Christian Author Maribeth Ditmars

Dancing in the Minefields: One Woman’s Faith Journey through Child-loss, Addiction, and Adversity by Maribeth Ditmars reveals her personal journey of faith through life’s most heart-wrenching of events. Rob and Maribeth were like any other young couple starting a family. Maribeth had envisioned a perfect life and a healthy family. Yet, when tragedy struck in the form of childhood leukemia in their eldest son, Chris, life dramatically changed forever. Through the minefields of childhood cancer they persevered. The battle was a life and death struggle. Adversity took its toll on this family in many different forms, namely alcoholism with Maribeth and her husband, which slowly eroded their marriage. Then addiction became their daughter’s choice and eventually, her master. In her poignant, touching, and candid testimony, Maribeth opens her heart, offering faith and hope to those that have experienced child-loss and dealt with addiction. In sharing this beautiful story, she hopes that through the storms of adversity others will see triumph through Jesus. 

Despite these trials, even in the midst of death, God was with this family. Maribeth openly admits that before Chris’s diagnosis, being a Christian was only an obligation. Her humor is revealed in her snappy quips that capture the essence of her spiritual state. As such, her book reveals her progression through 12 step programs and the precious faith that Chris displayed in his battle. Each chapter begins with a powerful scripture verse that describes each phase of her struggle, truly making one understand the truth of God’s Word. As she elaborates on the timeline of their story, her writing speaks to the many parents, friends, sisters, brothers, etc., that have grappled with these types of life storms. She eloquently, yet matter of factly, offers her struggles and solutions regarding dependency on alcohol, child-loss, and marital stress. 

As intimacy with God is developed and transformation begins to bud, her book tells the progress of going from faltering faith to a powerful faith that withstands the trials.

Dancing in the Minefields is one of those books that will touch your mind, spirit and heart, allowing faith and hope to come, despite death. For those that have lost loved ones, her book offers practical tips on finding strength in God despite the tragedies of this fallen world. This book can also be used as a ministry tool to give to others that are suffering through cancer, grief and addiction. Keep in mind that this book speaks to readers to not give up, reach out to others in their suffering, reach out to others in your own suffering and most of all to remember that God can heal, save, and deliver. She points others to the eternity of Heaven and helps those who have lost ones to remember that they will see them again. I truly appreciate and love this book! You will too.  

This book comes highly recommended for all that have suffered through loss of children, addiction, and/or grief. 

Dancing in the Minefields
By: Maribeth Ditmars
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

You may get your copy of Dancing in the Minefields at Amazon.
Be sure to visit the author at Maribeth Ditmars for more information about her books and ministry.

Christian Author Craig A. Aguillard

Dominion: Kings and Queens is an exciting Sci-Fi fiction, End-Time thrill novel created by Craig A. Aguillard that speaks of Five Chosen Ones, as told in The Prophecy of Old. These ordinary teenagers have been chosen to embark on a journey into Demon’s Realm to battle and regain dominion of the Earth. Their mission is to not only take back authority over the Earth, but to subdue the evil rule of the Demon King and set the captives free in his kingdom. Each Chosen One comes from vastly different backgrounds than the others. Can they form a united front in order to retrieve the six pieces of the Armor of God?

Only five clans are left separated upon Earth’s devastated surface scattered between continents.  The brave Chosen Ones must learn to follow the Spirit of Truth to defeat the Demon King. In Demon’s Realm there are great snares and tribulations, with evil looking to destroy them. Armies of the Demon King consist of witches, vicious beasts, and demon beings that are eagerly expecting their arrival. The evil ruler, the Demon King, knows the Chosen Ones are coming and he’s been scheming against them and has prepared his minions against them. He knows their strengths and their weaknesses. He knows mankind so well and has studied them for centuries. It is up to these Five Chosen Ones to reclaim dominion over the Earth from the Demon King’s evil grasp.

Reflecting somewhat on the Book of Revelations (an adaptation with some embellishments) of a metaphor that Christians face in the spiritual realm and the Armor of God that is their protection. This is an engaging piece that is geared towards youth and adults alike and is the first book in the Dominion Series. This is an exciting must-read for those that love a thrill and adventure based upon Biblical themes, in this case, the End-Times and the survival of Earth.

