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Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on August 16, 2020 at 12:08pm

Title: Lily
By. B.J. Bassett
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
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A Must Read ... Lily by B.J. Bassett sheds light on the hope and redemption that comes from faith in Jesus Christ through a historical fiction novel. Set in the early 1900’s, the book chronicles the coming of age and faith of Lily. 
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Lily’s mother died in childbirth after Lily was born. Raised by her father, the Reverent William Blair, Lily emerges as a brave and outgoing child with a feisty disposition. This is a wonderful and exciting novel that displays the tensions in life struggles with faith, emotions, and the growing up of a young girl into a woman. 
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Being surrounded by the Christian faith, Lily accepts this, yet she still has questions…namely how do close family members, including White Dove and Running Cloud, have such amazing peace and joy within themselves despite circumstances. This intrigues Lily, as she witnesses their peace in all they do. She wonders where this peace comes from because she does not experience it. Her demeanor in her growing up years can be quite different.  
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Upon her falling in love with James, Lily’s life reveals a time when unwed mothers were unacceptable. Such issues in the novel expose some domestic violence, and time where this was simply not addressed. Lily’s life regrets from the consequences of bad decisions culminate.
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The author offers the nostalgia of letter writing to express and create the story-line throughout the book, which brings fresh interludes and endings. Further, intertwining romance with a Christian-based theme of faith and love that traces Lily through her life, despair, loss to finding hope, triumph, peace and contentment. Lily comes to a wonderful and delightful conclusion that will inspire readers to enjoy life in the present.
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Young women will enjoy this novel as they witness the blossoming of Lily into a beautiful woman.  This is a sweet novel that also speaks of a mother’s love and the fruits of the Spirit in one’s soul. There is some bad language and a little violence, yet the author lovingly deals with certain issues as fear, guilt, condemnation, forgiveness versus what comes naturally in one’s soul sometimes…such as anger, frustration, depression, etc.
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She offers Lily and her boisterous personality to teach readers that God’s way is sweet, and one can enjoy life when you “stop and smell the roses.” Cuddle up, get comfortable and grab a favorite cup of tea or coffee with this one! A satisfying drama and novel.
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You may get your copy of Lily at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on January 24, 2020 at 9:07pm

Overcoming Abuse: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Protection--A Guide for Parents Caregivers and Helpers by Reina Davison offers a 3-part handbook to parents, caregivers, and helpers to aid in protection against child sexual abuse. Coupled with the use of Biblical principles, stages of development in children, this book teaches, educates and gives parents the arsenal they need to educate themselves and their families in either prevention or healing from traumatic child sexual abuse (CSA).
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Giving the definitions of child sexual abuse (CSA) and the staggering statistics in our nation, coupled with the abuse worldwide – the abuse of children is unprecedented. Our day and age is raging with this sin against the most innocent of beings – children. Abuse comes in many forms and can be quite insidious, thus the author’s efforts focus on sexual abuse. She also gives insight into the psychiatric dynamics of a sexual predator or offender. Her book is well-rounded and an overview on the subject of CSA that gives knowledge, help and guidance as a manual for prevention and protection against such crimes.
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As a comprehensive handbook, one can glean the contents and find out not only how to use her guide, but understand how to limit internet media and device pornography, recognize strategies of perpetrators, giving tips of what to do and what not to do – parents, caregivers and helpers can help recognize, prevent and protect children against childhood sexual abuse. This guide is an invaluable resource, offering also an overview of the main reasons for abuse (the psychology of abusers) to help readers spot unsafe behaviors, giving them a guidebook in tracking and preventing child sexual abuse.
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With a section on educating your child on this subject, this book takes all the pieces of a giant puzzle, and even sheds light on the judicial system in relation to this issue. With different stages of age, such as birth to toddler, toddler to five, six to twelve, and twelve to eighteen, the author has broken down the different stages of growth, exposing the different levels of opportunity that sexual predators may use against a child at these ages, along with age appropriate environments and care providers.
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This book comes as a highly recommended guide and handbook for parents and caregivers as well as for those dealing with such issues, pastors, police, counselors, child psychologists, medical staff, and the court system will find this information useful in teaching child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention and protection!
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Visit author Reina Davison at Overcoming Abuse. Order your copy of Overcoming Abuse: Child Sexual Prevention and Protection at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on December 16, 2019 at 2:38pm

