A Tender Hope (Cimarron Creek Trilogy #3) by Amanda Cabot

A Tender Hope

(Cimarron Creek Trilogy #3)

by 

Amanda Cabot

About:

As far as Thea Michener is concerned, it's time for a change. With her husband murdered and her much-anticipated baby stillborn, there is nothing left for her in Ladreville. Having accepted a position as Cimarron Creek's midwife, she has no intention of remarrying and trying for another child. So when a handsome Texas Ranger appears on her doorstep with an abandoned baby, Thea isn't sure her heart can take it.

Ranger Jackson Guthrie isn't concerned only with the baby's welfare. He's been looking for Thea, convinced that her late husband was part of the gang that killed his brother. But it soon becomes clear that the situation is far more complicated than he anticipated--and he'll need Thea's help if he's ever to find the justice he seeks.

Amanda Cabot invites readers back to Cimarron Creek for a tender story of loss, betrayal, and love in the majestic Texas Hill Country. 

My Thoughts:

A Tender Hope by Amanda Cabot is the final book in the Cimarron Creek Trilogy. It reads as a standalone Christian romance, but I recommend reading the previous two books. They give great background and you'll get to know the characters. 

A Tender Hope is a great novel that is heart warming, sure to tug your heart and your emotions. Cabot does a good job of character development and allows the reader to experience the story as it comes alive and unfolds through each character, which makes this an easy, but interesting read. 

This is a great Christian romance and I really enjoyed this romance novel with a great plot. 

About the Author:

With both parents avid readers, it's no surprise that Amanda Cabot learned to read at an early age. From there it was only a small step to deciding to become a writer. Of course, deciding and becoming are two different things, as she soon discovered. Fortunately for the world, her first attempts at fiction were not published, but she did meet her goal of selling a novel by her thirtieth birthday. Since then she’s sold more than thirty-five novels. When she’s not writing, Amanda enjoys sewing, cooking and – of course – reading.

Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson

Courting Mr. Emerson

by 

Melody Carlson

About:

When the fun-loving and spontaneous artist Willow West meets buttoned-up, retired English teacher George Emerson, it's not exactly love at first sight. Though she does find the obsessive-compulsive man intriguing. Making it her mission to get him to loosen up and embrace life, she embarks on what seems like a lost cause--and finds herself falling for him in the process.

A confirmed bachelor, George vacillates between irritation and attraction whenever Willow is around--which to him seems like all too often. He's not interested in expanding his horizons or making new friends; it just hurts too much when you lose them.

But as the summer progresses, George feels his defenses crumbling. The question is, will his change of heart be too late for Willow?

With her signature heart and touches of humor, fan favorite Melody Carlson pens a story of two delightfully eccentric characters who get a second chance at life and love. 

My Thoughts:

I am a huge fan of Melody Carlson. Her books are novels that I can fly through in a day because they are just so good! Courting Mr. Emerson is a little bit of a different read as I had to adjust my mindset regarding the age of the romance between the characters. It wasn't the age that I had difficulty adjusting to, but more their lifestyle that I had to make the transition. Once I was able to make the transition, this was a quick and amazing read. I can't wait to read the next book by Melody. She is an awesome writer. Grab a copy today. You will love this one. 

About the Author:

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus. 

She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series. 

Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.

NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print By Thomas Nelson Bibles Published by Thomas Nelson

NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print

By Thomas Nelson Bibles
Published by Thomas Nelson

About:

The NKJV Bride’s Bible is the perfect way to start marriage off right—with God’s Word at the center. Bound in classic white Leathersoft™, this Bible will take its place as a treasured family heirloom in the years to come. With the trusted New King James Version, a presentation page, gilded page edges, and a satin ribbon marker, this Bible is a beautiful gift for engagement celebrations and bridal showers.

Features include:

Exclusive NKJV Comfort Print®
Words of Christ in red
Special presentation page
Gilded page edges
Clear and readable 6.5-point print size
Satin ribbon marker

My Thoughts:

The NKJV Brides Bible is a beautiful white leather Bible in a 6.5 point with a goldfinish to the pages. The red letters are a nice touch in the New Testament thatare perfect for the reader. The Bible has these beautiful pages that you canrecord information about your family history, marriage and proposal. ThisBible will be the perfect gift for a bride to be. If you have a bride in your life, get her this beautiful Bible as a gift. She will treasure it. 

Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection by Joyce Smith,

Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection

by 

Joyce Smith,

 

Ginger Kolbaba 

About:

The impossible true story about the powerful impact of prayer that inspired the major motion picture starring Chrissy Metz, Topher Grace, Dennis Haysbert, and Josh Lucas. 

Through the years and the struggles, when life seemed more about hurt and loss than hope and mercy, God was positioning the Smiths for something extraordinary--the death and resurrection of their son.

When Joyce Smith's fourteen-year-old son John fell through an icy Missouri lake one winter morning, she and her family had seemingly lost everything. At the hospital, John lay lifeless for more than sixty minutes. But Joyce was not ready to give up on her son. She mustered all her faith and strength into one force and cried out to God in a loud voice to save him.

Miraculously, her son's heart immediately started beating again.

In the coming days, John would defy every expert, every case history, and every scientific prediction. Sixteen days after falling through the ice and being clinically dead for an hour, he walked out of the hospital under his own power, completely healed.

Breakthrough is about a profound truth: prayer really does work. God uses it to remind us that He is always with us, and when we combine it with unshakable faith, nothing is impossible.

Previously published as The Impossible.

My Thoughts:

Breakthrough is a true story that has been made into a movie, and shows the miracle and  power of prayer. I was excited to read this book because I was very inspired by the story of Joyce Smith son falling through the ice when his heart has stopped and she asked God to save him and heal his body. 

This is a book that grabbed my attention and was an easy read. I could not stop reading it because the author did a great job sharing her faith throughout the story, while inviting the reader on the journey her family was on. The reader is able to clearly see the power of God and prayer throughout this story. 

This story shares as a great encouragement and testimony to the power of prayer and that God is listening, miracles do exist and He does care of his children.  

I enjoyed this book and felt that it was an easy, yet enjoyable read. I know you will enjoy it as well. Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy. A review was not required. #sponsoredbyfaithwords

About the Author:

JOYCE SMITH was born in Wichita, Kansas, but because of her father's work for a tool and die company, she grew up in Ohio and lived in eight different states as well as Canada and Germany. She worked for 25 years in accounting, but feels her biggest accomplishment has been as a wife and mother--one of the toughest jobs, with the lowest pay but the most rewards of any job on the face of the earth. She and her husband Brian (her "Prince Charming") live in St. Charles, Missouri. They have four wonderful sons and five beloved grandchildren. Joyce keeps busy with school and basketball, enjoys cross stitch, crochet, and decorating, and loves speaking to audiences about what God has done for her family...and continues to do.

Tour Stop: California Girls by Susan Mallery

California Girls

by 

Susan Mallery

About:

The California sunshine’s not quite so bright for three sisters who get dumped in the same week…

Finola, a popular LA morning show host, is famously upbeat until she’s blindsided on live TV by news that her husband is sleeping with a young pop sensation who has set their affair to music. While avoiding the tabloids and pretending she’s just fine, she’s crumbling inside, desperate for him to come to his senses and for life to go back to normal.

Zennie’s breakup is no big loss. Although the world insists she pair up, she’d rather be surfing. So agreeing to be the surrogate for her best friend is a no-brainer—after all, she has an available womb and no other attachments to worry about. Except…when everyone else, including her big sister, thinks she’s making a huge mistake, being pregnant is a lot lonelier—and more complicated—than she imagined.

Never the tallest, thinnest or prettiest sister, Ali is used to being overlooked, but when her fiancé sends his disapproving brother to call off the wedding, it’s a new low. And yet Daniel continues to turn up “for support,” making Ali wonder if maybe—for once—someone sees her in a way no one ever has.

But side by side by side, these sisters will start over and rebuild their lives with all the affection, charm and laugh-out-loud humor that is classic Susan Mallery. 

