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Motivational Monday 8/19/13

Book Review: Ragged Hope-Surviving the Fallotu of Other People's Choices by Cynthia Ruchti

FTC:: This post was written for Litfuse Publicity Groups, who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

About the Book:
About Ragged Hope: "What a beautiful book ! So readable, the pages practically turned themselves. Ragged Hope is filled with stories; written for those who are weary, worn and wounded. It offers each of us exactly that-hope that God can do a mighty work even with those of us who carry the ugliest of scars."

 --- Debbie Macomber, #1 NYT bestselling author 

Where do we find hope when it's clouded by the ashes of other people's choices? 

What do you do when your life is affected by someone else's choices? Where is God when you are doing everything right yet, because of someone else, everything is wrong? This insightful and hope-giving guide will comfort, support, and encourage you through whatever situation you must face.

My thoughts about the book: I really enjoyed reading this book. It didn't beat around the bush about the fact that sometimes life is hard and sometimes it's because of other peoples choices. What this book did do was offer hope. Hope that God is good and He's still on the throne even in the hard places of life.  I really like how the book was broke down into sections. Each section dealt with a particular topic. These topics ranged from raising your grandchildren, being a single parent, loved ones having Alzheimer's, dealing with trust issues, and many other topics. The book has a reflection questions at the end of each section. These questions help you think the issues on a deeper level. I also like the "if you know a...." section at the end of each chapter. This section talks about how you can minister to people going through these tough times.  I wish the book had a index so you could look up a story by topic it addresses. I recommend this book to anyone who would like gain a better understanding about what is going on in the lives of others around them and ways they can help them.

                                                                   About the Author: 

Meet Cynthia: Cynthia Ruchti has more than three decades of radio broadcast experience with "Heartbeat of the Home" radio and currently serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers. Find Cynthia on the Web at www.cynthiaruchti.com.

Cynthia Ruchti, who has walked this road herself and has spoken to hundreds of people through her radio show, assures readers that God is ever present and offers unwavering love. There is hope, grace, and a future in every situation-even (and especially) those we did not cause but now live. Vetted by professional counselors and caregivers, this is the one guide you need to thrive no matter what you are facing. 

Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/mQcEU

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I've got your back by Book Review

FTC:: This post was written for Handlebar , who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

About the Book:
If Jesus wrote a book about leadership today, he would tell a story. That's what the author decided when he tore up his first draft. Instead, he wrote a parable about four twenty-somethings who are having major problems with bad bosses. Jack Hendrickson, a retired Army Special Forces Sergeant and former missionary, begins to teach them Biblical principles about leadership and when they put it into practice at work, it makes their lives worse! Experienced leaders are calling I've Got Your Back a landmark book to help next generation leaders with a Biblical foundation for leadership. Many talented young people have been victims of follower abuse. They don't want anything to do with leadership positions. Some have issues with authority and need guidance to heal. Galvin writes about a new kind of leader the world is desperate to follow. At the end of the parable, the author outlines Biblical principles of followership, as well as leadership, because everybody needs to learn how to lead and follow well.
My thoughts About the Book: 
At first I was leery of reading this book. I thought it would be the same old approach to Biblical leadership. But I was completely and surprisingly wrong. This book offers a fresh new take on leadership. It addresses follower abuse and how to heal from it. It also offers a practical easy approach to leadership. I really like the qualities of being a good follower as well.  The concepts addressed in this book will help people in every area of their lives. 

About the Author:
 Jim Galvin is an organizational consultant specializing in strategic facilitation for a wide variety of organizations. For the past decade he has provided consulting and training in the areas of strategy formation, board governance, organizational change, and leadership development.

He has completed successful projects for the Prison Fellowship, Promise Keepers, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Youth for Christ, American Bar Association, National Guard, Department of Health and Human Services, Leadership Network, Willow Creek Association, Christian Leadership Alliance, Seacoast Church, Tyndale House Publishers, CareNet, World Relief, DeVos Foundation, and the Best Christian Workplaces Institute.

Jim is an award-winning author and he has written products published by Zondervan, Tyndale House, Thomas Nelson, Baker, Navpress, Moody Press, Intervarsity Press, Concordia, and Focus on the Family. He has won several ECPA Gold Medallion Awards as well as the C.S. Lewis Medal Award for Children's Literature. He is most well-known for his role as a co-creator of the widely-acclaimed Life Application Study Bible.

