Becoming a Woman of Excellence – Cynthia Heald

Becoming a Woman of Excellence is a Bible study classic.  Is is an outstanding resource for a small group study and includes many thought-provoking questions as well as exercises that require one to really dig into scripture. The text is made up of eleven components that are key to becoming a woman after God’s own heart.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Dwelling Places: Words to Live in Every Season – Lucinda Secrest McDowell

Dwelling Places: Words to Live in Every Season is a lovely devotional divided into four sections: Dwell (30 readings for Fall), Shine (30 readings for Advent), Renew (40 readings for Lent), and Grow (30 readings for Summer).  Each devotion includes a key word, a verse of scripture, and a passage that relates to applying the scripture as well a short prayer.  The Lent section is of particular note and truly prepares one’s heart and mind for Easter.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus – Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk

Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus is a terrific devotional book specifically targeted to busy moms. Ehman and Schwenk present 100 devotions that focus on issues and concerns all moms have. Each devotion has a scripture verse, a personal story, a prayer and reflection questions. The reflection questions often include an action question which encourages you to put your faith into action.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Harper Collins Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

GIVEAWAY – ‘Hunting Hope’ by Nika Maples (Plus a Giveaway and Live Webcast)

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At twenty, Nika Maples learned that when hope was all she had, she claimed it boldly while defying all odds to recover from a devastating stroke. The lessons from that struggle are powerful and universal, and she shares those lessons in her new book, Hunting Hope. Doctors warned that she had as little as 48 hours to live, and—if she lived at all—she would never walk or talk again. There was no hope on the horizon. So Nika started to hunt for it. Today, she not only walks, but she speaks to audiences everywhere about the power of hunting hope when a situation appears hopeless. She says hope remains camouflaged in the daily mundane. If we are not looking for it, we will miss it, though it is right before our eyes.

Celebrate the release of Hunting Hope with a $200 Getaway Giveaway (details below) and a live webcast with Nika on May 26!

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One grand prize winner will receive:

  • One copy of Hunting Hope
  • A $200 Hilton gift card to give a hope hunter the chance to rest

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 5/24. The winner will be announced at the Hunting Hope live author webcast on 5/26. RSVP for a chance to connect with Nika and other hope hunters, as well as for a chance to win other prizes!

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RSVP today and spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or PINTEREST and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 26th!

Hunting Hope: Dig Through the Darkness to Find the Light – Nika Maples

Hunting Hope is a powerful book that encourages the reader to hunt for hope even in the darkest seasons of one’s life.  Using her own story as a foundation for the text, coupled with scriptural references, this book provides tremendous inspiration.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Litfuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Pocket Prayers for Moms – Max Lucado with Andrea Lucado

Max Lucado has released six small pocket prayer books.  They are specifically targeted to – Moms, Dads, Teachers, Graduates, Friends, and Military Life.  Each book includes 40 uplifting prayers which have companion Bible verses.  These books would make lovely gifts.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Litfuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

I Want It All: Exchanging Your Average Life for Deeper Faith, Greater Power, and More Impact – Gwen Smith

I Want It All doesn’t focus on ways to pursue attaining worldly things.  Rather, it explores the manner in which one can grow in faith and have a deeper impact.  The book is divided up into three sections – All the Faith, All the Power, and All the Impact, and it is written in a highly accessible manner. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I also felt challenged by it.  This text also includes a study guide section, and it would make a terrific resource for a small group study.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Litfuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions

Safe House: How Emotional Safety Is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well – Joshua Straub

Safe House approaches the role of being a parenting book by presenting an overall philosophy rather than providing lots of different techniques to use in various situations.  Straub provides strong research to support his premise that emotional security is key to a child’s development.  He then explores the structures and behaviors within a home that lead to the development of emotional safety in children.  Safe House reaffirmed my beliefs about the importance of providing an emotionally safe home.  I found the chapter regarding technology and brain development particularly interesting.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Random House Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Comeback: It’s Not Too Late and You’re Never to Far – Louie Giglio

Louie Giglio is a gifted communicator.  I have heard him speak in person on a number of occasions, and his book captures his dynamic, personal manner.  The Comeback is a celebration story for new beginnings.  It provides encouragement as well as perspective through the use of many inspirational stories.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Harper Collins Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Bronner: A Journey to Understand – Sherri Burgess

As the mother of an elementary age daughter, I found Bronner a difficult book to read.  It details the  loss of a family’s  youngest son and their subsequent journey through grief.  Although ultimately a book that focuses on encouragement and inspiration, it was a challenging read for me.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Litfuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.