Keeping the Faith by Lianna Davis

Here is the book summary:

An In-Depth, Theologically-Rich Study of the Book of Jude

In a culture of subjectivity and "speaking your truth," we need to know how to lovingly fight for our biblically-based, truth-filled faith. That’s where Jude comes in. With a striking combination of humility, genuine love, doctrinal faithfulness, and directness, the biblical writer Jude teaches you how to treasure the gifts of salvation, the faith, the Church, and—most of all—Jesus Christ. By unpacking Jude’s meaning-laden words, we can learn to keep ourselves for Christ, even as Christ is ably keeping us for Himself.

You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn as you walk verse-by-verse through this small epistle. You’ll learn:

·       Why Jude uses metaphors like waterless clouds and wild waves

·       What was going on in Jude’s time theologically and why it matters

·       Why the warning passages can be a deep comfort to the believer

·       To appreciate new dimensions of your belonging in Christ

Get to know the oft-neglected voice of Jude, be comforted and challenged in your faith, and build community as you gather friends and study His Word together in Keeping the Faith.

And now, my review:

I found Keeping the Faith by Lianna Davis to be a blessing of a study in God’s Word.  The Book of Jude is only 25 verses long but it sure does pack a punch.  As with every Book of the Bible, studying them is so important.  There is a part of a verse from it that keeps coming back to me over and over in verse 4, “For certain people have crept in unnoticed…”  There is a call to beware!!  The author mentions a cross-reference of Matthew 7:15 which calls us to beware.   Throughout the study the author has weaved in personal experience/testimony with God’s Word along with commentaries.  I found that it really brought it “home” to me.  I was encouraged by her personal sharing.  As she breaks each day down with just a very small portion of Scripture, I took time to just think on that in relation to everything building up to that point.  This really is a great way to find oneself memorizing the whole Book of Jude by the end. 

I received a copy of this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

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Seeking Him by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Tim Grissom

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Revival isn’t just an emotional experience. It’s a complete transformation. It can happen in your heart, in your home, in your church, and in your world. Restore your first love. Develop a heartfelt desire for God’s Word. Resolve conflicts. Repair relationships. Remove bitterness, fear, and worry. Refresh your spirit. Renew your mind. Reenergize your life. You can’t get back your passion and zeal for the Lord. Begin by Seeking Him!

And now, my review:

Seeking Him by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Tim Grissom is a cleansing book in turning us to the Word of God to see how He longs to bring us to the place of seeking Him.  All else pales in comparison.  This is an inspiring book that brings you into the Word to show you what God says about putting Him first and the blessings that come from this obedience and discipline.  Come and take 12 weeks to embrace the joy of personal revival with your God.  I found that it was not feeling based but Scripture based which reaches the deep-seated heart where lasting change occurs causing me to fall on my face before my God who wants to transform me all over the place.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

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Jesus In Me by Anne Graham Lotz

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The internationally recognized Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham combines unique biblical insights and her own personal stories to show how the Holy Spirit guides us in our decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times, enriching our daily lives.
 
In Jesus in Me, Anne Graham Lotz draws on her rich biblical knowledge as well as her personal journey—including her recent cancer diagnosis—to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is not a magic genie, a flame of fire, or a vague feeling. He is a Person who prays for us, guides us in our relationships and decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times. In this seminal teaching, she explores seven key aspects of the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you understand and relate to this vital third Person in the Trinity.
 
As Anne writes, “One of my deepest, richest joys has been discovering by experience who the Holy Spirit is in every step of my life’s journey. Each name that He has been given—Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby—reveals another aspect of His beautiful character and has provoked in me a deep love for the One who is my constant Companion . . . Jesus in me.”
 
Discover how to better love and rely on the person of the Holy Spirit—and embrace how much He loves you through His presence, power, and provision in our daily lives.

