*Inspirational and clean reads to remember and see
I write everything down (often, I write it down multiple times). From grocery and to-do lists to sermon and devotional notes, I always carry a notebook of some kind with me to keep track of what’s going on in my life.
Naturally, when I was offered the chance to review the Spurgeon Journal from Broadman and Holman, I was more than happy to agree.
I don’t read a whole lot of non-fiction, but devotionals are the exception. I enjoy getting a different perspective than mine and adding a little more to my time in God’s Word. Granted, the ones I usually like best are those that add only a few minutes to my quiet time. Devotions for the Hungry Heart: Chasing Jesus Six Days from Sunday is the perfect complement to my morning devotions.
Are you a Sunday Christian? Do you attend church and forget about Him the rest of the week? Do you look at others and wish you had that fire and zest for your walk with God?
If I’m honest with myself, my answer to those questions is sometimes yes. I walk through seasons where I am simply going through the motions, wondering if it’s worth it. Wondering why I’m not like those around me.
In Devotions for the Hungry Heart: Chasing Jesus Six Days from Sunday, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson provides twenty weeks of short, conversational devotions. Reading these is like sitting down with a friend for a short chat—only you get to do it six days a week.
This clothbound, bright book is something to reach for when you feel yourself struggling with your walk with God. Each entry is short enough at a page and a half to fit into even the busiest morning. And you get the added bonus of a handful of yummy-looking recipes.
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Disclosure statement:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
This simple little book of story-based devotions will change your world, one day at a time.
“Whether you have a healthy craving for more Jesus, or the barely discernible taste for a relationship with Him that seems beyond your reach, the glorious truth is that God put that hunger in your heart in the first place, and He is more willing to fan that flame than you or I could ever be.”
–From the Introduction
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, the Belle of All Things Southern, is back with a devotional guide for the Jesus-hungry heart. Grounded in scripture and offered in the author’s signature storytelling style, this devotional invites you to God’s table for a continual feast. With six prominent themes including Sharing, Needing, Celebrating, Praying, Surrendering, and Being Intentional, you’ll be challenged and encouraged to develop God-honoring traits in your spiritual life.
A delightful companion book to Tomlinson’s Hungry Is a Mighty Fine Sauce, Devotions for the Hungry Heart features a bonus full-color insert featuring more than a dozen mouthwatering recipes plus photos. You’re guaranteed to find nourishment for your body as well as your spirit!
Name of book: 21 Days of Christmas: A Fiction Lover’s Devotional
Author: Kathy Ide
Genre: Christian Fiction Devotional
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Christmas is more than just a holiday. It is a time to recapture the joy and wonder of God’s greatest gift: His Son, Jesus.
21 Days of Christmas will warm your heart with stories about giving, loving, and family. These engaging tales celebrate the hope and joy that make this blessed season unique. At the end of each story you’ll find an insightful message that will help you discover anew the true meaning of this special time of year. So grab a cup of hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick, curl up in your favorite chair beside a picture window overlooking a serene spot, and savor the true meaning of Christmas through these inspirational and encouraging stories.
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Imagine Heaven the way the Bible describes it―a place of exquisite beauty brimming with marvelous detail and intricate patterns; a special dwelling place free of corruption and sin; and a place of both rest and enjoyable, meaningful work.
Let the power and majesty of Heaven fill your heart with joy as you color these 40 designs carefully interpreted from the pages of Scripture. Savor a respite from daily life as you read and meditate on devotions from best–selling author Randy Alcorn, a leading authority on Heaven. Picturing Heaven will offer you comfort and relaxation, while filling your heart with restful assurance that God prepares a special place for those who love Him.
Name of book: Pockets of Joy
Author: Roxane Battle
Genre: Non-fiction, inspirational
Release Date: September 5, 2017
“No matter your situation, you have a choice. I chose joy.”
Roxane Battle was on television for much of her adult life. As a news reporter and anchor, she traveled the world and met notable people from Jay Leno to Mariah Carey to Prince. But shortly after landing her dream job in her hometown of Minneapolis, Roxane’s marriage fell apart. Every day was a battle to keep it together on camera while piecing her life back together at home as the single mom of eleven-month-old Jarod. At one point, broke and alone, dinner was a single chicken McNugget. With wit, dignity, and gripping detail, Roxane shares her story of intentionally looking for joy during this challenging chapter of her life. Her faith was the guiding force as she searched for moments of gratitude and found a lifetime of grace. She also includes secrets to spiritual, professional, and personal wholeness for today’s woman, with chapters on authenticity, service, generosity, gratitude, self-care, yielding, forgiveness, and more.
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