About the Book
Title: Food for Thought
Author: Janet Lynn Mitchell
Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-Help
Release Date: December 1, 2017
Food for Thought is filled with personalized verses just for you. It’s been written to help you claim God’s Word as your own. The thoughts included within the verses are from fellow dieters. Food for Thought is not meant to be a substitute for actual Scripture, but an addition, bringing you new insight, perspective, hope and encouragement as you move toward and reach your weight-loss goal. Blank pages have been placed in the back so that you can add additional Scripture and/or words of encouragement. Recite these verses and include them when you pray. Then watch as God’s Word rejuvenates and empowers you. Experience your faith increasing, as faith comes by hearing, reading, speaking, and living the Word of God.
In My Opinion (Review)
Can I be completely transparent and a little vulnerable here? I am overweight. According to the BMI charts, my clothing size, the scale, and every other number-driven tool out there, I fall into the “obese” and “plus-size” categories. But my weight doesn’t define me.
Too often I have picked up books from authors on the topic of weight issues that have made me feel like I am lacking in my relationship with God because I’m not a perfect size 6. But let’s get real. How many of us truly fall into that category? While it sometimes may be true, the number on that scale doesn’t always represent my heart for God. It doesn’t always mean I have some unconfessed sin in my life.
So, I hesitated to join this blog tour. Yet, the billion dollar weight loss industry continues to thrive because people are looking for that one thing that clicks for them (and I am not immune).
Food for Thought was a pleasant surprise. This little flip book is simply a collection of Scriptures. Arranged by topics (such as habits, temptation, witness, jealousy, self-esteem, or guilt/shame), these Scriptures can be used to encourage you during your journey to lose weight (or really with any addiction). Sometimes words are bold for emphasis and parenthetical personalization is added, which you may learn to do for yourself with this tool.
Janet Lynn Mitchell has walked in my shoes. She knows first-hand the struggle with food, and she is sharing some of those Bible verses God revealed to her during her own journey.
This collection is something I will turn to often when I need a boost or when I find myself wrestling with a particular issue.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
About the Author
Candid, dynamic, friendly…and memorable are some of the words used to describe Janet Mitchell. Her fun, engaging style keeps her audiences wanting more. As a master storyteller, she shares her heart, passions and faith, relating incidents from her life that will touch you and make you laugh. Janet addresses relevant life issues and how it just takes one to make a difference in your world!
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Janet is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon!!
Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/c513
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Congrats on the tour and thanks so much for your review and giveaway.
I too struggle with my weight and I feel it affects my Christian walk. I am know I am not as outspoken as I could be because I feel self conscious about my weight. Thanks for sharing.
Yes! I can relate. About 10 years ago I lost over 100 pounds and others pointed out how much more outgoing I was. We tend to hide when we feel less than our best but God loves us no matter what.
Good review. Thanx for sharing.
Sounds like an encouraging book. Thanks for sharing about it.
Thank you for sharing about the book and for being vulnerable like this. I think it will be an encouragement to many people.
A new author for me. Would love to read this!
Weight is such an issue for so many women including me! Any encouragement this book can offer would be great.
A really neat way to have all the help we need right at our fingertips.
An interesting topic.. I think I would enjoy reading this one too.
This does sound like a great gem for words of encouragement on your path through life. Thank you for sharing. The author’s story is also remarkable.
This does sound like a great gem for words of encouragement on your path through life. Thank you for sharing. The author’s story is also remarkable.
Thank you so much for you very insightful review. As someone who is also happy not being labeled with the BMI charts, your review is especially relevant to me. “Food for Thought” sounds like a book I’d love to read.
I really love how this can be used for all walks of life. And that it is small enough to carry with us anywhere
This sounds very helpful in many areas of life!
I struggle with weight issues but not in the typical way. I do know many Christian women who struggle with loosing weight.