Chasing Perfect Peace and Purpose in the Exhausting Pursuit of Something Better by Alisha Illian - Harvest House Publishers

Chasing Perfect Peace and Purpose in the Exhausting Pursuit of Something Better by Alisha Illian - Harvest House Publishers

pub date 6-oct-2020

you can pre order it here: https://amzn.to/3bGKl3b

When I read the description of this book I had a huge laugh (especially in the part about washing your face and the hustle). I like it when girls focus on God instead of themselves, culture or what other people say. Firstborns may benefit themselves a lot of this kind of topic, to grow in gratitude and have your priorities clear. It is not a very deep book but a practical one even people who don´t read a lot may understand.

Description

Girl, read your Bible.

You can eat all the kale, buy all the things, lift all the weights, take all the trips, trash all that doesn’t spark joy, wash your face and hustle like mad, but if you don’t rest your soul in Jesus, you’ll never find peace and purpose.  

You’ve had enough of the hustle. You’ve given up trying to meet social media’s impossible standards, and you’re done living a life ruled by busyness. But where do you go from here?
 
For Alisha Illian, it wasn’t until she learned to abide in God’s truth that she finally found fulfillment. In Chasing Perfect, Alisha shares how God awakened her heart to prioritize what matters to Him. She’ll help you learn what it means to look beyond each day’s diversions and live in surrender to the Savior. You’ll see why it’s so important to…

+separate yourself from the self-first attitude of self-help culture

+savor each blessing God has given you

+schedule—rather than squeeze in—daily time to spend with God

You don’t have to keep filling your calendar to the brim with unsatisfying distractions. Chasing Perfect will help you submit to God and experience His perfect renewal and rest.

Is God Speaking to Me? How to Discern His Voice and Direction by Lysa TerKeurst - Harvest House Publishers

Is God Speaking to Me? How to Discern His Voice and Direction by Lysa TerKeurst - Harvest House Publishers 

you can pre order it here https://amzn.to/3gUqdLH

pub date 1 sep 2020

This is not exactly a book, but a short little booklet is going to be enjoyable for you if you like Lysa TerKeurst. I liked the way she talks about obedience and If you read her book "When Women say yes to God" you will see that is kind of the same content (I´m not sure if it exactly the same because I gave the other one away). I had a nice memory about when I was single and I also felt I had to give my bible away... in a bus station. And later a book in a plane never imagined the same thing happened to someone else and it was written in a but. That was fun. I obviously didn´t "hear" the voice of God in my ears, but it was like an inner conviction inside that I should do it (just to let it clear: I wanted to keep my book and my bible, didn´t intend to give them away). I already read the book she is referring to and didn´t know it was about it when I got this one. I must admit I don´t like the title very much, because it sounds kind of mistic and I believe the Word of God is written and we can have access to it, with no need of guessing what is he telling. I like that she admits she has never heard (audible) the voice of God. She talks about impressions and thoughts. There are study questions and I just invite you to check it out and find out if you find it helpful or not. We all need to be very into God´s word so we can discern his will. We need to separate feelings from His Word. Not my favorite by her, one must admit. She has other great titles by the way.

Description

Living with a deeper awareness of God’s leading isn’t just for a select few…it’s for you too!

Have you ever wondered if God still speaks to us today? Or do you worry that what you’re perceiving as God’s voice is really just your own thoughts? You’re not alone.

In Is God Speaking to Me?, Lysa TerKeurst shares her own wrestling with these questions and how God has taught her to more clearly discern His direction in her everyday life.

Using Scripture, encouraging personal stories, and practical application, Lysa will help you:

+Stop merely going through the motions of life by learning how to recognize and respond to the Lord’s divine appointments for you.

+Uncomplicate the idea of listening to God as you use five key questions to help you determine if what you’re discerning is from Him or not.

+Discover the joy of truly walking with the Lord as you learn how to live in expectation of hearing from Him.

Is God Speaking to Me? is both an invitation to a life of adventure with the Lord and the tender reminder that we serve a God who loves us deeply and longs to speak to us personally.

Mended by Blythe Daniel & Helen McIntosh - Harvest House Publishers

You can buy it here.

I found myself crying in several pages… very sensitive topic...and this was not my plan (to cry). To be honest I was doing research for an article… and I didn´t find another book with biblical approach to this relationship… so… I am thankful this author was brave enough to talk about such a hard topic. I didn´t know exactly what the content was going to be, I just can say: the book exceeded my expectations. 

This is the first book I read about dealing with relationships mother/daughter. I was amazed about how the authors dealt with very sensitive issues with depth, clarity, and empathy. I was confronted with so many things, not just about the relationship with my mom but I was also challenged about how I am going to live my own motherhood and my relationship with my daughter. 