Jim holds the Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Northern Illinois University as well as a B.A. and M.A. from Wheaton College in Christian Formation and Ministry. He and his wife Kathleen live in Elgin, Illinois. Their son Jimmy is an audio engineer and their daughter Lindsay is a graphic designer.

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Motivational Monday 7-1-13

Summer Time.....

First of all, I like to thank all of you all for reading my post. Unfortunately, my posts have been sporadic at best lately. However, I am happy to say that school is out and that I am refreshed and ready to resume blogging .  Look for new posts and reviews every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. I can't wait to share with you what's been going on in my life.

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Book Review: New Wings a Novel by Donna Stanley

I am reviewing this book for GlassRoad Public Relations  for honest review. and received no compensation for a favorable review. 

About the Book: 
Olivia Stanton always knew that the Bible says guardian angels exist. But, in all her seventeen years, she assumed they only showed up when people were dying or needed rescue from sudden disaster. Her assumption is shattered with the appearance of her own guardian angel - in the form of good-looking Mike, no less. As Olivia gets to know Mike, more and more of her misconceptions about the spiritual realms are revealed. And, as her spiritual eyes are opened to the presence of angels all around, she'll find they can be good or evil.

My thoughts about the book: 
  This book will change the way you think! It opens your eyes to spiritual warfare and helps you to become more aware things going on around you. This book shows people how prayers impact the spiritual world in ways we can't see or imagine. This book is riveting once you start reading it you will not be able to put it down. This novel is geared toward young adults as an alternative to books about vampires, werewolves, witches and demons. The novel does a great job of dealing with the paranormal genre in a positive manner. This book is a great read with an engaging story and interesting characters. 

About the Author:
Donna Stanley lives in the beautiful Endless Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, Jonathan, and their teenage daughter, Olivia. She attended Philadelphia Biblical University, Moody Bible Institute, and Mansfield University, where she studied angelology, demonology, and the anthropology of religion. She was a youth leader for ten years and a pastor's wife for sixteen years. She now serves as a young adult mentor and leader in her local church.  

Book Review: Undeniably Yours By Becky Wade

I am reviewing this book for Litfuse Public Relations. I was was given a free copy of this book in exchange for a review of it.

About the Book: 
About Undeniably Yours:

When Meg Cole's father dies unexpectedly, she's forced to return home to Texas and to Whispering Creek Ranch to take up the reins of his empire. The last thing she has the patience or the sanity to deal with? Her father's Thoroughbred racehorse farm. She gives its manager, Bo Porter, six months to close the place down.

Bo knows he ought to resent the woman who's determined to take from him the only job he ever wanted. But instead of anger, Meg evokes within him a profound desire to protect. The more time he spends with her, the more he longs to overcome every obstacle that separates them and earn her love.

Just when Meg realizes she can no longer deny the depth of her feelings for Bo, their fragile bond is broken by a force from Meg's past. Can their relationship-and their belief that God can work through every circumstance-survive?

Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/kGPEI

Watch the Trailer:

Undeniably Yours Book Trailer

My Thoughts About the Book:

I was hesitant to review this book because I feel that most romance books are "read one, read them all" types of novels. However, I couldn't have been more wrong about Undeniably Yours.  I really like how the author makes the character's romance real. It's not a story full of "they live happy ever after". Her hero and heroine go through hard times and they get through these hard times together. I like that the story line is real and honest and has spiritual undertones. The twist at the end will surprise you. I highly recommend reading Undeniably Yours if you are looking for a superb, enjoyable, not your every day run of the mill romance. 

About the Author: 
Becky Wade is a graduate of Baylor University. As a newlywed, she lived for three years in a home overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, as well as in Australia, before returning to the States. A mom of three young children, Becky and her family now live in Dallas, Texas.

Visit her website at www.beckywade.com. 


I am reviewing this book for Litfuse Public Relations. I was was given a free copy of this book in exchange for a review of it.

Book Review: Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a life of Meaning by Rebekah Lyons

I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am a part of Handlebar Publishing

About The Book



Women today are fading. In a female culture built on Photoshopped perfection and Pinterest fantasies, we've lost the ability to dream our own big dreams. So busy trying to do it all and have it all, we've missed the life we were really designed for. And we are paying the price. The rise of loneliness, depression, and anxiety among the female population in Western cultures is at an all-time high. Overall, women are two and a half times more likely to take antidepressants than men. What is it about our culture, the expectations, and our way of life that is breaking women down in unprecedented ways?

