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ADULTNONFICTIONpowerful story of Joseph, Morris shares with thereader 10 tests that Joseph encountered, as willwe. By facing and overcoming these 10 tests wewill begin to understand the magnificent callingthat has been individually placed upon each ofus by God. Morris believes that we are all on ajourney towards destiny and “every one of us isdestined to do great things for God and Hiskingdom.” These tests will be difficult toovercome, yet faithful obedience to God willhelp us to pass each test and draw closer toGod’s will for our lives.Through this book, Robert Morris providesengaging supportive help in overcoming thedifficult tests that await each individual indiscovering their destiny. Each chapter isdevoted to one of the ten tests and is filled withapplicable scripture, insight, and illustrationswhich will help the reader gain a clearerunderstanding of each test that we will face.This book will uplift and encourage theChristian who is struggling in his walk of faithand is currently battling one of these tests. Itwill allow him to discover that God has a planfor our people and it provides vital truths aboutthe tests that all will face on their road to destiny.A positive, encouraging book designed toprevent the Christian from giving up in hisjourney towards his individual God-givendestiny.Chris CarrollPathway to purpose for women :connecting your to-do list, your passions,and God's purposes for your life / KatieBrazelton. (Pathway to purpose series.)LCCN 2004028853. Grand Rapids :Zondervan, 2005.HBB, 0310256496, list price: $18.99.248.8/43. Christian women--Religious life; Vocation--Christianity. 253 p. ; 24 cm.Adult. Rating : 3.Pathway to Purpose for Women provides astructured, scriptural based approach to findingand following your purpose in life. The authorbuilds on the five purposes (fellowship,discipleship, ministry, worship, and evangelism)outlined by Rick Warren in his book, ThePurpose-Driven Life, but slants them toward awoman’s point of view and life experiences.The book is a pep-talk to encourage women toseek their true calling that is reflective of God’spurposes for their life. The author, a Women’sBible Study Director at Saddleback Church,draws on her search for a calling to elucidate herkey themes. Overall, the author is unwaveringin her guidance to women about letting Godprovide direction in their search for a calling thatis aligned with their passions and their day-todaylife experiences.The book focuses more on the process involvedin finding one’s true calling, but does not offerin-depth guidance on how to uncover one’spassions or strengths. Much of the material issuperficial in its exploration of these issues.While the section Personal Pathway Questionsat the end of each chapter may stimulate somethought about potential avenues for integratinglife experiences with a calling, they don’t go farenough to capture the myriad considerations thatinfluence decisions about callings, career, orpurpose.For those readers who are seeking a substantiveapproach to finding their calling that fulfillstheir passions and that serves God’s purposes forthem, this book falls short. However it is ahelpful resource in grappling with the interplayof self understanding, feelings and beliefs, andrelationships in uncovering one’s calling in life.Shirley CopelandThe American prophecies : ancientscriptures reveal our nation's future /Michael D. Evans. LCCN 2004005809.New York : Warner Faith, 2004.HBB, 044652252X, list price: $18.95.277.3/083. Christianity--United States; September 11Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Religious aspects--Christianity; Terrorism--Religious aspects--Christianity; United States--Religion. 310 p. ; 22 cm.Adult. Rating : 3.Those familiar with Evans’ Beyond Iraq(Whitestone, 2003) will find the same detailedapproach in The American Prophecies alongwith regular references to Scripture. As afundamentalist Christian minister, Evans is botharticulate and forceful with strong writing andresearch. His ability to probe the subjectenables the reader to have a better understandingof historical and current events, and betterfoundation in grasping the Bible.He holds that the return of Christ will be thegreatest prophetic event in America’s history,indeed the history of the world, and stresses it’slikely this will happen in our lifetime. Hefocuses frequently on the battle of Israel for itsland and for America helping to reestablish andland and a state for the Israelites. Some may findhis interpretation of Scripture more literal andsubjective than desirable, but few will doubt hissincerity and love of Scripture. Those withoutEvans’ more literal orientation may not beinfluenced by his arguments.Libraries seeking an array of works to highlightand probe history can add this. The AmericanProphecies makes a natural title for religion andhistory collections.Leroy HommerdingRaising maidens of virtue : a study offeminine loveliness for mothers anddaughters / by Stacy McDonald. Barker,Tex. : Books on the Path, 2004.HBB, 0974339016, list price: $17.99; buy direct:www.booksonthepath.com.306.7/0835. Sexual ethics--Biblical teaching; Sexualethics; Mothers and daughters--Religious aspects--Christianity; Parenting. 224 p. ; 24 cm.Adult. Rating : 5.Are you weary of skimpy clothing and seeingtoo much skin on young women? Do you wishfor a resource to read for yourself, or to sharewith other parents? Stacy McDonald, themother of seven daughters, believes girls shouldrespond to “God’s call to purity and feminineloveliness.” The world is a “morally pollutedculture,” yet young girls can be taught to thinkbiblically.Nineteen chapters in Raising Maidens of Virtueinclude titles such as: Daddy’s Fair Maiden,Taming the Tainted Tongue, Twinkling Feet, andThe Heart of a Maiden. In addition to the maintopic, each chapter has a prayer, scripture, andquestions for discussion. Appendices include AMulti-Generational Project, Memory MakingProjects, A Literary Maiden Luncheon, andSources for Modest Clothes.Johannah Bluedorn’s watercolor vignettes arebeautiful! Several drawings show familyscenes. Parents and children bake raisin bread,read, and enjoy a tea party. I especially enjoyedthe drawing of a young girl playing with herdoll.Some of the activities for young girls includedfathers. We realize many modern maidens lackan involved father. This book seemed to assumea father for each family. Single mothers,however, can profit from the ideas. Perhapsthey can select a male role model to help themrear maidens of virtue.Roberta Lou JonesThe international book of days / byStephen G. Christianson ; edited by LynnM. Messina ; contributors, JenniferPeloso, Norris Smith, Laura Ware. LCCN2004042285. New York : H. W. Wilson,2004.HBB, 0824209753, list price: $140.00.394.26973. Holidays; Fasts and feasts; Festivals.xxxi, 889 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.Adult. Rating : 4.This encyclopedic work is H.W. Wilson’scompanion volume to its American Book ofDays (2000), accompanied by a first-class fortysixpage double-columned index. It includesmore than 1,500 political and cultural events,holidays and celebrations, and birthdays foreach of the 366 days of the year (includingFebruary 29th). The opening twenty-two pagesummary of all the events covered is followedby eight hundred some pages of well-writtenessays between 200 and 1,000 words andenhanced by nearly 400 photographs and maps.Appendices include helpful information abouttoday’s calendar and common era, the days ofthe week.D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 5 3 2 C H R I S T I A N L I B R A R Y J O U R N A L