Choosing a Life that Matters by Dennis Rainey

from Goodreads.com :  We live in a culture that permits everything, surrounded by people skimming the surface of life, trying to piece together meaning from ever-shifting truths and fleeting fads. But in a world that stands for nothing, you can choose to stand for Something.

With warmth and wisdom that only comes from weathering the storms of life, Dennis Rainey shares seven ways to not only build a strong foundation, but to choose to live the life of purpose and potential you were created for. When the winds of culture blow, you will be able to stand firm on the Truth. You will be able to choose a life that matters. A life that makes a difference in the here and now--a life that echoes into eternity.

You are at crossroads of culture and Christianity. Which way will you choose to live?

My take:  Dennis Rainey talks about 7 things that you will make your life one that really matters,

Seek God, not sin
Fear God, not man
Love God, not the world
Believe God, not the deceiver
Obey God, not your feelings
Worship God, not comfort
Serve God, not self 

Lets face it we all want a life that matters.  If we strive for these seven things then the battle is practically won for us.  This book would be a good book to give to graduates and couples just getting married.  These are seven things that would help anyone out in framing their life.  Rainey gives good advice throughout the book.  

I received a review copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest opinion.  

Fatal Frost by Nancy Mehl

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From Goodreads.com: Mehl Ramps Up the Suspense in This Brand-New U.S. Marshals Series 
Mercy Brennan followed in her father's footsteps in a law enforcement career, but she has no interest in any other connection to him. A U.S. Marshal in St. Louis, Missouri, she's assigned to a joint task force with the St. Louis PD that puts her back into contact with her father and in the sights of St. Louis's most powerful gang.
When the gang has reason to believe Mercy has possession of some highly sensitive and incriminating information, her boss assigns Mark St. Laurent--a Deputy U.S. Marshal and Mercy's ex-boyfriend--to get her out of town until they can guarantee her safety.
Initially unaware of the danger she's in and uncomfortable working with Mark, Mercy's frustration escalates when she discovers the extent her boss and Mark have been keeping her in the dark. It isn't until a freak ice storm hits, stranding them at a remote location and out of contact with the district office, that the full severity of their situation becomes clear. As the storm worsens, the forces of nature combine with a deadly enemy closing in to put their lives at imminent risk. Can they survive long enough for help to arrive--if help is even coming at all?

My take:  I really enjoyed this book.  I did figure out one of the surprises towards the beginning of the book but it didn't ruin the book for me.  There was plenty of action  and suspense.  I liked the way that Mercy changed throughout the book.  I look forward to reading the next book in this series.  

I received a review copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest opinion.