And now, my review:

I found Jesus In Me by Anne Graham Lotz to be just what I was looking for.  Such an inspiration to a believer’s walk with our Constant Companion.  She talks about Him being within and without.  About how the Adversary comes to stop us but the Strengthener comes to see us through.  Sometimes I can feel like “folding up in a fetal position, whimpering in self-pity,” but she encourages me to “get a grip on the Holy Spirit” instead.  She speaks on the importance of pre-praying and she shares a personal experience of that lived out in her life.  She actually shares a lot of personal experiences in this book and it’s what makes it an amazing read.  My favorite part is how she breaks down aspects of the Spirit being our Constant Companion in quickening, guiding, igniting, shaping, and equipping us. It becomes quite a rich read.  I’ll be references, reading, and referring to this book quite a bit throughout my life as it points me to Scripture and encourages me in Him.  I highly recommend it.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

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Obedience Over Hustle by Malinda Fuller

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The world promises recognition and promotion if we "hustle harder," but at what cost?

Join the counter-cultural movement of choosing surrender over striving.

Throughout scripture, we encounter individuals who had to face the hard reality that their dreams and time lines weren't God's best plan. By exploring these biblical narratives alongside her own personal stories of radical obedience, author Malinda Fuller encourages readers to respond to the questions God asks each of us: "Will you trust Me? . . . Will you do what I'm asking you to do?”

Fuller's challenge to all of us is to yield to God's voice—no matter where He leads or what He asks, whether it's complicated or straightforward, accepted by others or challenging to understand, and regardless of how it makes us feel (even if it appears foolish). May we have the courage to surrender to His plan and His timing—to choose obedience over hustle.

And now, my review:

I enjoyed this non-fiction read.  This author talks about stopping the striving and focusing on what God is calling you to do.  As you do this, walking it out in obedience.  The importance of having a life defined by obedience.  So true!  She talks about her experience with what to say no to and what to say yes to.  She talks about walking in what God has called us to, choosing contentment, and listening for His voice. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

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Hearing God by Nathan Finochio

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Hillsong New York City pastor identifies and deconstructs the most common myths about how God communicates - and then provides clear tools to accurately decipher and follow the voice of God in your life.

So many people wish that God would audibly weigh in on life's greatest questions of calling, meaning, and purpose. What's crazy is that God is weighing in on those questions. We just haven't learned to listen. Nathan Finochio believes that God is constantly communicating with this world he's created. We simply aren't following the right advice when it comes to hearing what he has to say. Through biblical teaching and true life stories, Hearing God empowers and enables readers to separate fact from fiction, myth from meaning, and truly understand what God is saying to them about big decisions and daily living.


And now, my review:
I found Hearing God by Nathan Finochio to be a refreshing read.   He takes some common myths on the subject of hearing God and puts a spin on them.   I enjoyed how he made a concept clear by using a word picture or real-life example making it greatly relatable.  He had a lot of great points and I found myself marking all over my book pages.  The goal of the book is to help people learn how to listen.  He doesn’t leave the reader hanging but instead he gives us what we need to know to experience this amazing gift given to all believers in expected and unexpected places.  As a silence and solitude attendee, co-leader, and leader I find myself very interested in this topic and this book is a great resource to share with others. 

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Count It All Joy by David Jeremiah

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The apostle Paul wrote his most personal letter while abused and abandoned in a Roman prison. He wrote to believers who lived in the shadow of the Roman tyrant, Nero. And yet this letter, Philippians, is the most joy-filled epistle in the Bible.

Weaving together modern stories and historical detail, Dr. David Jeremiah explores Philippians verse by verse, showing us what it means to be joyful in spite of circumstances. Whatever you are facing today, Count It All Joy will inspire you to find the joy that Jesus promises.

And now, my review:

As one of my favorite authors, this book hit the mark!  It is a great book going through the Book of Philippians.  As I’ve been studying Philippians through a Precept Upon Precept study, this book has been a huge blessing with commentaries when appropriate!  I enjoyed how he puts in examples of what he is talking about throughout it.  I love to be reminded or learn for the first time of those of the faith living out the precepts in Philippians. I was happy with all that it covered and it moved along at a great pace for working through a passage.  I highly recommend this book.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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