When God Says Wait: A Devotional Thought Journal by Elizabeth Laing Thompson

When God Says Wait: A Devotional Thought Journal

by 

Elizabeth Laing Thompson 

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A job, a true love, a baby, a cure. . .

We’re all waiting for something from God.

And the place between His answers can feel like a wasteland where dreams—and faith—go to die.

When we’re waiting, we wonder, “Why?”, “Why me?”, and “How long?”

But the truth? . . .
When God says, “Wait,” He doesn’t tell us for how long.
When God says, “Wait,” we face one of life’s greatest tests.
When God says, “Wait,” we have decisions to make.
When God says, “Wait,” we can control only two things: how we wait, and who we become along the way.

Author Elizabeth Laing Thompson invites you to journal through your personal "wait" and come out on the other side with your faith, relationships, and sense of humor intact. 

This lovely volume will encourage and inspire you in your wait--with meaningful devotional thoughts, scriptural truths, and thought-provoking journal prompts.

My thoughts:

This is a beautiful, hardcover devotional that is written from Elizabeth Laing Thompson's book title When God Says, Wait. This devotional book is awesome and is perfect for the season I am in, especially since I loved the book When God Says Wait. This devotional book has a generous amount space to dialogue with God about your prayers, thoughts and feelings regarding the devotional. This devotional has great thought provoking questions and thoughts that guided my prayers and feelings, which I really enjoyed. I loved the journal prompts and it also has a beautiful dark pink ribbon marker. I really love this devotional and have found it to be perfect for this season of my life. This is a great gift and is perfect for someone who is going through a difficult trial. I highly recommend this book. 

100 Ways to Love Your Husband: The Simple, Powerful Path to a Loving Marriage by Lisa Jacobson

100 Ways to Love Your Husband: The Simple, Powerful Path to a Loving Marriage

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Lisa Jacobson

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Couples with great marriages know one simple truth: the best marriages are made up of many everyday decisions that say, "I love you" rather than those that say, "I love me." When we put the other person first, even in little ways, we find true fulfillment.

This book offers wives practical, hands-on advice to start applying immediately. Maybe you are just entering into marriage and want to start off on the right foot. Maybe you have made some mistakes along the way and are struggling to connect. Or maybe you want your marriage to go from good to great. Wherever you currently are in your relationship, let Lisa Jacobson help you learn how to love your husband well. 

My Thoughts:

Simple books on marriage, are exactly the kind I love to read. 100 Ways to Love Your Husband is an awesome little book that promotes a powerful marriage that is lasting, focused on God and a marriage that will last a life time.

This little book will help each woman respect her husband more with love as she learns to apply practical advice to her marriage. I love that these ideas are simple and easy, but do not require a lot of energy or difficult ways to love your husband. With Bible verses, explanations and themes, this book can be used a daily devotional. 

I love the simplicity of this book and it allowed me to take action with many of these practical steps in my marriage. If you are looking for ways to encourage your husband and love him better, this book is for you! 

100 Ways to Love Your Wife: The Simple, Powerful Path to a Loving Marriage

by 

Matt Jacobson

About:

Couples with great marriages know one simple truth: the best marriages are made up of many everyday decisions that say "I love you" rather than those that say "I love me." When we put the other person first, even in little ways, we find true fulfillment.

This book offers husbands practical, hands-on advice to start applying immediately. Maybe you are just entering into marriage and want to start off on the right foot. Maybe you have made some mistakes along the way and are struggling to connect. Or maybe you want your marriage to go from good to great. Wherever you currently are in your relationship, let Matt Jacobson help you learn how to love your wife well. 

My Thoughts:

Simple books on marriage, are exactly the kind I love to read. 100 Ways to Love Your Wife is an awesome little book that promotes a powerful marriage that is lasting, focused on God and a marriage that will last a life time.

This little book will help each man respect his wife more with love as he learns to apply practical advice to their marriage. I love that these ideas are simple and easy, but do not require a lot of energy or difficult ways to love your wife. With Bible verses, explanations and themes, this book can be used a daily devotional. 

I love the simplicity of this book and it allowed my husband to take action with many of these practical steps in our marriage. If you are looking for ways to encourage your wife and love her better, this book is for you! 

