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Food for Thought by Janet Lynn Mitchell (Review & Giveaway)

January 15, 2018 by Suzie Waltner 16 Comments

Food for Thought Janet Lynn Mitchell

About the Book

Food for Thought Janet Lynn MitchellTitle: 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.

My Rating:
 

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

Food for Thought Janet Lynn MitchellCandid, 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!

Janet has held staff positions with Youth for Christ and Forest Home Christian Conference Center and has served as the director of a Christian preschool. Janet is a CLASS Speaker (Christian Leaders, Authors, and Speakers) and is a popular speaker for women’s events, MOPS, family camps and single-parent groups.
 
As a senior in high school, Janet lost the use of her legs following surgery. On the night of her tenth surgery, she met Marty, who became her cheerleader and was alongside her as she learned to walk again. Eventually, he became her husband. Janet and Marty have been married for over thirty-five years and have three children. Janet’s knee problems reoccurred when she was thirty-two. She was horrified to learn she had been a victim of medical negligence, fraud and concealment. Her additional surgeries had been attempts to correct the mistakes. Janet has since become a voice for others who have suffered medical fraud. Assembly Bill 2571, borne out of her misfortunes, unanimously passed both the California Assembly and the Senate and was signed into state law on August 31, 2000. Her story, Taking a Stand, has motivated others to “take a stand” and remain firm in their faith through the good, bad, and the outrageous.
 
Janet has been featured on radio programs across the nation, including popular programs such as Focus on the Family and Billy Graham’s Decision Today. Janet has appeared on television programs such as, Fox, CBS and ABC News, Aspiring Women, The Harvest Show, and Chuck and Jenny. Her stories and articles have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Multnomah’s Stories for the Extreme Teen, and in magazines such as Woman’s World, Light and Life, and Celebrate Life. Her Testimony, “When Doctors Make Mistakes,” was published in the July/August 2005 issue of Today’s Christian Woman magazine.
 
Janet’s book, A Special Kind of Love, published by Broadman and Holman and Focus on the Family, has been highlighted by Rick Warren in his “Ministry Toolbox.” Her Hands on Faith: Family Nights and Hands on Faith: Family Fun books by Carson- Dellosa are now available along with Janet’s five new Praying Scripture Flip Books. Janet’s Taking a Stand was released in November of 2006. It is truly a testimony of God’s faithfulness through the good, bad and outrageous. This past year Janet’s latest book, Words Matter became available. One thing Janet has learned is:
It just takes one to change the world we live in.
 


Giveaway

Food for Thought Janet Lynn Mitchell

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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Bibliophile Reviews, January 9

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Jeanette’s Thoughts, January 14

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Pink Granny’s Journey, January 16

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 16

Janices book reviews, January 17

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Bigreadersite, January 18

 

Filed Under: Blog Tours, Book Review, Contests and Giveaways Tagged With: Food for Thought, Giveaway, Janet Lynn Mitchell, Review, Scripture collection, weight loss

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. James Robert says

    January 15, 2018 at 3:32 AM

    Congrats on the tour and thanks so much for your review and giveaway.

    Reply
  2. Madonna says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:21 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Suzie Waltner says

      January 15, 2018 at 8:23 AM

      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.

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Hibdon says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:28 AM

    Good review. Thanx for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Anne Rightler says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:52 AM

    Sounds like an encouraging book. Thanks for sharing about it.

    Reply
  5. Phyllis - Among the Reads says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you for sharing about the book and for being vulnerable like this. I think it will be an encouragement to many people.

    Reply
  6. Becky Richardson says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:06 AM

    A new author for me. Would love to read this!

    Reply
  7. Patty says

    January 15, 2018 at 11:09 AM

    Weight is such an issue for so many women including me! Any encouragement this book can offer would be great.

    Reply
  8. MH says

    January 15, 2018 at 1:43 PM

    A really neat way to have all the help we need right at our fingertips.

    Reply
  9. Deanna Stevens says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:03 PM

    An interesting topic.. I think I would enjoy reading this one too.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer Bretsch says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:17 PM

    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.

    Reply
  11. Jennifer Bretsch says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:17 PM

    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.

    Reply
  12. Kay Garrett says

    January 15, 2018 at 4:04 PM

    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.

    Reply
  13. Lori Smanski says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:53 PM

    I really love how this can be used for all walks of life. And that it is small enough to carry with us anywhere

    Reply
  14. Emma says

    January 16, 2018 at 2:34 AM

    This sounds very helpful in many areas of life!

    Reply
  15. Shamekka S says

    January 17, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    I struggle with weight issues but not in the typical way. I do know many Christian women who struggle with loosing weight.

    Reply

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