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Lamba’s Journey with Jesus
This sweet little picture book tells the story of Lamba, a curious baby lamb born on a cold night in Bethlehem. As he grows, Lamba’s natural wanderlust leads him on unexpected adventures—from meeting baby Jesus in the manger, to witnessing the events in Jerusalem during Palm Sunday, all the way to discovering the empty tomb on Easter morning. Through Lamba’s eyes, kids are gently guided through key moments in the life of Jesus.
As a mom who reads a ton of bedtime stories (and has heard “read it again!” more times than I can count), this one really warmed my heart. The writing is simple and rhythmic, which makes it easy for my little one to follow along. And the fact that it’s all told from a lamb’s point of view is genius. My kid was instantly hooked. It gave him someone small and innocent to connect with, and the way Lamba gets a little lost but always finds his way back—it just tugged at my heart. It reminds me of how we all sometimes stray and still get called home with love.
But what really got me was how the story weaves in the big parts of Jesus’s life without making it too heavy or confusing for young minds. It felt spiritual without being preachy, gentle without being watered down. The illustrations are bright, expressive, and just the right mix of realism and whimsy. Lamba’s eyes are so bright and expressive.
Lamba’s Journey With Jesus is the kind of children’s book I’d keep on our shelf year-round, not just for Christmas or Easter. It’s perfect for faith-based families who want to introduce Jesus’s story in a way that’s approachable and heart-centered. I’d recommend it to moms of toddlers and early elementary kids, Sunday school teachers, and honestly, anyone who wants to see the gospel through fresh eyes.
Pages: 96 | ASIN : B0DNRQW7N8
Literary Titan Book Award: Nonfiction
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Discerning Reality From Illusion
In The Conspiracy of the Christ you examine your relationship with Christ through anecdotes, mysterious encounters, and childhood reflections. Why was this an important book for you to write?
My obsession with truth seems to have been innate from my earliest recollection, and it has always been a challenge to discern reality from illusion. When I became religious, my obsession centered around Jesus Christ.
Writing is for me a learning experience. It is an excuse to do more research, and I learned a lot in writing this book. For me, this book pulled together all the threads that I left hanging for so long. I almost feel satisfied.
Is there anything you edited out of this book that you now wish you had included?
The book is too long, and I was self-conscious about that; but the volume of source material was too great, and I had to gesticulate towards the sources as a guide might point out landmarks. Giving a total overview was important. I wanted to go into more detail, but the digressions would have interrupted the flow and the balance. Especially, I hope my readers will seek out the works of Dionysius the Areopagite, which were secretly foundational to Christianity. I am thinking about doing a book on the secrets of Christianity. Also, I wanted to spend more time on atheism and Christianity, but I did not know enough sources to support that. Maybe, that is another book.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
The personal miracles and perhaps hallucinations could have made me appear unreliable as an author. It was a risk.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your experiences?
We are magical beings in a magical world, and we should become humble to better appreciate our moment in time.
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The Conspiracy of the Christ: A Memoir of Gnosis, History, the Secrets of Christianity, and Carlos Castaneda
Michael LaFond’s The Conspiracy of the Christ is a memoir that defies easy classification. The book is a deeply personal exploration of mystical experiences, the nature of miracles, and a critical reexamination of Christianity. Through anecdotes from his own life—ranging from encounters with mysterious entities to reflections on childhood indoctrination—LaFond threads together theology, psychology, skepticism, and spirituality. He attempts to uncover not just the historical Jesus, but a deeper, internal experience of “Christ” as universal awareness. This is no ordinary religious memoir; it is part philosophical musing, part confessional, and part critique of organized religion.
I was immediately struck by LaFond’s openness in recounting intimate and often bizarre experiences, like the childhood encounter with what he calls the “bogeyman” in a tree—a shadowy, pulsing mass that disappeared upon his father’s denial of its existence. These stories are told with conviction and a sincerity which make them hard to dismiss. His writing has an offbeat cadence that feels both earnest and unpredictable, sometimes philosophical and other times oddly playful. It’s a rare voice—self-aware, but not self-important. I appreciated the vulnerability in passages like when he describes hearing a voice say “You will save the world,” and how, rather than embracing a messianic complex, he questions its origin and meaning. The way he balances belief and skepticism feels honest and relatable.
