Like Our Father: How God Parents Us and Why that Matters for Our Parenting by Christina Fox - Moody Publishers.

Like Our Father: How God Parents Us and Why that Matters for Our Parenting by Christina Fox - Moody Publishers.

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What a beautiful thing is to read about parenting but always with God's perspective. How encouraging, hopeful and challenging! This book would be a beautiful gift for parents. I felt understood, and connected with many of the examples she shared. Even when this is not a devotional book, but a parenting book, I started and finished its pages with huge gratefulness in my heart for my heavenly father. I find her voice clear, open, honest, and practical. I really enjoy Christina's content, her blog posts, and other books are a huge blessing for me and my family. I recommend you to google her, follow her content, and buy her resources. Looking forward to her future material. I´m thankful I received this book from Moody in exchange for my honest review.

Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit by Hannah Anderson - Moody Publishers

Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit by Hannah Anderson - Moody Publishers

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If you want to reflect, enjoy, feel peace and thankfulness, go get this book. I think it is the perfect gift for a family member or a friend who is struggling a lot with overwork or anxiety because even when those are not the main topics of the book, those people really need to think about seasons of life and enjoy art and nature. I´m thankful I enjoyed these pages in this very weird time in pandemic life.

If you have read Hannah Anderson before and enjoyed her content as much as I do (I have all her books), you will enjoy this brand new book. It is kind of different from the others but she keeps her style on every page. It was interesting and unexpected to me to have illustrations inside (her husband draw them!). 

She has such a gift with words, I love her written art.

I enjoyed lots of quotes, they spoke to me, here I share just two:

"As much as harvest teaches you to make peace with the unpredictable, it also teaches you to make peace with others and live in mutuality. All so the sower and reaper can rejoice together". 

"The only way to be at peace in this world, then, is to become people inclined toward life. The only way to be at peace with a God of life is to plan for life and expect it to breakthrough. Against all odds, we must bet on life". 

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A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Study of Those Who Lived by Faith (A Study in Hebrews 11) by Trillia J. Newbell - Moody

 A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Study of Those Who Lived by Faith (A Study in Hebrews 11) by Trillia J. Newbell - Moody 

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A very enjoyable study about Hebreus 11 to do with friends or alone. I really enjoy Trillia J. Newbell's content. I´m glad I got this book because after all the issues in 2020 I really needed encouragement to live by faith. The book design is so pretty, it is full color on the inside, a light blue that gave me peace every time I was writing on it. I´m thankful it has enough space to record your answers. It is practical and deep. I want to go through it with some friends in the summer too, looking forward to doing that. I can´t recommend enough Moody bible studies, they are a huge blessing for me and my book clubs. If you get it, go to week five day two... after a year of losses I thought a lot about obituaries and how they shine light into all of the ugliness of a person´s life.  I quote: "At the end of my life, I pray I´m not remembered for all the ways that I´ve failed the Lord, although there are many. Rather, I pray I´m remembered as being faithful". Loved it, was one of my favorite pages in the book. "If your life has been in ruins, God is not done with you. He is not".  It may feel like the end of the road, but God promises to finish the good work He started in you (Phil.1:6). He is not finished. He who calls us to faithfulness will give us the grace to endure. He who calls us faithful is faithful". 

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Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters What is God Saying to Us? by Erwin W. Lutzer - Moody Publishers

Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters What is God Saying to Us? by Erwin W. Lutzer - Moody Publishers

If you have any questions. God has answers. But do we listen? Do we really want to know? Do we care? Are we in peace even when we don´t get an answer? or the answer we all want? This pandemic time in history has brought so many questions. Every single day since day number 1, I have been listening to questions. Not just from my family or children but from everyone I have been in touch.

This is absolutely not the kind of book that I pick to read for fun (to be honest) but since I have read Erwin W. Lutzer in the past and I think he has a sober mind and I truly enjoy the way he orders the info in his books I just couldn´t help it and have to try this one, also because Moody Publishers don´t disappoint.

I find this very short 96 pages, book very useful if you have questions about pain, suffering, the future, you start to lose hope or feel like losing faith, also if you want to have an interesting chat with the next people who approaches you with this topic. If we think there is suffering right now, we don´t know anything about eternal suffering... it is something we must have in mind. It helped me to focus on the important in the middle of this turmoil.

