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Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth {Book Review}

Title : Lies Women Believe ( Updated & Expanded ) Author :  Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living, Women's Issues, Non-Fiction Publication Date : February 6, 2018 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : Hardcover provided for review Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   Counter the lies that keep you from abundant living.   Satan is the master deceiver; his lies are endless. And the lies Christian women believe are at the root of most of their struggles.   "Many women live under a cloud of personal guilt and condemnation," says Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. "Many are in bondage to their past. Others are gripped by fear of rejection and a longing for approval. Still others are emotional prisoners."  In this bestseller, Lies Women Believe, Nancy exposes those areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women—lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage

Breaking the Fear Cycle by Maria Furlough {Book Review}

Title : Breaking the Fear Cycle Author : Maria Furlough Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living, Women Issues, Non-Fiction Publication Date : March 6, 2018 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback provided for review. Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   It seems there is more to fear now than ever, but fear and anxiety are nothing new to human beings--or to God. The Bible calls us to not be afraid on many occasions, and of course we all want to live without fear. But just how is that accomplished when every news item seems designed to get us wringing our hands?  Using her own story as a catalyst, Maria Furlough shows readers how to overcome fear for good. She calls readers to make a list of their fears, to choose to bring those fears to God rather than acting on them, and to trust God with the future. She shows how when we give God full control over our lives, choosing his sovereignty over our own ability, w

Adamant by Lisa Bevere {Book Review}

Title : Adamant Author : Lisa Bevere Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living, Non-Fiction Publication Date : April 17, 2018 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback copy provided. Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook Synopsis :   By ancient definition, the adamant was known as both a diamond and a mythical stone of indestructible wonder. In more modern terminology, it describes a posture of unshakeable resolve and determination. If there was ever a time for us to be adamant about love and truth it is now. God is Love. God is Truth. Both love and truth are timeless, transcending our current trends and opinions. Sometimes the most loving thing we will ever do is to speak the truth, but speaking truth begins with living it.  Using the mediums of Scripture and story, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere takes readers on a journey into the Mountain of God, to the one place they can learn not only to abide in God's unshakeable

Begin Again by Leeana Tankersley {Book Review}

Title : Begin Again Author : Leeana Tankersley Age : Adult Genres : Christian Living, Women Issues, Non-Fiction Publication Date :  April 3, 2018 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback copy provided Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   What happens when life begins to trip us up and failure starts creeping in? Many of us just keep on doing the same thing, hoping for different results. Some of us look for escape, to find a way out of the mess we feel that we've created. But neither enduring nor escaping is ultimately what we need.  The answer is to allow ourselves to begin again, every day, in every part of our lives. Through engaging, lyrical prose, Leeana Tankersley shows women how to forgive themselves, develop new and healthier patterns of living, and do away with resentment and regret. Her life-giving words will free women who are feeling stuck and allow them to clear out the debris to make room f

Fierce Marriage by Ryan & Selena Frederick {Book Review}

Title : Fierce Marriage Author : Ryan & Selena Frederick Age : Adults Genres : Christian Living, Marriage, Non-Fiction Publication Date :  April 17, 2018 Publisher : Baker Books Source : Paperback copy provided Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery that could either save his life--or result in his death on the operating table. The young couple prepared for the worst.   When Ryan survived, they both realized that they still had a future together. But the near loss changed the way they saw all that would lie ahead. They would live and love fiercely, fighting for each other and for a Christ-centered marriage, every step

Why Her? by Nicki Koziarz {Book Review}

Title : Why Her? Author : Nicki Koziarz Age : Adult Genres : Christian Life, Women's Issues, Non-Fiction Publication Date : March 6, 2018 Publisher : B&H Publishing Group Source : Paperback copy provided Purchase : Amazon | Kindle | B&N | ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   If success is defined in the eye of the beholder,  who are you letting behold your success? Nicki Koziarz is confronting the comparison question: Why her?   Through two striving sisters in the Bible, Nicki uncovered six truths’ we need to hear when trying to measure up leaves you falling behind. These six truths will help you: Stop staring at her success and find satisfaction in yours. Find contentment with your life without being complacent in who you are becoming. Gain godly wisdom to answer the Why Her silent question of your soul. Someone will always be ahead. But that doesn’t mean you’re behind. Because Truth, like always, will set us free. And

God's Book of Proverbs {Book Review}

Title : God's Book of Proverbs Author : Lifeway/ B&H Publishing Age : Adult Genres : Christian, Reference,  Publication Date : March 1, 2018 Publisher : B&H Publishing Group Source : Linen Hardcover copy provided Purchase : Amazon | Kindle |  ChristianBook | LifeWay Synopsis :   God's Book of Proverbs includes the entire text of the book of Proverbs from the Bible arranged topically. This practical and helpful resource allows readers to quickly access and apply the wisdom and insights found in this sacred portion of Scripture. Also included is the article “Connecting Wisdom to Jesus” by Trevin Wax explaining how Jesus is the fount from which all wisdom flows. God's Book of Proverbs features the highly reliable, highly readable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB), which stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity. The CSB's optimal blend of accuracy and readability