Hogar Bajo su Gracia por Karla de Fernandez - B&H Español

Hogar Bajo su Gracia por Karla de Fernández - B&H Español

En cuanto salió el libro de Karla lo compré, leí y quise compartir aquí con ustedes. ¿Por qué? Porque no es común leer libros cristianos en español, de no ficción, cuyo autor sea mujer y además mexicana. Leo mucho, así que créeme, no es algo que suceda todo los días; quizá por eso tener este libro en mano me pone feliz y quiero apoyar su lanzamiento. Que un libro "nazca" implica mucho, si estás familiarizado con el mundo editorial, lo sabes. 

Apoyar un autor latino, mexicano, implica el sembrar y apoyar a los próximos autores latinos también, es sostener la puerta abierta para que otros pasen y compartan lo que Dios ha hecho en su vida, es decirle a las casas editoriales: "¡Gracias por publicar material original en español! no sólo traducir autores extranjeros y distribuir su contenido, por favor, síganlo haciendo, lo agradecemos y continuaremos buscando y apoyando al consumir obras escritas por talento local".

Siempre me es sorprendente escuchar o en este caso, leer, cómo el Evangelio transforma el corazón y enfoca los deseos de una persona hacia Su voluntad. Lo que más disfruté de Karla en este libro (no te preocupes, sin "spoilers") es cómo se vulnera y comparte sus luchas de forma que el lector pueda imaginar cómo era para ella "estar ahí", y cómo otras pueden ser animadas en su camino también. No lo escribe desde un "pedestal" donde "ya llegó" sino comprendes que "sigue ahí" en su proceso...

El libro está saturado de porciones bíblicas que puedes leer junto con el libro. Una de mis partes favoritas, fue cuando su esposo se une al capítulo y cuenta su parte de la historia (me gusta escuchar los dos lados de la historia... no sólo uno). No creo que haya sido sencillo dejar al descubierto situaciones privadas como esas, pero creo que eso, precisamente, es lo que hace valioso un libro, la personalización de temas recurrentes con los que estamos familiarizados.

Lo que más disfruté del libro fueron las preguntas de reflexión, me tomé el tiempo de hacer una introspección, meditar y orar en las partes diseñadas para ello, lo disfruté, me hizo bien. Este libro puede originar temas de conversación útiles en un club de lectura, dada la naturaleza práctica de los temas las mujeres pueden sentir la confianza de abrir su corazón al igual que la autora y poder, ya sea individual o en grupo, obtener una riqueza al examinar su vida, prioridades y motivaciones respecto al corazón y el Hogar. 

Cabe señalar que el libro no es sólo para mujeres casadas, sino también solteras. Sin embargo, es un libro que considero que van a ser muy valorado, sobre todo por las mujeres que tienen un esposo no creyente, que luchan con su rol como mujer y sus prioridades ya sea en el matrimonio, hogar o con los hijos. Karla comparte sus luchas y el proceso en cómo ha cambiado su caminar en estos aspectos y sé que todo ello les dará esperanza. Conocí a Karla en la blogósfera y ha sido un verdadero deleite ver su metamorfósis en línea, estoy expectante para lo que venga después. 

Soy parte del Club de Lectura Virtual Internacional con la autora y disfruto mucho sus intervenciones alegres, espontáneas y sinceras (también cuando sus chiquitos aparecen en pantalla... pienso en los míos y me identifico), así como escuchar lo que Dios está haciendo en las compañeras de grupo, es enriquecedor y edificante. Considera utilizar este libro en tu próximo club de lectura, te animo a formar tu propio grupo con amigas, 1, 2, 5... no es necesario ser miles, y escuchar cómo Dios puede hablar a su corazón al leer libros como este. ¡Nos mandas fotos o nos cuentas cómo te fue! #HogarBajoSuGracia 

Una de mis varias frases favoritas del libro (te compartiré algunas más luego en redes sociales):

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Este libro busca reflejar la belleza del llamado de Dios a las mujeres; que puedan llegar a amar, abrazar y vivir su papel de tal manera que glorifique a Dios en el hogar que está construyendo y los niños que está criando. En "Hogar bajo Su gracia", Karla de Fernández observa a las mujeres como madre, esposa y como hacedora de discípulos, y ofrece esperanza en Cristo para todas esas facetas de la vida.

