Friday, July 29, 2011
Book Review: So Long, Insecurity Leader's Guide
So Long, Insecurity Group Experience Leader Guide
By Beth Moore
Tyndale House, 2011
English, 128 pgs
Description:
Building upon the message of the bestselling book, So Long, Insecurity, the So Long, Insecurity Group Experience will be an important tool for small groups, Bible studies, and book clubs to use as they dig even deeper into what it means to be truly secure. Designed to bring women together in a community of support, the Group Experience provides an in-depth look at what the Bible has to say about image, society, relationships, and our innate longing for soul-deep security. The So Long, Insecurity Group Experience will take readers on a journey deep into God’s Word and encourage them to work through their struggles with insecurity together while growing in knowledge of the only One who can provide lasting security.
Review:
I want to preface this by saying that I have not read the book that this study is based on. I have been attending a women's study for a few years now and a few of the books we have used have been by Beth Moore. I've been floored by her in every way! She is an amazing speaker and writer and just has a way of getting into your hearts.
This study is intended to have 10 sessions. She has some really great tips in the front for the leader of the group. She even explains how to do the timing for the sessions. Most important is that she has tips on how to deal with the tone of the sessions. They get pretty deep and they're dealing with a sensitive topic for most people.
It would be prudent for anyone attending the study to have a copy of the book, as well as the participant guide. A lot of the sessions refer to the book and I can imagine it would be frustrating to not have it handy to see what she's discussing.
Each session has "A Word from Beth" for the leader to read out loud to the participants. Then you dig in! There are lots of group discussion questions and lots of "look it up" questions referring to Scriptures. Then, of course, it's Beth Moore, so there is a homework section too!
I'm really hoping this will be what we use for our Fall study. I can't imagine a topic more relevant. It even goes along with some other books I've read recently.
I received a copy of the book for the purpose of a review. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review.
Weekend Coupon Preview
The list of coupons for this weekend is available HERE. Looks like a SmartSource, RedPlum and our monthly P&G...aka...I'm buying as many as I can get!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Product Review: YoCrunch Greek Yogurt
YoCrunch has introduced the first Greek yogurt with convenient mix in granola topping attached. With 11 grams of protein and a sweeter flavor, YoCrunch’s Greek Yogurt is a value that’s available in four flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach and Honey.
It’s the perfect choice for moms and kids who want the extra health benefits of Greek, without the tang that many yogurt fans don’t enjoy. It has 3 to 6 grams more protein than traditional yogurt!
You can print a coupon good for $1 off a YoCrunch Fruit Parfait Pack HERE.
My store only had the peach and strawberry in the Greek, so that's the flavors we tried. I thought the strawberry was really good, but I didn't mix it well the first time. The second it was much better when I mixed it well. I found the peach a little sour, but my husband like it a lot. We did find that the granola was a little strange in flavor. I can't really describe what was off-putting about it though. I ate the yogurt without the granola and actually preferred it that way.
For a fair comparison, I also got non-Greek YoCrunch to try. I got a strawberry with granola and a vanilla with M&Ms. I think I preferred the Greek to the regular where the strawberry was concerned. The granola did have the strange taste in the regular version too.
I did not like the vanilla with M&Ms at all. It was bitter and my son wouldn't eat it even though there were M&Ms in it (which are his favorite candy).
You can "like" YoCrunch on Facebook and there is a printable coupon for $1 off four cups on their page too!
I received coupons for product for the purpose of a review. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions of my family are our own. Thank you to Pam for including me in this review opportunity. (I have no idea why the white boxes are there...there's nothing on the formatting page...sorry...)
Book Review: Freedom from Performing
Freedom from Performing
By Becky Harling
Nav Press, 2011
English, 240 pgs
Description:
Delving into fresh insights from Jesus’ parables, author and speaker Becky Harling directs you to leave behind a life dependent on the accolades of others and go on a grace-filled journey of seeking God’s applause alone.
This study features discussion-provoking questions and exercises for personal or group study.
For years, author Becky Harling lived for the rave reviews of others, until God directed her from performance-driven theatrics to a leading role as a grace-motivated follower of Jesus. She only needed to be herself, and so do you.
Freedom from Performing uncovers fresh perspectives from Jesus’ parables to inspire women of all ages to embrace authentic grace in our accolades-crazed world. Enlivened by the author’s and other women’s transparent, real-life scripts, every chapter is rich with discussion questions and practical exercises for internalizing God’s grace on a daily, personal level. This twelve-week Bible study will play a starring role in your living fully and joyfully as God intends: seeking His applause alone.
