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Book Review: Just for the Summer

Title: Just for the Summer

Author: Melody Carlson

Publisher: Revell

Publication Date: March 19, 2024

Just for the Summer is a delightful book by Melody Carlson. This charming fiction book focuses on the story of two women, Ginny Masters and Jacqueline Potter. They desire for more in their lives than their current situations allow. They find each other online, and then they switch jobs and lifestyles...just for the summer. 

Ginny manages a boutique hotel in Seattle, Washington with a difficult boss, while Jacqueline manages her grandfather's fishing lodge in a small area of Idaho. They decide on a two month job swap, and surprisingly, they switch love interests, too. This charming story is driven by two career-focused women, who change up their lives and discover that there is more to life with an ongoing theme of searching for a place to belong.

This humorous and heartwarming story includes fun twists and romance. Since it's a standalone book, it's a perfect summer read. It's a contemporary romance book intermixed with underlying Christian inspirational themes included throughout the story. I recommend reading Just for the Summer.

I received this book from Revell, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Book Review: The Deeper Life

Title: The Deeper Life

Author: A.W. Tozer

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Publication Date: December 6, 2022

The Deeper Life: Go Beyond Knowledge to Experience Spirit-Filled Living is a challenging book by A.W. Tozer.

This book focuses on the deeper life of Christianity, including spiritual growth and spiritual gifts. It's an opportunity to surrender and examine personal relationships with the Holy Spirit and delve deeper to living a deeper life.

With less than 100 pages, this short, yet intriguing, book features nine chapters plus an introduction of Tozer's Search for a Deeper Life. This book contains compelling insights.

The Deeper Life allows readers to focus on growing in their faith, while searching for a deeper life with the Lord.

I received this book from Moody, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Book Review: 52 Weeks in the Word

Title: 52 Weeks in the Word

Author: Trillia J. Newbell

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Publication Date: November 1, 2022

52 Weeks in the Word: A Companion for Reading through the Bible in a Year is an enjoyable and challenging book by author Trillia J. Newbell. It's a great resource to use to accompany reading through Bible in a year.

This book is divided into 52 sections from Genesis to Revelations. Each section is one week and includes a reflection weekly devotional and ideas for the seventh day of the week, which is listed as rest day. Each weekly section is divided into days, scripture verses to read, questions to consider, and empty lines and space to take notes. There are additional helpful sections, including the introduction, afterword, additional resources, and a daily Bible reading plan for quick outline of the year.

It's a wonderful resource to read the entire Bible throughout the entire year. This book is set up for personal devotional and meditation time, yet it's also a great option for small groups. Since it's the holiday season, this would be a delightful Christmas gift.

I received this book from Moody, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Book Review: Secret Santa Claus Club

Title: Secret Santa Claus Club

Authors: Jeff Janke

Illustrator: Jim Starr

Publication Date: November 18, 2021

Secret Santa Claus Club by Jeff Janke is a delightful holiday book for children and parents, since it introduces kids to the meaning behind the holiday. 

When children start asking questions about Santa Claus, this book may help share the belief behind Santa Claus without spoiling previous memories and at the same time recognizing the meaning of the holidays. Also, it features lovely illustrations.

It's a helpful resource for parents to read with their children, but I'd recommend adults to read the story first individually before sharing and introducing new traditions.

I received this book through Author Marketing Experts, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Book Review: Predicting Jesus

Title: Predicting Jesus

Author: Kim Erickson

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Publication Date: September 6, 2022

Predicting Jesus: A 6-Week Study of the Messianic Prophecies of Isaiah is an in-depth bible study that deeply resonates with the author, Kim Erickson. 

After her three-year-old son passed away, Erickson shares that the book of Isaiah was transformative, by providing proof that God was real and keeps promises. This book focuses on Isaiah's prophecies about Jesus, as well as the prophecies becoming true in the New Testament.

With a verse-by-verse study of Isaiah, this book is a study spanning six weeks. It's firmly based on scripture; in addition, there's contemporary application, questions to answer, reflection and prayer, and discussion questions. 

It provides an encouraging and challenging way to grow closer to the Lord, and I recommend this book for individual personal devotions or to use with a small group bible study.

I received this book from Moody, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Book Review: An Unexpected Revival

Title: An Unexpected Revival

Author: Erica Wiggenhorn

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Publication Date: June 7, 2022

An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt is an encouraging in-depth bible study of Ezekiel.

During uncertain circumstances and unsteady situations, it's easy to allow doubt to sink in or even rule our thoughts and even actions. This book shifts the focus to a revival and a closer, discerning connection to God. Through this study of the biblical book of Ezekiel, learn to experience God's faithfulness, reignite hope, realize the call to purpose in life, and rest in contentment in difficult situations.

It spans eight weeks while focusing on the book of Ezekiel. This bible study starts with an introduction and historical synopsis. Then, each week focuses on several chapters of the book of Ezekiel, along with an encouraging wrap up in the last week.

This study is geared to grow closer to God in revival, by remembering or even newly discovering the joy, peace, and purpose available to all.  It's essentially a helpful guidebook for an in-depth bible study of Ezekiel, and this book is great for personal devotions or to use with a small group study.

I received this book from Moody, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.