Day of Reckoning by Valerie Massey Goree offers a fast-paced Christian fiction romantic suspense novel with plenty of action and hold-on-to-your seat twists and turns to keep readers holding on until the end. A CBM Christian Book Review  ~ 10.0 out of 10.0 stars
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Lela Ortiz, a private investigator for the IRO (International Retrieval Operation) is dedicated to her job. She is one of their best agents. Her hardcore demeanor and prickly nature has earned her respect; although, she knows all too well that relinquishing control and trust makes her vulnerable. Holding on too tight to her job, her inner issues begin to surface and hinder her. With coping mechanisms intact and a new mission at hand, Lela wonders if change will ever be possible.  Who can she trust besides herself? Her job is to rescue others; yet, she may need rescuing. 
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Blending elements of surprise, suspense and the action-packed adventure of Lela, a tough as steel woman, the author writes to highlight the issues of the heart through her lead characters. Lela, who likes to do things her own way, leads the way through this novel. Lela tends to expect too much of others and herself, giving more than 100 percent always.  
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Jay, a surprisingly handsome and level-headed Christian man, brings mounting suspense. His sister’s husband has been kidnapped under questionable and strange circumstances. Each step leads Lela closer to what she thought would never be possible. Other characters soon ensue, lending to the nature of this novel as an intriguing and well-balanced in its genre of police work.
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With the makings for a fantastic movie – Day of Reckoning by Valeria Massey Goree satisfies the heroine within in this novel offering Christian values and themes intertwined that make for a great novel (or movie).
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A highly recommended read for those who appreciate a fast-paced thriller novel with values of love, faith, trust, remembering to let go of the past.
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You may get your copy of 
Day of Reckoning in Kindle as a download. Be sure to see other book releases by Valerie Massey Goree at Amazon.

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on December 12, 2019 at 9:33pm

What is life? Where is life? When does life begin? What are our expectations in life? How do we want to live? Are we living, or are we just alive on this Earth? Are we satisfied with our lives? Is life worth living? 
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Answers uncover an awesome God to the readers, giving hope, light, instruction and a future for a valued life and answering how to find peace in a troubled world.
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Different topics and varying issues are addressed. The author blends “his life story with important lessons from the Bible and the Holy Spirit.” In the end chapter, issues such as negative thoughts and suicidal thoughts are insightful. Within this, his book mainly speaks of battles we all face in our thoughts and how we can choose to meditate on right and wrong things. His book advocates a renewing of the mind through the Word of God and producing the fruits of the Spirit, (joy, peace, love, etc.).
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Filled with Scripture, this book speaks to readers that one can go thru difficulties, challenges and struggles and not lose their joy and peace. His book teaches “how to think” and “what to focus your mind on” reminding readers that the mind is the battleground where you will win or lose battles. His book speaks of contentment and peace, offering all who read a choice, will you seek God for your peace?
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This book comes highly recommended to new or mature believers alike; and is also recommended for those that want to find purpose, peace and fulfillment in life. For those atheists who doubt the existence of God or the validity of the Bible, he has a word or two for you, for those who doubt Jesus’ teachings, he speaks to those and asks them to open their minds and hearts and live a life that is worth living, asking, “What are you living for?” He also delves into the issue of sin, why God sent His Son and lastly, for those with tormenting or suicidal thoughts, this book also comes recommended as a way to evaluate your thought life, giving loving insight into the battle we all face.
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With great insight and deep compassion, each chapter connects the dots from the beginning of creation to our reward in Heaven. With such chapters as: At Creation, How Much is Your Life Worth? Why God Sent His Son, When Does Life Begin? The Heavenly and the Earthly Kings, Stress and Depression, Your Skin Color, What God Expects, Sin, one will find great wisdom and experience gleaning from the author’s examples and life experiences. He writes with a great amount of temperance and offers sound Biblical teaching.
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In short, relevance of a life fulfilled and satisfied comes to the forefront… How does one have joy, peace, love, etc., despite great difficulties? His book delves into these questions and brings renewing of the mind to choose what you think, say and do as a Christian. 
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This book comes highly recommended for anyone that is struggling in their life as a chance to re-evaluate, elevate and find the peace of God. 
A CBM Christian Book Review - 10.0 out of 10.0 stars
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You may get your copy of Value Life at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on November 19, 2019 at 9:48pm
Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on October 23, 2019 at 3:16pm

