Book Review: Broken Roads: Returning to my Amish Father

Broken Roads:  Returning to my Amish Father

Author:  Ira Wagler

Publisher:  Faith Words

Pages:  272

Broken Roads:  Returning to my Amish Father by Ira Wagler is a journey with the author into his life.  This book follows Mr. Wagler’s first memoir, Growing Up Amish:  A Memoir.  In Broken Roads, Mr. Wagler takes us further into his life journey, from his joys and through his lows.  Throughout the journey, Mr. Wagler’s voice is honest and raw.  Mr. Wagler’s gives so much of himself in this book.  Mr. Wagler’s road has not been an easy one, he shows the reader that the road of life is bumpy, and there will be a mix of experiences along the way.  Mr. Wagler’s journey will make a positive impact on you, his voice is unique, real, insightful, and he is an example of how persevering in faith can lead you to a new level of understanding of the road God has set you upon. 

I recommend that you read this book.  This book is sincere and may help you on your own journey ahead.

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Book Review: Reinvent: Start Fresh and Love Life!

Reinvent:  Start Fresh and Love Life!

Author:  Beth Jones

Publisher:  Faith Words

Pages:  240

Reinvent:  start fresh and love life! By Beth Jones is about reaching and embracing your God-given purpose and living the life God intended for you to live.  Beth talks about how we can reinvent ourselves to fulfill our calling in Jesus Christ.  Beth talks about how this can be done biblically by asking ourselves four questions:  What do you want?  What do you have?  What will you do?  And Why will you do it?

Beth takes you through each question in detail to help you answer the question.  At the end of each chapter Beth asks questions that help the reader develop the answers to the four main questions step-by-step.  Beth features Scripture that explain that Christ ‘sees our bigger picture.’  Each Scripture adds depth to the search for God-given purpose and meaning. 

As I read this book, I did a lot of self-reflection.  The message that Beth conveys will also cause you to self-reflect and understand that God’s aim for our life is to live with purpose, and to be joyful within that purpose.  God has a vision for each of us and in our ever-changing lives, we will be reinvented because God always urges us to grow and He is the author of our bigger pictures. 

This book will change the way you think about purpose – especially your God-bestowed purpose.  I also believe this book will also open your eyes to how much God cares about you, your purpose, and wants you to grow and be joyful while you serve Him. 

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Book Review: James: A Biblical Commentary

James:  A Biblical Commentary

Author:  Joyce Meyer

Publisher:  FaithWords

Pages:  176

Joyce Meyer’s biblical commentary on the book of James is a great Bible study tool.  Joyce brings to life the teachings in living a great and effective life in Christ.  Some of the topics discussed is how to keep God first, effect prayer, temptation, trials, and faith.  This biblical commentary on James is a great book as it covers topics that not only new Christians should read but also for anyone who has been a Christian for many years.  Joyce explains each topic so well and gives insightful commentary.  There is also a personal reflection page in each chapter that enables the reader to reflect on the reading from that chapter.

This biblical commentary is great for a Bible study group and also to deepen your own personal walk with the Lord. 

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Book Review: Ephesians: A Biblical Commentary

Ephesians

A Biblical Commentary

Author:  Joyce Meyer

Publisher:  FaithWords

Pages:  176

Joyce Meyer’s biblical commentary on the book of Ephesians gives background information of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, insightful commentary on topics within each verse.  Some of the topics that Mrs. Meyer addresses are knowing who you are in Christ, spiritual growth and maturity, the Christian journey, living a Christ-like life, amongst other topics that Paul addresses in his letter.  This biblical commentary is written to encourage spiritual growth.  Mrs. Meyer writes with encouragement and imparts the truth of the Scripture in a way that the reader can understand.  There are also questions within each chapter that allows for self-reflection. 

Overall, this biblical commentary is a great beginner commentary on the book of Ephesians.  This book will introduce you to the books author, the message of the letter to the Ephesians and allow you to apply its message to your life.

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Book Review: Remarkable Hope: When Jesus Revived Hope in Disappointed People

Remarkable Hope:  When Jesus Revived Hope in Disappointed People

Author:  Shauna Letellier

Publisher:  Faith Words

Pages:  204

            Remarkable Hope is about how Jesus brings hope in the midst of disappointment and trial.  Shauna Letellier writes about eight people in the Bible whose disappointment shadowed their hope and faith.  These eight stories are very resonant of our own disappointments we may suffer in our lives.  The ways in which Jesus comes to restore hope in His mysterious and miraculous are powerful and will remind you of how truly great He is.

            This book was truly impactful.  These stories reminded me that there is no trial or any disappointment that Jesus cannot infuse hope back into.  Shauna Letellier writes each person with care and reflects their very human emotions and reactions in a way that are relatable.  Jesus has been infusing hope in our lives for a long time; He is always there watching over us.

            I recommend that you pick up a copy of Remarkable Hope.  This book will remind you that hope is found in Jesus.

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Book Review: You Are Enough: Heartbreak, Healing, and Becoming Whole

You Are Enough:  Heartbreak, Healing, and Becoming Whole

Author:  Mandy Hale

Publisher:  Faith Words

Pages:153

Genre:  Christian Living

You Are Enough by Mandy Hale is about her journey to discovering just what being “enough” means.  Ms. Hale is very real with her struggles that questions of being enough and the circumstances that brought her to asking, ‘Why am I not enough?’  Ms. Hale also shares so much about the heartbreak, and her journey to the exploration of herself and how she reconnected to God amidst this tough season of her life. She doesn’t hide those real moments of struggle from the reader and the rawness of her words will resonate with every reader as well. 

You Are Enough is so relevant to how we as women can feel at times.  I resonated with Ms. Hale’s journey.  Life’s struggles cause us to question our worth and whether or not we can make it through these struggles.  Despite our doubts, God is always near, He never lets us go.  The struggles are difficult however, you are not alone.  You will make it through.

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Book Review: Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection

Breakthrough

The Miraculous True Story of a Mother’s Faith and Her Child’s Resurrection

Authors:  Joyce Smith with Ginger Kolbaba

Publisher:  FaithWords

Pages:  256

Audience:  Adults/Adolescence

Genre:  Inspirational

Joyce Smith tells the true story of the day her 14-year-old son, John, died and the miracle that happened that brought her son back to life.  Joyce Smith is a wife, mother, and Christian who has tremendous faith.  On a most horrific day, when her son, John suffered an accident and drowned in a lake, Joyce’s faith was front and center, believing that her son would come back to life.  Joyce’s prayer in that hospital room as she prayed to God desperately to save her son’s life is very moving and shows the depth of Joyce’s faith.

This true story of Joyce, her son, John, her family, and the community is so inspiring.  Joyce takes you through each and every step of that difficult season of their lives with such detail that as a reader, you feel the journey that she and her family went through.  Joyce’s formidable faith is inspiring.  The Smith family’s story is a true example of how powerful, merciful, and unwavering our God truly is.

This memoir is a wonderful blessing of a read!  This book will touch you deeply and inspire your faith walk with God!

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