I imagine when she grows up and I think I´m going to implement a lot of things that I learned in the book. One of my favorite chapters was number 7, when they talk about “With no permission comes no advice”, I won´t give a spoiler. I wish this material could be in the hands of every friend I have who suffers complicated stuff and soon find it in Spanish for my Latin friends who don´t read English. What joy was to get to know this author through their words.

I think this book would be a great Mother´s day gift.

Pub Date: 09 Apr 2019

 Description

“An amazing resource for anyone who desires to deepen their mother-daughter relationship in a biblical, healthy, and healed way.”
—Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

You can be restored even when your relationship is frayedEver wonder why mothers and daughters can be so different and even seem to speak different languages?

Mended gives you conversation starters to speak life into your relationship with your mother or daughter. Discover powerful words that usher in healing for wounded hearts and rebuild, restore, and reconcile your connection.

Set new patterns going forward as you…find common ground and put your relationship ahead of your differences learn what to say when you don’t know what to say grow closer when you do hard things together
If you have a difficult history with your mother or daughter, you don’t have to continue patterns of brokenness. No matter how worn you feel, you don’t have to become unthreaded. God wants to mend your heart to His and to hers.

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I'm so glad this book is available for broken people like me, who don't know a lot of things yet... For someone who want to invest & learn how to have a good relationship with my daughter (now that we have time). I think this book would be a great Mother´s day gift, for your daughter, your mom or a friend. Bring your tissue paper. I cried a lot! #ourmendedheartsbook#ourmendedhearts 
#ireallyliketoreadalot ✨Happy Birthday Launch Day Mended Book, keep celebrating! @blythe.daniel@nannie_7777 I'm so thankful, beyond words... God bless you!.

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The John MacArthur Handbook of Effective Biblical Leadership by John MacArthur - Harvest House Publishers

The John MacArthur Handbook of Effective Biblical Leadership by John MacArthur - Harvest House Publishers

You can get in here: https://amzn.to/2L4VW07

Pub Date 02 Apr 2019

Every book on leadership by a leader who has stayed for a long way I think is worthy of being read. While I don´t enjoy some things about MacArthur I have to admit that a lot of his writing is enjoyable and has wisdom in it. I think we must separate our personal leadership preferences to keep learning from others. Above reproach sounds very very high, but it is what the bible says. I think leaders may benefit from this reading, and also people who are not leaders but they like this kind of topic. 

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Description

An overseer…must be above reproach. 1 Timothy 3:2

Scripture holds leaders and teachers of the Word to an incredibly high standard. And for good reason. Shepherding God’s people into salvation and spiritual growth is an enormous responsibility. Even more now than ever, today’s church needs leaders who faithfully proclaim the Word of God and equip believers to live it out. But great leaders need great role models.

Bestselling author John MacArthur has compiled, from the internationally renowned Shepherd’s Conference, the best-ever messages for Christian leaders—now available in a single volume. Alongside MacArthur’s candid, instructive writings you’ll find the works of other proven ministry leaders, including John Piper, Steven Lawson, RC Sproul, Ligon Duncan, and Al Mohler.

Whether you’re a pastor, elder, or leader in your church, or you desire to be more effective in your spiritual leadership, this book will help you learn how to . . . 

guide others with integrity and convictiondeliver God’s Word with passion and poweraccurately interpret and apply God’s Word When you accept the challenge to be a leader who follows God’s standard both in ministry and personally, you will become better equipped to fulfill your calling to lead with excellence.

Bloodline Tracing God's Rescue Plan from Eden to Eternity by Skip Heitzig - Harvest House Publishers

Bloodline Tracing God's Rescue Plan from Eden to Eternity by Skip Heitzig - Harvest House Publishers

you can get it here: https://amzn.to/31dybL1

 #Bloodline

Would you like to get to know the story of redemption better? "the atonement is the scarlet cord running through every page in the entire Bible”; it “is red with redemption truth.” If you follow the red cord you fill find beautiful pieces of history God intended for us to be saved. Every piece of history we see how God designed it all to redem us, from Eden to eternity.

Description

“Skip’s insights about the precious blood shed for mankind will prick your mind and touch your heart.” —Franklin Graham
 
Discover the Savior on Every Page of Scripture

You will find no greater theme in all the Bible than the scarlet thread of redemption. It runs through every book, from beginning to end. Follow this thread, and you’ll find yourself filled with constant wonder and gratitude over all that Jesus has done and will do for you—and what He is preparing for you in heaven.