Review:
Well, that was a smack in the head! I am the person described in this book. I try so hard to make everyone happy that I forget sometimes that it's not about that. I'm absolutely passing this on the the women's ministry coordinator at our church. I think that every woman MUST read this book. Each chapter has a section at the end with 6 days of questions for use in a Bible study group. That's your hint...don't try to speed through this book. Take it slow and digest what it says. Study it and take the lessons to heart. Grace is such an amazing thing and it's so often over-looked or forgotten in the struggle to "do". We are not perfect beings and we should not strive to be.
I received a copy of the book for the purpose of a review. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review. Opinions are my own.
Friday, July 22, 2011
New and Expring Coupons
Here's some new coupons I saw on coupons.com:
- $1.00 off any Sally Hansen Pedicure Product
- $1.00 off any Mitchum Deodorant Product
- $1.00 off any Revlon Beauty Tool
- $1.00 off (1) Nivea Sun-Kissed Radiant Product
- $1.00 off ANY SKINTIMATE MOISTURIZING CREAM SHAVE
- $3.00 off ALKA-SELTZER ANTACID AND ALKA-SELTZER
- $2.00 off ONE Glidden Brilliance Paint Testers
- $1.00 off (1) package of ATHENOS Feta Cheese
- $1.00 off (1) package of Vanity Fair Hand Towels
- $1.00 off any ONE (1) POISE Pads
- $1.00 off any ONE (1) POISE Liners
- $5.00 off Any ROGAINE product
- $1.00 off two V8 100% vegetable juice
- $1.00 off one V8 V-Fusion + Tea beverage.
- $0.40 off Yoplait Yogurt
- $1.00 off on Phillips' products
- $1.00 off (1) package of ATHENOS Feta Cheese
- $0.75 off 1 Breyers Blasts!™ (48 oz.)
Weekend Coupon Preview
The list of the coupons for the weekend is ready HERE. Looks like a good weekend for stocking up on coupons!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Contest and Giveaway: CiCi's Pizza (CLOSED)
From now until August 28, you can enter to win with CiCi's Pizza's Family Funtacular scratch and win contest! It is running at all 600 CiCi's locations nationwide. You can sign up HERE to be part of CiCi's Pizza Perks and you'll get a chance to win!
You've got a chance to win a vacation to Universal Orlando Resort! Other prizes include movie tickets, family fun packs, CiCi's gift cards, free buffets and more. I personally have won a free drink. Two lucky families will be awarded with the grand prize all-expense paid trip for four to Universal Orlando!
CiCi's is always a good place to take the family and with this new contest, it makes it even more fun! Check them out HERE on Facebook too. Another cool thing is all the fun things on the CiCi's website. I found coloring pages for the kids and my sons have had a blast with them.
The Cheeseburger Pizza offers a delicious combination of ground beef, cheese, fresh chopped pickles and mustard, topped off with a drizzle of ketchup on a freshly-made crust, and joins other American Classics like the BBQ, Buffalo Chicken and signature Macaroni and Cheese pizzas.
in the restaurant, you will receive a scratch off with every receipt from your buffet purchase and another for every 32 ounce beverage you purchase
I have four scratch off tickets to give to my readers, courtesy of CiCi's Pizza.
Giveaway Rules: Please be sure you read these before
you start posting comments.
Giveaway open to residents of the US and Canada only. Winner will be chosen, with the True Random Number Generator (Random.org), Friday, August 5 at 10 PM CST. Winner will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I will personally mail the tickets to the winners. All entries MUST have your email in them. To keep Spam Bots from snagging you, put your address like this: name(at)server(dot)com
I received scratch off tickets in exchange for a review. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are truthful and are my own. Thank you toPam for including me in this promotion!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Product Review and Giveaway: Pocket Purifier (CLOSED)
You know how it goes...you see one of the kids at the park or playgroup sneeze and you're just waiting for yours to start. I'm the same way. I catch everything that everyone around me has.
Oh, and then there's my house. I seriously should own stock in Lysol or Clorox. I use at least 5 of the wipes a day in different rooms of the house. But you know, that's a lot of waste in the trash and it's a lot of chemicals on the surfaces where my kids put their hands and mouths.
Purely Products has introduced a better way to keep your house clean. Among their other great products, they have the Pocket Purifier. The Pocket Purifier sanitizes surfaces and objects with the same UV-C light that sterilizes surgical instruments. Ultraviolet light and nanotechnology eliminate 99.9% of germs that cause colds and flu, plus e-coli, salmonella, mold, fungus and MRSA (staph).
