I ADORE Hope Lydaâs books! Her newest release from Harvest House Publishers is an extra-special one, because it is an interactive, one-of-a-kind, fresh little devotional entitled âWhat Do You Need Today? Simple Encouragement for Real-Life Momentsâ. In this book, Hope writes as though she is best friends with us, her readers, as she takes the lead and guides us on a fun and fruitful journey of infusing discovery and adventure into our daily lives. Continue reading
Understanding
A Must-Read If You’ve Ever Been Told You’re Too Sensitive. . .
Have you ever been told âyouâre just too sensitiveâ and âdonât let things get to youâ? Do you find yourself very aware of your surroundings, including tiny details that other people often miss? Do you take longer to process new information and form a response than others? Do loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells affect you intensely? If you answered yes to any of these sample questions, you just might be an HSP – a Highly Sensitive Person. . . According to Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregoryâs new book from Harvest House Publishers, âSensitive & Strong: A Guide for Highly Sensitive Persons and Those Who Love Themâ, one in five people are HSPs, but many of us have become adept at hiding this truth – even from ourselves. Continue reading
Like A Balm for Your Heart
Have you ever felt unimportant, unlovable, not good enough, or simply out of place? I think for just about everyone, at some point in our lives, the answer to this question is âyesâ. In her new book entitled âBack Roads to Belonging: Unexpected Paths to Finding Your Place and Your Peopleâ, author Kristen Strong dives into the topic of belonging, exploring many of the struggles we all experience while gently reminding us of the power of relaxing into the unique role, time, place, and circumstance that God has placed each one of us. Continue reading
An Incredible, Interactive New Title in the “Discovering the Bible Series”
Do you enjoy interactive Bible studies – books that are packed with ideas and activities to creatively engage with Godâs word in exciting new ways? I adore these types of studies, and was delighted when a new book in the âDiscovering the Bible Seriesâ was released. âDiscovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experienceâ was brought to life by Pam Farrel, Jean E. Jones, and Karla Dornacher, and follows in the footsteps of their first book in the series, âDiscovering Hope in the Psalmsâ. Continue reading
A Fresh Look at Psalm 23 – Guest Review by Hayley
âGrace in the Valleyâ by Heath Adamson is a remarkable addition to the Christian Non-Fiction genre from Baker. Written by an author who has certainly seen valleys in his life, compassion and understanding are evident as we are shown new depths and layers to Davidâs beloved Psalm 23.  Continue reading
Another Powerful Book by Dr. Caroline Leaf
In my experience with opening a book by Dr. Caroline Leaf, I always receive so much more information than I knew could be held between the covers of a single volume! Her newest release from Baker Books, entitled âThink, Learn, Succeed: Understanding and Using Your Mind to Thrive at School, the Workplace, and Lifeâ is no exception, and is in fact one of her most practical and accessible books to date. Continue reading
A Fascinating, Biblical Approach to Interpreting Dreams – Guest Review by Hayley
I have never before read a book on the topic of dream interpretation. Thatâs why I was very excited to pick up âThe Complete Guide to Dream Interpretationâ by Marsha Trimble Dunstan. This book is a unique addition to the Christian non-fiction market, and as the title tells us, it is on the rather controversial topic of understanding the reason, message, and significance of these scenes that play through our minds as we sleep.  Continue reading
Powerful, Helpful, and Engaging Book About Emotional Boundaries
I just finished reading a book that, upon completion, I promptly added to my personal list of most influential non-fiction books. âBoundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Alliesâ was published by Thomas Nelson and written by Alison Cook, PhD, and Kimberly Miller, MTh, LMFT. This book takes the complicated question of âDo your emotions control you or do you control your emotions?â and breaks it down into understandable, do-able, and ultimately life-changing practices that will truly transform you from the inside out. Continue reading
A Fascinating, Compelling Guide to Understanding Personality
Fantastic! Intriguing! Life-changing! The best non-fiction book Iâve read this year! That is basically my short description of a book by Anne Bogel called âReading People: How Seeing the World Through the Lens of Personality Changes Everythingâ. Published by BakerBooks in the autumn of 2017, the sub-title of this book really says it all. Why? Because everything truly does change when you view life through the lens of personality! As the back cover asks, âWant to revolutionize the way you live, love, work, and pray? Understanding personality is the first step!â If youâve ever wanted a better understanding of the personality frameworks that are popular today, this book should definitely go to the top of your must-read pile. Continue reading
Illuminates the Wisdom of Proverbs!
We are all familiar with the wellspring of wisdom offered in the Biblical book of Proverbs. Many people, myself included, often read this book over the course of a month since it conveniently contains 31 chapters. Sometimes, however, it can be a little more difficult to actually incorporate that wisdom into our daily lives. If you seek to make the practical guidance of Proverbs a deeper part of your inner life, I am so excited to share a new, certain-to-be treasured book with you…
Proverbs Prayers: Praying the Wisdom of Proverbs for Your Life was written by minister, speaker, and best-selling author John Mason, and published by Revell in the fall of 2015. This little book contains the full text of Proverbs, divided chapter by chapter. What is the unique part, you ask? Why not just read the book in your Bible? Continue reading
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