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Forged Through Fire by Mark McDonough – Review

September 14, 2019 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

About the Book

When Mark McDonough was a teen, a catastrophic fire claimed the lives of his mother and younger brother. It also left Mark with burns on over 65 percent of his body. During a long and painful recovery, his faltering faith in God was strengthened by a remarkable near-death experience. Inspired to pursue a career as a plastic surgeon to help those who suffer as he has, McDonough has overcome numerous other adversities on his journey, including addiction and a stroke. Now he shares his incredible true story of survival and perseverance to bring hope and healing to those dealing with great physical and emotional pain.

Anyone who has suffered or watched a loved one suffer from a personal trauma, disease, or loss that has tested or stolen their faith and exhausted their emotional resources will find real hope in this redemptive story.

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Show Up For Your Life by Crystal Evans Hurst – Blitz & Giveaway

February 2, 2019 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

Welcome to the Blitz Spotlight for the Show Up for Your Life by Crystal Evans Hurst with JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Show Up for Your Life
Author: Chrystal Evans Hurst
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Young Adult Christian Living
Release Date: February 5, 2019

What does the women you’ll be tomorrow want you to know today? Show Up for Your Life by gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader Chrystal Evans Hurst will help young women ages 13 and up stop worrying about the small stuff and start embracing who they are in God’s eyes.

From Chrystal Evans Hurst, popular author of the adult title She’s Still There, comes Show Up for Your Life, a book that empowers young women to appreciate their divinely-created uniqueness instead of comparing themselves to others.

Chrystal shares her own stories that will inspire young women to stop worrying—whether it’s about how to dress, who they hang with, or any of the other daily ups and downs of life—and face every day with an attitude of mindfulness and gratitude. Chrystal’s conversational tone, honesty, and humble wisdom make this book perfect for young adult readers who seek to be all God intended them to be while living a positive, impactful life.

Show Up for Your Life helps young women ages 13 and up:

Remember all the positives in their life now and not get stuck in anxiety over the future.
Recognize their unique, God-given gifts.
Deal with distractions that throw them off course from God’s plan for them.
Stop comparing themselves to others.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chrystal Evans Hurst is the best-selling author of She’s Still There and co-author of Kingdom Woman with her father, Dr. Tony Evans. She reaches a wide audience speaking at conferences, writing for Proverbs 31 Ministries, and teaching and leading women in her home church. Chrystal also cultivates hearts and commands chaos as the chief operating officer of the Hurst household. She and her husband Jessie adore their three hungry boys, two adult girls, one son-in-love, and two grandchildren. Find Chrystal sharing her journey at ChrystalEvansHurst.com.

CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR: website | facebook | twitter| instagram

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(5) Winners will each win a copy of Show Up for Your Life

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight February 2, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on February 8, 2019. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Due to shipping cost, only US mailing addresses valid to win a print copy, and international winners will win a digital copy of the book. For our giveaway rules and policy, click HERE.

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5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Don Willis – Review, Guest Post & Giveaway

January 14, 2019 by Suzie Waltner 3 Comments

About the Book

Title: 5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom
Author: Dan Willis
Genre: Finances/Christian living
Release date: January 8, 2019
Publisher: Whitaker House
As a young and naïve pastor, Dan Willis maxed out twenty-three credit cards and ruined his credit to support his ministry. It wasn’t until massive debt caused the cards to stop working that he realized that God never asked him to do this. Through his candor and honesty, Dan reveals the five steps God showed him to get out of debt: stop spending, create a budget, develop a debt payoff plan, begin saving, and repair bad credit. This led him to becoming a thriving and financially-free ministry. Now, Dan is on a mission to teach this to the world. Using biblical principles, but not relying on miracles or “name-it-and-claim-it” theology, Dan provides easy-to-follow, practical steps that can be used by anyone to escape financial bondage. Finally, he encourages readers to use their financial freedom to help others and advance God’s kingdom, and to use their newfound fiscal wisdom to store up wealth. Without shaming those who struggle financially, 5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom is the perfect combination of spiritual wisdom and practical advice for those who desperately need it.

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Enough of Me by Priscilla Peters – Review

June 30, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

Have you ever picked up a Bible study only to feel it was over your head or you were being preached at? In Enough of Me, Priscilla Peters takes the approach of a friend. Her hashtags and stories will make you laugh out loud but you’ll also take a real look at your priorities and dig deep into God’s word.

In My Opinion…

Yes, Enough of Me is a Bible study, but there is so much more within the pages of the book. Through this study, Priscilla Peters becomes a friend. The kind that will have your sides splitting from laughter one minute only to drop a truth bomb on you that leaves your comfort and complacency in shatters.

More Than These: A Woman’s Love for God by June Kimmel – Review

June 24, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

As women, so many aspects of our life vie for our attention. And then, God places a decision in front of us and all of those things become factors in whether we accept that calling.

In My Opinion…

In More Than These, June Kimmel examines the question Jesus asked Peter, not once, but three times. Lovest though Me more than these? Through her experience with a move that took her away from family, friends, and more as well as Biblical examples of those who heeded God’s call, Kimmel examines areas of our lives that may encroach on our love for Jesus.