LaFond is clearly well-read and philosophically curious, yet his prose avoids academic pretensions. His critique of Christian doctrine, particularly miracle stories and the early church’s reliance on spectacle, is bold without being dismissive. He’s not trying to debunk belief entirely; instead, he’s trying to widen the definition. This book isn’t about theology in the institutional sense. It’s about how one person’s mind wrestles with experience, meaning, and the spiritual weirdness of life.
There are stretches of tangents and long personal digressions that don’t always circle back. It’s part of the charm, but also part of the challenge. At times I felt like I was eavesdropping on a very long, very personal monologue. But even when it wandered, the writing never felt false. His refusal to provide neat answers or a definitive worldview is what gives the book its authenticity. He lets contradictions stand—faith and doubt, science and mysticism, belief and disbelief—all jostling together under the same roof.
The Conspiracy of the Christ is a heartfelt and thought-provoking memoir. It’s not for someone seeking traditional apologetics or tidy theological conclusions. But if you’ve ever felt torn between reason and wonder, or if you’ve wrestled with religion and longed for a more personal, mystical experience of meaning, this book will speak to you.
Pages: 423 | ASIN : B0DS1KXWXS
My Foundation
The Importance of Tithes and Offerings emphasizes financial obedience and the sincere conviction behind tithing as a Christian. Why was this an important book for you to write?
For as long as I can remember, this topic of tithes and offerings seems to always spark a question or becomes an issue. Do we have to? Didn’t tithing end back in the Old Testament? Doesn’t God prefer me to take care of my family before taking care of the church? All of these are good questions, and on a human level understandable, but are not biblical. God’s Word is the only source we stand on whenever we have questions or concerns. God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24) How we personally choose to honor God with our finances is up to the individual that I cannot nor anyone else can answer for you. Therefore, for either of us to debate our opinion against each other is useless. This is why I explain in my book that you must decide how you will personally choose to honor God.
Do we have to? If you have to ask why or struggle with the heart to do so; then keep your money. God is not begging for your money, God only wants your heart and He wants a heart that gives cheerfully and not grudgingly.
There may be some who think that tithing ended back in the Old Testament. The only part that ended was the law requirement to do so.
Jesus says, in Matthew 5:17, that he did not come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it. Since we are under grace because of what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross, we now have the freedom to choose. You can choose to tithe or not to tithe, just like you have the choice to serve God or not to serve God. Remember, God does not want robots, He wants each person to freely choose Him with their heart and their money.
When it comes to taking care of your family versus the church? Here again, you cannot compare the two. Saying the church dismisses the true one you should have the focus on giving to and that is God. As I discuss in the book, God is fully aware of our responsibilities and when we take care of God’s house (the church) He will take care of our house. But if you already have the wrong focus in your giving you will not reap the benefit of the blessings. If we find the need to keep going back and forth disputing why we should not tithe or offer, it just further shows our reluctance to trust God with our finances. This reluctance also shows that we do not trust that He is more than able to take care of our family and us through the tough times. But I know, God is able!
Do you view writing as a spiritual practice?
For me it is my foundation, I always say, it is all God through His Holy Spirit whenever I write a book. Otherwise, I will not do it. When I receive a topic in my spirit to write about, I pray and seek the Lord to see if this is something I am hearing from the Holy Spirit or something that I just want to do. If it does not flow from God’s Holy Spirit to me, then it is clear it is not for me to do.
How much and what kind of research did you undertake in order to put your book together?
I would say it came from my experience from tithing and offering for over 30 years, as well as my personal relationship with God for over 50 years. I know nothing by myself, it all comes from spending time with God and by reading His Word daily. It is true what the Word says in John 14:26. The Holy Spirit will bring all things to your rememberance. This is all I need to achieve and complete whatever He directs me to do.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from this book?
I hope readers take away the importance to seek God whenever you have questions or concerns. Tithes and offerings are only one aspect of our personal relationship with God. God wants to be Lord of all areas of our life and not just the areas we decide to pick and choose to let Him in. Anytime you surrender yourself to God, He will give you the peace and understanding you need for every area of your life.
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We honor God when He is first place in our life. Sowing “tithes and offerings” is especially honorable when it is given from our first fruits and not our last fruits. Proverbs 3:9, says, “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase:” In 1 Corinthians 14:40, it states, “Let all things be done decently and in order.” This lets us know that there is “order” expected even in our giving.
