The Christmas Candle

Nothing compares to a cozy Christmas story at this time of year—especially when it takes place in a quaint village in Victorian England.

The Christmas Candle by best-selling author Max Lucado takes place in one of my favority parts of England -- the Cotswolds. In the heart of the Cotswolds, in Gladstone, life consists of hard work, tradition and cobblestone streets. But for Edward Haddington, a humble candle maker, life takes on a new meaning when he receives a mysterious visit from an angel—a visit that will not only change his life but the lives of everyone in the community. And it will renew the jading faith of the new preacher.

Read my full review of The Christmas Candle in The Examiner. And in Assist News Service. 

Enjoy this trailer of the upcoming movie, The Christmas Candle. 

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © October 2013

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Love & Respect in the Family

Just when you think there’s nothing more to read about parenting and family, a new book comes along to prove you wrong. Love & Respect in the Family by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (Thomas Nelson, Nov '13) is one such book.  

In Love & Respect in the Family, best-selling author and family relationship expert, Dr. Eggerichs approaches family dynamics from a slightly different angle than most. He suggests focuses on respect and making it a major component in family relationship. Respect makes a person (especially a child) feel valued. Feeling valued then translates into feeling loved. 

Coming out in time for Christmas shopping -- and makes a great gift. Read my full review in The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner.  And in Assist News Service. 

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © October 2013

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The Total Money Makeover

Every adult living in America should read The Total Money Makeover, a proven plan for financial fitness by Dave Ramsey (Nelson Books).

Ramsey, the nationally syndicated host of “The Dave Ramsey Show” and a number one New York Times best-selling author, is a finance expert and understands the traps and myths of the elusive American dream. Ramsey’s approach to financial freedom is pragmatic and hard-core. It guarantees results and offers hope.

To find out what Ramsey’s money makeover plan includes, check out my complete review article in The Examiner. 

A similar version of this story will appear in Assist News Service.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © July 2013

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