Purchase Links

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Connect with Susan

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My Thoughts:

California Girls is a heartwarming novel of three sisters who are facing personal challenges and heartbreak. These three sisters have different stories, but are strong women. Their characters are developed through the stories and they are relatable. Some of the women are more likable than others as the storyline is engaging and retable. At times I was disgusted with each of the sisters. I love the flaws and the real life behind each of these women. The story is emotional and the ending is positive.  

About the Author:

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.

Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.

Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.

Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com. 

Hope in the Hard Places: How to Survive When Your World Feels Out of Control by Sarah Beckman

Hope in the Hard Places: How to Survive When Your World Feels Out of Control

by 

Sarah Beckman

About:

Hope in the Hard Places is a practical, encouraging guidebook for the weary soul looking for hope in dark circumstances.
In this life, everyone must face trials. Cancer, chronic illness, loss of a loved one, divorce, depression, prodigal children, caring for aging parents, and other unknown terrains can cause people to feel hopeless and helpless. For those who feel like they don’t know where to turn, Hope in the Hard Places equips readers to walk through their trial with hope rather than desperation. Sarah Beckman, a speaker and author, teaches effective and powerful ways to get through the pain with biblical truths and principles. She also includes insight from others who have experienced all manner of trials. Packed with practical strategies, checklists, encouragement, wisdom from seasoned travelers, and rock-solid biblical truth, Hope in the Hard Places provides a beacon of hope in the darkness so that readers can walk through the depths of hardship with insight, dignity, and certainty.

My Thoughts:

Hope in the Hard Places is an uplifting book with stories that help the reader see hope when everything seems lost. This book is a great resource for someone going through a difficult season in life. Whether you find yourself dealing with an illness, relationship issue, physical ailment, aging parent or anything else, the author gives hope through the scriptures. I received a complimentary copy of this book and review was not required. 

About the Author:

Sarah Beckman grew up the youngest of 14 children. As a young girl, her family endured much trial and the community gathered around her family—or came alongside—to provide for them in a very dark time when her Dad was hospitalized and they lost their family home. After her parents divorced, she watched her Mom love others, even in the midst of raising a bucket full of children as a single mom. 

As an adult, Sarah experienced health trials of her own, which put her on the receiving end of help once again, as she faced bedrest and multiple back surgeries in just a few short years. During that time, Sarah also walked alongside three close family/friends who faced terminal illness. 

Through her experiences on both sides of the bed, Sarah recognized the need for better information about just how to serve others who were experiencing significant trials in their life, whether it was cancer, death of a loved one, long-term illness or any other life-altering circumstance. There were lots of short articles or blog posts, but she was unable to find a comprehensive resource about how to help others effectively. 

So she created one herself. Her own experience, coupled with interviews with over 50 people who faced all manner of trials, is woven together to create a guide like no other. Filled with practical advice, poignant stories, and loads of insight, you will never have to be uncertain about helping someone you care about when they're in need again. 

More Than You Can Handle: When Life's Overwhelming Pain Meets God's Overcoming Grace by Nate Pyle

More Than You Can Handle: When Life's Overwhelming Pain Meets God's Overcoming Grace

by 

Nate Pyle 

About:

"God won't give you more than you can handle." This is one of the most common and least helpful reassurances floating around Christian circles. It is anything but biblical. The truth is that God does allow a lot more than we can handle. But why? 

Nate Pyle has walked through tragedy in his own life--professional uncertainty, the intense impact of mental illness, and the struggle to build a family because of a lost pregnancy, infertility, and adoption. As a pastor, Nate has cried with countless people experiencing deep and overwhelming pain. They want answers but perhaps even more, they want someone to sit with them as they lament. 

Cliché Christianity tells us not to ask questions in hard times. Yet transformation awaits us in the dark night of the soul. In More Than You Can Handle, Nate asks with you: "God, where are you in this pain? Why don't you step in and act?" Because when we courageously bring all of who we are to all of who God is--and stop pretending we can "handle" life--we encounter the God of Redemption. The good news isn't that we can handle everything, but rather that God promises to be with us at the very moments we can't handle anything. 

