Endorsements
Swashbuckling Faith: Exploring for Treasure
with Pirates of the Caribbean:
"Who knew that Jack Sparrow (excuse me, CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow) could be such a great example of faith for us all? Tim Wesemann, that's who. And with characteristic warmth and insight, Tim delivers a veritable treasure trove of wisdom and piratey-good fun that's not only entertaining to read—it draws you closer to God. Thanks, Tim, for writing Swashbuckling Faith. You make your mateys proud."
—Mike Nappa
Bestselling and award-winning author of The Prayer of Jesus and
The Courage to be Christian
Like the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, Tim Wesemann’s Swashbuckling Faith is funny and whimsical with just a touch of craziness. What Tim adds to this mix is a vast treasure trove of relevant and practical spiritual insights. So, flip back your eye-patch and settle into your favorite hammock. It’s time for a different sort of devotional meditations—ones that take your heart onto high seas while feeding your soul with the water of life. Excellent book!
—Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Pastor and author of Finding God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
"Only a lunatic would dream up the idea of drawing spiritual lessons from a pirate movie. Fortunately, just when we needed a good lunatic, Tim Wesemann leaped aboard ship and shivered a few timbers (or whatever pirates do). Swashbuckling Faith is a fresh, funny, and surprisingly rich book that falls somewhere between a devotional and a pirate manual. There's buried treasure in these pages, me hearties, and if yer knows what's good fer yer soul, you'll commence diggin' in! An excellent book for a teenager, or anyone with an adventurous heart and a longing for spiritual swordplay. Arrrrr!"
—Dave Meurer, Author of Good Spousekeeping and If You Want Breakfast in Bed, Sleep in the Kitchen
You don’t have to be a fan of the “Pirates” movies to find great treasure between the pages of Tim Wesemann’s Swashbuckling Faith. Full of life-changing, priceless gems from God’s Word, Swashbuckling Faith entertains all through the treasure hunt with hilarious observations and challenging insights. You’ll be “hooked”! As a fellow St. Louisan, let me just say, “Pardon me while I stand up and applaud!”
—Rhonda Rhea
Radio personality, humor columnist, author of Who Put the Cat in the
Fridge
Shiver me timbers! Swashbuckling Faith offers up booty of God-truths that even a landlubber like me can relate to. While the read is pure fun, the truths are heart-deep. As a parent of teens and preteens I can’t wait to share these briny depths of faith and inspiration with my family!
—Tricia Goyer, award-winning author of Life Interrupted and Generation NeXt Parenting
Jack Bauer’s Having a Bad Day: An Unauthorized Investigation of Faith in 24: Season One
Tim Wesemann is not just thinking outside the box, he
has blown the sides right off the box. Relevant and unique, this book
grabbed me from the start, and made one of my all time favorite shows,
24, come alive in a way I'd never imagined it could. I highly recommend
it to any fan of the show.
— Rene Gutteridge, novelist
24 held my husband, my teens . . . okay, me too . . . captive as we eagerly anticipated the next episode. Jack Bauer’s Having a Bad Day highlights the drama and capsulates truth. Not truth as seen on TV, but Truth as witnessed in God’s Word. The clock is ticking down . . . I’m off to share these inspiring messages with the special agents in my life!
—Tricia Goyer, award-winning author of Life Interrupted and Generation NeXt Parenting
If Jack Bauer had had Tim Wesemann's wonderful book,
his day would not have been nearly as bad . With spiritual insights and
wry humor, Tim draws lessons from Jack's life that the man from CTU never
envisioned, but which I found enriching and uplifting. A faith-filled
delight for any 24 fan.
—Gayle Roper, ALLAH'S FIRE
GIFT BOOKS
I always look to CTA first especially at Christmas! On Christmas Eve our
attendance is usually doubled so we were excited that we can give One
Night In Bethlehem to all our children and the visitors
. . . It is a meaningful gift that will be a remembrance of their visit
to our church. The quality and value of this beautiful book is amazing!
—Sally Taylor, DCM, Centreville UMC, CTA Customer
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I'm always looking for a great new recipe for my family. Well I found one. Recipe for Life serves up an abundance of fresh, savory dishes for living a satisfying life. You'll find these pages are filled with so many tasty recipes that you'll want to share this little book with your family, friends and neighbors. Set the table and enjoy!
—Barbara Rainey
Author, speaker and nationally syndicated radio Co-Host of FamilyLife
Today
FamilyLife
Recipe for Life . . ."The joy of God's love and grace radiates from this book and that joy is served right to the kitchen table of your home."
—Cathy W., CTA Customer
Waverly, IA
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No life, marriage or family will ever be any stronger than the foundation that it's built on. Blueprints for Life will help you establish a foundation that will withstand the storms of life. Room by room, Blueprints for Life will equip you to lay out a plan for building the "home" of your dreams—a life, marriage and family that are secure, warm and satisfying. Redecorating, renovating or starting your home from scratch—if you are looking for help, hope and encouragement for your family, YOU'VE FOUND IT!
—Dr. Dennis Rainey
Co-Host of FamilyLife Today
President
FamilyLife
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The Book of Cool . . . This like a devotional. It is just what a boy needs to learn about how to be a godly boy so he can grow up to be a godly man.
—A 9-year-old boy from Texas
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I use Dr. Devo's Lickety-Spit Devotions with my Grade 2 class and the kids really love it. The kids love the humour, quizzes, and riddles. They are all quite curious about his jet-pack too! After trying to decide which devotional book to use daily with my students, I chose this one because it creatively relates to them at THEIR level.
—Grade 2 Teacher, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Devo’s Lickety-Split Devotions . . . Something flesh and new for a change. Just what I'm looking for for my children's group. Thanks, I look forward to using the material.
—Sparky from Stanley, NC
I loves these books! We have the first Dr. Devo devotional as well and we really do get into great conversations with our 6 and 9 year olds. Each devotion is short and sweet and sprinkled with humor.
—Anonymous reader from Imperial, MO
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Jesus My Song Devotion Book . . . "A great idea...a formula on which to hang some important thoughts. It is also a good way to teach musical terms and concepts. I particularly liked the prayers--well done!!"
—John Carl Ylvisaker, Songwriter, Musician, Performer and Trailblazer in the realm of contemporary church music
“As a church musician, these devotions really hit home. Tim’s creative wordplay, combined with his passion for encouraging God’s faithful servants, have resulted in an excellent personal devotion book. Thanks, Tim.”
—Nathan Lawrence
Director of Worship Arts, Faith Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO
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Crescendo of Praise gift book . . . “Thank you for reminding me how music is a call I’ve always felt, and for motivating me to continue to share the gift that praises God. Music grows and grows in us and fills our hearts with the Spirit’s blessings forever!”
—Dennis A. Haugen, Development Officer, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA and former Church Music Director
