Daughter of Increase

Title : 10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms Author : Zondervan Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living, Devotional Publication Date : May 22, 2018 Publisher : Zondervan Source : Copy sent for review. Purchase : Amazon | Kindle |  ChristianBook   Synopsis :   People in all stages of life are busy, rushed, and stressed, and 10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms promises to offer some grounded, set-aside time to connect with God and His Word. Taking only 10 minutes of the day, this beautiful book will guide readers through the Psalms in brief, meaningful devotions and provide reflection points and prayers. The perfect size to take on the go, whether in a backpack, a briefcase of a diaper bag, 10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms will be an inspirational addition to every day. My Rating :   Everyone should just love the book of Psalms and everyone should love a devotional. Why not get one with both. This devotional walks you through 150 Psalms and gives you some

Title : 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs Author : Zondervan Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living, Devotional Publication Date :  May 22, 2018 Publisher : Zondervan Source : Copy sent for review. Purchase : Amazon | Kindle |  ChristianBook   Synopsis :   Embrace your time with the Lord, no matter how busy you are! 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs offers tangible reminders of God’s wisdom and meaningful reflections in just 10 minutes. For the days when you need help discerning direction, 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs is the perfect way to engage with God.  This devotional invites you into Proverbs, the book of wisdom. Realign your heart with God’s as you read through the Scripture and spend just a few minutes with Him. Whether you’re on a quick lunch break, between classes, or relishing some peace and quiet during nap time, 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs gives you what you need to keep going. Just 10 minutes a day will bring you closer to Go

Title :  Three Spiritual Classics in One Volume (Knowledge of the Holy, The Pursuit of God, and God's Pursuit of Man) Author : A.W. Tozer Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living, Non-Fiction Publication Date : April 3, 2018 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : Copy sent for review Purchase : Amazon |  Moody Publishers   Synopsis :   Encounter God. Worship more.  What Tozer lacked in formal education, he more than made up for in experiential wisdom. Tozer was a man who really knew God, and it showed. People came from all over to hear his sermons because they knew they would go home more in awe of God.  That's why millions keep coming back to his writings, but particularly these three books.  Considered to be Tozer's greatest works, Knowledge of the Holy , The Pursuit of God , and God's Pursuit of Man are now available in a single volume. In 3 Spiritual Classics, you will discover a God of breathtaking majesty and world-changin

Title : Tailor Made Author : Alex Seeley Age : Adult Genres : Christian Lifestyle, Spiritual Growth, Non-Fiction Publication Date : April 24, 2018 Publisher : Thomas Nelson Source : Copy sent for review. Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   From the moment we enter this world, we are labeled by well-meaning people who are quick to try to define us: “She’s the smart one,” “He’s so quiet,” “She’s bossy,” “He’s so lazy,” etc etc. And before we know it, those powerful words have actually taken hold, becoming part of our very personality and character.  We somehow let them define us. For years, I personally wore the label of “accident.” Believing I was unwanted by others from even before I was born, I spent years wishing I was invisible and struggled to find acceptance in all the wrong places.   My heart's desire for my book “Tailor Made” is to articulate, reveal and explore how we can actually discover o

Title : Thief of Corinth Author : Tessa Afshar Age : Adult Genres : Christian Historical Fiction Expected Publication Date : August 7, 2018 Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers Source : Review copy sent Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook   Synopsis :   First-century Corinth is a city teeming with commerce and charm. It’s also filled with danger and corruption—the perfect setting for Ariadne’s greatest adventure.  After years spent living with her mother and oppressive grandfather in Athens, Ariadne runs away to her father’s home in Corinth, only to discover the perilous secret that destroyed his marriage: though a Greek of high birth, Galenos is the infamous thief who has been robbing the city’s corrupt of their ill-gotten gains.  Desperate to keep him safe, Ariadne risks her good name, her freedom, and the love of the man she adores to become her father’s apprentice. As her unusual athletic ability leads her into dangerous

Title : Women of the Word Author : Jen Wilkin Age : Adult Genres : Christian Lifestyle, Non-Ficition Publication Date : July 31, 2014 Publisher : Crossway Source : Paperback Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   Many Christian women find great encouragement and joy in and through women's Bible studies. However, popular Bible teacher Jen Wilkin is concerned that sometimes we let our emotions rule our study of Scripture and forget that the Bible is primarily about God, not us. Challenging hungry women to go deeper in their study of Scripture, this book will help you refocus your efforts on feeding your mind first and foremost. Whether you're young or old, married or single, this accessible volume will energize and equip you for Bible study aimed at transforming both the heart and mind.  My Rating :   If you're looking for a book that will give you an awesome study method that's practic

Good morning Gems (& Gents)! This past weekend has been insane in both a good and scary way. I experienced something frightening, but in that situation I felt a sense of peace and contentment that I'd never would have experienced before if my relationship with God wasn't where it is now. As I was thinking of a verse for this week, I came across this one from the book of Isaiah and I knew this was it: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Such a small, yet powerful verse. This is a command and a promise from our Father whether we are in times of despair or in seasons of gladness. Though told this to the people of Israel, this verse is still true to His children today. Let's start off by breaking down some of the words in this verse shall we: Fear : the Hebrew word is  yare' meaning to cause to frighten ( affright ); to make or be afraid;

Title : Pearl in the Sand Author : Tessa Afshar Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction Publication Date : September 1, 2010 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : eBook Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible |  B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   Can a Canaanite harlot who has made her livelihood by looking desirable to men make a fitting wife for one of the leaders of Israel? Shockingly, the Bible's answer is yes.  Pearl in the Sand tells Rahab's untold story. Rahab lives in a wall; her house is built into the defensive walls of the City of Jericho. Other walls surround her as well--walls of fear, rejection, and unworthiness.  A woman with a wrecked past; a man of success, of faith...of pride. A marriage only God would conceive! Through the heartaches of a stormy relationship, Rahab and Salmone learn the true source of one another's worth and find healing in God. My Rating :   Check out the sampler on Tes