Pub Date:
16 Jul 2020
you can get it here: https://amzn.to/3fQQtXP

Description:

Where is God When We Suffer?

God’s silence in the midst of human suffering is a great mystery of our existence. Faced with mass suffering, such as pandemics, plagues, and natural disasters, we may wonder whether God actually cares about us or whether He just says that He does.

Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters: What is God Saying to Us? helps explain the role of God in suffering. Dr. Erwin Lutzer examines how God uses tragedies throughout the Bible to speak to His people, and that, ultimately, God always has our well-being in mind even when He doesn’t relieve our immediate pain. Perhaps most importantly, find lasting joy and relief by learning how times of such widespread trouble reveal God’s ultimate plans for our salvation from all temporary and eternal suffering.
Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters by Erwin W. Lutzer. #PandemicsPlaguesandNaturalDisasters

A Practical Guide for Praying Parents by Erwin W. Lutzer - Moody Publishers

A Practical Guide for Praying Parents by Erwin W. Lutzer - Moody Publishers

you can get it here: https://amzn.to/3d2bgqD

pub date 7 jul 2020 

If you don´t know how to start or how to pray you may find this book very helpful. My two grandmas have always prayed for me, every day, by name (even when they have several grandchildren). One of them passed away, she was the one who prayed every night and I always think: Now I only have one grandma who prays for me every day... what a legacy. I want to be that kind of parent for my children. One who always prays for them and they can be sure not a single day passes without prayer. I still have the grandma who prays every morning... I want to tell the same to my children, and if God allows to my grandchildren. This short book gives you the ideas of topics to pray every day of the week, also for your family and the nation, it involves the fast for them as well. Wednesdays are the day I have chosen to focus on them. Sometimes I forget the power of prayer, but then I see the grace and care God has with me and I know it is because of some other people's prayers.  I want to have prayers that matter, not just meaningless repetition or a grocery list of requests. It is important to pray scripture. This book is helpful for parents and grandparents. I think it would be lovely if teachers and leaders read it to and get involved praying for their students more often. 

Description

Instead of an Anxious Parent, Become a Praying Parent

Any Christian mother and father, or grandmother and grandfather, desires what is spiritually best for their children. However, knowing how to pray for them can often be as challenging as knowing what to pray. Without proper guidance, our prayers are prone to become dry, repetitive lists of requests.

With the help of Dr. Erwin Lutzer, you can learn how your best, loving intentions can become enriching, effective intercessions for your children or grandchildren. Trade your lists of requests for Scripturally-based prayers that will immerse you in God’s promises and will. In A Practical Guide for Praying Parents, Dr. Lutzer addresses:

-How to pray when children have hardened hearts
-How to pray for children who have become wayward prodigals
-How to become a prayer warrior who prays in the face of spiritual warfare

This small guide will help you pray scriptural prayers that both bring you closer to God and bless your children. You’ll also find daily Biblical prayers crafted by Dr. Lutzer himself to help you begin your prayer journey. With your love for your children, your desire to help, and Dr. Lutzer’s guidance, your prayers can become effective ministry in the lives of those you care for the most.

 #APracticalGuideforPrayingParents 

Tozer on the Almighty God A 365-Day Devotional by A. W. Tozer - Moody Publishers

Tozer on the Almighty God A 365-Day Devotional by A. W. Tozer - Moody Publishers 

Pub date 1 oct 2020

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

You can not read Tozer without thinking: He loved God. He really wanted to please him. It is why I took this devotional (even when I´m not very into devotional books, why then am I chose to give this a try? Because I have enjoyed Tozer´s books a lot in the past. I see him as a very passionate and deep thinker. I remember I shared before how much I enjoy Tozer´s books). 

In this devotional book, you have a passage from the Bible, some words written by Tozer, and short prayers. You will find wisdom, hope, and encouragement to love God and His Word. This book is made of several of his writings during his life and short prayers. I think is an enjoyable book where you can grow your love and knowledge about the Almighty God every day of the year. Look for the other devotionals of this series, they are also great. 