In Bloodline, Skip Heitzig invites you on an epic journey from Genesis to Revelation so that you can witness for yourself

the unfolding of God’s amazing rescue plan for you and all other believers—from Eden to eternitythe magnitude and significance of what Jesus did for you on the crosshow Jesus’s forgiveness of your past offers peace, meaning, and purpose for your future

This is the bloodline of redemption. Trace it…and experience Jesus’s great love for you as never before.

The Ultimate Bible Knowledge Challenge A Collection of Bible History, Trivia, and Fun Facts by Stan Toler - Harvest House Publishers

The Ultimate Bible Knowledge Challenge A Collection of Bible History, Trivia, and Fun Facts by Stan Toler - Harvest House Publishers

You can get it here: https://amzn.to/2H0Vdxw

Pub Date 02 Oct 2018

This book is useful if you want to have some ideas handy for trivia with your family, your small group or discipleship meetings. I remember when I was younger, youth leaders were very into providing different ways for us to get knowledge. I hope most groups go back to seed truth in other minds, not just pizza parties, and trying to be cool. It is also helpful to have topic related facts in one place. For example, we had a nutrition related meeting for women at church and you can find food-related miracles in the bible. In a marriage retreat also was helpful because you can see in a glimpse 12 important married couples of the Bible. If you are such a nerd you will enjoy all the facts inside this book. 

#TheUltimateBibleKnowledgeChallenge 

Description

How Much Do You Know About the Bible?

God's Word is filled with fascinating history, intriguing facts, and an endless supply of interesting trivia. This one-of-a-kind book will test and expand your knowledge of the Bible. Learn the biblical origin of popular sayings, uncover hidden truths about Scripture, and increase your Bible IQ with challenging quizzes.

Whether you are a lifelong devotee or someone wanting to know more about God's Word, this collection of trivia will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible in a fun, new way.

Take the ultimate Bible knowledge challenge and be amazed as God's amazing book comes alive for you!

When Grace Walks In by Stacey Thacker - Harvest House Publishers

When Grace Walks In. Passionately Pursued, Incredibly Loved. By Stacey Thacker. Harvest House Publishers.

Hoy es el día del lanzamiento de este libro, y tengo muchos pensamientos profundos sobre el tema de la gracia. Sobre todo desde el último mes hasta hoy. 
Lo mejor que me dejó este libro es la realización de que necesito estudiar mejor el libro de Efesios, ir directamente ahí y estudiarlo yo, a mi paso y profundo.

Agradezco se me haya facilitado esta copia antes de su lanzamiento, para su revisión y mi opinión sincera. Es el 1er libro que leo de esta autora y aun no comprendo mucho su estilo o su particular forma organizar los pensamientos, quizá es cuestión de tiempo, de conocerle y leerla más, como me pasa con cada nuevo autor. En lo personal no me gusta mucho cuando cuentan tantas cosas personales (aunque apliquen el tema) o cuando citan a tantos otros autores, ya que a decir verdad, me terminan gustando más las citas que el contenido del autor y eso se me hace como que "no es justo".

Sé que cada personalidad y pruebas de vida son distintas, y por ello sé que necesito leer más sobre este tema de manera personal para más que comprenderlo intelectualmente, vivirlo cada día.

Estoy agradecida por personas como Stacey y el tiempo que ponen en escribir sus propios estudios y reflexiones para que otros puedan comprenderlo también. Sé que necesito orar más por una fe y confianza mayor para disfrutar la gracia de una manera fresca y diferente. Puedo descansar sabiendo que Él que comenzó la obra en mí, es suficiente en gracia y verdad. Él es suficiente. Espero en un futuro no muy lejano seguir escribiendo sobre este tema.

-"Estarás bien. Todo estará grandioso". Lloré y me abrazó.  

-¿En serio, lo crees? dije con la voz entrecortada.

- "Lo sé".

Quiero recordar que no sólo lo creo, sino lo sé.

Te comparto este párrafo, quizá necesitas escucharlo hoy:

"Cuando estás cansado, él no lo está. Cuando sientes que no puedes amar a una persona más, Dios apenas está comenzando. Si ya no tienes fe, él es fiel. Cuando quieres renunciar, Él ya tiene una energía y poder infinitos para que continúes. Todo lo que necesitas, Él ya lo tiene. Y luego tiene más. Gloria. Esto me hace querer orar también: "Dios, quieres que te conozcamos. Tú nos traes a tu familia. Nos das tu nombre, un nombre que es verdadero, rico y eterno. Nadie puede cambiar ese nombre. Somos tus hijas Y luego pones un rico fundamento de amor. Nos arraigas allí. Tu amas y amas y amas. Lo viertes tan profundo que tenemos la oportunidad de crecer en él para siempre. Pero no te quedas ahí. Extiendes la invitación para ser conocidos. Algunos líderes no quieren ser verdaderamente conocidos. Ellos retienen partes de su historia; nos muestran solo las partes que quieren que sepamos. Pero tú no haces eso. Eres un libro abierto, literalmente, con su Palabra. Con una mano extendida, dinos que exploremos quién eres. Te deleitas en que te conozcamos. Tú nos das tu valor a través de Cristo. Tu gracia nos hace quienes somos. Nos pones en tu familia, un lugar de pertenencia para siempre. Que nos esforcemos en conocerte, en buscar estas riquezas todos los días de nuestras vidas y en vivir en ese amor. Deja que fluya de ti a nosotros a los demás. Ese amor es el amor más verdadero que hay. Sé que es verdad de nosotros Sé que está disponible. Creo que si realmente nos aferramos a él, no lo soltaríamos. Porque no nos dejarás ir, nunca".

Oremos por la bendición de encontrar y disfrutar la gracia cada día.

Puedes ordenar el libro en amazon aquí o directamente con la casa editora Harvest, aquí.

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When Grace Walks In. Passionately Pursued, Incredibly Loved. By Stacey Thacker. Harvest House Publishers. It launches today! September 4th, how great is that?! You can pre-order it here now! 

Today is the day of the release of this book, and I have many deep thoughts on the subject of grace. Especially from the last month until today.

The best thing that this book left me is the realization that I need to study the book of Ephesians better, go directly there and study it myself, in my step and deep.

I am grateful that this copy was provided to me before its launch, for its review and my sincere opinion. It is the 1st book I read about this author and I still do not understand her style or her particular way of organizing thoughts, maybe it is a matter of time, to know and read her more, as it happens with each new author. Personally I do not like much when they tell so many personal things (even if they apply the theme) or when they mention so many other authors, because in fact, I end up liking quotes more than the author's content and that makes me feel like "it's not fair".

I know that each personality and proofs of life are different, and for that reason I know that I need to read more on this subject in a personal way for more than to understand it intellectually, to live it every day.

I am grateful for people like Stacey and the time they put into writing their own studies and reflections so that others can understand it too. I know that I need to pray more for greater faith and confidence to enjoy grace in a fresh and different way. I can rest knowing that He who began the work in me is sufficient in grace and truth. He is enough. I hope in the not too distant future to continue writing about this topic.
“You’re going to be fine. You’re going to be great.”I teared up, and she hugged me. “Really? Do you think so?”I choked out. “I know it.”

I share this paragraph, maybe you need to hear it today:

"When you are weary, he is not. When you feel like you can’t love one more person, God is just getting started. If you are faithless, he is faithful. When you want to quit, he has endless energy and power to keep running. All that you need, he already has. And then he has more. Glory. This makes me want to pray as well. God, you want us to know you. You bring us into your family. You give us your name—a name that is true and rich and everlasting. No one can change that name. We are your daughters. And then you lay a rich foundation of love. You root us there. You love and love and love. You pour it out so deep that we have the chance to grow in it forever. But you don’t stop there. You extend the invitation to be known. Some leaders don’t always want to be truly known. They withhold parts of their story; they show us only the parts they want us to know. But you don’t do that. You are an open book—literally with your Word. With an extended hand you tell us to explore who you are. You delight in us knowing you. You give us your worth through Christ. Your grace makes us who we are. You put us in your family, a place of belonging forever. May we endeavor to know you, to search out these riches all the days of our lives, and to live in that love. Let it flow from you to us to others. That love is the truest love there is. I know it is true of us. I know it is available. I believe that if we truly do lay hold of it, we would not let go. Because you won’t let us go—ever."

Lets pray to be able to find and enjoy grace everyday.

You can order the book in Amazon here or directly with the publisher Harvest, here.
Description: "How Can Grace Help Me Today?

We know God's grace is absolutely necessary for our lives—but once we've encountered Jesus and accepted His path to salvation, it's hard to know what grace should look like shining in and through us.

In this welcoming, wise study of Ephesians, Stacey Thacker will show you how...

knowing where you belong can diminish insecurity and build confidence knowing what you have can wipe out fear and produce peace knowing whom you love can crush uncertainty and help you endure

You are not alone in facing spiritual battles and hardships, but in them you can know Jesus has provided for your ultimate victory with His grace. Come and see what God is offering you today!

(The Girlfriends' Guide to the Bible series offers fresh, friendly, and faith-renewing wisdom on specific books of the Bible—perfect for individuals and women's groups alike.)

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