The Life We Never Expected Book Review

The Life We Never Expected

Authors:  Andrew and Rachel Wilson

Publisher:  Crossway

Pages:  160

Audience:  Adults

Genre:  Parenting

Andrew and Rachel Wilson are parents of two autistic children, Anna and Zeke.  In this inspiring book, Andrew and Rachel speak about the life they have with their children and the lessons having two autistic children have taught them and the struggles they have had to weather through.  Andrew and Rachel write honestly about their feelings throughout their journey with their children.  The encouraging and hopeful message that Andrew and Rachel deliver in this book is not only a message for parents of special needs children but also is a widespread message for individuals.  There were two lessons that truly resonated with me:  the first is to ‘fight for our joy’ and the second is a reminder that ‘God redeems all things.’  Thank you to Andrew and Rachel for a truly inspirational and encouraging read.

I would recommend this book to parents and individuals.  This book will communicate hope and encouragement for the journey ahead.

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Unashamed

Unashamed:

Healing Our Brokenness and Finding Freedom from Shame

Author:  Heather Davis Nelson

Publisher:  Crossway

Pages:  192

Audience:  Women

Genre:  Christian Living

Heather Davis Nelson writes of a topic that haunts many women:  shame.  Mrs. Nelson speaks about the many forms in which shame appears; such as in our relationships, body image, and sin to name a few.  She speaks of how shame traps us in condemnation, unforgiveness, and punishing ourselves.  She speaks from her own experiences of feeling shame, which maker her very relatable.  Mrs. Nelson imparts the tools to letting go of shame and clarifies the difference between shame and guilt.

I would strongly recommend this book to every woman.  Shame is such a widespread feeling that impacts so strongly and I feel that Mrs. Nelson’s words of advice, tools to overcoming shame, and message that Jesus Christ is our healer are very important and helpful for women today.

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Streams of Mercy Review

Streams of Mercy

Song of Blessing Book 3

Author:  Lauraine Snelling

Publisher:  Bethany House

Pages:  379

Audience:  Adult Women

Genre:  Historical Fiction

Lauraine Snelling writes a story of a young widow, Anji Baard Moen, who has just come back to the town of Blessing, North Dakota with her children.  Anji comes back to Blessing after the death of her husband in Norway.  Surround by family and friends, Anji teaches at the school, writes for the town newspaper and watches her children grow with each passing day.  Thomas Devlin is a minister who also teaches at the school and who is a great friend to Anji and her family.

Along with Anji and Thomas is a cast full of characters that are very engaging and lovable.  One of my favorites is Ingeborg, doting mother and grandmother not only to her children but to the entire town; guiding everyone with her faith, wisdom, and love.  Challenges visit Blessing that complicate relationships and challenges these characters faith, however, through these challenges faith, love, and the power of a faithful community is illustrated.

I would definitely recommend this book.  Lauraine Snelling is a wonderful writer who writes characters who are wholesome and strong in their faith. 

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Note:  I have received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishing in an exchange for an honest review.

Wise Guys

Wise Guys

Unlocking Hidden Wisdom From The Men Around You

Author:  Kent Evans

Publisher:  City On A Hill

Pages:  164

Audience:  Adult Men

Kent Evans delivers a wonderful message to men in Wise Guys.  Wise Guys is a book that will enrich and minister to all men.  Kent Evans speaks about the importance of wisdom and how men can learn and grow from one another.  Mr. Evans speaks realistically of his own experiences and imparts some of the advice he has been given over the years.  Mr. Evans writes as if he is sitting across from you having a conversation.

While reading this book I was struck by the topics that Mr. Evans highlighted for example, grace, cynicism, encouragement, knowing yourself, etc., and how these topics are so important to call speak about.  I believe that younger and older men alike would get so much positive reinforcement from this book.

I would recommend this book because it is filled with a lot of wisdom, humor and growth.

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Bearing Witness: Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship

Bearing Witness:  Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship

Edited by:  Charles E. Moore & Timothy Keiderling

Publisher:  Plough Publishing House

Pages:  226

Audience:  Adults

Bearing Witness is a collection of true stories of men and women who gave witness to Jesus Christ and His teachings.  Each account tells of an individual that spread the Word of Jesus’s teachings in the face of persecution and death.  This book is powerful and will break your heart.  The descriptions of these brave individuals and what transpires in their lives can be quite graphic.  However, their stories are inspirational in that they show us how to live faithful lives; lives dedicated to Christ. 

While I read this book, I found myself truly inspired to know that there were Christians who made it their mission to live like Christ and be guided by that love and faith to reach out to others.  Their lives embody what it means to be a true follower of Christ and to love others more than oneself.

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None Like Him

None Like Him

10 Ways God Is Different From Us (and why that’s a good thing)

Author:  Jen Wilkin

Publisher:  Crossway

Pages:  176

Audience:  Adult Women

Genre:  Christian Living

Jen Wilkin’s book, None Like Him, seeks to help Christian women to understand who God truly is, not the version of Him that our limited understanding can create Him to be.  The reality is that God is nothing like you or me.  God is our ultimate provider, unchanging, knowable, powerful, loving , and much, much more.  Ms. Wilkins wants us to know God and create true and deep relationship with Him.

I enjoyed reading None Like Him.  Ms. Wilkins writes in such a way that truly focused on the attributes of God and how our relationship with Him grows within these attributes.  I found the verses for meditation and reflection questions to be great in exploring the personal relationship you have with God.

I would highly recommend this book to every Christian woman who seeks to have a deeper understanding and relationship with God.

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Wildflower Movie DVD Review

Wildflower DVD Movie

Rating:  PG-13

Release Date:  April 5, 2016

I had the great opportunity by Icon Media Group to review the upcoming DVD movie,Wildflower. 

Wildflower is the story of Chloe, a young and gifted art student in college who struggles with her difficult childhood and terrible nightmares.  Chloe is very disturbed by her nightmares; however, she is convinced that these dreams must be premonitions or past memories.  These dreams set Chloe on a mysterious adventure to find out what they mean.  Along the way, Chloe meets Josh, a young man who is also haunted by his own painful past and struggling with his faith.  Josh joins Chloe in unraveling the mystery of the meaning of Chloe’s visions and how they relate to a cold case.  Chloe and Josh find a confidante in one another and both find that they can start letting go of the burdens they have held onto for so long.

I enjoyed this movie very much.  I felt that it was written very well and the actors gave a wonderful performance of the characters and story-line.  This movie will leave you on the edge of your seat as it really keeps you guessing minute by minute.  Josh’s struggle with his faith and Chloe’s narrative of what she was going throughout the story were very poignant. 

I definitely recommend this movie.  This movie is PG-13 so it is unsuitable for younger children.  I will note that Chloe’s difficult childhood is explained appropriately in the movie.  The movie website also has a wonderful Discussion Guide available for groups:  www.wildflowerthemovie.com.  The movie comes out on DVD on April 5th, 2016.

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