Title: Dominion: Kings and Queens
By: Craig A. Aguillard
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

You may order your copy of Dominion: Kings and Queens at AmazonBarnes & Noble or in Kindle as a download.

Author John Clark Mayden

Prayer: The Most Reliable Wireless Communication by Rev. John Clark Mayden, Jr. is a “contemporary commentary written to speak about the ancient practice of prayer in a new way.” Comparing prayer to digital technology for easier understanding, the author has written an easy-to-read, step-by-step guide that instructs and encourages readers of the integral part that prayer plays in every part of our lives, even globally in other religions.

In his insightful book, the author however highlights and advocates Biblical prayer, offering the benefits of prayer through Old and New Testament examples. Filled with commentary on Scripture, the author also relates fascinating statistics on prayer that display the effect on our physical world to include our body, but not excluding the chemical and patterns in the brain. Prayer is essential as he proves for our overall health mentally and emotionally. With a solid Biblical foundation, this book delves into the aspects of prayers, giving readers fresh insight, offering knowledge in “how” to pray and hear from God, and also includes 7 keys to experiencing God’s presence and power. This step-by-step guide elaborates the assimilation of prayer as a way to communicate with God, receive solutions and incorporate prayer into an everyday lifestyle. 

The author begins with the definition of prayer, to include the Hebrew word meaning of prayer, readers will find a well-rounded Biblical guide that helps readers to not only engage in meaningful prayer, but presents prayer as not just a one-way street, or monologue, but gives an overview of prayer models encompassed in the Bible. The essence of prayer and as a fundamental Christian practice shed light on the absolute availability of the power of prayer. His book relates that prayer sustains and brings transformation. Prayer is the oldest form of wireless communication as the author presents to readers a thought-provoking and comforting read.

With such chapters as: The Oldest Form of Wireless Communication, Charging My Device, Wireless Devices, Powering On, The Most Reliable Wireless Communication, 7 Keys to Experiencing God’s Presence and Power, Prayer and Health, Locked Out, Building a Strong Network Conclusion the author has added insights into Old Testament and New Testament examples such as: the Apostle Paul, Jeremiah, David, Elijah, etc. that present ordinary people that did extraordinary things with God and how prayer helped them.

Presenting a clear picture of prayer, this is a convenient book that relates prayer as the oldest form of wireless communication – and guess what?  It’s free!

This book does come highly recommended being from a Reverend that has studied and knows the Word of God. His examples come from a life lived through prayer. His book is a faith-filled journey into the world of prayer. A wonderful read!

Title: Prayer: The Most Reliable Wireless Communication
By: Rev. John Clark Mayden, Jr.
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

and in Kindle as a download.

A Faith Journey

I Came to You in Weakness by Matthew F. Terry reveals a faith journey into the unknown. His decision to follow God’s will, and not his own, brings travelling to China to be an English Teacher. 

His story is one of great courage and faith as He finds God and follows God in his weakness. Beginning with an unveiling of the misery in trying to stay in a lifeless job that he could not stand anymore – corporate America, based in Chicago, as he describes it was a job he could not stand. In the midst of despair of endless resumes and job searches after being laid off in 2011, his journey begins as he chronicles the prayers and the answered prayers.

The author displays that trusting God was not easy, and some answers came in amazing ways, certainly not the way the author thought that God would answer. Some of the answers were incredibly simple. As it turns out, God can be practical as well as full of wisdom. Born out of the author’s weakness comes a great testimony to the scripture verse in Corinthians 9:10: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Matthew Terry reveals his trusting God despite all the weakness in the form of job security, travelling to a foreign country, and a medical emergency with his beloved wife.


Beginning with short segways into his venture from moving from seeking trust in the world, losing jobs, job searches, to complete disgust in online searches – each section is short and sweet chronicling almost a year of finally coming to the boiling point. Some entries are rather candid and some humorous as he describes what its like to be looking and searching for a job in the midst of the bottom of the sea with all the other “out of work” colleagues. You can visibly see the downshift in the work-place and he describes the tension level on all 10 floors of his building. Again, direct and concise, these entries create a timeline of his desperation, his prayers and answers to God and how God answered.