Puedes adquirirlo aquí en formato impreso o digital: https://amzn.to/2Huo4b3

Fecha de estreno 1 de Junio 2019. #HogarBajoSuGracia 

 

First You Write a Sentence The Elements of Reading, Writing and Life by Joe Moran - Penguin Books

First You Write a Sentence The Elements of Reading, Writing and Life by Joe Moran - Penguin Books

I need to learn the lost art of writing clear, short, deep, logical, practical. Every time a read a book about writing I feel almost defeated, it really will take a lifetime to learn. We can read a lot about writing but if we don´t practice we will never ever complete a goal about it. I truly need to review these elements and go through my work. That is why this title got me thinking: you have to start somewhere. I enjoy reading other authors perspectives on this topic. I underlined and took some notes, let´s see where they take me. A writer, blogger or author may benefit from reading this book. 

you can get it here: https://amzn.to/31ZWSIJ

Description

An exploration of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace through the art of building sentences

The sentence is the common ground where every writer walks. A good sentence can be written (and read) by anyone if we simply give it the gift of our time, and it is as close as most of us will get to making something truly beautiful. Using minimal technical terms and sources ranging from the Bible and Shakespeare to George Orwell and Maggie Nelson, as well as scientific studies of what can best fire the reader's mind, author Joe Moran shows how we can all write in a way that is clear, compelling and alive.

Whether dealing with finding the ideal word, building a sentence, or constructing a paragraph, First You Write a Sentence informs by light example: much richer than a style guide, it can be read not only for instruction but for pleasure and delight. And along the way, it shows how good writing can help us notice the world, make ourselves known to others, and live more meaningful lives. It's an elegant gem in praise of the English sentence.

#FirstYouWriteASentence #NetGalley

100 Extraordinary Stories of Prayer for Courageous Girls Unforgettable Tales of Women of Faith by Jean Fischer - Barbour Publishing, Inc.

100 Extraordinary Stories of Prayer for Courageous Girls Unforgettable Tales of Women of Faith by Jean Fischer - Barbour Publishing, Inc.

My girl just turned 9 and she really likes to read. I enjoy this kind of books to read together. I´m thankful about 100 stories together so I don´t have to be searching for inspiration. Women are amazing and a story always gives you what to talk about, questions pop up and bonding is great. If your time is limited and you want to inspire your girl with beautiful testimonies this book may be the right fit for you. 

Description

Praying girls are world-changers! And this deeply inspiring storybook proves it!

Just for the girls in your life, ages 8 and up, this collection of 100 extraordinary stories of praying women of faith--from the Bible, history, and today--will empower girls to know and understand how praying women have made a difference in the world and how much smaller our faith (and the biblical record) would be without them. Featuring full-page, colorful illustrations alongside the true stories of praying women like Anna, Esther, Hannah, Anne Bradstreet, Shirley Dobson, Lottie Moon, Ida Scudder, Corrie ten Boom, Phillis Wheatley, and dozens more, the stories of these 100 women will encourage and inspire girls to become the praying world-changers God created them to be!. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

#100ExtraordinaryStoriesOfPrayerForCourageousGirls #reviewaton

Boy mom by Monica Swanson - WaterBrook & Multnomah

Boy mom by Monica Swanson - WaterBrook & Multnomah

Have you ever feel that? that you know nothing about boys? that is what I felt being a mom for the very first time and the baby was a little boy. What does he need? How are we goint to raise him? Since then I like to read about motherhood and boys. I really enjoy children, and hanging out with moms. This writer mom just has boys and she is unique. Have you ever listened to/read her? I bet you have. One of the things I knew I wanted before having kids was this: I want to be there, I want to enjoy them, I want to see them grow, I want to enjoy their childhood, I want to be involved in their life until they become responsible, mature, happy adults. I mean, they will be dads someday and have their own families... I´m thankful for other moms sharing their stories, ideas, resources, and practical wisdom to be the kind of mom God designed us to be.