Pain with Purpose by Rachel Adcock offers an overview of her life memoir that reveals a purpose for pain and suffering that can bring forth hope and freedom in Christ. With that in mind, she shares her life story, struggles, sickness, mistakes and hindsight that culminate to a wonderful end. 
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She boldly states, “Live life with the optimism that there is a purpose for your pain and a better outcome in the future.” Readers will gain insight and encouragement as the author shares her battle with cancer as a child, life challenges, and mistakes that caused suffering. In the hope of helping others to go forward in their lives, she gives readers an understanding that there is purpose in pain and a brighter future ahead. She teaches how to view life with optimism, which is wonderfully refreshing.
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With great care, practicality and honesty, she offers insight to the benefit to life’s challenges, realizing that others have had it worse. Her life story displays how pain does reveal a greater purpose, brings spiritual maturity, and can be used by God to bring healing, to include a benefit to others. Her book offers comfort in the fact that life does go on and it can be for the better. With such chapters as: Sicker than Sick, Boys Will be Boys, Calling it Quits, More Mistakes, Surviving the Single Life, Second Chances & Keeping the Faith, readers will find encouragement, hope and confidence for their future.
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Rachel’s story will captivate and encourage readers so that they can go on. She is an optimist at heart and teaches others how to think more positively and gain insight from past challenges. Her book is full of wisdom from many years experience through difficult trials. Coupled with wonderful quotes and sprinkled with some scripture verses, this book is well-done, speaks frankly and is not an overly “preachy” autobiography. She reaches out to others in a unique way through “Reflections” at the end of each chapter. In this way, she shares her own insight from past events, the benefits from hindsight, and concludes with discussion questions for the reader as an opportunity to increase in their own growth and maturity. 
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This is a highly recommended read for those that have experienced pain and suffering and are looking for hope with a renewed perspective on life and painful experiences.
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Get your copy of Pain with Purpose at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on September 14, 2019 at 1:12pm

Sword of the Spirit by Mark Norris  

A Must Read Book - To most in the Realm of Drugolin, otherly spirit lore lingered as mysterious legends best suited for late night hearths. On rare occasions one might hear of strange visitations. Some of huge, radiant beings bearing aid and guidance. Others of dark, evil creatures summoning dread and death. All were a part of Drugolish legend, but few took them seriously.
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The westland village of Noy couldn’t afford the apathy of its unenlightened, middleland neighbors. Its enclosing fortress walls stood as a monument to the frightening visitations it experienced, day and night.
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When the town’s most celebrated otherly adventurer receives a prophetic lamp, he teams with one final group on a faith empowering mission into the dread regions of evil that could usher in an eternal age where mortals are like angels and God reigns supreme.
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Yahwin (God), Krystos (Jesus), Sahron (Satan), a host of otherly foes, warrior angels, and warrior prophets endued with extraordinary power all inhabit this peculiar realm in which author Mark Norris tells an eschatological tale that wars for the Millennium’s victor’s rights.
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What would you do if an angel materialized in your bedroom tonight, handed you a prophetic lampstand that projected the events of Satan’s rebellion, and invited you to brave the powers of hell?  ................. The otherly is waiting,…will you go?
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What others say about Sword of the Spirit:
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In Sword of the Spirit, Mark takes us on an intense and imaginative quest that parallels our own lives. A great piece of work that captivates the reader while increasing our ability to remain free from the schemes of darkness. I love  it. It is lush in imagery.“ ~ Gary Crawford
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This book really made me think. It delves into spiritual warfare, and considers some of the ways God could anoint believers who resist the enemy in the last days. This book challenged me to believe God for some things I had never considered before. But, it is also a good story. It has plenty of action and I found it hard to put down. I recommend it!” ~ Tom Miller
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Available at Barnes and Noble 

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on August 22, 2019 at 3:30pm
Matzah Balls to Communion Wafers



When Baker yearns for something more, she discovers that the Christian message answers the deep yearning within each of us to resolve human suffering. Baker’s conversion is not a blinding-light epiphany, but a process spanning years of agonizing conflict, echoing twenty centuries of misunderstanding between Christians and Jews. Living in the same city as her chagrined parents, she is forced to process difficulties related to family dynamics, group loyalty, and identity politics. Readers will be emboldened by Baker’s decision to follow Christ at the risk of rupturing ties with family and community. Her book will appeal to all who seek God’s guidance in making difficult life decisions.  This book is a must-read for Christians who wish to engage with their Jewish friends. The Jewish mindset is tenderly revealed, showing why so many Jews bristle at the mere mention of Jesus.
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Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on August 17, 2019 at 6:42pm
 

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