Another note about the author: I shared before how much it was disappointing to me when I read in a bio about Tozer when they share how He neglected His family. I wanted to stop reading about Him and was very sad to find out this part of his sad story. Then, I changed my mind, I decided I was going to still read his material, toss the bad, embrace the good (that is a lot) but always keeping in mind He was just a person, like everyone immersed in his own fallacies, sin, and temptation. I´m sure all the authors have a lot of sad and ugly things, but not everyone has been exposed to a biography. Also, I can recall every time I remember Tozer, how much you can get into something that you may tend to forget or run away from the most important goals God trusted us in this life, you can have mistakes and still being a tool for others to know about God. 

You can read this devotional alone or with your family, I think it is a good idea to involve young readers with this author.

Description

Join A. W. Tozer as He Encounters God the Father

Spend a year dwelling on the awesomeness of God with A.W. Tozer. Tozer was a man who walked closely with God, who prayed often and shunned distraction so he could gaze more purely upon his Creator. In these daily meditations on Scripture, Tozer urges you to do the same. He will stir you toward humility and full surrender. He will expand your faith in a God so great that words fall short to describe Him. He will nourish you with truth.

Encounter Tozer’s heart and wisdom like never before in this newly revised edition. Continue worshipping alongside Tozer with the rest of his Trinitarian devotions: Tozer on the Son of God and Tozer on the Holy Spirit. With each page, may your heart be filled and your worship increased.

Tozer on the Holy Spirit A 365-Day Devotional by A. W. Tozer - Moody Publishers

 Tozer on the Holy Spirit A 365-Day Devotional by A. W. Tozer - Moody Publishers

Pub date: 1 October 2020
you can get it here: https://amzn.to/2FajDDQ

I have shared before that I´m not very into devotional books, why then am I chose to give this a try? Because I have enjoyed Tozer´s books a lot in the past. I see him as a very passionate and deep thinker. I remember I shared before how much I enjoy Tozer´s books. 

In this devotional book, you have a passage from the Bible, some words written by Tozer, and short prayers. You will find wisdom, hope, and encouragement to love God and His Word. This book is made of several of his writings during his life and short prayers. I think is an enjoyable book where you can grow your love and knowledge about The Holy Spirit every day of the year. Look for the other devotionals of this series, they are also great. 

Another note about the author: I shared before how much it was disappointing to me when I read in a bio about Tozer when they share how He neglected His family. I wanted to stop reading about Him and was very sad to find out this part of his sad story. Then, I changed my mind, I decided I was going to still read his material, toss the bad, embrace the good (that is a lot) but always keeping in mind He was just a person, like everyone immersed in his own fallacies, sin, and temptation. I´m sure all the authors have a lot of sad and ugly things, but not everyone has been exposed to a biography. Also, I can recall every time I remember Tozer, how much you can get into something that you may tend to forget or run away from the most important goals God trusted us in this life, you can have mistakes and still being a tool for others to know about God. 

Description

Join A. W. Tozer as He Encounters the Holy Spirit

Spend a year unearthing the wonder of the Holy Spirit alongside A. W. Tozer. Tozer was a man who thirsted for the Spirit of God, who prayed often and shunned distraction so that he might drink Him in more steadily. In these daily meditations on Scripture, Tozer will inspire you to do the same. According to Tozer, the Spirit is neglected by the modern church. But when believers know the Spirit—intimately and accurately—they experience freedom from stagnancy. They know power and life. This devotional explores many of the defining characteristics of the Holy Spirit. Each day stokes the believer's internal desire to hunger and thirst after the Spirit of God.

Encounter Tozer’s heart and wisdom like never before in this newly revised edition. Continue worshiping alongside Tozer with the rest of his Trinitarian devotions: Tozer on the Son of God and Tozer on the Almighty God. With each page, may your heart be filled and your worship increased.

#TozerontheHolySpirit 

Tozer on the Son of God A 365-Day Devotional by A. W. Tozer - Moody Publishers

 Tozer on the Son of God A 365-Day Devotional by A. W. Tozer - Moody Publishers

Pub date 6 oct 2020 
you can get it here: https://amzn.to/329IRvg

#TozerontheSonofGod

In this devotional book, you have a passage from the Bible, some words written by Tozer, and short prayers. You will find wisdom, hope, and encouragement to love God and His Word. This book is made of several of his writings during his life and short prayers. I think is an enjoyable book where you can grow your love and knowledge about the Son of God every day of the year. Look for the other devotionals of this series, they are also great. 