Five sections describe his travels from his shift from self-reliance to finding life in weakness and fully trusting in God. Scripture verses speak of each section along with some pictures, as answers, prayers and encouragement for his path to be revealed as God speaks to His heart and leads him make for an invigorating read, sidelined with humorous side notes. In the end, you will find the author has been brought full circle and be inspired to follow God on your own journey into the brave unknown as you begin asking and following His will.


Humbling and insightful, this is a wonderfully touching and uplifting testimony of someone saying, “I’m all in; let’s go.” His thankfulness and enthusiasm ushers in a love for others and adventure. He reveals different aspects in China, some that tug at your heart like the children and the orphans. This book is breathtaking and refreshing!


Certainly, you will read this book with a smile inside seeing the goodness of God lead, protect and bless this man in his future endeavors. And certainly, God has the same for readers. This book is unique in the way it is written with short entries, the blending of a timeline, scriptures and faith, and leads others to discovering God’s will for their lives.


You may get your copy of I Came to You in Weakness at Amazon or in Kindle as a download. Be sure to visit the author at Matthew F. Terry to find out more information about his book and some great ministry. A CBM Christian Book Review - 10.0 out of 10.0 stars

No More Fiction - The Untarpped Spirit

New Book Release - This book is the first to prove that time traveling is possible and not a fictional concept. It is the only one of its kind that brings clarity to out of body experiences. Time travel gives a deeper understanding of visions, dreams and de ja vu and adds validity to the interpretation of those spiritual encounters. 

Through reading Time Travel one can see how dreams and visions can be signs of warning and protection as well as navigate the future. There is an unseen reality that is all around us and the only way into it is in a "Time Traveling Machine”. The machine is a spirit being that is not trapped by the laws of logic such as time, space and matter. This book gives it’s reader the keys to a place of unlimited opportunities by traveling into a world that knows no earthly restrictions. 

The uniqueness of this book is that it demonstrates how both Christians and non-Christian have accessed this power without knowing, because time traveling is a part of our world. This book will strengthen your spiritual life and bring blessings you never thought imaginable.

You may get your copy of Time Travel, No  More Fiction at Amazon.

The Power Of Professionally Displaying Your Book

Here is a perfect example of a professional yet personal book signing event by Multi-Published Author Dianne Tolliver. 

Note the display, how Dianne is showcasing her book and the background setting in the picture. This is a great way to hold a book signing event and one that every author should pursue to promote and market their book.


Prevention and Protection

This book comes as a highly recommended guide and handbook for parents and caregivers as well as for those dealing with such issues, pastors, police, counselors, child psychologists, medical staff, and the court system will find this information useful in teaching child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention and protection!

Overcoming Abuse: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Protection--A Guide for Parents Caregivers and Helpers by Reina Davison offers a 3-part handbook to parents, caregivers, and helpers to aid in protection against child sexual abuse. 

Coupled with the use of Biblical principles, stages of development in children, this book teaches, educates and gives parents the arsenal they need to educate themselves and their families in either prevention or healing from traumatic child sexual abuse (CSA).

Giving the definitions of child sexual abuse (CSA) and the staggering statistics in our nation, coupled with the abuse worldwide – the abuse of children is unprecedented. Our day and age is raging with this sin against the most innocent of beings – children. Abuse comes in many forms and can be quite insidious, thus the author’s efforts focus on sexual abuse. She also gives insight into the psychiatric dynamics of a sexual predator or offender. Her book is well-rounded and an overview on the subject of CSA that gives knowledge, help and guidance as a manual for prevention and protection against such crimes.

As a comprehensive handbook, one can glean the contents and find out not only how to use her guide, but understand how to limit internet media and device pornography, recognize strategies of perpetrators, giving tips of what to do and what not to do – parents, caregivers and helpers can help recognize, prevent and protect children against childhood sexual abuse. This guide is an invaluable resource, offering also an overview of the main reasons for abuse (the psychology of abusers) to help readers spot unsafe behaviors, giving them a guidebook in tracking and preventing child sexual abuse.