Skillfully weaving together his own story, the stories of others, and a powerful look at the life of Jesus, Nate delivers a fresh and timely response to the pain we each experience. As Nate reminds us, the only thing more overwhelming than the pain of life is the love of a God who carries that pain with us.

My Thoughts:

In More Than You Can Handle, Nate deals with some of the most difficult questions we have all asked: God where are you in this pain? Why didn't you stop to act? Do I have enough faith to survive? And so many more. In life, we all suffer, but he challenges the reader about how to handle the suffering even when it looks like a journey we have never embarked on before. Nate is real in how he talks about suffering and doesn't sugar coat the hard road of suffering, yet he offers hope. He has suffered so much himself, yet always looks to the cross. He gives permission for the reader to be angry with God and even shares about a time in prayer when he was angry with the Lord. His transparency and authenticity is refreshing. This is an author that you do not want to miss. I highly recommend this book. This is a book for many seasons and one that you could put on the shelf and read again for another season in life. It is filled with rich and deep understand that will leave the reader feeling hopeful. 

About the Author:

Nate is an author, blogger and ordained pastor in the Reformed Church of America. He serves as the pastor of Christ's Community Church in Fishers, Indiana where he lives with his wife and son. 

Never imagining himself to be a writer, Nate began blogging in 2011 to gain clarity around his own thinking on various topics, especially leadership and church. Quickly, Nate realized he was a unique voice in the blogosphere. Rooted deeply in Reformed theology, Nate's writing is laced with nuance and a pastoral posture that is markedly different than the major Reformed voices in the blogging circles. In a world defined by extremes, Nate is a refreshing voice that walks the fine line between extremes. 

Nate is a life-long learner, avid outdoorsman, wanna-be athlete, and a frustrated downhill skier living in Indiana. You can connect with him at www.natepyle.com.

The White City (True Colors) by Grace Hitchcock

The White City

(True Colors)

by 

Grace Hitchcock

About:

Mysterious Disappearances Taint the Chicago World’s Fair
Step into True Colors -- a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime

While attending the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, Winnifred Wylde believes she witnessed a woman being kidnapped. She tries to convince her father, an inspector with the Chicago police, to look into reports of mysterious disappearances around the White City. Inspector Wylde tries to dismiss her claims as exaggeration of an overactive imagination, but he eventually concedes to letting her go undercover as secretary to the man in question—if she takes her pistol for protection and Jude Thorpe, a policeman, for bodyguard.

Will she be able to expose H. H. Holmes’s illicit activity, or will Winnifred become his next victim? 

My Thoughts:

The White City by debut author Grace Hitchcock is very interesting and charming as the author writes this mystery, historical novel all into one with a dash or romance. Like I said, this book is interesting. I love the story line with the two men and of course Winnie is a great character with her upbeat, fiesty, take charge personality. 

The plot line of this book was intriguing and I loved trying to solve the mystery, all while being in the Chicago World Fair, a time period in which I do not have a lot of prior knowledge, but I cannot say enough great details about the writing of this historical event, either. Grace made me feel like I was right there. This book was intriguing and inviting. 

Pick up a copy today! You will enjoy this clean, historical, mystery book!

About the Author:

Grace Hitchcock is the author of The White City and The Gray Chamber from Barbour Publishing. She has written multiple novellas in The Second Chance Brides, The Southern Belle Brides, and the Thimbles and Threads collections with Barbour Publishing. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in southern Louisiana with her husband, Dakota, and son. Visit Grace online at GraceHitchcock.com.

Winning the Heart of Your Child: 9 Keys to Building a Positive Lifelong Relationship with Your Kids by Mike Berry

Winning the Heart of Your Child: 9 Keys to Building a Positive Lifelong Relationship with Your Kids

by 

Mike Berry

About:

Many of us enter parenthood with a perfect vision of what our family will be. But along the way we discover that the children we've been blessed with are real human beings, with their own minds, ideals, and views of the world. Our influence only goes so far, and when those children reach the pre-teen and teenage years, it may seem to have disappeared completely. Yet at no time in a kid's life is their parents' positive, godly influence more critical.

