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BOOK REVIEW- TEXAS BORN

What does Dr. Olivia Alvarado— full-time vet and part-time coroner for Port Serenity, Texas—do when she discovers that the man she loves is married? She doesn’t often give her heart away, and this time she did it in spades. Talk about being annoyed—big time! How dare the scoundrel sweep her off her feet when he already has a wife. 
Sheriff C.J. Baker has discovered the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished. Back when he was a narcotics cop, he married Selena to get her away from the clutches of a Colombian drug cartel. His relationship with Selena has always platonic, and now that he’s divorced he wants to make amends with Olivia, his fiery-tempered brunette beauty. 
To complicate—or perhaps facilitate—the situation, Olivia and C.J. are working together on a suspicious death case. And to make matters worse, Selena’s brother is trying to drag her back to South America. 
Sparks are flying between C.J. and Olivia, and life in Port Serenity is never dull, especially when mayhem and romance are involved.    AMAZON

What wacky town!  A whole cast of quirky, entertaining people.  A delightful read.  It was funny that Olivia considered   everyone  over the age of forty in that town to be  certifiably insane.     C.J.  was one charming, determined man.  He is the sheriff of this "crazy town".  He often has some unorthodox ideas when it comes to solving crimes.   In her mind, Olivia called C.J. "Mr. Too-Cute-For-His-Own-Good."    She also saw him as a slow-walking, quick-grinning Texas charmer.  But he was also able to quickly become all business when it came to a professional issue.  Someone good to have on your side.   Really good secondary characters.  There were plenty of them without being confusing.  Just as their were several "adventures"; once again not confusing.    Truly, a good clean, enjoyable read.

P.S.  The dog on the cover?  It was a good add-in part of the story.  Made me smile.


There is an excerpt of Texas Road Trip at the end of the book.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

THE PARENT RAP - Funny parenting song from Bluefish TV

KRAFT recalls Cheese Slices

• Part of the wrapper can remain stuck on the cheese, Kraft says

The affected packages have "best when used by" dates between December 29 and January 4.

(CNN)Kraft is recalling 36,000 cases of individually-wrapped cheese singles because part of the wrapper could become a choking hazard.

The recall includes certain 3- and 4-pound packages of American and white American slices, Kraft said. Those affected have a "best when used by" date between December 29, 2015, and January 4, 2016, followed by the manufacturing code "S54" or "S55."

"A thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed," Kraft said. "If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could potentially cause a choking hazard."

The company said it has received 10 complaints and three reports of choking.

The affected packages were distributed to the United States, Puerto Rico and Grand Cayman.

Anyone with a package included in the recall should return it to the store for an exchange or a refund, Kraft said.

BOOK REVIEW- GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU

BOOK REVIEW- GOD WANT TO BLESS YOU-  Do You Long for the Father's Blessing?

Does God seem to skip you when He hands out blessings? Many Christians believe that, even though God is a good Father, they have little to show for it. Without even realizing it, these believers have put conditions on God and turned away His open hand. Have you?
In this life-changing book, Pastor Ché Ahn says that if you recognize what God's blessings are and understand their power, you can receive them. With ten Spirit-soaked decrees to pray for yourself and others, Ahn shows you that · God wants to heal you · God wants you to overcome sin and bondage
· God wants you to be successful · God wants you to love like Jesus
· God wants to bless your family and your relationships
· God wants to bless you so you can bless others
Offering encouraging stories of God's blessings in his own life and in the lives of others, Pastor Ché shares practical ways to embrace the Holy Spirit and grow closer to God, showing you how to live the blessing of each decree. 

Get ready to receive extreme blessings!  AMAZON

I liked how the author pointed out how much we have sufffered as a nation/a people who grew up without fathers.  Or father's whose standards could never be met.   That we long for our Father's Blessing; both our natual and supernatural Father.   He shared a personal experience that showed how he was healed by his father's blessing.  What a great way to put it.   
I find it interesting when people share the many benefits that Jesus bought for us on the Cross. Sometimes I think we miss some of them.   Interesting point though about Jesus being rejected by Father God on the Cross so that we could be adopted sons and daughters.  
Another important point was that its vital to learn to love, really love.  Scripture is shared as was some experiences from the author and others.  Learning to love and showing true humility.   
There was a good explanation of what Blessing really is, as well as the spirit of poverty.  Something that often blocks the very thing God is trying to do for us.  
The Decrees that are in this book, are short and direct, something I really liked with the added plus of being scripturally based. 


Something to Remember:
C.S. Lewis- If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I am made for another world."  