With a section on educating your child on this subject, this book takes all the pieces of a giant puzzle, and even sheds light on the judicial system in relation to this issue. With different stages of age, such as birth to toddler, toddler to five, six to twelve, and twelve to eighteen, the author has broken down the different stages of growth, exposing the different levels of opportunity that sexual predators may use against a child at these ages, along with age appropriate environments and care providers.


Overcoming Abuse:
Child Sexual Prevention and Protection
By: Reina Davison
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Stop by and visit author Reina Davison at Overcoming Abuse for more information about her books.You may get your copy of Overcoming Abuse: Child Sexual Prevention and Protection at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.

Teaching Children Encouraging Truths About God's Word

Highly recommended for all children who need to be taught encouraging truths about God’s Word, and especially is a tool to be used by parents, counselors, pastors, child psychologists, medical personnel, and lay persons to teach about healthy sexual boundaries. 

Overcoming AbuseMy Body Belongs to God and Me – A Child’s Body Safety Guide by Reina Davison speaks to children, telling them they are “Overcomers.” This is a wonderful truth in God’s Word, as she begins the book by the definition of what an overcomer is. 

Opening children’s eyes to the truth of God’s purpose and plans for them, she goes on to describe God’s gift of free will. Describing Good Touch and Bad Touch; she elaborates on these two and what that can encompass. There are Good Touch people and Bad Touch people. Her book gives hope to children who have or have not experienced abuse by speaking the truth of God’s love and care for their body. She also teaches children how to prevent abuse by giving them the tools to know the difference between a healthy relationship and unhealthy relationships.

Writing from a Biblical perspective, yet incredibly gentle and simple, Reina Davison gives hope and guidance that exposes the darkness and sin of the enemy lurking in our lives. These people are unsafe and “No Touch” people as Reina explains. Her premise teaches children the principle of becoming “Overcomers” in Christ Jesus. This is a fantastic book that teaches wonderful and enlightening spiritual truths to children. (Note: This book just may encourage adults as well; teaching them that they are overcomers!) I personally enjoyed the uplifting truths to her book and thought…I wish I had a book such as this when I was a child. You will be delighted by this book as well.

As a guidebook, this book teaches parents, caregivers, family members, etc., to understand what safe behavior is in and out of the home. Her Body Safety guide in the back provides a checklist for adults to adhere to in protecting children. With beautiful illustrations, the author sheds light on walking in the truth of God’s Word, while giving them instruction of their enemy (the devil), the Bible, and Jesus, offering hope and encouragement to look to Jesus as their help and Savior. Her book shows that God has a good plan for them and cares for them. She shares that they are Overcomers and can defeat the enemy (the devil) and that because of Jesus, they too can choose to be of Good Cheer (be happy). 


Title: Overcoming Abuse: My Body Belongs to God and Me
A Child’s Body Safety Guide
By: Reina Davison, Illustrated by: Victoria Aleice
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars 

To tell you the truth, this is one of those books parents should utilize in teaching their children about bad people that sin and touch inappropriately. She has given a list of resources in the back of the book, and is an advocate of ending child sexual abuse. Written with grace, wisdom, and sensitivity to children’s pure intellects, this book does a wonderful job in tackling a difficult subject.

“Thank you, Reina Davison, for your work to protect the vulnerable children of the world!” ~ CBM Christian Book Reviews. You may get your copy of Overcoming Abuse: My Body Belongs to God and Me at Amazon or in Kindle as a download. Be sure to visit author Reina Davison at Overcoming Abuse for more information about her books.

Author J. Michael Meadows

If you love the game of golf, you will love
Go With ... God, Hogan, and The Hybrid

Go with God, Hogan, and The Hybrid is J. Michael Meadows' first book and showcases his life experiences in the context of stories, truths, and wisdom related to golf and the role it has played in his life.  

