“I Can’t Afford to Marry You”
Author - Marilyn Logan; Review by: Monroe Taylor

Money. Everybody wants it. Most can’t manage it. In “I Can’t Afford to Marry You.” Marilyn Logan shares her very personal experience in financial irresponsibility and its effect on her life. Her journey from financial ignorance to financial literacy is an amazing one. Like many of us, she grew up in family where making ends meet was a struggle and getting necessities – much less wants – often was out of the question. That leant itself to an early adulthood of overspending, relying on credit, and ignoring her growing money hassle.

Marilyn’s financial irresponsibility began when she was 19. She didn’t understand the true value of money and its major pitfalls of mismanagement until the man of her dreams came into her life. Her prince charming, one month from the set wedding date ask to see her finances, once he learned of her bad, bad credit said…your credit is so bad…”I cant afford to marry you! And the wedding is off! Can you image your true love saying something like that to you?

Many of us can relate to this story, we might not want to but we really deep down inside can. Like Marilyn, many of us were raised wanting more for ourselves. Through hard work, and more than a few mistakes; we were able to finally define our own future. Whether you want to finally be honest about your own financial circumstance, or whether you want to know what mistakes to avoid on your way to financial independence, this is a book you must read. Marilyn Logan does a delightful job of mixing personal experience with practical tools to create a solid foundation.

About the author; Marilyn Logan is a mom, entrepreneur, author and speaker. She is on a mission. Armed with an “open-mouth policy,” a pull no punches style, and years of experience as a successful investment broker, financial planner and real estate investor. Marilyn aims to help people change their lives by changing their financial and relationship habits.

We “I Can’t Afford to Marry You” five stars! This is a must read book, so many of us need help in managing our finances. For more information, about Marilyn, or for seminars and speaking engagements, please visit www.marilynlogan.com or call 713-748-0540. To order a copy of this book write Salo Publishing, 5925 Kirby Suite #E454, Houston, Texas 77005.

“The Real Deal on Overcoming Heartache”
Author - Michelle McKinney Hammond; Review by: Monroe Taylor

More women are living single than before, a far cry from traditional relationships of the past. According to U.S. Bureau Census analysis of census results in 2005, 51 percent of women said they were living without a spouse.

Yes, you’ve been wounded and you hurt. But your life isn’t over! You can still find happiness. With understanding and compassion, Michelle McKinney Hammond takes you step-by-step through the healing process. Drawing on her own experiences and wisdom from Scripture, Michelle show you what to do next to get your bearings, adjust to the changes, and get your life back on track. In some of the chapters, in “The Real Deal on Overcoming Heartache” you will find; **Ways to dealing with your emotions in healthy ways **Show how you can use your pain to your advantage**Shares insights to help you move to the next step**Provides questions to identify where you are and where you want to go**Reveals what to do to fully recover and embrace life.

Encouraging, insightful, and honest, “The Real Deal on Overcoming Heartache” offers a proven, successful plan to take you from heartache to wholeness. Today is a new day, and joy is on your horizon.

About the author – Michelle McKinney Hammond, a writer, singer, and speaker who focuses on improving love-driven relationships, is the founder and president of HeartWings Ministries, as well as the Co Host of the Emmy-nominated show Aspiring Women. Michelle is the bestselling author of the DIVA Principle – Sassy, Single, and Satisfied; and The Power of Being a Woman.

We give “The Real Deal on Overcoming Heartache” FIVE stars this is a must read book, often after a bad relationship we don’t want anyone to get that close anyone. And it’s much harder to trust again! We must remember what scripture says; “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Michelle is the author of numerous other books – for information on her other books go to her website listed.

You can contact Michell McKinney Hammond at HeartWing Ministries, P.O. Box 11052, Chicago, IL 60611 or email her at heartwingmin@yahoo.com. And her website www.michellehammond.com For speaking engagements inquiries, contact: 1-866-391-0955.

“The Elect Lady”
Author - Bishop Eddie Long; Review by: Monroe Taylor

Growing up, almost every girl dreams of a loving husband, a beautiful home, and perfect children. What happens when life doesn’t turn out the way she expected? Her husband is absent or abusive, her home is crowded and noisy, and she must raise her children in an impoverished environment. She has sacrificed her dreams, education, and career for the sake of her family.

To all the women who wonder what went wrong in their lives, Bishop Eddie Long brings this powerful message. “The Elect Lady,” God sees your circumstances. The path to which He has called you may not be easy, but you are in the position to influence your children, your neighborhood, your church, and the world.

The Elect Lady, is a life-inspiring book written from the depths of Eddie Long’s heart, will cause you to: *Claim God’s best for your life *Turn past mistakes into triumphs *Recognize God’s interruptions in your life as divine direction. * Help you discover that God has a better plan for you than you can imagine for yourself.