You can get it here: https://amzn.to/2HnOhb6

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Description

This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life.

Monica Swanson knew she'd tapped a heartfelt concern when nearly two million readers shared her blog post "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom." In this helpful book, she takes mothers deeper into the insights they need for the boy-raising journey, covering topics from dealing with the daily influences of friends and technology to helping a boy grow to be physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy. She also addresses learning and finding passions, perspectives on relationships and dating, and work ethics and money management. Each chapter features relatable stories, handy checklists, and practical advice based on a combination of research, experience, and biblical truth to guide and equip a mom in helping her son achieve his God-given potential.

Praise for Boy Mom

“In Boy Mom Monica Swanson offers readers practical advice and resounding hope that parenting our sons well through all seasons is not only possible but also enjoyable. This book is like an essential trail guide that I’ll refer to again and again in the beautiful and challenging adventure of motherhood.”—Becky Keife, author of No Better Mom for the Job and mom of three spirited boys 

“Monica Swanson is the friend we all need in our lives: humble, straightforward, warm, full of wisdom, and short on nonsense—and she knows her stuff like no one else. In Boy Mom she holds the bar high yet is forthcoming about her own struggles and imperfections. Inside these pages you’ll find deeply rooted biblical and practical advice along with calls to action when you don’t know where to start. The Boy Mom Manifesto at the end will not only inspire you but also make your heart swell.”—Kate Merrick, author of Here, Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World 

“Monica Swanson is the ultimate Boy Mom mentor. While her perspective on parenting is grounded in biblical wisdom, each chapter holds excellent practical tools for how to work out that wisdom on a daily basis in our homes. Of course, we know there aren’t formulas that will ensure we get it all right, but we also know that gleaning wisdom from women who have gone before us (and are still in the trenches with us) is invaluable in the wonderful adventure of helping boys become all God created them to be.”—Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free

#BoyMom #NetGalley  I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own and I am choosing to review it here.#reviewaton

You can stay home with your kids 100 tips, tricks and ways to make it work on a budget by Erin Odom - Zondervan

One of the things I knew I wanted before having kids was this: I want to be there, I want to enjoy them, I want to see them grow, I want to enjoy their childhood, I want to be involved in their life until they become responsible, mature, happy adults. But how!? we know we have to invest a lot to do that, so we have to produce a lot. So I´m thankful for this kind of resources, stories and ideas that light up a bulb in the brain and give us hope to achieve it.  Want to continue the discussion? did you read the book? let's talk about it. Book ideas are helpful.

Description

Investing your life in your family brings you joy, and doing it on a single income doesn't need to stress you out! In You Can Stay Home with Your Kids! Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemaker blog shares her best money-saving tips so you can live frugally and thrive as a stay-at-home or work-from-home mom.

From the moment you discovered you were going to be a mom, you envisioned spending each day with your kids, guiding, teaching, and loving them. But diapers, wipes, shoes, and braces are expensive! Though it may feel impossible to manage on one income, Erin Odom is here to show you that, through God's grace, staying at home with your kids isn't just doable; it's doable while living the good life. Your kids are young only once—you don't have to miss out just because money is tight.

Erin shares 100 tips, tricks, and simple ways that she has provided the good life on a budget for her family—and you can do the same!

You Can Stay Home with Your Kids! explores topics like:

making and sticking to a budgetside income ideas inexpensive ways to do birthday parties educational and enrichment activities for little ones that won't break the bank date ideas and other ways to connect with your spouse without spending a lot planning for holidays and much more!