For parents who are concerned that their child is pulling away, following poor role models, or making choices that will lead to pain and difficulty, Mike Berry has good news: it's not too late. He offers parents nine keys to maximizing and leveraging their influence to help their children through these difficult years and develop a relationship with them that can weather any storm.

My Thoughts:

Winning the Heart of Your Child focuses on nine keys that will help parents overcome the bridge between children and them to develop a more healthier relationship. As a parent, you only have so much time with your children between the influences of school, coaches and even the church. Mike talks about parents need to use their time wisely with their children and that winning arguments doesn't matter in the long run. Parents don't need to be right, they need to think about the heart of the child, the legacy they want their children to carry and remember that is more important than being right, especially in a society where people always need to be right. This is probably one of the biggest truths I took away from the book. Mike does a fantastic job at writing several other truths throughout this book that parents can gain so much knowledge and understanding from. If you want to gain the heart of your child, this is a great book!

Breaking the Power of Negative Words: How Positive Words Can Heal by Mary C. Busha

Breaking the Power of Negative Words: How Positive Words Can Heal

by 

Mary C. Busha

About:

The spoken word has immense potential for either building up or tearing down. Too often, it's the latter. Many of us are daily carrying around hurtful words, sometimes without even knowing it. These negative words have great influence over our lives and the lives of those around us. But thankfully, they are not the last word.

Mary Busha speaks to the hurting and guides them toward victory over the harmful, demeaning, or insulting words of their past. She shows readers how to

- understand the emotions and circumstances behind the words
- choose to want to forgive their offenders
- embrace the truth about who they are created to be
- recognize the effect of both negative and positive self-talk
- pray effectively to break the power of negative words
- and walk in the freedom God provides in his Word

She also encourages readers to find ways to use their own words to lift up the people God places in their paths.

My Thoughts:

Words have power. Positive and encourage words and bring life while negative words can bring death. Life and death are in the power of the tongue. In Breaking the Power of Negative Words, Mary Busha understands the influence that positive and negative words have on our life. This book gives the reader practical steps in creating new habits to speak words of life.  She also outlines how to forgive others with scripture and examples from her own life. This book can be deeply convicting and thought provoking. I know that I benefited from this book and thought of several people who are very careful about the words they speak who would enjoy this book. It is a great tool for anyone who is intentional about the words they speak or someone who is trying to get a handle on practical tools to reframe their thinking. 

When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams: Hope for Today from 12 Women of the Bible by Jill Eileen Smith

When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams: Hope for Today from 12 Women of the Bible

by 

Jill Eileen Smith

About:

Life is full of twists and turns. Relationships falter, careers fizzle, health fades. We may be faced with choices we never wanted to make or have situations pushed upon us we'd never expected. Yet, in all of it, God is at our side--even when he feels far away.

Drawing on her extensive research into women of the Old Testament, novelist Jill Eileen Smith turns her pen to the lessons in trusting God that we can learn today from women like

- Eve
- Noah's wife
- Sarai
- Hagar
- Lot's wife
- Rebekah
- Rachel
- and more

Readers will learn from what these ancient women did right--and even what they did wrong--when faced with dashed expectations and deferred dreams. And they'll come away with the confidence that ours is a faithful God who loves us and is forming us through our trials into the women he longs for us to be.

My Thoughts:

I have read many books from this author and really enjoy the fiction work by Jill that are based on the Bible. If you have never read them before, I highly recommend grabbing a few of them because they are really great. This non-fiction book isn't much different, with the exception that she dives deeps into the women of the Bible and what that looks like for the reader today. It allows the reader to be able to relate to women of the Bible in a new and fascinating way. 

Jill takes different aspects of the women in the Bible such as Sarai and uses it to engage the reader into a time of devotion asking the reader how Sarai would look in her life.. Jill writes in an engaging matter that keeps the reader interesting and learning something new about the Bible and themselves. This book can be used as a devotional or with a small group of women. I wouldn't recommend reading it straight through or you will miss some really great truths. I loved this book and I know you will too!