Cellphones, keyboards, doorknobs, toilet handles...all the little places you may not remember to clean and some that you really can't spray chemicals on to make them clean. The Pocket Purifier takes care of all of that.
Some of the great features of the Pocket Purifier are:
You can purchase the Pocket Purifier HERE for $11.99 (With a percentage of every purchase going toward diaperLove™ - a nonprofit providing diapers to children in need) or you can enter to win one right here! The good people at Purely Products have offered one to my readers!
Entry Methods:
All entries MUST have your email in them.
First, and mandatory, entry: Tell me where you are most likely to use the Pocket Purifier. (1 Entry)
Other entries (leave a separate comment for each):
2 entries - "Like" Purely Products on Facebook (leave a comment on their wall telling them I sent you)
2 entries - Visit Purely Products' site and tell me another product they have that you would like to own
1 entry - Become a public follower of my blog. The link is on the right hand side of the page. If you're already a follower, leave a comment letting me know.
5 entries - Blog about this giveaway, with a link back to the giveaway (leave a link in your comment so I can verify)
1 entry - Subscribe to my blog by email (link is just under the followers) or let me know if you already subscribe.
1 entry - Become a Facebook fan of Faithful Finances or let me know if you're already a fan.
1 entry: Place my button on your site (You must leave a link so I can verify)
Oh, and then there's my house. I seriously should own stock in Lysol or Clorox. I use at least 5 of the wipes a day in different rooms of the house. But you know, that's a lot of waste in the trash and it's a lot of chemicals on the surfaces where my kids put their hands and mouths.
Purely Products has introduced a better way to keep your house clean. Among their other great products, they have the Pocket Purifier. The Pocket Purifier sanitizes surfaces and objects with the same UV-C light that sterilizes surgical instruments. Ultraviolet light and nanotechnology eliminate 99.9% of germs that cause colds and flu, plus e-coli, salmonella, mold, fungus and MRSA (staph).
Cellphones, keyboards, doorknobs, toilet handles...all the little places you may not remember to clean and some that you really can't spray chemicals on to make them clean. The Pocket Purifier takes care of all of that.
Some of the great features of the Pocket Purifier are:
- Powered by 4 (AA) batteries for easy carrying and safe usage (Batteries not included)
- Convenient, lightweight, quick and easy to use
- Suitable for disinfecting most everyday items with exposure of 10-15 seconds.
- Available in convenient single, double and family-friendly four packs
- UV-C bulb effective for 9,000 hours
- Built in 4-watt germicidal ultraviolet light deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens destroying their ability to multiply
You can purchase the Pocket Purifier HERE for $11.99 (With a percentage of every purchase going toward diaperLove™ - a nonprofit providing diapers to children in need) or you can enter to win one right here! The good people at Purely Products have offered one to my readers!
Entry Methods:
All entries MUST have your email in them.
First, and mandatory, entry: Tell me where you are most likely to use the Pocket Purifier. (1 Entry)
Other entries (leave a separate comment for each):
2 entries - "Like" Purely Products on Facebook (leave a comment on their wall telling them I sent you)
2 entries - Visit Purely Products' site and tell me another product they have that you would like to own
1 entry - Become a public follower of my blog. The link is on the right hand side of the page. If you're already a follower, leave a comment letting me know.
5 entries - Blog about this giveaway, with a link back to the giveaway (leave a link in your comment so I can verify)
1 entry - Subscribe to my blog by email (link is just under the followers) or let me know if you already subscribe.
1 entry - Become a Facebook fan of Faithful Finances or let me know if you're already a fan.
1 entry: Place my button on your site (You must leave a link so I can verify)
Giveaway Rules: Please be sure you read these before
you start posting comments.
Giveaway open to residents of the US and Canada only. Winner will be chosen, with the True Random Number Generator (Random.org), Friday, August 5 at 10 PM CST. Winner will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. All entries MUST have your email in them. To keep Spam Bots from snagging you, put your address like this: name(at)server(dot)com
I received a pocket purifier in exchange for a review. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are truthful and are my own. Thank you to Laura for including me in this promotion!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Weekend Coupon Preview
The list of coupons for tomorrow's papers is HERE.
Looks like it's just one SmartSource insert. But it has Fiber One, Huggies and some other really good coupons.
Looks like it's just one SmartSource insert. But it has Fiber One, Huggies and some other really good coupons.
