Title: Invisible: How You Feel is Not Who You Are
Author: Jennifer Rothschild
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Faith
Source: Own
Challenge: Mount TBR
My review:
Invisible: How You Feel is Not Who You Are is the first book I have read by Jennifer Rothschild. I have heard her speak, and participated in a Bible Study series she taught, so I was intrigued when I realized she wrote books.
Author: John Eldredge
Genre:Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, Christian Living
Publisher: Nelson Books
Source: Own
My review:
I got Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad from the library and started reading it. Within a few pages I had so many tabs I knew I needed to buy the book, so I did! That way, I could mark it as I went. I had not read anything by John Eldredge before, but I look forward to reading more from him.
Author: Bob Goff
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, Christian Living
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: Own
My review:
I would say we all have our fair share of distractions. So, when I saw Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose and Rediscover Your Joy, I knew I had to read it.
Author: Ellie Holcomb
Genre: Nonfiction, Devotional, Spiritual Growth, Christian Living
Publisher: B&H Publishing
Source: Own
My review:
I heard about Fighting Words: 100 Days of Speaking Truth Into the Darkness by Ellie Holcomb through Proverbs 31 Ministries when they decided to use this book as their next Online Bible Study.
Author: Bob Goff
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Self-Help
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: Own
Challenge: Mount TBR
My review:
Bob Goff is a wise man. He is not perfect, nor does he claim to be.
Author: Jennie Allen
Genre: Self-help, Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living
Publisher: Waterbrook
Source: Library/Own
My review:
I will start by saying while this is Christian nonfiction, it is not preachy. Jennie's answers aren't "find God" or "go to Church" or anything like that. This book is helpful for anyone who is lonely, whether spiritual/Christian or not.
Author: Skye Jethani
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Bible Study
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Source: Own
My Review:
I thought with the size of this book, it would be a quick and easy book to read. I was wrong. While it can be read quickly , because it does not have a lot of pages, you would miss so much. What If Jesus Was Serious? A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore is best to be read slowly, thinking over each section.
Author: Jennifer Metzger & Woman to Woman Ministries
Genre: Devotional, Bible Study, Christian Living
Publisher: Create Space Independent Publisher
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
Living Out Titus 2 is a very quick read. It starts with a brief overview of what Titus 2 is and then offers encouragement that we are not meant to walk this road alone.
Author: Ruth Soukup
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, self-help, Christian Living
Source: Owned
My Review:
Ruth Soukup is a new author to me. I grabbed this book by the title and cover, not knowing what it was about. I think on some level, we all want to declutter our homes, minds and souls.
Author: Dr. Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher: Life Journey
Genre: Christian Non-fiction, Christian Living
Source: My bookshelf
My Review:
A couple of months ago, I was at a used bookstore, and I ran across this book for $1. I loved the title and decided to purchase it.
Author: A. W. Tozer (compiled by James L. Snyder)
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living
Source: my bookshelf 😊
My Review:
This is exactly what Christians today need to experience: to come in front of that burning bush and discover their identity from God's perspective.
Title: Spouse in the House: Rearranging Our Attitudes to Make Room for Each Other
Author: Cynthia Ruchti & Becky Melby
Publisher: Kregel
Genre: Relationships, Christian Living
Source: Kregel Publications
My Review:
The concept for Spouse in the House started long before a pandemic forced many families to be home together. While the authors are specifically speaking to couples who are entering their retirement years, many of the concepts outlined in this book can be used during any transition where people are new to living together.
Author: Scott LaPierre
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Genre: Self-Help, Marriage, Nonfiction
My review:
Your Marriage God’s Way: A Biblical Guide to a Christ-Centered Relationship is written by Scott LaPierre. Scott is a pastor, author, and speaker. He received an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children.
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
Author: Skye Jethani
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Prayer
My review:
I thought with the size of this book that it was going to be a quick and easy book to read. I was wrong. While you can read it quickly because it does not have a lot of pages, you would miss so much about it. This book is best to be read slowly and savor each section.
Author: Jennie Allen
Publisher: Waterbrook
Genre: Christian Living, Christian Nonfiction, Bible Study
Source: I own it
My review:
Do you ever feel like your thoughts are spiraling out of control? You have one stray thought and then another and before you know it you have spiraled so far down the rabbit trail that you wonder how you got there? Yea, me either 😔 If we're honest, we all have. Jennie Allen has written this book to help us stop spiraling into the pit of toxic thoughts.
Author: Jennifer Dukes Lee
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living
My Review:
I am not a huge fan of jumping on a bandwagon. But, I kept seeing this book, Growing Slow, floating around Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I found myself drawn to it, so I bought it. I am so thankful that I did. I have been reading it for the last few weeks as part of my devotional time and it has valuable and timely messages.
Title: Walk With Me: Simple Principles for Everyday Disciplemaking
Author: Bill Mowry
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Genre: Christian Nonfiction/Christian Living
My Review:
I loved this book. It immediately draws the reader in with "an invitation." The author discusses how the Bible frequently uses the word "walk" when describing our relationship with God. The premise behind the book is quite simple, start walking. Once you start walking you can invite others to join you on your walk.
Author: Elisabeth Elliot
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Christian Nonfiction/Christian Living
Source: My personal library
My review:
I put this book on my list to read for this year because my word of the year is "Surrender." I like reading books on the word that I feel the Lord has laid on my heart. I have heard a lot about Elisabeth Elliot and I was not disappointed. Mrs. Elliot has a lot of wisdom to share.
"God calls me. In a deeper sense than any other species of earthbound creature, I am called. And in a deeper sense I am free, for I can ignore the call."
Told in a conversation style of writing, Mrs. Elliot begins the book by stating that we are created, cared for, and called. She then goes on to answering God's call. In this way, she is setting the stage to talk about discipline, not just surrender, but the discipline of the body, mind, our work, feelings, and so much more. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter until the final chapter where Mrs. Elliot wraps everything up.
"Discipline is the believer's answer to God's call."
Mrs. Elliot weaves stories from her life into this narrative on surrender. She incorporates Bible verses and relevant stories from the Bible as well. Discipline is a very easy read, but do not let that fool you, this is a very deep and practical book-like the lady herself. There are so many great nuggets tucked into this small book (150 pages of text). Such a profound and straightforward book.
"When the will of man acts in accord with the will of God, that is faith. When the will of man acts in opposition to the will of God, that is unbelief."
Discipline: The Glad Surrender is an excellent book to read if you want to be challenged in your faith and grow in your walk with the Lord. If you are looking for an easy religion and easy tasks, look elsewhere. If you are not willing to grow and surrender, then this is not the book for you. While Mrs. Elliot has passed on, these words will live on, and her legacy will impact many generations to come.
"There is always enough time to do the will of God."
4/5 ★★★★
Synopsis:
In our age of instant
gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it attitudes, self-discipline is
hardly a popular notion. Former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth
Elliot offers her understanding of discipline and its value for modern
people.
Now repackaged for the next generation of Christians, Discipline: The Glad Surrender shows readers how to
-discipline the mind, body, possessions, time, and feelings
-overcome anxiety
-change poor habits and attitudes
-trust God in times of trial and hardship
-let Christ have control in all areas of life
Elliot
masterfully and gently takes readers through Scripture, personal
stories, and lovely observations of the world around her in order to
help them discover the understanding that our fulfillment as human
beings depends on our answer to God's call to obedience.