In this vulnerable memoir of transformation, Rebekah Lyons shares her journey from Atlanta, Georgia, to the heart of Manhattan, where she found herself blindsided by crippling depression and anxiety. Overwhelmed by the pressure to be domestically efficient, professionally astute, and physically attractive, Rebekah finally realized that freedom can come only by facing our greatest fears and fully surrendering to God's call on our lives. This book is an invitation for all women to take that first step toward freedom. For it is only when we free-fall that we can truly fly.

My thoughts about the book
I was instantly drawn in by this book. It was as if Rebekah Lyons was looking into my life and my struggles. I often wonder what my purpose is and how I can start living it. Lyons helps us to see that true surrender to God will help us find a life more satisfying than we can imagine. I really liked the way the author used quotes at the beginning of the chapters to tie in her theme. This book is a short but powerful read.

About the Author
Rebekah Lyons is the author of Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning. She is a mother of three, wife of one and dog walker of two living in New York City. She’s an old soul with a contemporary, honest voice who puts a new face on the struggles women face as they seek to live a life of meaning. Through emotive writing and speaking, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety, depression, and consumer impulses—challenging women to discover and boldly pursue the calling God has for them. As a self-confessed mess, Rebekah wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike.
Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah serves as cofounder of Q Ideas, a nonprofit organization that helps Christian leaders winsomely engage culture. Her favorite pastime is spent with her nose in a book and a discriminating cup of coffee in hand. You can find Rebekah on Twitter and Facebook.

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Time! Time! Whos got the time?!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope this post finds you all well. It's been an interesting week for me. I just started a new job. I am working in a special needs classroom for the rest of the year. Its been a good but challenging week.  Now more than ever I see the need for good time management skills.
Do you have any time management tips that help you get things done? If so, I'd love to hear them.

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Simple Woman's Daybook 3/20/13

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...storm clouds coming through. One of the last cold fronts of the year is blowing through.

I am thinking...I am going to enjoy this cool air while it lasts.

I am thankful...My amazing husband. He's so loving, patient, caring and overall amazing!

In the kitchen...My crock pot is working overtime! It's such a great time saver

I am wearing...My work clothes but I'm about to shower and put my jammies on.

I am creating...photography! I love taking pictures, especially things in nature.

I am going...nonstop. My work has picked up a lot. I'm thankful though because school is almost over

I am wondering... about Texas School? Will I be ready? Am I out of my league?

I am reading...the Bible, Chief Complaint Brain Tumor, and My boyfriend the Squire.

I am hoping...be able to sleep tonight. I haven't been sleeping well.

I am looking forward to...Texas School! A week long photography camp! :)

I am learning...it is what it is. Trust God.

Around the house... I need to do some serious Spring cleaning.

I am pondering...Will my mom have to have a metal rod put in her leg.

A favorite quote for today...“ Nothing happens when you sit at home. I always make it a point to carry a camera with me at all times…I just shoot at what interests me at that moment. – Elliott Erwitt

One of my favorite things...my new dyed red hair

A few plans for the rest of the week: Well, work, rest, and helping with Muddy Girl this Sunday! :)

A peek into my day.......

Review: The Runner by A Wayne Gill

About the book:

What happens when a brilliant attorney combines his legal knowledge with his insight into relationship? Well, imagine Nicholas Sparks and John Grisham got together and decided to write a novel. Wayne Gill's The Runner is the story of a preacher's son who foregoes a path to the pulpit for law school in the city. 

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Michael Knight has the perfect life - a perfect family, a perfect relationship and a perfect future. Groomed to follow in his father's footsteps, Michael's career as a preacher is laid out before him. But he has a secret that will take him from being a small town preacher's kid to the heart of the big city, where everything seems golden, glittery and glamorous. When he gets the opportunity of a lifetime, Michael glimpses a future of power, influence and wealth. The whole world is his for the taking, but at what cost? Will he trade in all he has been for all he could become?

My thoughts:

 Once I started reading this novel, I couldn't put it down. The twists and turns in the plot kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat.  I loved how he explain legal terms especially how they relate to Christianity. The themes of mercy, grace, and redemption run through the book.It's a modern day take on the Prodigal Son tale from the Bible.  The characters were easy to relate to and the plot was one that could definitely happen in real life. The novel reminds me of works similar to John Grisham. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. 