School Supply Watch
Sales Starting tomorrow (7/17/11):
Walgreens
CVS
I haven't been able to get the ad yet, I'll let you know as soon as I can!
Ad not available yet
Walgreens
- Deal of the Week: Penway or Wexford 2 pocket folder, Splash mini highlighter - 9 Cents! (Limit 4)
- Penway 10 pack No. 2 pencils - 19 cents
- Paper Mate 5 pack Mechanical pencils- 19 cents
- Penway notebooks 1 subject (60 or 70 sheets) - 39 cents
- 24 pk crayons - 39 cents
- Penway or Wexford poly binder 1" - 49 cents
- Roseart glue - 49 cents
- Roseart glue sticks, 3 pk - 49 cents
- Corner Office or Penway 10 pack sheet protectors or 5 pack tab dividers - 49 cents
- Expo Dry Erase Markers, 6 pk - OS 5.99, use $3 in-store coupon = $2.99
- Penway paper or notebooks (Wide/College rule filler paper 280 sheets, 5 subject notebook 180 sheets, 2 pk graph planning pad 100 sheets) - $1.49
- Sharpie fine point 8 pk, BOGO
- Caliber premium notebook (1, 3, or 5 subject) - BOGO
- Caliber mechanical pencils 10 ct - BOGO
- Caliber composition book 100 sheet - BOGO
- Papermate 10 pack pens - 2/$1
- Staples paper clips, 50 ct - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Avery portable 5-tab dividers - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Wescott 12" finger grip ruler - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Staples 1 hole punch - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Staples pencil box - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Staples magnetic bulldog clips, 3 pk - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Staples dual pencil sharpener - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Staples clipboard 5.5"x9" - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Staples mini composition book, 80 sheet, 2 pk - 50 cents (limit 2)
- Staples photo plus 4"x6" gloss paper, 60 ok - 50 cents (limit 2, rebate required)
- Bic Brite Liner highlighters, 5 pk - FREE after easy rebate (limit 1)
- 50% back in Staples reqards when you buy a backpack
- Staples 3"x5" memo book, 80 sheets - $1 (limit 2)
- 5.5"x8.5" dry erase board with marker - $1 (limit 2)
- Staples 3"x5" memo book with magnetic closure, 60 sheets - $1 (limit 2)
- Hammermill copy paper, 500 sheets - $1 (limit 2, after easy rebate)
- Stapels mechanical pencils, 12 pk - $1 (limit 2)
- Avery 1" binder (black or blue) - $1 (limit 2)
- Bic pens, black, 5 pk - $1 (limit 2)
- Paper Mate pens, 4 pk - $1 (limit 2)
- 1.5" Avery Binders, heavy duty - Buy 2 Get 1 Free (Reg price $8.99)
- Bic White Out tape - $2 (limit 2)
- Locker Planet locker accessories (frame or mirror) - $2
- Expo dry eraser board cleaner - $2
- Avery 1" durable binders, assorted colors - $2 (limit 2)
- Carolina notebooks and composition books - $2 (limit 2)
- Really Useful 1.6L box - $2
- 8"x5" top-wire writing pad, ivory, 80 sheets - $2 (limit 2)
- Staples 5"x3" memo books, 75 sheets - $2 (limit 2)
- 8.5"x11" dry erase calender with marker - $3
- Purell hand sanitizer - $3
- Master Lock combination lock - $3
- Scotch Magic tape, 3 pk - $3
- Energel Xpress pens, 5 pk - $3 (limit 2)
- 6.75" white security envelopes, 125 pk - $3
- Locker Planet locker accessories (dry erase board, shelf, super shelf) - $5
- Staples stickies notes 3", 18 pk - $5
- Omnitech battery operated pencil sharpener - $5
- Scotch moving and storage pack, 3 pk - $5
- Staples letter/legal size blue storage boxes, 4 pk - $5
- Sharpie felt tip pens, 6 pk - $5
- Staples copy paper, 10 ream case - $9.99 after Staples Rewards (limit 2)
CVS
I haven't been able to get the ad yet, I'll let you know as soon as I can!
- Scotch Wrinkle Free Glue Sticks, 2 pk - BOGO (limit 4)
- Scotch Magic Tape - BOGO (limit 4)
- Wexford Desktop Calculator - $3
- Pilot Easy Touch Pens, 2/3 pk - 99 cents (limit 3)
Ad not available yet
Women of Faith
I'm so excited to be picked as a blogger for the upcoming Over the Top Women of Faith Conference in Dallas! I have wanted to attend a WoF event for years and just haven't been able to find time or money to go.
