Review: Tamar : Rediscovering the God who Redeems Me - Shadia Hrichi - October 2021 There’s something incredibly special about returning to the familiar and discovering something entirely new and that’s exactly what I experienced with Tamar by Shadia Hrichi. One of my reading goals for 2026 was to intentionally weave more non-fiction into my bookish life, aiming for at least one each month. I’m happy to say I’m right on track, and March’s selection turned out to be more than just a tick on a checklist , it became a deeply personal and thought-provoking journey. Like many who grew up in the church, my understanding of Genesis has always revolved around the “well-known” stories -the ones that are retold time and time again. Tamar’s story , however, often sits quietly in the background, easily overlooked. Yet through this six-week Bible study, her story came alive in such a powerful and moving way that I found myself seeing Scripture through fresh eyes. Tamar’s life was anything but ...

Review: Sacred Sex - Tony Evans - December 2013 Welcome back to the cozy corner of The Phantom Paragrapher . Grab a mug of something warm and settle in, because today we’re having a bit of a heart-to-heart. As we kick off 2026, I’ve set a personal challenge for myself: to read at least 12 non-fiction books  one for every month of the year. I wanted to start the year with something that felt foundational, and Tony Evans’ Sacred Sex was exactly the eye-opener I didn't know I needed. Let’s be honest: sex is everywhere. It dominates our screens, our music, and our social feeds. Our culture screams "YOLO!" (You Only Live Once), suggesting that because life is short, we should do whatever feels good in the moment. But Dr. Evans flips that script beautifully. He argues that if we only have one life and one body, shouldn't we treat them with the utmost care, using them exactly as they were designed? Dr. Evans refuses to let the noise of the world drown out God’s intent. H...

Synopsis: Walking Daily With The Lord : Hearing God's Whisper - Chaz Douglas - April 2018 Learn How to Hear God’s Whisper Develop a wonderful relationship with God to hear his voice Over the years as I read the Bible, I understood that individuals that had great relationships with the Lord were favored and heard his voice. I believe this devotional will give you keys to building and maintain an awesome friendship with the Lord to hear him and live an awesome life for the Lord. Have an Open Ear for the Lord Receive an ear for the Lord by reading his Word daily. You will be strong because God’s Word is strong and it is sharper than a double edged sword. This is a Bible driven book. This book will help you become powerful and have an ear for God’s voice. Apply the Word to your life We can read the Bible everyday but if we don’t know how to apply to our life it won’t be able to benefit us. This devotional will help men and women apply the Word of God ...

Synopsis: The Second Coming : A Love Story - Scott Pinsker - June 2014 Two men claim to be the Second Coming of Christ. Each claims the other is Satan in disguise. But only one is telling the truth. In The Second Coming: A Love Story, the devilish new novel by Scott Pinsker, the culture war between Red America and Blue America turns shockingly real when two self-declared saviors appear on earth. The first “messiah” attracts legions of liberal and secular-progressive followers with his message of New Age brotherhood, quickly becoming the darling of the left. The second “messiah” preaches fire-and-brimstone traditional Christianity, gaining a grassroots army of conservative worshippers ready to battle to the death. It’s finally happened: Red America and Blue America are headed for Armageddon! First-time novelist Scott Pinsker is a Tampa Bay-based celebrity publicist who has also written for FOXNews.com as a marketing expert. As Pinsker tells it: “Late one night I h...

    Synopsis: Success is Your Birthright God's Success - R. Stanton Tucker - January 2014 Success Is Your Birthright: God’s Success takes us on a spiritual, emotional, and inspirational expedition, prodding and challenging us to think, feel, and explore. This expedition forces us to appraise or reappraise our views, values, and traditions as well as misinformation shaped as truth. The biblical Joseph Story is the basis for this expedition. Never before has this story been told with such passion and conviction. Those familiar and unfamiliar with this story come away with a profound perspective. Joseph becomes more than a biblical personality. The author cleverly brings him to life by paralleling our experiences with Joseph’s personal roller coaster. We, then, associate him with ourselves. As Joseph’s biography unfolds, his difficult moments become very apparent. His character stands up and out, during those moments, instilling uncompromising hope. Wit...