Dare to See: Discovering God in the Everyday by Katie Brown

Dare to See: Discovering God in the Everyday

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Katie Brown

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Discover God in everything you do as "How-To Expert" Katie Brown teaches you to slow down, pay attention, and find your footing during tough times.
Brown is known as a "Lifestyle Diva." Through her TV shows, books, blogs and social platforms she offers her 1+ million fans both inspiration and guidance on how to create a rich, abundant life decorating their homes, creating fabulous meals and hosting memorable events. However, these are the small things that decorate our lives. Brown believes that the real beauty, the real color, can only be achieved by tuning into the ultimate expert-God. Brown shares how she has found God outside the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. 
DARE TO SEE includes 30 personal essays that illuminate how Brown has found God's presence in her own real-life experiences from early childhood to the present. From being a victim of a drive-by shooting, experiencing incredible career success or searching for family fulfillment, Brown's stories will resonate with anyone whose life has been touched by doubt, hurt, defeat, understanding, love, abundance and hope. 
In DARE TO SEE, Brown shows us how to discover God everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to pay attention, slow down, live with purpose, and fully, joyfully see all we've been given.

My Thoughts:

Katie Brown is known for her how to television show and while I have never seen her show, I have read many of her great ideas on her website. She is known for her DIY ideas. More than her awesome ideas and fun cooking recipes, she opens her heart in Dare to See, which gives the reader an insight to the transforming work of God throughout the four walls of the church. 

Dare to See was an awesome and easy autobiography/ memoir that I was able to read in two sitting. Katie is an author that writes from her heart through a series of essays based on her own life experiences. She writes topically, which makes reading this book super fun and conversational. I feel as though she is sitting across the table from me. This book could be read as devotional, especially with the way the chapters are divided. 

I really enjoyed this book and thought it was an easy, but enjoyable read. This would make a great gift or a devotional. Thank you to the publisher for providing this book. #sponsoredbyfaithwords

Garden of Faith: A 365-Day Devotional Journal (365 Devotional Journals)

Garden of Faith: A 365-Day Devotional Journal

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Ellie Claire

Growing in faith can be difficult if you don't have deep roots to strengthen or nourish you. These daily devotions provide biblical wisdom to help readers cultivate a purposeful life full of courage, faith, and love. The journaling lines are the perfect place to praise God's beautiful creation, reflect on the day's Scripture reading, or record prayers and dreams.

My Thoughts:

Garden of Faith is a 356 daily devotional journal that helps the reader focus on God daily through a time of surrendering time and putting God first and then writing down in the space provided how God is talking to the reader. This devotional is a soft cover, but is very sturdy. I love Ellie Claire brand of devotionals because they are sturdy devotionals that I can look back through the years and see how God has moved through areas in my life. Their devotional journals also have ribbon markers, which I love. The space provided to write is perfect because I think it is adequate space between the devotional and writing. These devotional journals are great gift items. I highly recommend picking up Garden of Faith today! This is an awesome devotional to keep your eyes fixed on God's creation. 

I Am Redeemed: Learning to Live in Grace by Mike Weaver, Jim Scherer

I Am Redeemed: Learning to Live in Grace

by 

Mike Weaver,

 

Jim Scherer

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Mike Weaver, lead singer of Big Daddy Weave, shares from personal experience how when all we can see is our struggles and failures, God reminds us of who we are. . . . His children. Loved. Set free. Redeemed.

I Am Redeemed is an open book of Mike Weaver's life, bringing into the light everything from his battle with self-hatred to the near death of his brother and bandmate, who ultimately had both feet amputated to save his life. Mike shares the lessons learned in the loss of his father and dealing with the spirit of suicide within his band, Big Daddy Weave.

At the lowest of lows, with Mike feeling rejected and alone, God broke through to speak truth and life into him. Thankful for God's plan and timing and methods, he is especially grateful for the new identity Jesus had paid for on the cross. In spite of his faults and failures, Mike learned that only God can take the stuff you hate about yourself and use it to reach people.

Through the million-selling song "Redeemed" and now the powerful story behind it, as well as inspiration from Scripture, you will be encouraged to embrace God's redeeming grace so you, too, have the opportunity to be beautiful offerings to the Lord. 

My Thoughts:

I Am Redeemed is a Memoir by lead singer , Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave. I was excited to read this book because I enjoy the songs by the band Big Daddy Weave; especially the song Redeemed. I was very enlightened and encouraged to read Mike's story. 

This book will give you a fresh perspective on just how much God loves you. You can feel the father's heart through Mike's writing. This book is an awesome reminder that even in the hardest times, God will help us. His plans are far better than ours. This book serves as that gentle, yet powerful reminder. This book will encourage and inspire readers! 

This is a great, simple and profound read. Grab a copy today!

Your Battles Belong to the Lord: Know Your Enemy and Be More Than a Conqueror by Joyce Meyer

Your Battles Belong to the Lord: Know Your Enemy and Be More Than a Conqueror

by 

Joyce Meyer

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Put on the armor of God, conquer your problems, and know your real enemy with renowned Bible teacher and New York Times bestselling author, Joyce Meyer.
Have you ever felt you tried every solution on earth to solve a problem, but nothing worked? Have you ever wondered where the difficulties you face are coming from? Joyce Meyer has answers.