I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  

How Jezebel Killed One of the Greatest Revivals Ever

  By Jennifer LeClaire
  Category: Jezebel SpiritRevivalSpiritual Warfare

 

Before Azusa Street in 1906, there was the Welsh Revival in 1904. It was one of the greatest revivals ever and perhaps the one with the most tragic end. That's because the spirit of Jezebel cut off the voice of Evan Roberts, a young man God used to set a nation on fire for God.

As history tells it, over 100,000 souls came to Jesus in Wales over the course of nine months. Hundreds of thousands more would come to know the Lord over the next couple of years—and it all started in Moriah Chapel in Loughor, South Wales where Roberts gathered with a few youth and began to pray, "Bend us! Bend us!" and eventually "Bend me! Bend me!"

"It was the very next month that Roberts had his first vision. While strolling in a garden, Evan looked up to see what seemed to be an arm outstretched from the moon, reaching down into Wales," writes Roberts Liardon, author of God's Generals. "He later told a friend, 'I have wonderful news for you. I had a vision of all Wales being lifted up to heaven. We are going to see the mightiest revival that Wales has ever known—and the Holy Spirit is coming just now. We must get ready."

Beware the Spirit of Jezebel

The pastor of his church let him start holding meetings on Oct. 31. The meetings turned into a two-week revival marked by fervent faith, strong intercession and late-night services that sometimes lasted until sunrise. Those meetings ignited a revival that spread across the world, including to Azusa Street in Los Angeles. But it wasn't long before Roberts cracked under the strain of the pressure.

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"By 1905, Roberts' mind became confused from physical and emotional exhaustion. He began hearing conflicting voices in his head and doubted his ability to distinguish the voice of the Spirit among them," Liardon writes. "He would rebuke his listeners for not being pure of heart, while he became increasingly obsessed with examining his own self for un-confessed sin. He feared most that he would be exalted instead of God and became overly critical of his audiences and church leaders."

The revival finally fizzled out in 1905 when the spirit of Jezebel operating through Jesse Penn-Lewis, a Welsh evangelical speaker and author, beguiled young Roberts. Penn-Lewis seduced and deceived the revivalist in the prime of his anointing.

Penn-Lewis, whose doctrine was largely rejected in Wales and is even now described as apostate teaching by some modern theologians, sought to ride on Roberts' coat-tails. Ironically, this Jezebelic woman flattered him with words that aimed to ease the suffering he was experiencing from the religious spirits in the midst of revival. But her smooth words didn't heal his soul. He suffered a nervous breakdown and went to live at this wealthy woman's home to recover.

"They built their new home around his needs, including a bedroom, prayer room and private stairway. It was there that the great revivalist was confined to bed for more than a year," says Liardon. "Evan became ever more isolated and reclusive as years passed. He refused to see friends, and eventually family. He allowed Penn-Lewis to dictate who he would see, and what he would do. They wrote a number of books together, the first one, War on the Saints, was published in 1913. Mrs. Penn-Lewis stated the book was birthed from six years of prayer and testing the truth. Within a year after the book was published, Roberts denounced it. He was quoted as saying it had been a 'failed weapon which had confused and divided the Lord's people.'"

Jezebel Hates Revival

Although he lived to be 72, Roberts stopped preaching in his early 20s. That's the story in brief. If you'd like to read more, check out God's Generals: Evan Roberts. The moral of the story is that Jezebel hates revival. As I've written in my book, The Spiritual Warrior's Guide to Defeating Jezebel, this spirit hates the prophetic voice, but it also hates signs and wonders and miracles—and revival. Jezebel is an anti-Christ spirit that will stop at nothing to pervert the voice of God or even an entire move of God.

In an age where we're seeing a revival of the devil's witchcraft rising, it's important to discern the times and seasons. God wants to usher in a revival that's greater than the Welsh revival and Asuza Street and the Jesus People movement and the Voice of Healing movement and the charismatic movement combined. He wants to bring in the latter rain—but spirits like religion and Jezebel are opposing those with the boldness to obey God's voice.

Ultimately, God will have his way. I am believing for a Third Great Awakening. But as we move closer toward that reality, we must remain on guard for the enemies of revival. We must learn to discern the subtle operations of religion, witchcraft and Jezebel. We must root out anything in us that would give these spirits a hook in our heart. And we must contend for the freedom of others trapped in these snares.

Jennifer LeClaire is senior editor of Charisma. She is also director of Awakening House of Prayer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, co-founder of AwakeningTV.com, on the leadership team of the New Breed Revival Network and author of several books, including The Next Great Move of God: An Appeal to Heaven for Spiritual Awakening; Mornings With the Holy Spirit, Listening Daily to the Still, Small Voice of God; The Making of a Prophet and Satan's Deadly Trio: Defeating the Deceptions of Jezebel, Religion and Witchcraft. You can visit her website here. You can also join Jennifer on Facebook or follow her on Twitter. Jennifer's Periscope handle is @propheticbooks.

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