Experience the freedom, flexibility, and joy that come with being a hands-on mom and spending every day guiding, enjoying, and nurturing your kids while still providing a lifestyle you can be proud of.

 #YouCanStayHomeWithYourKids #NetGalley #Reviewaton

When Faith Fails Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt by Dominic Done - Harper Collins, Thomas Nelson

When Faith Fails Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt by Dominic Done - Harper Collins, Thomas Nelson

Have you ever been there? where do you think everything disappeared? faded? went away? I have read many books on faith issues, testimonies about people who believed and then regretted or forget about everything they were standing for. Comprehend the human mind, the faith and other unseen issues represent a big mystery to me. I enjoy reading different perspectives about this topic that is why I choose to give this book a try. There are some topics I don't agree with her and others I do, probably that it is what you are going to feel when you read her lines. Reading bible examples help and talk about them with others too, that is what you are going to feel and think about. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. 

you can get it here: https://amzn.to/2ZlgZzr

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Description

"This book is for those of us who have experienced a gut check, or two, when it comes to some of the intersections between our lives and our faith. It’s for those of us who no longer want to add unnecessary explanations to our beliefs just because we can’t fully see what God is doing in our lives."

—Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody, Always

How do you deal with the hard questions about God, the church, and the Bible? Where can you find a safe place to openly and honestly wrestle with your faith without being criticized or judged? If you have ever struggled with doubt, you are not alone.

Writing with humor and candor out of his own experiences, and incorporating Scripture, literature, and accounts of others who have doubted, Dominic Done argues that not only is questioning normal, it is often a path toward a rich and vibrant faith. Whether your struggle is with tragedy, the difficult parts of the Bible, the intersection of science and faith, or even God’s silence, you can move through doubt into a deeper, fuller faith—a faith that doesn’t run from questions and the hard work of honest wrestling but instead embraces the mysteries of belief.

“This book is one of those books that I will be buying to give to multiple friends.”

—Je­fferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion

“This book will help you surrender and trust the areas of your life that are meant to exude God-designed mystery, while also holding your hand as you search for substance and truth.”

—Audrey Rolo­ff, coauthor of A Love Letter Life, founder of Always More, and cofounder of Beating50Percent

“Doubt is such a pertinent issue in this cultural moment. Dominic walks us through the issues of doubt with which we wrestle but he does so in pastoral practicality. One feels as though you are seated in his living room sipping coffee. Dominic is the type of soul who understands the questions of the heart. He never shames. He’s always transparent. He gives substantive hope.”

—Emerson Eggerichs, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Respect
#reviewaton 

Jesus in Me Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion by Anne Graham Lotz - WaterBrook & Multnomah

Jesus in Me Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion by Anne Graham Lotz - WaterBrook & Multnomah

you can get it here: https://amzn.to/30YXqh2

pub date 1 oct 2019

We need to know more about the Holy Spirit, He es with us since Jesus left and He stayed here for us. This book is about the Holy Spirit. It is divided in 7 parts. 1st part talk about his characteristics: helper, comforter, advocate, intercessor, counselor, strengthener and standby. 2nd part about enjoying his presence in eternity, history and humanity. 3rd part relying on the power to transform you, me and others. 4th part embracing the purpose of the Holy Spirit, quicken, guides, ignites, shapes and equips us. Part 5 about his true and trustworthy precepts, part 6 about his purity exemplified in Jesus, beautified and magnified in us. Part 7 Trusting in his pledge, seal, understanding and his prayers. "I realized that grief is a love word. I grieve because I loved...(...) If I can grieve the Holy Spirit it´s because He loves me. That was a profound, revolutionary thought. He´s not just a professional partner, He´s within me because He wants to live within me. He deeply cares about what I do and who I become. When I do the right thing, He rejoices. When I do the wrong thing, He grieves. (...) I can trust Him completely because He truly loves me!"

Description

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.