No matter what you are going through, God’s plans are bigger than you can imagine. Ladies we need to remember, things may not be going the way you planned, but if you had done some of those things your heart was set on, you just might be dead. Also you wouldn’t have the spirit that you have now. You wouldn’t have realized God’s full salvation.

Here’s what some are saying about “The Elect Lady” “Like his beloved mother, Bishop Long encourages us women – and men, too – to accept our election by God to create joy and meaning in our lives and lead the world toward needed change; quotes, Susan L. Taylor, Editor of Essence Magazine. Dr. Myles Munroe says; “It is a rare experience for me to pick up a book and find myself being immediately drawn into its pages. I highly recommend this book – one destined to become a classic.” Last but not least Dr. Wanda Turner states; “Eddie Long reaches straight into the hearts of women like me who have been elected by God, but rejected by people.

About the author – Bishop Eddie Long is the visionary and leader for New Birth Missionary Baptist church, located in Lithonia, GA. New Birth’s membership went from 300 to 25,000, under his leadership. He has received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Divinity degree from Atlanta’s Interdenominational Theological Center. He is the husband of Vanessa, and they are the proud parents of four children.

We give “The Elect Lady” five stars! Ladies this is a must read book. It can be purchased wherever books are sold.

“Things My Father Used To Say”
Author - Bishop Charles H. Ellis III; Review by: Monroe Taylor

In honor of Father’s Day, I thought this would be the perfect book. The book titled “Things My Father Used To Say” by Bishop Charles H. Ellis III. First let me say many preachers will enjoy this book without a doubt. Its three generations of preachers in this family. And Bishop Ellis III is reminded about the things and situations his father told him about.

If you love wisdom, you’ll love this book. Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III calls to mind the phenomenal wisdom of his father, the beloved Bishop David Lee Ellis, Sr. this writing is powerful, practical, everyday instruction is godly living built upon his father’s life experiences. He shares some of the “Proverbs-style” golden nuggets that not only shaped his life, but they could truly change yours as well.

Bishop David Ellis was a very special man; a busy pastor; a beloved community leader; and most of all he was a loving family man who took time to position his children for good success and their God-ordained destiny. Bishop Charles Ellis is now the Assistant Presiding Prelate of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. following in his father’s footsteps in many ways and also in various arenas. For those that didn’t know his Father this book enables them to catch a glimpse of this wise and practical “sage.”

Bishop Noel Jones, Pastor of City of Refuge in Los Angeles had this to say about the book: “Bishop David L. Ellis was most prolific in applying practical and common sense to everyday situations. When he would share his thoughts, they were simple yet revelatory in meaning, value and theory.”

About the author; Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III is the Senior Pastor of Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan. He pastors nearly 6,500 and is known as a leader “with a heart for people.” After 6 years of pasturing, in 2002 Bishop Ellis and the GGT Family celebrated the Grand Opening of their new 35 million dollar worship facility. Their vision had come to pass! This state of the art masterpiece includes a 4,000 seat auditorium an elegant 600 seat banquet hall and conference center with over 300 ministries servicing people all over the globe.

“I’d like to add here, I’ve been there and it’s an awesome facility with a true street team ministry taking it to the people pass the four walls.” At the entrance of the facility reads a sign; “The City of David.” Greater Grace Temple is highly known and respected for the renewal of 5 AM prayer each Wednesday. Many Tuesday nights, people line up outside with blankets and pillows for the doors to open at 10:00 pm. They enter and sleep all night so that they are there for the 5 AM prayer service. I witness this with my own eyes!

Bishop Ellis is a Business Administration graduate of Wayne State University with a major in Accounting. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Aenon Bible College. He’s married to Crisette Michelle, and is the proud father of tow children; Kiera, and Charles IV.

We give “Things My Father Used To Say” a five star must read! This would make a great gift for any Father. For more information about this great ministry you can write GGT Worldwide Media Ministry, PO Box 19357, Detroit, MI 48219 and to order this book and other books and ministry tapes call 866-99-GRACE (24hrs./7 days). Or visit this ministry online at: www.greatergrace.org

“Treasures in Darkness”
Author - Taffy A. Anderson M.D.; Review by: Monroe Taylor

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women. The chance of a woman developing breast cancer in her lifetime is one out of eight according to the latest statistics from the American Cancer Society. It was also estimated that in the year 2006, 212,920 women would develop invasive breast cancer, and 40,970 would ultimately die from the disease. Several prominent people with whom you are familiar have developed breast cancer in their lives, including the former first ladies Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan, as well as celebrities Diahann Carroll and Sheryl Crow. There are numerous others who are not willing to openly disclose the details of the emotional journey they undertook. But they too are important and cannot be forgotten.

