Quiet Prayer by Marie Chapian

Here is the book summary:

The world around us teems with chaos and noise. We can change this turmoil by first changing the turmoil within us. That’s what Quiet Prayer is all about.

In Quiet Prayer, bestselling author Marie Chapian introduces readers to the ancient Christian tradition of solitude and meditation—a way of being in the presence of God based on silence and stillness. She answers questions Christians may have, such as:

·       Is it Christian to meditate?

·       What is Quiet Prayer meditation?

·       What are the benefits of Quiet Prayer?

Through learning about the history of Christian meditation and practicing with Marie’s step-by-step guided meditations in the book, you can lean deeper into the Lord’s call to “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

And now, my review:

Quiet Prayer by Marie Chapian is an informative book that starts with the history of contemplative prayer and moves to examples of practicing this in one’s life today.  As a silent retreat leader, I was drawn to check out this book.  I was looking for a Protestant book that led me in this practice.  I found that she gave favorable insight. I’m thankful to have read this one and recommend this to others.

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

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The Major's Daughter by Regina Jennings

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Caroline Adams returns to Indian Territory after tiring of confining society life. She wants adventure, and when she and her friend Amber come across swaggering outlaw Frisco Smith, they find his dreams for the new territory are very persuasive. With the much-anticipated land run pending, they may just join the rush.

Growing up parentless, all Frisco Smith wanted was a place to call his own. It's no wonder that he fought to open the Unassigned Lands. After years of sneaking across the border, he's even managed to put in a dugout house on a hidden piece of property he's poised to claim.

When the gun sounds, everyone's best plans are thrown out the window in the chaos of the run. Caroline and Frisco soon find themselves battling over a claim--and both dig in their heels. Settling the rightful ownership will bring these two closer than they ever expected and change their ideas of what a true home looks like.

And now, my review:

The Major’s Daughter by Regina Jennings is a great historical fiction based in the land of Oklahoma Territory.  To watch the unfolding of land being scooped up and ownership given to those people was a plot that draws you in to the Oklahoma land run.  There were quite the feels to this one with land being taken, which included crazy disputes over property, but your heart is wanting it to go to those who have had a harder way of life.  There sure needed to be hard work and determination to make a go of it. 

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

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The Coffee Recipe Book by Daniel Lancaster

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The simple art and tradition of brewing the perfect cup―at home.

Whether it’s a morning drip or an evening espresso martini, amazing coffee is an artform. The Coffee Recipe Book is your guide to understanding how everything comes together for an artisanal coffee drink.

With 50 different recipes ranging from classic cappuccino to specialty lattes, there’s a delicious option for everyone. Easily match the expertise of your favorite cafe, with the perfect mix of the techniques and tools needed to give your daily grind a good home.

The Coffee Recipe Book includes:

·       Day to night―Coffee isn’t just for morning anymore with drinks like Coconut Coffee Smoothie and Coffee Old-Fashioned.

·       Use your bean―A complete guide to coffee beans will help you select the right roast for every brew.

·       In the details―Understand how components like water, bean style, and serving method all mix into the perfect pour.

Brew up the perfect coffee drink just like a barista―in the comfort of your own home.

And now, my review:

This coffee book includes some delicious looking coffee ideas for the coffee lovers out there.  There are 50 choices to pick from that you’ll be able to make it personal and tasty to your liking.  This author encourages coffee all day long, not just in the morning. I really enjoyed perusing through this one. 

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

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Amazing Loom Knits by Nicole Cox

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Prepare to be amazed at the stunning knitted accessories you can make on your loom!

Cabled hats, lace wraps, colorwork scarves and leg warmers, textured shawls, cowls, socks, and more! The basic loom knitting techniques are easy to learn, and when you are ready for more, lace, cables, Fair Isle, and beautiful textured designs can all be accomplished on a knitting loom.

This book teaches all of the loom-knitting stitches needed in photo-illustrated steps, so it's easy to follow along and start knitting your first project right away. Once you start, you'll want to knit all 30 patterns in the book!

·       Learn how to cast on, basic knit and purl stitches, and bind off

·       Expand your knowledge to use more than one color, make textured stitches, and lace

·       30 knitting patterns included for hats, scarves, shawls, totes, headbands, mittens, and more

And now, my review:

I thought that Amazing Loom Knits by Nicole Cox was an inventive way of showing all the different things you can put together using a loom.  My daughter didn’t realize before this book that you can use the loom in so many different ways to creative so many different things with it.  I personally really liked the mittens.  I think that you’ll be able to find a project that catches your eye.  The instructions seem laid out pretty well.  This book will really come in handy for our library of creative thread ideas. 

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

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Keeping the Faith by Lianna Davis

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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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She Believed by Barbour Publishing

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Girls are world-changers! . . . And this delightful storybook proves it!

Just for the girls in your life, ages 5 and up, this collection of twelve extraordinary stories of women of faith will empower girls to know and understand how women have made a difference in the world and how much smaller our faith would be without them. Colorful illustrations complement the true stories of these twelve amazing women:

Gladys Aylward, missionary to China

Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross

Catherine Booth, cofounder of The Salvation Army

Amy Carmichael, missionary to India

Fanny Crosby, blind hymn-writer

Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing

Edith Schaeffer, cofounder of L’Abri ministry in Switzerland

Mary Slessor, missionary to Africa

Corrie ten Boom, Dutch watchmaker who helped many Jews escape the Nazi Holocaust of WWII

Mother Teresa, Catholic nun and missionary

Sojourner Truth, Civil Rights leader

Harriet Tubman, leader of the Underground Railroad

The stories of these courageous women will encourage and inspire young girls to become the world-changers God created them to be!

And now, my review:

In She Believed, each person has a large print, one-page synopsis of their story written up for the reader to learn about them with a drawing of their likeness on the opposite page.  There are 12 women mentioned altogether.  My girls really liked this book.  They also felt that they wished for more information on each person.  If you’re looking for a quick read of some amazing women, this may be a great resource for you.

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

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The 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake

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What would you be willing to give up to experience the presence of God in your life again?

Many of us sign up for a physical detox program, thinking that if our bodies are healthier, then we're healthier. But a healthy body doesn't do us a lot of good if we are spiritually malnourished.

Welcome to the 40-Day Sugar Fast, a fast that begins with us giving Jesus our sugar and ends with Jesus giving us more of himself--the only thing that can ever truly satisfy our soul's deep hunger. On this 40-day journey you'll learn how to stop fixating on food and other things you use to fill the voids in life and instead fix your eyes on Christ.

Anyone who runs to sugar for comfort or a reward, who eats mindlessly or out of boredom, who feels physically and spiritually lethargic, or who struggles with self-control will discover here not only freedom from their cravings but an entirely new appetite for the good things God has for us.

And now, my review:

The 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake was a down to earth, let’s get serious about discovering what is holding us back from experiencing a closeness with the Father.  She goes way beyond sugar and really encourages personalizing your journey in these 40 days.  I was so blessed to be part of a community working through this for 40 days and it has set a course for me to be more mindful of this all year long.  I just finished and I’m already planning for my next 40 days of fasting.  I love this author's transparency and her personality.  I look forward to future works by this author for the glory of the Lord.

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

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