Eye of the Sword by Karyn Henley

Now this book was new to me and stepping outside of what I normally go for. I don't typically go for a fantasy book and one that's from a Male's perspective. So, I gave this a try but it fell pretty flat for me. My heart was not in to reading the book in the first place and so I can't say I got in to the story, but I had wanted to give the book a fair chance. Trevin ventures on a quest to find the harps to restore heaven's stairway. This was too weird for me the idea of harps and a stairway in to heaven...I believe I won't do this venturing out of my comfort zone again with my book selection. Not much I can truly say about this book. I couldn't finish it and barely made it to chapter five before quiting. Over all not a book I would try to read again.

I received a copy of this book free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for the purpose of review.

Enemies Beware

Ron Carpenter’s latest book titled the Necessity of an Enemy is a wonderful revelation.

I normally skip introductions and jump to the first chapter. However, I don’t recommend doing that here. It totally spoke to my heart within the first seven pages and it absolutely wouldn’t have been the same for me if I would have skipped to Part One. Please read all of what Carpenter has to say before Part One. It addressed the issue and questions that we as humans can’t help but ask at some point in our lives: Why is this happening to me? Why do bad things happen to good people? I ask that you read this book to truly discover not only the answer to these questions, but to clarify why facing difficulties in life is a must. Also, to help you understand that facing an enemy is a good sign of the direction of your life. Please trust me when I honestly say this book is a wonderful tool that God has worked through Carpenter to bless your life. It has blessed mine and I pass it on to you.

I received a free copy of this book from WaterBrook-Multnomah Publishers for review.

Each Women's Branch is Different

I wasn't sure at first how God would use this book when I first got it last year. However, I didn't know that I would need it a year later today. The book is for women and our tendencies on how we sometimes prevent God from giving us the life he planned. I did love how Darlene Wilkinson uses John 15. She broke it down in such a way that it became clear the small things in my life mattered for Christ. In doing those things I thought wasn’t important I actually bear fruit for Christ! He doesn’t expect any more from me then what I am capable of in my everyday life.  There were a few parts of the book that were confusing for me. I didn’t completely understand her explanation of pain existing in punishment but not in pruning.  So that was kind of clear for me. I would recommend this book for women who are struggling with feeling like they aren’t baring fruit for the Lord and whose who want to bare more fruit.

Since Nobody’s Perfect..

“Find out now what’s wrong with the most popular theory about heaven- and what it really takes to get there.” In one of Andy Stanley’s recent books titled: How Good is Good Enough? Stanley writes and explains wonderfully why this belief of how to get into heaven doesn’t ring true.

Sure for most people it seems logical that only “good people” get in to heaven. Well as the bible says there is no such person on earth who meets this “good” person standard. Stanley breaks it down and does a nice job in explaining why this belief can’t be true. 

If you know someone who believes that “good” people go to heaven or if you belief it then I would recommend this book. When trying to seek out truth in this world it can be found and this book answers some great questions someone may have when it comes to this popular belief. When seeking out truth I just ask you be open to what Stanley has to say and how God’s word doesn’t support this belief.

I received this book free from WaterBrook Multonomah for this review.

You’re Power: God’s Word

Thirty one days of power was written by Ruth Myers and her late husband Warren Myers. “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword..” Hebrews 4:12. This is a great verse from the bible and it illustrates perfectly the weapon of power that is God’s word. The book Thirty one days of power is just that.  

As Christ’s children we are called to put on the armor of God and resist the forces of evil in this battle of spiritual warfare.  Myer’s goal is for you to be better equipped to stand up against these forces of evil. Thirty one days of power is a wonderful tool that weaves together God’s word in an expression of praise and worship. This helps equipped Christ’s children by bringing us into a deeper understanding of God’s word and our victory over evil through Christ our Lord. The battle has already been won! It’s us as God’s children who must take up our armor of God and know that God is stronger than the evil one who is in this world. We don’t have to be afraid because God has equipped us with all we need, which is the Holy Spirit and His word.

I wasn’t sure about reading a devotional that was all simply God’s word from the bible, but as I started I felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me. It was amazing and I loved praising the Lord as I read. There were times when I felt I was reading a letter or note written from God. At the end of some of the readings the devotional gives you a space to write and add a prayer. The readings are not too long and are very deep. I felt moved from the inside sometimes and had to read over it again. I would recommend being open to Christ’s word in this devotional and allowing for the Holy Spirit to work in you through this wonderful book. Praise the Lord for He is faithful and His word is perfect.

This review is also posted on Amazon.com at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Thirty-One-Days-Power-Learning-Spiritual/product-reviews/1601423381/ref=cm_cr_pr_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Please note: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. 

Living In Fear or Seeking God?

Last night I realized something as I turned to my devotional for the night.

"Now am I trying to win the favor of men, or of God? Do I seek to please men? If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bond servant of Christ." Galations 1:10

Now I don't have this all figured out. meaning it isn't always easy to recognize when you are seeking other people's approval instead of the one who truly matters. Let's face it people are not the most forgiving creatures, but God is truly merciful and forgiving.

"The apostle Paul said that in his ministry he had to choose between pleasing men and pleasing God. That is a choice you also must make. If your goal is to build a name for yourself and win favor with people, it will cause you to live in fear of man"( Ending Your Day Right by Joyce meyer) Reading that last night it hits home for me, because Iam currently struggling with living in fear of some of my professor's approval. This doesn't make me feel to good. So instead of being scared of my professor's judgments I am doing my best to seek and look to God instead. He is the only one who truly makes me feel free from this. I trust and know God knows what He's doing.

Blog Purpose

The purpose of this blog is a way for me to post my reviews of the books I recieve from waterbrookmultnomah.com. I'm very excited to have my first book from them and start my spirtual journey diving deeper into Christ's word. Also, this blog will develop and change as I do. I look forward to seeing how God changes me and helps me grow. :)

My first book is called Thirty-one Days of Power learning to live in spiritual victory written by Ruth Myers and Warren Myers. I hope to start my devotional tomorrow.

I'm a visual person who loves photos. My devotional has a wonderful image of a waterfall on the cover. So I just wanted to post this separate image along with my post.