Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Colorful Book Covers
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Book Spotlight: Phenomenal Vision: Eyesight to Life Sight by Rev. Dr. Leonidas A. Johnson
Phenomenal Vision: Eyesight To Life Sight dramatically reveals one’s “sight” is the magical and wondrous blending of the physical, mental, and spiritual phenomena of enlightenment…
By Rev. Dr. Leonidas A. Johnson
Title: PHENOMENAL VISION EYESIGHT TO LIFE SIGHT
Author: Rev. Dr. Leonidas A. Johnson
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Pages: 116
Genre: Nonfiction
BOOK BLURB:
“I’ve spent my life helping people to see, both as a licensed optometrist and also as an ordained minister,” said author Rev. Dr. Leonidas Johnson. “Vision, what is it? I discovered that physical vision is very similar to spiritual vision and the mind is the bridge between the two.”
In Rev. Dr. Johnson’s book, readers will experience a concept called learning by comparison. Comparing physical vision with spiritual vision will help the readers see themselves and the world God created in a whole new light. Readers will see the world God created from a physical, mental, and spiritual vantage point that will enrich their lives, Rev. Dr. Johnson says. These vantage points help build a foundation for developing a decision-making strategy that is both liberating and biblically sound.
Rev. Dr. Johnson went on to say “The title of my book – – Phenomenal Vision: Eyesight To Life Sight – – came after contemplating the impact vision has on one’s life, not just physical but eternal. It leans into the concept of one’s worldview. A proper view of oneself and the world can deeply impact the outcome of one’s life. Jesus said I come that might have life and have it more abundantly. How can you see physical beauty if you are physically blind? Conversely, how can you have an abundant life if you are spiritually blind? Vision should never be taken for granted and vision that incorporates physical, mental and spiritual vantage points is not ordinary but phenomenal and lead to a phenomenal life.”
I just read Phenomenal Vision Eyesight to Life Sight by Rev. Dr. Leonidas A. Johnson. It is a delightful book written thoughtfully. He linked the physical aspects of vision with the metaphysical aspects of vision in a creative way. I share a common perspective as Rev. Dr. Johnson because I am also an Optometrist and a Christian minister. He has captured both the physical science of vision and the metaphysical science of vision. I am confident that there will be “aha moments” for readers who may not have a foot in either area.
This author so wonderfully explained the spiritual nature of vision. His linking of disorders or disease to both the physical and spiritual makes it easy for the reader to “get it.” His use of graphs, diagrams, pictures, and charts is also very creative. Often books are “dumbed down” and don’t trust the intellect of the reader. This book soars in bringing light to something that has often been opaque. This book is a must-read. It will be a blessing for those who desire to have a more in-depth understanding of the link between the physical and metaphysical aspects of life.
— Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden, Jr.
"The human soul consists of our Emotions, Volition, and Mind...The ability to view and understand these two important factors - our emotions and a logical mind - in the decision-making process is a fundamental step in the development of phenomenal life sight vision." - page 53
"In summary, our volition is the emotional and mental process by which we, as individuals, decide on and commit to a specific course of action." - page 56
Rev. Dr. Johnson attended Evanston Township High School. From there he went on to study at Illinois Wesleyan University. His professional education for his Doctor of Optometry degree was completed at the Southern California College of Optometry, now known as Marshall B. Ketchum University. Rev. Dr. Johnson received his Master’s degree at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. “I plan on leading a crusade against blindness due to age related cataracts. I’m able to do all these things because I serve a great God who does great things and He has allowed me to do great things,” commented Rev. Dr. Johnson. He has set up a foundation known as the Rev. Dr. Leonidas The Optometrist and The Miracle Eyes Foundation. See this web site for more information www.revleonidastheoptometrist.org. Due to his work demands – Dr. Johnson lives in both Chicago and Los Angeles.
Visit his website at www.revleonidastheoptometrist.org.
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? and Mailbox Monday - Apr 19
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's a great post to organize yourself. It's an opportunity to visit and comment, and er... add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Book Review: Know Your Bible by Paul Kent (ValueBooks)
Looking for a handy resource to complement your time in the Word? ValueBooks has compiled Know Your Bible to help you get to know your Bible better so that you get more from your time reading it.
Author Paul Kent brings you through all 66 books of the Bible in an easy to understand way. Each book is broken down by the author; the date it was written or the time the book covers; a ten word or less explanation of the book's theme; a synopsis of the key people, events, and messages in the book; one or more key verses; unique and unusual facts, and an inspirational or devotional thought about each book.
Reading your Bible takes on greater meaning with a helpful resource such as Know Your Bible. This book opens with the following introductory paragraph: "Through sixty-six separate books, 1,189 chapters, and hundreds of thousands of words, the Bible shares one extraordinary message: God loves you." When you think about it, isn't that really the whole point of everything included in God's Word? We make it hard, but it really is so simple.
As soon as I read the introduction, I knew I would enjoy Know Your Bible. What follows is key information that puts Biblical events in historical context and an easy to understand summary of each book. The verses will probably be familiar to you, but you appreciate them all over again as you get this snapshot into every book.
Know Your Bible will stay by my bedside so I can always have it handy when I need it. Highly recommended.
- ASIN : 1602600155
- Publisher : Value Books; 9065th edition (February 1, 2008)
- Language : English
- Mass Market Paperback : 96 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781602600157
- ISBN-13 : 978-1602600157
I purchased a copy of this book from Christianbook.com. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Top Ten Tuesday - Top Ten Book Titles That Sound Like They Could Be Crayola Crayon Colors
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.