In this book, I address whether “tithes and offerings” is a practice that should be honored today, and if so, what is the order according to God’s Word. I also discuss what I have learned through my life experiences, that has proven to me, obedience to God’s Word is far better than sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:22)
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall: Seeing Yourself the Way God Sees You
Dr. Noemi X. Oliver’s Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall is a heart-to-heart conversation about self-worth, identity, and faith. She takes us on a journey of breaking free from the suffocating grip of self-doubt, toxic comparison, and societal expectations. With a blend of biblical wisdom, neuroscience, and personal anecdotes, Oliver doesn’t just offer another self-help book—she offers a spiritual realignment. Each chapter peels back a different layer of the distorted reflections we see in the world’s mirror and replaces them with the unshakable truth of how God sees us. It’s an invitation to step into the light of divine love and self-acceptance.
From the first page, Oliver’s voice is warm, almost like an encouraging friend saying, “Hey, I’ve been there, too.” The book is packed with relatable stories like women doubting their worth, mothers feeling invisible, and professionals tying their identity to their achievements. One particularly moving moment comes when she shares a story of a woman who, after battling cancer, tattoos “Redeemed” over her mastectomy scar, seeing herself not as broken but as a testament to survival. These raw moments hit deep, making the book feel more like a safe space than a lecture. What’s even more powerful is the practical guidance. She gives actionable steps like the 7-Day Self-Compassion Fast, the “Love Playlist” of affirmations, and mindfulness prayers that are simple but life-changing.
The book is not just about personal transformation, it’s about shifting how we show up in the world. Her chapter on breaking chains of comparison, especially in the age of social media, is a game-changer. She calls out the curated highlight reels we see online and challenges readers to step out of the “not enough” trap. The suggestion to do a 24-hour media detox hit home for me personally. I tried it, and the difference it made in my mental space was huge. She also offers a fresh perspective on self-acceptance: it’s not about striving to be “better,” but about remembering who we already are in God’s eyes.
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall is for any woman who’s ever looked in the mirror and felt “too much” or “not enough.” It’s for the overthinkers, the perfectionists, the ones tired of chasing a moving target of worthiness. If you want a blend of psychology, scripture, and real talk that meets you where you are but doesn’t leave you there, Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall is a must-read.
Pages: 222 | ASIN : B0DWSPWB7B
The Importance of Tithes and Offerings
Jacqui D. Williams’ The Importance of Tithes and Offerings is a heartfelt and deeply personal exploration of biblical giving. The book lays out the spiritual and practical reasons for tithing, emphasizing that it is not merely an obligation but an act of faith and love toward God. Williams combines scripture, personal stories, and practical advice to make her case, drawing from both the Old and New Testaments. She argues that giving should come from a place of devotion rather than duty, and she shares how financial obedience has shaped her own spiritual journey. The book also touches on common debates about whether tithing is relevant today, ultimately urging readers to honor God with their resources as a demonstration of trust.
One thing I appreciated about this book is its sincerity. Williams writes with conviction and passion, making it clear that this is not just theology for her—it’s personal. She shares how her mother and sister influenced her giving habits, and she openly talks about the period in her life when she struggled with tithing. Her transparency makes the book relatable, especially when she describes how prioritizing bills over God led to financial and spiritual struggles. She doesn’t just throw scriptures at the reader; she walks you through them, explaining how they’ve played out in her life. Take Malachi 3:10, for example—the famous passage about bringing tithes into the storehouse. Williams doesn’t just use it to tell readers what they should do; she explains how she tested God in this area and saw blessings unfold in unexpected ways.
The book leans on personal conviction. While Williams acknowledges that tithing is not a requirement under New Testament grace, she firmly believes in its importance. The writing style is conversational and easy to read, but certain points are hammered home multiple times in different ways. If someone is struggling with the idea of tithing or wondering if it still applies today, her arguments are clear, persuasive, and rooted in scripture.
I’d recommend this book to Christians who want to deepen their understanding of giving, particularly those who are uncertain about tithing or struggling to be consistent with it. If you want a personal, encouraging take on why giving matters and how it can change your faith, Williams delivers. Her passion for the topic is evident.
Pages: 38 | ASIN : B0984PBJ23
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