Book Review of The Book of Revelation Made Clear by Tim LaHaye and Timothy E. Parker

The Book of Revelation Made Clear by Tim LaHaye and Timothy E. Parker is described as "a down-to-earth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the Bible." This book takes the verses of the book of Revelation in small sections and explains what those verses mean.  Each section of the book begins with a pre-quiz, then has the verses that will be explained, the explanation and then the answers to the pre-quiz.

I was really looking forward to using this book to study the book of Revelation. I actually was a little disappointed because I didn't feel like I was getting a true understanding of what I was reading.  I found this book more confusing than helpful for me.

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review from Thomas Nelson Publishers.*

Book Review of Never Ever Give Up by Erik Rees

The book Never Ever Give Up: The Inspiring Story of Jessie and her JoyJars by Erik Rees with Jenna Glatzer is the true story of Jessie Rees, her 10 month battle with inoperable cancer and what she did to bring joy to other children fighting cancer.  Despite battling cancer herself, Jessie asked her dad how they could help other children battling cancer.  She wanted to bring hope, joy and love to those other children suffering from cancer.  With that question, JoyJars were born.  The back of the book says: "During the 10 months she battled cancer, Jessie and her family made JoyJars - packages filled with toys, games and love for other kids with cancer.  Jessie first handed them out at the hospital where she was being treated, but the effort blossomed quickly.  Soon thousands of JoyJars were distributed across the United States and to over twenty-seven countries."

If you are looking for some inspiration, I highly recommend this book.  At eleven years old, Jessie chose to focus on helping others rather than focusing on what she was suffering from.  She showed love for God and the love of God to others.  The fact that her message lives on in the Jessie Rees Foundation: NEGU shows what an inspiration she was to others.  I highly recommend this book!

*I received this book from Handlebar Publishing in exchange for an honest review.* #NEGUBook