Check out this line up:
I'm so excited to hear Lisa Welchel speak. I love her Creative Correction book, and of course, loved her on Facts of Life! Patsy and Marilyn are so funny I can't wait to hear them. I don't really know anything about Brenda Warner but I bet she's going to be great! And Sandi Patty...who doesn't love her?
The music is going to be spectacular:
I loved Mandisa on American Idol and I've been listening to Amy Grant since I was in high school!
I can't wait. I can't wait. I can't wait!
There are still tickets available HERE and the closer hotel rooms are going fast! To see a list of events to find one in your area, check HERE.
I received two tickets to the event in Dallas from Women of Faith. I will be blogging about the event from now until I get home from it! All opinions will be my own.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
School Supply Watch
I can't believe it's time for school supplies again. I'm going to try to keep a watch for the best prices for you. I have not scouted Wal Mart yet since my store was just starting to set the aisle when I was there today. I'm also only going to watch the stores in my town (CVS, Wags, Wal Mart, HEB, Staples) since that's the majority of my readers.
Here's what I see so far:
Week of July 10, 2011
Walgreens
Nothing on this ad
Staples
Sales NEXT week (7/17/11):
Walgreens
Ad not available yet
Staples
Ad not available yet
Here's what I see so far:
Week of July 10, 2011
Walgreens
- Penway 2 pocket Folder w/Prongs – 13 cents with in-ad coupon (limit 16)
- Corner Office (70) or Wexford (100) Index Cards – 39 cents with in-ad coupon (limit 3)
- Penway 130 sheet Wide or College Ruled Filler Paper – 50 cents with in-ad coupon (limit 4)
- Penway 80 sheet Composition Book – 69 cents with in-ad coupon (limit 3)
- Corner Office 3 pack Mechanical Pencils – 79 cents
- Penway 24 pack No. 2 Pencils – 79 cents
- Penway 12 pack Kids Colored Pencils – 79 cents
- Fiskars Scissors – 99 cents
- Elmer’s Jumbo School Glue 4 oz. – 99 cents
- Elmer’s 2 pack Glue Sticks – 99 cents
- Crayola 24 pack Crayons – 99 cents
- Penway 3 Subject Composition Book or Notebook – Buy 1 at $1.99, Get 1 FREE
- Caliber 2 Pocket Folder assorted colors – 10 cents (limit 10)
- Caliber 1 Subject Notebook, 80 sheets – 33 cents (limit 10 Caliber items)
- Caliber Pen/Ink Eraser – 33 cents (limit 10 Caliber items)
- Caliber Pencil Sharpener – 33 cents (limit 10 Caliber items)
- Caliber Ruler – 33 cents (limit 10 Caliber items)
- Pilot EasyTouch Pen 2 pk. – $1.00
- Expo Dry Erase Markers 4 ct. – $1.99
- Sharpie Permanent Marker 2 ct. or Twin Tip 1 ct. – $1.99
Nothing on this ad
Staples
- Staples erasers, 12 pk - 1 cent (limit 2, with $5 purchase, Sun-Wed only)
- Bic pens, 8 pk - 1 cent (limit 2, with $5 purchase, Sun-Wed only)
- Staples white glue - 1 cent (limit 2, with $5 purchase, Sun-Wed only)
- 2 pocket folder - 25 cents each (limit 2)
- Stickies tape flags - 25 cents each (limit 2)
- Bic mechanical pencils, 5 pk - 25 cents each (limit 2)
- Slider pencil case - 25 cents each (limit 2)
- Staples multipurpose paper 500 sheets - 25 cents each (limit 2)
- Buy a Back to School Pass for $10 and get 15% off school supplies now thru 9/17/11
- Staples mini stapler - $1 (limit 2)
- Sharpie permanent markers, fine tip, 5 pack - $1 (limit 2)
- Staples 3 ring binder punch - $1 (limit 2)
- Staples mini legal pad, 3 pack - $1 (limit 2)
- Staples paper clips, binder clips, push pins - $1 (limit 2)
- Post0It die cut notes, 2 pk - $1 (limit 2)
- Top-bound journal with pen - $1 (limit 2)
- Staples letter size writing pad - $1 (limit 2)
- Staples note book, 200 sheets - $1 (limit 2)
- Wescott 5" scissors 2 pk - $1 (limit 2)
- Staples glue sticks, 4 pk - $1 (limit 2)
- HP everyday photo paper, 50 pk - $1 (limit 2)
- 25%-50% off backpacks
- Wescott 7" scissors - $1 (limit 2)
Sales NEXT week (7/17/11):
Walgreens
- Deal of the Week: Penway or Wexford 2 pocket folder, Splash mini highlighter - 9 Cents! (Limit 4)
- Penway 10 pack No. 2 pencils - 19 cents
- Paper Mate 5 pack Mechanical pencils- 19 cents
- Penway notebooks 1 subject (60 or 70 sheets) - 39 cents
- 24 pk crayons - 39 cents
- Penway or Wexford poly binder 1" - 49 cents
- Roseart glue - 49 cents
- Roseart glue sticks, 3 pk - 49 cents
- Corner Office or Penway 10 pack sheet protectors or 5 pack tab dividers - 49 cents
- Expo Dry Erase Markers, 6 pk - OS 5.99, use $3 in-store coupon = $2.99