About the Author:

 

When he isn't crafting legal dramas, Wayne Gill serves as CEO and Managing Partner of Gill Dion & Forsyth P.A., a law firm with offices in Florida and Georgia that serves some of the top companies in the world, including AT&T, Hilton Hotels Corporation, SunTrust Bank, and American Express.

This husband and father earned his B.A. in English from Trinity College and law degree from George Washington University. His first book, Tales My Grandma Told Me - a Business Diversity Fable, has been referred to as the "Bible" of supplier diversity.

Wayne has been recognized among the 50 Most Powerful Black Professionals in South Florida and the Who's Who in Black South Florida. He's received Macy's Crystal Award for Outstanding Minority Business Advocacy, and he's received several honors from NMSDC affiliates and the local Bar Associations. In 2002, he received Northwood University's Arthur E. Turner Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Betterment of Mankind. He is a board member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and Secretary of the Board for The Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council.

While practicing law, running a successful law firm, and writing novels keeps him super busy, Wayne is also a passionate, committed co-founder and legal advisor to Oasis Compassion Agency, a non-profit empowerment agency for the disadvantaged.

Shapely Girl Fitness Challenge

I'm super excited to be participating in the Shapelygirl Fitness Review and Challenge this month. First a little about  Debra Mazda and then on to me and the challenge.
I absolutely LOVE Debra Mazda's philosphy on fitness. She describes her fitness program Shapelygirl   "...as a safe, fun and energizing program for women of all sizes to move, breathe and feel great. The ShapelyGirl Workout is more than just an exercise routine. It's a positive way of thinking about your body and your health. Debra says, "most women believe they have to lose weight before they can take a fitness class. They often feel too intimidated to walk into a health club. They put off thinking about exercising - in fact many women I know really put their entire lives on hold until the "someday" when they reach that magical number on the scale. That scale that is supposed to let them know that it's time to start living. I'm encouraging women to start moving and start living now. Whatever size you are or want to be, whatever diet you intend to start on Monday, no matter how many times you've tried and failed to make healthy changes in your life, you need to start moving today! That's what The ShapelyGirl Workout is all about."
 She describes a Shapelygirl as-  She's passionate, positive and confident in her curves. She is moving forward to better health. She's comfortable in her body and knows FITNESS COMES IN MANY SIZES. A ShapelyGirl doesnt let her dress size dictate how she feels about herself. She knows who she is, gets up when she falls and never gives up. ShapelyGirls are re-defining what fashion, fitness and beauty mean. No matter where you are on your journey come and join us in the ShapelyGirl Community for ideas, motivation and success stories from ShapelyGirls everywhere."  I love this! I want to be a Shapelygirl. No wait I WILL be a Shapelygirl!  I also love that she has a no diet contract. Debra encouarges healthy eating and movement not diets. You can download your own copy of the no diet contract here. 
You too can become a Shapelygirl! Debra Mazda's products are available at Shapelygirl Fitness  You can also follow Debra Mazda on Twitter @DebraMazda . You can also connect with ShapelyGirl Fitness on Facebook. 
I will be reviewing Debra's Let's Get Moving 2: Cardio with Weights for the the entire month of October.

I've agreed to work out 3 times a week to the video. I am reviewing this video for the Christian Woman's Review
Now for a little about me
I've been chubby all my life. I am guilty of emotional eating. I am very slowly but surely making progress in this area though. I have medical issues that affected my weight and my life. I have been over weight as much as 300 lbs. My husband and I started eating heathier and exercising several years ago but  I just recently started getting serious about my health. I know I will never be a single digit size of clothing. I am totally ok with that. I am not okay with being unhealthy anymore. I want the last three fourths of my life to be the best it can be! I'm 5'11" (one inch away from 6"-so near yet so far! ) I am currently down to 244 but my goal is 200. Here's a picture of me now

No, it is not pleasent for me to look at this picture. But It's me- The good, the bad and the ugly. I am not where I need to be but I am thankful I am not where I was. I am also going to measure myself (actually my wonderful husband is-thanks my love)as well as weighing in each week. I have discovered that you can lose inches but still weigh the same or more because muscle weighs more than fat.

Here are my mesaurements: 

Bust:   48"                              Chest:     42"       Waist:51"     Hips:  50 1/2"             Thigh:   29"            Calves: 17 1/2"

Upper Arm:   16"          Forearm:  10 3/4

I will be posting every Monday about my progress, struggles and breakthroughs. I'd love to have you join me. I challenge you get get up and move three times a week for 30 minutes. I will be posting a button so you can link up each Monday with me and we can share our stories. I can't wait to hear from you! Together we can achieve more!