About the Author:

Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling, award-winning author of the Wives of King David series, the Daughters of the Promised Land, the Wives of the Patriarchs, and The Loves of King Solomon series. Her research has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times.

When she isn’t writing, she loves to spend time with her family and friends, read stories that take her away, ride her bike to the park, snag date nights with her hubby, try out new restaurants, or play with her lovable, “helpful” cat Tiger. Jill lives with her family in southeast Michigan.

In Sickness and in Health: The Physical Consequences of Emotional Stress in Marriage by David Hawkins

In Sickness and in Health: The Physical Consequences of Emotional Stress in Marriage

by 

David Hawkins

About:

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? 

When you first met your spouse you probably had a physical response to the emotions you felt. You’d get butterflies in your stomach, your heart would race, and your palms would sweat. So why is it that after you’re married, it’s so hard to make the connection between your physical health and your emotional well-being when you’re facing relational stress?

If your emotional pain feels physical and your physical pain feels emotional, your marriage may be making you sick—literally. Join Dr. David Hawkins and his sons, an internist and a surgeon, as they explore the effects relational stress and trauma can have on our bodies. You will learn to . . .


recognize the link between emotional and physical pain
embrace the power of choice to become empowered by hope
find a path forward to ultimate restoration and regain your life
No matter what kind of pain you’re experiencing, or how long your health has been in decline, you don’t have to stay stuck. Discover hope and healing when you take control of your life.

My Thoughts:

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you worn out? Not sure where to turn to or why you can't shake something. In Sickness and In Health shows how any type of stress will lead to illness if not taken care of. It examines if one is sick, how to take ahold of their stress and treat it. This book is a good book for those who are counseling. It provides solutions to help those who have been through traumatic events in their life deal with stress. Overall, great thoughts to ponder in this book. Thank you to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy. A review was not required.

About the Author:

Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and director of the Marriage Recovery Center who has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals since he began his work in 1976. He is passionate about working with couples in crisis and offering them ways of healing their wounds and finding their way back to being passionately in love with each other.

Over the past ten years, Dr. Hawkins has become a leader in the field of treatment for narcissism and emotional abuse within relationships. He is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and writes for Crosswalk.com, CBN.org and Believe.com. He is a weekly guest on Moody Radio and Faith Radio and is a best-selling author of over thirty books.

He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA. 

The Art of Hard Conversations By Lori Roeleveld

The Art of Hard Conversations: Biblical Tools for the Tough Talks That Matter

by 

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

About:

Your next conversation could impact someone's life forever

Hard conversations challenge everyone. Some people make every effort to avoid them altogether; others dive in enthusiastically, damaging relationships in the process. A solid middle ground is difficult to find--especially for those who want to make sure they're following a biblical model for these tough encounters.

Lori Roeleveld firmly believes that the dialogues everyday Christians delay are often the very channels God wants to use to deepen relationships and transform lives. And she is eager to address the challenges they pose and to guide readers to meaningful conversations that rely on the wisdom of the Bible rather than the world.

In The Art of Hard Conversations, Roeleveld provides motivation, inspiration, and practical, readily applied skills to make those tricky talks more effective. Through funny, vulnerable personal stories, sound biblical teaching, and sections of tips and assignments to practice, the principles here are guaranteed to increase the confidence and competence of Christians in discussing sensitive topics of every kind. 

My Thoughts:

The Art of Hard Conversations is a practical tool that you will read and have little moments in your head where you go, "ah- yes." I read this book and took note of so many different things and found myself nodding my head at the authors comments so many times. These chapters will make the reader explore the way we relate to others, how we communicate and how we relate to other people. I know I found myself very challenged by this book and also doing a lot of self-discovery through this book. I think you will really enjoy this book. I know I have! 

About the Author:

Lori Stanley Roeleveld is a disturber of hobbits who enjoys making comfortable Christians late for dinner.

Her new book, Running from a Crazy Man (and other adventures traveling with Jesus) is available wherever fine books are sold.

Jesus lover. Blogger. Wife. Mother. Part-time dragon slayer. Not available for children's parties.

You’ll find Lori at her website http://www.loriroeleveld.com or on her front porch writing.