- Penway paper or notebooks (Wide/College rule filler paper 280 sheets, 5 subject notebook 180 sheets, 2 pk graph planning pad 100 sheets) - $1.49
- Sharpie fine point 8 pk, BOGO
- Caliber premium notebook (1, 3, or 5 subject) - BOGO
- Caliber mechanical pencils 10 ct - BOGO
- Caliber composition book 100 sheet - BOGO
- Papermate 10 pack pens - 2/$1
Ad not available yet
Staples
Ad not available yet
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Book Review: Let's Get Real
Let's Get Real: Bringing Authenticity and Wholeness to Your Marriage
By Dale and Jena Forehand
NavPress, 2011
English, 192 pgs
Description:
By studying seven essentials based on God's Word and His Son for a fulfilling marriage, you and your spouse will be inspired to make your marriage thrive.
The Let's Get Real workbook outlines the same principles for revitalizing marriage that the Forehands teach at conferences across the country. Through practicing these principles, you’ll become empowered by God’s truth to be more authentic and intimate with one another.
Safety, love, forgiveness, acceptance—things we hope to have in our marriages. But every relationship faces challenges over the years. It's how we deal with those challenges that can cause problems or create growth.
The Let's Get Real workbook looks at marriage as a whole, potential pitfalls, and real ways to make positive changes.
You’ll discover:
• The five elements of being a safe mate
• The two deepest needs of men and women
• The four qualities of authentic love
And much more!
Best used with the Let’s Get Real DVD and leader’s guide.
Review:
The cool thing about this book is that it's a marriage book written by people who have gone through a rough marriage, rough divorce and an amazing reconciliation and re-marriage. They know what they're talking about because they've been through it. Theirs is a very emotional story and they are open and blunt about their troubles.
I like that the chapters have questions in the middle of them. They aren't just at the end or in the back like some books do the study questions. You think about it as soon as you read about it. For that reason, I recommend a couple who is using the book to have one copy for each person. Makes it a little more personal that way.
I think this is great for couples in a rough time, but I also think it's great for a couple who isn't in that spot. It could help keep from getting into that rough time.
I received a copy of the book for review purposes from NavPress. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review.
Book Review: God's Love Letters To You
God's Love Letters to You
By Dr Larry Crabb
Thomas Nelson, 2011
English, 144 pgs
Description:
Forty devotional messages taken from the eternal story of God's Love, the Bible, as revealed in the conversational experience of 66 Love Letters.
Experience a unique conversation with God through a daily devotional reading based on twenty Old Testament and twenty New Testament books of the Bible. Written to help the reader listen to what God is saying in His Word, God's Love Letters to You offers a life-changing encounter with God through the story He is telling. Author Larry Crabb brings the big picture of God's story into clearer focus, helping readers catch an enticing glimpse of how each of these forty books of the Bible advances the story. The goal? To lose our story in His.
Each day's devotional includes:
- selected Scripture reading
- short devotional message
- reflection questions
- closing prayer
I love the way this book is written and arranged. The lesson each day is short, but deep. Each lesson also has a few questions to help you think about what the lesson is telling you and a prayer to match the lesson.
The only thing that would have made this perfect would have been more space to journal thoughts as you read each lesson. Some have plenty of room and some have none. A more consistent journaling space wouldn't have added that many pages and would have been nice.
This is something that can be done in about 10 minutes a day, just right for someone who is starting out with a quiet time or for someone who truly doesn't have a lot of time each day.
I received a copy of the book from BookSneeze for the purpose of a review. No additional compensation has been received and I was not required to write a positive review.
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