I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.  #cwareviewcrew

Friday Fragments 9-28-12

1. Last week when I went to the doctor to get some lab results I found out that I have a vitamin b-12 and a vitamin D deficiency. Well since then I've been taking b vitamins and oh my goodness I have energy again!!! Okay I'm still not back to my self yet but I feel amazing. You don't realize how much you miss energy till you don't have any.

 2. Wednesday I will be taking part in a blogger chocolate tasting event here in Houston. Can we say-Super Excited!!! Look for a post about the event coming soon!

3. Monday I will be starting the Shapelygirl Fitness challenge as well as reviewing Debra Mazda's DVD. Look for the post Monday and join the challenge with me! 

4. My husband is still on nights. It's getting easier and I'm sleeping better but I still miss him alot. I'm trying though. It helps knowing he loves his job (except for the hours). I keep telling myself, "This too shall pass...."

5. Work has been busy already-especially for the beginning of the school year. This is a good thing-I think LOL  :)

I actually think that's it for now. Since I've been feeling better and have more energy my mind is going 100 mph! 

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Come by Monday to find out how you can join me in my Shapelygirl fitness challenge! 

Mother Of Pearl by Kellie Coates Gilbert Book Review

About the Book:

HOW FAR WILL A MOTHER GO FOR HER DAUGHTER?

Barrie Graeber has two great kids, a loving husband, and a respected job as the high school counselor in her close-knit community. Without warning, everything unravels when her teenage daughter, Pearl, is betrayed by friends and lashes out.

Nothing prepares this mother for the helplessness that follows when her attempts to steer her daughter back on course fail and Pearl shuts her out . . . or when she discovers the unthinkable about her nemesis, the football coach.

Emotionally riveting and profoundly moving, MOTHER OF PEARL brings us into the heart of a mother bound by an incredible burden, who ultimately finds she must recognize her own vulnerability and learn to trust in something much bigger.

My thoughts on the book:
Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. This is an easy read that deals with current tough issues.  The author uses these issues to show God's mercy and grace. I cried in this book and that's not normal for me. I cried because of the tragedy the family had to deal with as well as how all things worked out together for good. I can totally see this book being made in to a made for tv movie on lifetime. I look forward to reading Kellie Coates Gilbert's next novel.

About the Author

FIFTEEN THINGS ABOUT KELLIE COATES GILBERT . . . 

1. I fell for my skydive instructor (pun intended) and we’ve been married over thirty years.
2. I appeared on the popular television game show, Price is Right.
3. I made Ted Kennedy’s bed (as a maid at the Sun Valley Lodge).
4. Part of my skull was temporarily stored in a cooler during brain surgery.
5. I’ve been to a Rocky Mountain Oyster fry. (don’t ask…look it up).
6. I’ve herded sheep.
7. I’ve attended a presidential inaugural ball.
8. I know how to tell the difference between a male and a female crab.
9. My first office was in the Idaho State Capitol Building.
10. I was a popcorn ball in my fourth grade Christmas pageant.
11. My Gram called me her “precious puddin’ gift of God.” I’ve tried to get my husband to use that term of endearment, but he refuses.
12. The popular doll, Barbie, and I are nearly the same age.
13. There were sixteen students in my high school graduating class.
14. I decided to play golf because the clothes are so cute.
15. My life motto is: Prone to wander, chained to grace.

I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of GlassRoad Media.

Divine Intervention

Tonight we started a new bible study at our church. It's called Jonah -Navigating a life Interrupted.  This bible study is already phenomenal! It talks about what do we do when God interrupts our lives. So many of us (myself include)-Run! Tonight we talked about viewing this events not as interruptions but divine interventions. So simple yet so profound! At least to me. I can't wait wait to see what amazing things I'm gonna learn from this Bible study. 
What do you think of think of interruptions? 

Friday Fragments 8-31-12

Friday Fragments

1. Took the summer off from blogging for the most part. Let me say first and foremost that I'm glad to be back! I feel refresh, restored and energized. 
2. I think blogging is an ever changing process and I'm in the process of changing things around here. Keep an eye out and let me know what you think. 
3. God has been doing a lot of growing and changing in me. Not all of it has been pleasant at the time. I can't wait to share with you what He's be doing
4. My beautiful niece started kindergarten Monday. I can't believe it! My how time flies

5. My DH is on night shift indefinitely. He started last week. It's been a challenge but also a really good experience even though I miss him A LOT

5. My family and friends in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are all safe after hurricane Issac with no major damage. Thank you Jesus!

