Once-a-day Country Faith compiled by Deborah Evans Price

Once-a-day Country Faith compiled by Deborah Evans Price is a compilation of 56 country music stars sharing thoughts on their favorite passages of Scripture.  

The page design and artistry of the book is beautiful. Each entry is accompanied by a crisp, creative photograph of the artist. Along with the photo, each page contains the artists’ name, his or her chosen passage of Scripture, and his or her thoughts about that Scripture.

While reading through this compilation, I was inspired to rethink about some of my favorite passages of Scripture and to reflect on what the artists’ shared about theirs. Some of the artists’ reflections were short and simple, but the majority read as though they were honest and well-thought-through, such as Joey Martin Feek and Rory Feek’s, Lorrie Morgan’s, and Danny Gokey’s entries. Some reflections were so filled with the truth and goodness of God’s Word that I noticed tears rising in my eyes. While some Bible verses were repeated, there is a wide array of verses, and this book invites the reader to sit down and reflect and share with artists and fellow believers and seek God through Scripture. Reading spiritual perspectives from the artists we listen to and sing along with on the radio highlights a new dimension of their work.

What makes this book most appealing is its striking design.

I recommend this book to other readers.

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Secrets of Dynamic Communication by Ken Davis

Secrets of Dynamic Communication by Ken Davis is the straightforward and effective guide it promises to be.

Davis walks his readers through the steps that will lead them to being powerful public communicators. His format is manageable for beginners and is a concise review for readers who need a reminder and fresh perspective on what the ingredients of effective communication are. His book is organized in three parts: preparation, presentation, and application. The principles he teaches are embodied in his acronym SCORRE. He begins by challenging his audience to focus and then walks them through the SCORRE process. He provides Review sections and opportunities for practice.  

I enjoyed this book. While there were parts that were less intriguing than others, overall the focus that Davis challenges his readers to seek and achieve is what makes this book a valuable resource. The book is well organized, which also makes it an accessible reference book. I appreciated that Davis mentions the art of rhetoric, and he also emphasizes and demands precision from his students (the readers). There are many quotable lines in this book, and his advice on using body language is especially enlightening. His personal anecdotes also amplify his message. I can easily tell that Davis is an author who practices what he preaches, and this knowledge makes me respect him and want to apply his principles.

I recommend this book to other readers.

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