I have shared before that I´m not very into devotional books, why then am I chose to give this a try? Because I have enjoyed Tozer´s books a lot in the past. I see him as a very passionate and deep thinker. I remember I shared before how much I enjoy Tozer´s books.

Another note about the author: I shared before how much it was disappointing to me when I read in a bio about Tozer when they share how He neglected His family. I wanted to stop reading about Him and was very sad to find out this part of his sad story. Then, I changed my mind, I decided I was going to still read his material, toss the bad, embrace the good (that is a lot) but always keeping in mind He was just a person, like everyone immersed in his own fallacies, sin, and temptation. I´m sure all the authors have a lot of sad and ugly things, but not everyone has been exposed to a biography. Also, I can recall every time I remember Tozer, how much you can get into something that you may tend to forget or run away from the most important goals God trusted us in this life, you can have mistakes and still being a tool for others to know about God. 

Description

Join A. W. Tozer as He Encounters God the Son

Spend a year encountering the Son of God alongside A.W. Tozer. Tozer was a man who abided deeply in Christ and shunned distraction so that he may more fully know his Savior—Jesus Christ. In this 365-day devotional, you too can intentionally pursue Christ daily. Every devotional features God’s Word and Tozer’s insights that invite you into greater knowledge of Jesus Christ. Encounter the character of Christ, His work on the cross, and His limitless love for you. Let the heart and wisdom of Tozer enrich your own faith and relationship with Christ. With each page, may your heart be filled and your worship increased.

Tozer on the Son of God is the final installment in Tozer’s Trinitarian devotionals. Know God the Father and God the Spirit, too, in Tozer on the Almighty God and Tozer on the Holy Spirit.

Seeking Him by Nancy DeMoss WolgemuthTim Grissom - Moody

Seeking Him by Nancy DeMoss WolgemuthTim Grissom - Moody

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ENGLISH:

This is one of the quintessential Bible studies, one of which I always recommend whether to take individually, as a couple or in a group. "In Search of God" is a classic that I am glad they were re-editing and publishing, with improvements included. It was written by authors Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Tim Grissom. It has a division of 3 modules, 12 lessons in total. Everything revolves around seeking revival in our personal relationship with God.

The book has topics such as: humility, pride, honesty, repentance, grace, obedience, forgiveness, and more. Contains biblical readings, reflection questions. A super special extra is that it can be accompanied by the free audios in English and Spanish that you can find at (https://www.avivanuestroscorazones.com or https://www.reviveourhearts.com) since they are different from the group's content. you think you're going to read exactly the book, include fresh and new commentary.

The fact that each lesson is divided into 5 days makes it practical for small study groups or if we want to study it individually, it is practical to do so.

Contains each lesson:

Biblical reading

History of Faith

Encounter with the Truth

Make it personal

Group space

I totally recommend it. Ouch ... brings you a lot of conviction.

SPANISH:

Este es uno de los estudios bíblicos por excelencia, de los que siempre recomiendo ya sea para llevar individualmente, en pareja o en grupo. “En busca de Dios” es un clásico que me alegra que volvieran a editar y publicar, con mejoras incluídas.  Fue escrito por los autores Nancy Leigh DeMoss y Tim Grissom. Tiene una división de 3 módulos, 12 lecciones en total. Todo gira en torno a buscar un avivamiento en nuestra relación personal con Dios.

El libro tiene temas como: humildad, orgullo, honestidad, arrepentimiento, gracia, obediencia, perdón, y más. Contiene lecturas bíblicas, preguntas de reflexión. Un super extra especial es que puede acompañarse de los audios gratuitos en inglés y español que puedes encontrar en (https://www.avivanuestroscorazones.com o https://www.reviveourhearts.com) ya que son diferentes al contenido del grupo no creas que vas a leer exatctamente lo del libro, incluye comentario fresco y nuevo.

El que esté dividida cada lección en 5 días lo hace práctico para grupos de estudio pequeños o si lo queremos estudiar individualmente, es práctico hacerlo. 
Contiene cada lección:

• Lectura Bíblica
• Historia de Fe
• Encuentro con la Verdad
• Hazlo personal
• Espacio grupal
  
  Lo recomiendo totalmente. Ouch... te trae mucha convicción.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

OVER 400,000 COPIES SOLD!

