Author: Bob Goff
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Devotional, Christian Living, Inspirational
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
I enjoy reading Bob Goff's books. When I saw Catching Whimsy on Net Galley, I immediately requested to read it.
Title: Finding Jesus: A Fun and Meaningful Countdown to Christmas
Author: Lillian Richey
Illustrator: Lauren Cox
Publisher: Finding Jesus, LLC
Genre: Christian, children
Source: Front Gate Media
My Review:
I wish Finding Jesus existed when my children were little. We love to celebrate the Christmas season with an Advent calendar, picture books, and a Jesse tree where we had ornaments that represented each scripture that was in the Jesse Tree book. For a few years we even did Elf on the Shelf. I would have much rather my children found Jesus than Elf on the Shelf 😂!
Author: Kim Dolan Leto
Publisher: Salem Books
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Health, Fitness
Source: Own
My Review:
I bought Fit God's Way: Your Bible-Based Guide to Food, Fitness, & Wholeness on a whim this past summer. I was in Baker Bookhouse browsing, saw the book, and grabbed it and I am so glad I did!
Series: The "Be" Commentary
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Publisher: David C. Cook
Genre: Nonfiction, Christian Living, Commentary
Source: Own
My Review:
My
go-to commentaries are the "Be" series by Warren Wiersbe. I have had Be Concerned for years but had never read it. It focuses on the Minor Prophets: Amos, Obadiah, Micah, and Zephaniah.
Author: Wendy Pope
Publisher: David C Cook
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help,
Source: Own
My Review:
My two favorite quotes from Wait and See:Finding Peace in God's Pauses and Plans:
Author: Hannah C. Hall
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, devotional, Christian Living
Source: Own
My Review:
I bought Thirsty: 12 Weeks of Drinking Deeply from God's Word on a whim and I am so glad I did. I was unfamiliar with Hannah C. Hall's writing, as she had previously only written children's books.
Author: Sheila Walsh
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, self-help, Christian Living
Source: Own
My Review:
I don't know what to say about The Storm Inside: Trade the Chaos of How You Feel for the Truth of Who You Are by Sheila Walsh.
Author: Jess Connolly
Publisher: Baker Books
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Mental Health,
Source: Own
My Review:
As someone who is tired of being tired, when I saw Jess Connolly's book, Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realist Rest For Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion, I knew I had to read it.
Series: What if Jesus Was Serious
Author: Skye Jethani
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Theology, Devotional, Christian Living
Source: Own
My Review:
Skye Jethani has become an "auto" read author. I have read all his books in the What If Jesus Was Serious series. What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven? is best read slowly, allowing time to ponder each section.
Author: Amy Weatherly & Jess Johnston
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-Help, Christian Living, Mental Health
Source: Own
My Review:
I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) is easy to read, relatable, and informative.
Welcome to the Blog Tour for 12 Ways to Age Gracefully by Susan U. Neal, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: 12 Ways to Age Gracefully: How to Look and Feel Younger
Author: Susan U. Neal
Publisher: Iron Stream Media
Release Date: May 28, 2024
Genre: Non-fiction
My Review:
12 Ways to Age Gracefully is the first book I have read by Susan Neal, but it will not be my last. I have already downloaded several of her books that she recommends in this book.
Author: Mary DeMuth
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Self-Help
Source: Own
My Review:
As soon as 90 Day Bible Reading Challenge Read the Whole Bible, Change Your Whole Life crossed my radar I knew I wanted to read it. I had read another book by Mary DeMuth and enjoyed it. Plus, I have read the Bible, but never in such a short time frame.
Author: Jennifer Tucker
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Spirituality, Prayer, Christian Living, Self-Help
Source: Library
My Review:
Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul is the first book I have read by Jennifer Tucker.
Author: Sharon Hodde Miller
Publisher: Baker Books
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living
Source: Library/Own
My Review:
The Cost of Control Why We Crave It, The Anxiety it Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises is the first book I have read by Sharon Hodde Miller, but it won't be the last. I checked it out of the library, but by the end of the second chapter it was one I knew I needed to own.
Series: The "Be" Commentary
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Publisher: David C. Cook
Genre: Nonfiction, Christian Living, Commentary
Source: Own
My Review:
My go-to commentaries are the "Be" series by Warren Wiersbe. I decided I wanted to read Ephesians again, so I picked up my copy of Be Rich to enhance my experience.
I read 38 nonfiction books in 2023. I thought I had read more, but, obviously, I read more fiction (198) than nonfiction.
In no particular order, here are my top 5 nonfiction reads from 2023 (click on the cover if you want to read my review):
Author: Mark Batterson
Publisher: Baker Books
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living
Source: Own
My Review:
I picked up The Grave Robber a while back because the title caught my attention, and I loved The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson.
Author: Sheila Walsh
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Self-help, Prayer
Source: Own
My Review:
I am making an effort to read books I own. I have had Get Off Your Knees & Pray by Sheila Walsh on my shelf for at least ten years.
Author: Lysa Terkeurst
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, Christian Living
Source: Library
My Review:
Lysa Terkeurst is a great Bible Teacher. I have read several of her books. I appreciate her writing style, putting Scripture first and then citing other examples to explain her point. I'll Start Again Monday is not a diet book, it is a journey.
Author: Rick Warren
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-Help, Christian Living
Source: Own (thanks again Lisa Henson!)
My Review:
For such a small book, Created To Dream: The 6 Phases God Uses to Grow Your Faith packs a powerful punch! Rick Warren outlines six phases that God uses to grow our faith.
