end of the world and when that will happen. I didn't realize the different theories out there and how many there are. It was a really interesting book for me and I am glad I got to read it. It gave a different perspective about all of the 'end of the world' talk that's going on these days. I learned a lot while reading this book, but I don't feel that I can tell about it on here due to the fact it might give away too much about the book. Overall, it was a great book and i'll definitely recommend it to anyone who likes to read or is interested in finding out more about the 'end of the world' theories.

Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases by Webb Garrison

Are you at the end of your rope, wouldn’t it be nice if someone would throw you an olive branch at the eleventh hour instead of passing the buck?

Why You Say It explores the history of these and over six hundred other common and uncommon phrases in an intriguing and entertaining way. Have you ever wondered what rhubarb and angry mobs have in common, why we call them red-letter days, or what loaded for bear actually means? With delightful insight into how our language grows and changes, Why You Say It is intellectually stimulating and easy to read.

I really liked this book! I use a lot of these words and phrases everyday and never think twice about it. It was absolutely fascinating to find out the meanings/stories behind them. I just wish I had been able to get the other book of his that was on the website at the same time. I have been telling the different words/phrases and their meanings/stories to my mom. She has laughed and agreed with a lot of them as well. I would really encourage anyone to get this book. It has been a really fun and really interesting read for me.

Kaleidoscope: Seeing God's Wit And Wisdom In A Whole New Light by Patsy Clairmont

Acclaimed author and Women of Faith speaker Patsy Clairmont causes womens' hearts to leap and their hopes to lift in this quirky, straight-to-the point look at the Proverbs.

Understanding the Christian life and the Bible can be a daunting task. But maybe God didn't mean it to be so hard. In Kaleidoscope of Proverbs, Patsy Clairmont pieces together some powerful messages from God and reveals new facets of beauty, inspiration, and instruction. Written for busy women, Patsy offers brief, powerful chapters that address the key aspects of their lives, hearts, and relationships.

In the Proverbs, God gives us small gems of hope and truth, and in Kaleidoscope of Proverbs, Patsy Clairmont unveils them for readers with her trademark humor and insightful teaching.

This was a book I recieved from Thomas Nelson to review. I think my main reason for getting it was because of the cover, since it's so bright and colorful. It also was the most interesting of the ones they had at the time. So when I opened it I was ready to read it and find out something new, and a new way to understand those previously misunderstood verses of Proverbs. So when I finished reading the book I was amazed at what I had learned. It really helped me apply verses I previously hadn't understood to my own life. It was really easy to understand, and I was able to read through it without an issue. I really liked, although I do have to say that it was definitely geared for more of an adult audience rather than that of teenagers. But I still enjoyed it none the less.

Revolve 2010: NCV Revolve New Testament Biblezine

With its sharp look and relevant articles, Revolve 2010 is a must-have for teenage girls! This 6th edition includes new and updated sidebars, features, and images! With over 1 million copies sold, this New Testament continues showing teen girls that the Bible is relevant to their lives.

Features include:

* The truth about guys from Chad Eastham (featured speaker on Revolve Tour and author of The Truth About Guys)
* Behind the scenes of The Word of Promise: The Next Generation, with stars Jordin Sparks, Cody Linley, and Corbin Bleu
* Celeb Drama-Trauma
* Q&A with Jenna Lucado
* Quizzes aimed to increase self-awareness and point readers to Scripture
* Free music downloads from Group1Crew, Stellar Kart, and Britt Nicole
Since 2005, more than 215,000 girls have attended a Revolve Tour event. For 2008-2009, the Tour has expanded to 16 cities and expects to reach 150,000 girls this year alone.

With the little sections throughout the 'biblezine' about guys, style, Q&A, and some quizzes, this would definitely be able to keep a teen girls interest. Especially when it comes to pre=teen girls, and younger teen girls. It presents the New Testament in a way that is easy for them to understand, with a few sections explaining what the scripture means using language they use. Overall I think it is a very good version of the New Testament that I would definitely recommend to younger teenage girls that I know.

Healing Sands: A Sullivan Crisp Novel by Nancy Rue & Stephen Arterburn

In the struggle for healing, when do you fight and when do you surrender?

Ryan Alexander-Coe is a talented photojournalist who has been on assignment all over the world. But when her two sons choose to live with their father after her divorce, Ryan must give her career up for a small-town newspaper job in order to be near them.

Life spirals out of control when her fifteen-year-old son is arrested. Desperation--both over the fact that she cannot believe her son commited this crime and that he refuses to talk to her--sends her anger level soaring . . . and eventually sends her storming into Dr. Sullivan Crisp's office in search of ways to cope with her anger. Sully is in town assisting at one of his clinics and continuing his search for Belinda Cox, the woman whose guilt-inducing counseling caused the death of his wife and daughter. When Sully's search ends in disaster, both he and Ryan will have to fully rely on God--rather than themselves--to survive these storms.


This book is amazing. The story line is easy to follow and it's easy to get to know the characters and almost feel like you are the character. This book was a great read, in the fact that, my parents are getting divorced right now and although this is from the adults view, it still was a good book to read at this point in time. I definitely could relate to the feelings of Ryan, as well as her kids. The writing is amazing, the characters are true to life, and the overall story is absolutely incredible!!! I would recommend it to anyone, whether they have been affected by divorce or not, because it's an amazing book!!!