Category Archives: Reviews
Book Review: Marian Jordan Ellis “Sex and the Single Christian Girl”
“Purity is a life devoted to Christ.” BTSCelebs is speechless! Author Marian Jordan Ellis exposes the lies of Satan and gives new hope to women devoting their lives to purity. This book is so jam-packed with goodies its hard to … Continue reading
Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is a Majestic Beauty
Dance into Christmas! Robert Joffrey‘s timeless classic “The Nutcracker” (2013) took the audience on a sweet magical ride on December 6th. BTSCelebs attended the opening night in Roosevelt University’s Auditorium Theatre in Chicago,IL. The ballet started on Christmas Eve in … Continue reading
Book Review: Melissa Tagg’s “Made To Last”
This is the best book of the year! Lies and deception never turn into love, but in Melissa Tagg’s debut novel forgiveness changes everything. The protagonist Miranda Woodruff is a woman raised on Christian values whose career is tangled in … Continue reading
Movie Review: Darren Wilson’s “Father Of Lights”
“In the Christian Faith, God Seeks Man.” (Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke) There is only one word to describe Darren Wilson’s documentary film…. Wow! After 98 minutes of sheer amazement, it is impossible for any Christian to not feel stronger in their … Continue reading
Book Review: Derek Grier’s “Another 60 Minutes of Wisdom”
A small book with a BIG message. Dr. Derek Grier’s “Another 60 Minutes of Wisdom” (Growth On The Go) is a simple easy to read devotional book based on biblical principles. The Grace Church pastor helps people with everyday problems like … Continue reading
Graphic Novel Review: Messiah: Origin
Take a virtual journey into the Bible. Mark Arey, Kai Carpenter and Matt Dorff’s graphic novel about Jesus Christ’s birth and adolescence contrasts with John The Baptist. The two very different holy men are chronicled in this brilliantly illustrated slim … Continue reading
BTSCelebs Review of Natalie Grant’s “Hurricane” Album
Closer To Your Heart – This single describes a state of brokenness that propels you to cry out to God. Natalie sings about her desire to be closer to Him. The upbeat pop rock song is 100% dance worthy. Natalie … Continue reading
BTSCelebs’ Theatre Review: “Once”
Watching “Once” was enough for me! The award winning musical “Once” landed in Chicago’s Oriental Theatre on October 9th. Unfortunately, the play that sounds delightful on paper is no where near family friendly. When Guy (Stuart Ward) starts his journey … Continue reading
Book Review: Julianna Deering’s “Rules Of Murder”
What’s in a name? Everything! Under the pen name Deering, author DeAnna Julie Dodson takes readers into the mind of a serial killer. “Rules Of Murder” is not what it appears to be. The book’s preview describes one murder occurring … Continue reading
Book Review: Traci Peterson’s “The Miner’s Lady”
God restores everything. Traci Peterson‘s latest book “The Miner’s Lady” is full of hate, sadness and ultimate death. However, Peterson’s story seems to be loosely based on the book of Job in the Holy Bible. In the beginning of “The … Continue reading
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