I heard Esther speak on a recent Focus on the Family broadcast, and I was drawn into her story of a painful childhood. She wore masks to protect herself from the abuse and chaos of a dysfunctional family. When she reached a pinnacle in her career yet felt low and empty, she finally realized her masks kept her from experiencing the depth of faith she craved. Her book is written to set others free from pretense and a superficial relationship with God.
My friend Laura wrote this fantastic book for any Christian woman who wants to be brave. This book is a short and powerful read, perfect for a busy woman’s schedule. Each day will take only five to ten minutes to get through. That’s one reason this book is such a great pick.
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, led by Martin Luther. As a longtime Lutheran this book idea held appeal for me. I just started reading this book and I can’t put it down. Even though I learned much about Luther’s history as a Lutheran schoolgirl, Michelle DeRusha fills in many gaps in this storyline so familiar to me. She is a gifted historian and storyteller, bringing ancient manuscripts to life and painting a sympathetic portrait of Martin and Katharina, imagining their emotions and challenges in a way that seems instantly relatable in 2017. What a perfect time for this book to come into print (January 31)! I will post a more in-depth review once I finish the book.
I love Bible studies, and I love discovering new words. This book caters to both of my affections. Each day begins with a new, somewhat unfamiliar word and its definition. The following scripture and devotion explains how the word can be applied. It’s a vocabulary lesson tied together with solid Bible teaching. I like the “Bottom Line of the Day,” which helps you apply both the vocabulary word and the scripture teaching to everyday situations. The English major in me is enjoying this unique new study!
I liked the positive tone of this book and its solid biblical basis. I found the suggestions to be positive also, but not truly original. The chapters were very long. The book is advertised as a seven-day journery, but plan on spending two to three days per chapter unless you have an hour to spend each day. Overall this book is a decent resource if you haven’t read anything else on goal-setting and life-planning before. For goal-setting, I prefer Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy.
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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV
No matter what season you are in, God is teaching you valuable lessons to grow your faith and trust in Him. We will discover what God is saying through the different times and activities we traverse.
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