Words from Within

Utilizing  The Pleasure of His Company as a daily devotional does provide a tremendous amount of help in building a  relationship with God.  Reading a chapter daily grants an individual the opportunity to meditate and pray for guidance as they seek God.  Developing an intimate relationship with God requires dedication. Communication with God is not optional if we want him to come into our life. As the author states, He’s waiting on us to invite him into our lives.  This book provides the steps to the beginning of an amazing spiritual journey, chapter by chapter.  Thanks Bethany House for allowing me to review this book free of charge. The topics were well discussed.

I enjoyed reading A Most Inconvenient Marriage.   Abigail is an awesome and loyal character.  She honored her commitment regardless of the unexpected.  She didn’t allow the unkind treatment she sometimes experienced get in the way of doing her job.  I also appreciate the fact that Jeremiah was concerned and dedicated to protecting his family even though he faced challenges of his own. The strong family bond was an inspiration.  True love was demonstrated and it was refreshing to see all involved followed their hearts and the outcome was complete happiness. Thanks Bethany House for the opportunity to read a fantastic book  free of charge.

I enjoyed reading Renewing Your Mind.  This book can benefit Christians on ever y level.  We all face challenges and need to be reminded at some point and time that keeping our focus on God will allow a smooth transition through any crisis. Our walk with Christ should give us a true sense of security and allow us to be the person God created us to be. I love how the author gives step-by-step advice on how to overcome some strongholds.  The key is trust and obedience to Christ. Allow the spirit to lead along the right path.  I personally benefited from the session on Casting Our Anxieties on Christ. This is definitely good advice. At some point in time in our lives, anxiety has a tendency to invade our minds.  However, we have the power to overcome it and change our focus. What a great book.

This book is truly an inspiration. If you desire to have an intimate relationship with God, Unwrapping Lazarus will definitely assist you on your journey. The author is very informative and addresses a variety of topics. Like Lazarus, many of us are restricted by our grave clothes and unable to live with the freedom and purpose God has planned for us. I have read the story of Lazarus multiple times but never thought about how the grave clothes apply to our lives. My connection with the story was with miracle Jesus performed and his power.    The author spoke about bible knowledge, the purpose of studying the bible and Christian maturity. He mentioned bible knowledge is meant to make us hungry for more of God. Christian maturity is measured in terms of our relationship with God. Christians sometimes do not make that connection. The author shared a story about people he met while travelling to a particular area that faced challenges with reading and studying the scriptures, yet they had a great measure of faith. Their explanation was “The little we know we do.”   What a powerful statement. Christians sometimes spend a tremendous amount of time reading, studying, memorizing the scriptures, yet no fruit or intimacy is produced. Knowledge of the bible does not always serve the intended purpose. Inviting God into our lives creates intimacy and allows us to be stripped of the grave clothes that restrict us. Thanks Chosen Books for the opportunity to read such a wonderful book at no cost. “The little we know we do” statement has truly made a difference in my life.

I enjoyed reading 50 Things You Need to Know About Heaven.  The author answers questions many have asked or will ask at some point.  The Bible scriptures used to support each question and answer eliminate doubt, provides insight and speaks the truth. The gift of eternal life is often ignored; death is viewed as the end of life and feared by many.  However, Christians know death is the beginning of a new life. We are given the opportunity to live a eternally with God after departing this earth. This book gives a clear understanding of life in Heaven. After reading this book, I remind myself daily what the gift of eternal life means. Thanks Dr. Hart for writing an awesome book. Thanks Bethany House for selecting me to read this book free of charge.