6. I've got lots of new gluten free frugal cooking ideas and recipes to share with you.
7. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Labor Day weekend! MUAH!

10 things I've learned about or from running so far....

1. You are no in competition with anyone else. Only yourself. 
2. I really don't like being out in the Texas summer heat. It's to darn hot! Even early in the morning or nightfall! 
3. Days that contain running are infinitely better than the ones that do not. 
4. Slow and steady is best. 
5. Good running shoes are a necessity! 
6. You have to find your own motivation/reason to run. Mine is to be healthier and happier. 
7.  There were times when there was more than thighs clapping and even now my lil tummy can do the same thing- Yikes! At least I have a Cheer Squad? LOL- No serioulsy sometimes you just gotta laught it off and Keep On Running!
8. You got to have music that moves you. 
9. Don't give up if you don't see results right away. Every smart change you make is affecting you in ways you've never imagined.
10. Some days you just have to focus on putting one foot in front of the other

Treasury of Healthy Living Book Review

 

Treasures of Healthy Living by Annette Reeder and Dr. Richard Couey


About the Book:
Did you know you can find the answer to many healthy problems in the pages of Scripture? Think of God's Word as a treasure map that leads straight to the healthy life you've always dreamed of. It reveals how you can move from a sickly, lackluster life to one that is full of energy and hope. This practical Bible Study will reveal the truth about the foods you eat and provide simple tools to begin improving your physical, emotional and spiritual health. You won't believe how much your life can change when you grab hold of the treasures God has provided for you. 


My Review:
I have to admit that when I recived this book I thought that it would be another "diet" book. I coudn't have been more wrong! This book deals with every part of your life and gives you the biblicial view of healthy living. I found this book to be very do-able. Each week broken down into daily segments with scriptural and pratical applications. The book is part of series and it's not really possible to do the study without the other two books (for more information on the books click here). I wish the three books could have been combined for practicality as well as affordability. Even without the companion books I think this book does any excellent job of teaching healthy living from a biblical perspective. 


The Authors:
Annette Reeder will lead you on this journey to biblical health-a journey she knows all too well, as her own family once traveled this same path to discover God's treasures. Annette is a biblical nutrition consultant and the founder of Designed Healthy Living, a consulting program that teaches individuals how to follow a biblical nutrition plan. She is also living, breathing, happy and healthy example of what a person can become when they find the Treasures of Healthy Living


Dr. Richard "Dick" Couey- Professor Emeritus of Health Sciences at Baylor University. Dr. Couey has spent nearly fifty years studying the physiology of the cell. He has especially studied how nutrition, exercise and stress affect the cell's biochemistry and physiology. Dr. Couey's students praise how Dr. Couey can make the complexities of the cell seem understandable. 

Fruit of My Spirit Book Review by Deanna Nowadnick

Fruit of My Spirit-Reframing Life in God's Grace  by Deanna Nowadnick

About the Book: 

In a memoir of missteps and misdeeds, Deanna Nowadnick writes of the hugeness of God's love and faithfulness. Reframing life in God's grace, she discovers an indefinable, inexplicable love that has encircled her without fail through joyous, sad, cringe-worthy, heartwarming, forgettable, memorable moments in life. 

My Review:

Even from the introduction of the book I felt as if Deanna was describing my life. I to have struggled with God's grace in every day life. This world tries to beat and drag us down . We need to be reminded that God continues to work in us and through us. This book is a short but delightful read. Art work along with music at the end of the chapter tie in nicely to the theme of God's unfailing faithlfulness and grace.  I recommend this book for anyone who feels far from God or like He has left them. 

About the Author

When not writing, Deanna serves as Client Service Coordinator for The Planner’s Edge, a financial advisory firm. Deanna is active in her church, playing the violin and editing the monthly newsletter. She loves to knit, adores chocolate, and most importantly, enjoys a blessed marriage to Kurt. They are the proud parents of two adult sons, Kyle and Kevin.

Deanna is currently working on Book 2. Signs in Life: Meeting God at the Corner of Grace and Mercy tells of those times when God has come alongside and guided, directed and turned her. The book is another collection of short stories, this time recounting how God has met her at life’s crossroads, when she’s been “on point” with God, not because of anything she’s done, but because a loving, gracious, merciful
God was there time after time, again and again.

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