Showing posts with label Christian Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian Life. Show all posts

11/16/2009

Review of Right on the Money: Financial Advice for Tough Times. (Hardcover)

This is a book for the average person who has questions about everything from prepaying a mortgage to investing in stocks and annuities.I keep it where I can look up things that come along. The author has a lot of refernce charts (interest, mortgage calculator, ect.). Its a great reference book.



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10/25/2009

Review of Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret (Hardcover)

This book is a must read it tells you how to prevent yourself from getting into things that may hurt you in the long run,also how to make life a lot easier by putting down some unwanted baggages.It also tells of letting go and stop blaming others.You will not regret this buy.



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8/27/2009

Review of Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today (Paperback)

In "Wisdom Distilled from the Daily", Joan Chittister modernizes the Rule of Saint Benedict and applies it to modern living.Each chapter covers a different aspect of the Rule, including such topics as prayer,work, mindfulness, hospitality, peace, and listening.

Her stories fromthe desert sages are wonderful and extremely funny, and several of herinsights are insightful and very helpful.I found the chapter on obediencein particular to be one of the most pithy, eloquent, and well-writtensummaries on such a loaded topic that I have ever encountered.One cantell that she is a clinical psychologist from that chapter!

The onlycriticisms I have are that the content is definitely dated:many of herspecific images no longer apply, especially in world politics, her languageis occasionally didactic and flat."Prayer is not magic.Prayer isnot..." and so on.Also, a minor linguistic point:she tends tostart each chapter with an image, relate the image to the topic, discussthe topic, and then return to the image. This is fine for occasional use,but grates on repetition.Also, those not familiar with Christianity,especially with monastic communities might want to do some backgroundreading first, as some of the images are quite specific.Overall, a veryinteresting discussion on how to apply the Rule of St. Benedict to today'sworld.

Product Description
Wise and enduring spiritual guidelines for everyday living -- as relevant today as when The Rule was originally conceived by St. Benedict in fifth century Rome.



From the Publisher
An examination of how the Rule of St. Benedict is still a relevant model for contemporary spiritual growth and connecting with God, with others, and with the inner self.



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8/25/2009

Review of Navigating the Mortgage Maze: The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home (Paperback)

My husband and I have had mortgages for 25 years.I wish we had this book way back when we started.We would have saved thousands of dollars!Everything is explained in understandable, step-by-step language.This book is essential for anyone with a mortgage.

Product Description

Confused or overwhelmed by the "mortgage maze"? Industry pro Dale Vermillion explains the simple truth. Learn about wise mortgage financing, and how to avoid common traps that cost you thousands of dollars! Chapters include:

• The Top 10 Mortgage Mistakes

• Simple Truth about Interest Rates and APR's

• Mortgage Industry Dilemma

• The Simple Truth About Debt

• Qualifying for Mortgage Financing

• Establishing Financial Goals

• Mortgage Refinancing as an Investment Tool

• Borrowing Smart

• Mortgage Independence

• Moving to Real Life Change



About the Author

Dale Vermillion, a 25 year mortgage veteran, has developed a series of consumer-based seminars under his MortgageMpowered™ brand. He founded Vermillion Consulting, Inc. to provide high-integrity sales and management training services to the mortgage industry. Over the past thirteen years Dale has spoken at mortgage events and conferences in both the U.S. and Canada. He has trained and consulted more than 140 mortgage companies and more than 250,000 mortgage professionals through his corporate and Mortgage Champions® individual training programs. Dale has written articles featured in numerous mortgage industry publications.



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