Praise for Jesus in Me

“With plentiful biblical references, Lotz encourages those who already rely on Jesus to step into a purpose-filled life led by the Holy’s Spirit’s guidance. Christians who desire to live a life of greater purpose to glorify God will be awed by Lotz’s impassioned exploration of the role of the Holy Spirit in her life.”—Publishers Weekly

#JesusInMe

 

Joyful Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot - Revell

Joyful Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot - Revell

Every time I think about Elisabeth Elliot I wish I could have a friend just like her in real life. I have cherished her through her words through the years. Her ideas are full of deep, pain, wisdom and sometimes they cut like a knife, others they feel like a warm balsam. The word Joy and Surrender together is very original, just as she is. We don´t use to think about surrender like joy in life. Discipline is one of the words I think when I think about her. If you are lacking wisdom in those areas you need to pick this book asap. She speaks about: Discipline of our mind (which I find the hardest) our body (the hardest 2nd place), our place, our time (hardest 3rd place), our possessions, our feelings, and our work. You want to change, read it, you want a challenge, read it, but most of all: commit. When she wrote the book, I was just 3yrs old, what an awesome thing to think about.

You can order the book here: https://amzn.to/2HniAyC

Description

In our age of instant gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it attitudes, self-discipline is hardly a popular notion. Yet it may be one of the most important lost virtues of our time. In Joyful Surrender, former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth Elliot offers her understanding of discipline and its value for people of all times. She shows readers how to

- discipline the mind, body, possessions, time, and feelings
- overcome anxiety
- change poor habits and attitudes
- trust God in times of trial and hardship
- let Christ have control in all areas of life

Elliot masterfully and gently takes readers through Scripture, personal stories, and incisive observations of the world around her to help them discover the understanding that our fulfillment as human beings depends on our answer to God's call to obedience.  I received a copy of this book from Revell, via NetGalley, in exchange for a free review. All opinions are my own.

I just reviewed Joyful Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot. #JoyfulSurrender # #Reviewaton

Writing to Be Understood What Works and Why by Anne Janzer Narrated by Anne Janzer - Cuesta Park Consulting

Writing to Be Understood What Works and Why by Anne Janzer Narrated by Anne Janzer -  Cuesta Park Consulting

pub date 9 ago 2019
you can order it here: https://amzn.to/2FjWI9g

I listened to the audiobook of this title. To be honest, at first, I didn´t like her voice (I´m sorry but it is true), but I´m so glad I didn´t stop listening because later, I enjoyed it, when you know it is the author it is better, they give the intonation when it is supposed to be. She is very interesting and I´m thankful about her teaching. Some chapters were very interesting, when they talk about the brain and how things are interesting to you, how to capture attention and all those details, I truly enjoyed them. The book is useful and interesting, some chapters more than others. It is full of ideas to implement when you write. I liked that it talks about non-fiction a lot, I really prefer to write nonfiction, then I found it useful. Most books about reading are about fiction, creating characters and things like that, that is the best about this one. 4 hours and 42 minutes well invested. I would like to add that I listened the audiobook, but I want to get the printed version to underline and take notes, I kind of like that. Can´t wait to implement what I learned.

Description

Are you interested in writing but not sure where to start? This “straightforward, practical guide” (Publishers Weekly) provides listeners with simple tips and tricks for effective nonfiction writing. Using science-based insight and advice from established writers, this informative listen will give you the tools and inspiration you need to reach an audience and make an impact!

Advance Praise

"In this straightforward, practical guide from Janzer (The Writer's Process), the 'why' of her subtitle provides her book's most intriguing aspect...[H]er belief that the world needs effective communicators of challenging and multifaceted topics provides this entry into a crowded genre with an unusually compelling reason for being."
- Publisher's Weekly

"The world needs more writers who can communicate effectively, clearly, and empathically about complex topics like science and medicine. Read this book and become one of those writers."
- Laura Lindenfeld, Ph.D., Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University