Why women get breast cancer, we really do not know. It may be multi factorial; that is a combination of hormonal, genetic, environmental, and even stress-related factors. Regardless of its cause, it is one of the most feared and dreaded diseases a woman can face in her lifetime. Perhaps breast cancer is one feared among women because it has such an emotional and physical impact on our lives. I believe it is because it deeply touches a woman at one of the core aspects of what she represents – her femininity.

The treasures found by Dr. Anderson sparkle throughout this beautifully written account of her journey through the darkness of breast cancer. As a physician, Dr. Anderson writes with the expertise of her profession. But this is not only a doctor’s story, it’s the story of a woman who is also a wife, a daughter, a sister, and aunt and a seeker of the treasure God had for her while she went through the darkness.

Dr. Anderson says “Although, I didn’t know it when I started, I discovered God had been with me the entire time.”

Here’s what Donna Duncan, Executive Director of Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation had to say; “ Intimate, touching and a story of spiritual triumph, Taffy Anderson has opened her heart and soul for everyone to see in “Treasure in Darkness.” It’s a testimony to her strength that she’s willing to share her inner thoughts, fears and trails during breast cancer to help other women and families battling the disease.

“From doubt, to despair, to victory as she chronicles her journey through breast cancer, you’ll receive incredible treasure along the way that will inspire you to trust and love HIM more! A must-read for cancer patients, survivors, and those who love them.” States Novella Lyons, Founder & President of Women of Faith and Hope, Inc.

About the author; Taffy A. Anderson, M.D is a physician specializing in gynecology. She is a breast cancer survivor of over five years. As a pastor’s wife, she is active in women’s ministry, which serves a number of churches in her area. She and her husband reside in eastern Pennsylvania.

We give this book, “Treasures in Darkness” five stars. This is a must read for anyone that may be in a storm right now about cancer, or have been in the past. It brings a lot of understanding, encouragement and a ton of knowledge to the subject of breast cancer.

For more information about the author and or booking engagements contact: Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, 1601 Walnut Street, Suite #1418, Philadelphia, PA 191902. This book is available wherever books are sold. Or through Moody Publishers in Chicago, IL.

“Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible” - Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God
Author - Liz Curtis Higgs; Review by: Monroe Taylor

“Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible”, is truly a must read book for everyone who loves to read about God first and learn more about our self, our sister, cousin, niece , mother etc. in many ways. This book shows, a spiteful boss, a defiant employee, a manipulative mother, a desperate housewife, an envious sister….honey, we know these women. We’ve lived with them, worked with them or caught a glimpse of them in our mirrors.

Now let’s take a look at their ancient counterparts of Scripture: Sarah mistreated her maidservant, Hagar despised her mistress, Rebekah manipulated her son, Leah claimed her sister’s husband, and Rachel envied her fertile sister. They were far from evil, but hardly perfect. Mostly good yet, slightly bad. In other words, these matriarchal mamas look a lot like you and I!

“Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible” is simply this; a woman unwilling to fully submit to God. We love HIM, and worship HIM, yet we find it difficult to trust HIM completely, to accept his plan for our lives, to rest in HIS sovereignty.

Every woman will relate to someone in this book. One million readers have already taken a walk through this dynamic book with author Liz Curtis Higgs. She has an eye-opening blend of contemporary fiction and biblical commentary. Laced with humor and heartfelt self-disclosure, Liz’s unique brand of “girlfriend theology” has helped women and will help women of all ages experience God’s grace anew.

“Popular storyteller Higgs takes a look at the vamps and tramps of the Bible, searching for the lessons these wicked women have to reach. Higgs retells these biblical stories with rollicking humor and deep insight as she teaches about the nature of sin and goodness.” Quotes, Publishers Weekly. Gloria Gaither says; “Bad Girls of the Bible is not only a hoot to read; it is full of serious warnings about shaky choices and serious encouragement to take God’s way for our own good.”

About the author – An award-winning speaker, Liz Curtis Higgs has addressed audiences from more than fifteen hundred platforms in all fifty states and in eight foreign countries. She is the author of twenty-six books, with more than three million copies in print, including her best –selling nonfiction books, “Really Bad Girls of the Bible”, “Thorn in My Heart” and “Grace I Thine Eyes”, listed in the top five Christian fiction books for 2006 by library Journal.

We give “Slight Bad Girls of the Bible” five stars, this book is truly a must read! To know about author Liz Curtis Higgs and traveling engagements visit her web site at: www.LizCurtisHiggs.com

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