The Hybrid is the most important addition to your life and to your game. "God is not who we think He is, but who He reveals Himself to be in the Bible" and "God has a plan for each one of us. Therefore, it is important that we make sure our belief system about God is rooted in God's revelation of himself and not on human speculation about God".

This Book is filled with dozens of stories of golf's greats―Hogan, Trevino, Palmer, Floyd and many others―who have crossed paths with Meadows as he's traveled and played life's fairways. Go with God… is humorous, nostalgic, insightful, and empowering. 

The author, who has escorted hundreds of golfers to Scotland and Ireland with his Golf in the Kingdom tour and golf travel company, shares numerous insights from a lifetime in business and golf. Readers will enjoy and come to embrace his Southern style (and -isms), as well as the family, faith, and systematic foundations upon which he has built a rich and rewarding life. Whether it's stories about Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and their impact on the game of golf, Meadows' founding The U.S. Screen Door Open Golf Championship, corporate life with IBM, Xerox, and Exxon, and life as an entrepreneur, readers will be engaged and entertained.

Meadows shares personal successes and failures as well as some truths of mental attitude dynamics and spirituality that have sustained him as he's traveled the fairways of life. He calls it "living a normal life... in an extraordinary way". Everyone knows something about God but to know God is impossible apart from The Word of God, The Mind of Christ through the perception and application of Bible Doctrine from Christ, THE PERFECT HYBRID.

J. Michael Meadows is an avid, low-handicap golfer, a member of Phoenix Country Club in Phoenix, Arizona and The St. Andrews Golf Club in Scotland. Golf and business have taken him around the world and were the foundations for his encounters with legendary golfers like Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and many others. Go with God, Hogan, and The Hybrid is Meadows’ first book and, in a style all his own, he shares the truths and wisdom of the experiences that have shaped his life. 

For more information about the author and to buy this wonderful book, visit Go With ... God, Hogan, and The Hybrid















Highly Recommended

For All Eternity
June Foster
CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 out of 10.0 stars

A Must Read Book - For All Eternity by June Foster is a Christian contemporary romance novel tinged with religious tension and an unlikely end that speaks of the need for salvation and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. This is truly a must read book.

A surprise encounter leaves JD wondering about Joella, the beautiful woman who mowed him down on a bike trail. Intent on keeping the relationship just as a friendly one, JD tells himself; although he can’t get over the peace that emanates from her presence. JD finds Joella and her feminine beauty to be irresistible, even though the constant scolding from his father to “get a new perspective” on life, makes him wonder if Joella could ever be the right choice.  He longs for that peace that Joella possesses, and consequently realizes that a person can’t fill the deep void inside. 

Joella, a interior designer, brings delight to the novel as a young at heart church girl, presenting the charm of a budding romance, this novel keeps readers glued to the pages.  I was constantly wonder what the next page would bring.

As time passes and sparks fly, there are decisions to make and expectations each character has, especially for JD. His strict religious upbringing has taught him not to be interested in anyone outside of his church. Yet, he can’t deny his interest in Joella.  As this budding romance develops with some twists and turns, the author has coupled the scenes with an idyllic setting of family, home and country charm. 

June Foster captures emotions and brings surprise encounters into a well-developed inspirational themed book blended with the romance of true love. First encounters, butterflies, and heart pounding emotions develop into a deep respect and love in this Christian fictional romance that is sure to uplift its readers. You may get a copy of For All Eternity at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.

The Only Way To Heaven

Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven. He came down from Heaven to show us the way. He is the Lamb of God who took away the sin of the whole world. On the Cross, our salvation is complete. If you believe in Him, your salvation is complete. He is the way, the truth, and the life. (John14:6) 

The way to Heaven is only through Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ alone. Our Lord Jesus Christ is Himself the way to Heaven. He does not merely show the way; He is the way. Salvation is only in the person of Jesus Christ. Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and you have salvation. 

Our Lord Jesus Christ is not just one of many ways, He is the only way. Discover the truth of the Gospel that will revive faith and the joy of salvation in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This book will deepen understanding of spiritual truths that will empower readers to walk victoriously in Christ.

You may get your copy of Jesus Christ The Only Way at Amzon or as a download in Kindle.