In Your Battles Belong to the Lord, Meyer explains that while some problems may result from a person's choices or circumstances, others are rooted in the spiritual realm. Once you recognize the devil--who is real and active in the world today--as your true enemy and the source of many of your struggles, you can overcome them and live a life of peace, freedom, faith and victory. When facing life's battles, there are certain things you must do for yourself, such as:

Diligently studying and applying God's Word
Trusting Him
Praying
Maintaining a positive attitude and thankful heart

But there are other things only God can do. When you do your part, God does His-and He is always ready and eager to defend you and help you.

Each chapter of the book helps you understand how the enemy operates and learn to counter his schemes and strategies so you can live at a new level of strength. Chapter titles include: "Know Your Enemy," "Eliminate Fear," "How the Devil Tries to Deceive People," "Hold Your Peace," "The Power of a Thankful Life," and "Internal Rest."

In this fresh approach to the subject of spiritual warfare, Meyer focuses not only on the nature and strategies of the enemy, but also on the power and love of God, who always defeats the enemy and leads you to triumph. No matter how difficult your challenges are, if you have God with you, you have all you need to win every battle. 

My Thoughts:

Your Battles Belong to the Lord by Joyce Meyer is a book that helps the reader understand who and what their enemy is. Joyce is known for taking truth and breaking them down into into bite size chunks, which she does, wonderfully! She makes it easy for the reader to understand how the devil will go after believers confidence, peace, hope, patience and love. 

She takes the book and breaks it down into four promises that the reader is able to pray through on a daily basis, which is something that God has been working through me on. Working through the ways the enemy attacks us in prayer, is huge. God is fighting on our behalf in His time. 

This book is also about filling her mind with the truth and to let God fight our battle. How many of us try to fight our own battle? I know I have. I will try to control it, instead of seeking the truth and let God take care of it instead. 

This book is so very good and has been very helpful, especially with the season of life I am. I am in a battle, but knowing where to find the enemy, has been super helpful. The enemy is tricky, but he doesn't win. I recommend this book for a small group, a study with friends or even as a gift! I really enjoyed this book.

About the Author:

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives. 

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries. 

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ. 

A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God's Purpose When Life Doesn't Go as Planned by Tracy Davis Steel

A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God's Purpose When Life Doesn't Go as Planned

by 

Tracy Davis Steel 

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The very existence of HGTV, the DIY movement, and Pinterest proves we love great design. We adore plans and perfectly staged rooms. But what happens when we discover we are living a life we did not design? When our dreams lie in tatters or when we experience loss of any kind? What happens when life feels like one big Pinterest fail? Where is God in the midst of what doesn't make sense? Does he care?

Drawing from time-honored design principles such as movement, contrast, and pattern, former interior designer and Bible teacher Tracy Steel offers frustrated and discontented women the assurance that God is their ever-present, caring Designer. With a mix of wit and wisdom, Tracy proves through biblical examples and personal testimony that God remains true to his plans and purposes, accomplishing them in and through us in every season of life. She helps us recognize God's design principles, enabling us to embrace our sometimes messy lives, especially when they're ones we never would have designed for ourselves.

My Thoughts:

A Redesigned Life is such an easy and open book to read. God is with us in the good and difficult seasons. While we may not always understand the season or have answers to our questions about why the seasons might be difficult, God gives us promises through Christ. Tracy Steel reminds us who we are in Christ through these promises. 

The author writes this book in a fun way that helps the reader identify with difficult seasons to know that suffering isn't for just them, but for other people to have a view and see God's glory through how they handle it. We will never know how God uses our suffering to touch those around us. I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a great read, especially for this season of my life. 

I have several places of this book highlighted. This book would be awesome for a small group study or a gift for someone who is going through a difficult season.

About the Author:

Tracy Steel graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in interior design in 1998 and has a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies from Phoenix Seminary. As a project designer, Tracy created and coordinated the design and space planning of commercial spaces for clients such as Bank One, Wells Fargo, Express Scripts, DHS, and Lockheed Martin. Moving from one type of interior design to another, Tracy then worked in full-time youth ministry, serving as the director of female students at Scottsdale Bible Church. God’s true design for Tracy now involves improving the interior space of the hearts and minds of women around her. This military wife and mother of two enjoys linking up with other bloggers, leading Bible studies at her local church, and speaking at various moms’ groups and women’s ministries events nationwide. She is also the author of A Redesigned Life, and Images of His Beauty, a 10-week Bible study for young women that focuses on identity, overcoming and healing through Christ, and bearing the image of Christ