Revival isn't just an emotional experience. It's a complete transformation. It can happen in your heart, in your home, in your church, and in your world. Restore your first love. Develop a heartfelt desire for God's Word. Resolve conflicts. Repair relationships. Remove bitterness, fear, and worry. Refresh your spirit. Renew your mind. Reenergize your life. You can't get back your passion and zeal for the Lord. Begin by Seeking Him!

"Seeking Him

was transformative for me. ... It brought me nearer to the Father and helped me learn how to seek Him with joy. I totally believe it can do the same for everybody else."

Jackie Hill Perry, Author, speaker, artist

"Every pastor's dream. Finally! A guide to assist every member in personal revival and every church in corporate revival."

Tony Evans, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

"An intimate and insightful guide to holy living, a heaven-blessed soul, and a happy heart that can't help but to be on fire for the Lord Jesus!"

Joni Earackson Tada, Joni and Friends

You Can Trust God to Write Your Story Embracing the Mysteries of Providence by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth & Robert Wolgemuth - Moody

You Can Trust God to Write Your Story Embracing the Mysteries of Providence by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Robert D Wolgemuth

English/Spanish Post

Si de algo estoy segura es de que yo no escribo la historia, yo hubiera escrito una muy diferente, y seguramente muy horrible. Gracias a Dios que en medio de mi necedad, obstinación y pecado ha tomado las hojas y escrito mejores ideas de las que yo haya podido tener. Confío en esa gracia, en esa providencia y soberanía en la cual puedo descansar, que incluso en las partes que no comprendo y de las cuales quisiera huír, Él tiene y siempre tendrá el control.

Leí este libro en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. No estaba muy entusiasmada por el título, por algunos comentarios pensé que el libro sólo trataría de la Historia de Robert y Nancy (por ser este el 1er libro que escriben juntos) pero oh! qué sorpresa la mía de que no es así... Ellos escribieron un libro que abarca no sólo parte de su historia, sino muchas historias complicadas, inesperadas, no sólo historias con final feliz, sino muchas tristes que te sacarán lágrimas de los ojos. Agradezco por libros que no sólo cuentan "cuentos de hadas" sino que hablan de la fidelidad de Dios incluso en la locura de un mundo caído, cuando nada sale como queremos. Recomiendo este libro para personas que están en el ojo del huracán, que no comprenden lo que sucede, que están desilusionados, confundidos, Creo que es un buen regalo para padres con hijos pródigos, personas con enfermedades terminales o cualquier pregunta sin respuesta o explicación. No dará soluciones baratas, ni mentiras, es un recordatorio de verdad y la esperanza del evangelio, tal cual, y un abrazo al alma al sentir la empatía de personas que saben lo que significa sufrir. Al menos con eso me quedo yo, y estoy agradecida por eso.

Mis capítulos favoritos fueron el: 8, 9, 11 & 16.

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English:

If I am sure of something, it is that I do not write the story, the story of my life. I would have written a very different one, and surely very horrible/disastrous. Thank God that in the midst of my immaturity, stubbornness and sin he has taken the pages and written better ideas than I could have had. I trust in that grace, in that providence and sovereignty on which I can rest, that even in the parts that I do not understand and from which I would like to flee, He has and will always have control.

I read this book in the blink of an eye. I was not very excited about the title, for some comments I heard, I thought that the book would only deal with the Story of Robert and Nancy (because this is the 1st book they write together) but oh! What a surprise I had! that this is not the case ... They wrote a book that covers not only part of their history, but many complicated, unexpected stories, not only stories with a happy ending, but many sad ones that will take tears from your eyes. I appreciate books that not only tell "fairy tales" but talk about God's faithfulness even in the madness of a fallen world, when nothing goes as we want. I recommend this book to people who are in the eye of the hurricane, who do not understand what is happening, who are disappointed, confused. I think it is a good gift for parents with prodigal children, people with terminal illnesses or any question without answer or explanation. It will not give cheap solutions, or lies, it is a true reminder and hope of the gospel, as is, and a hug to the soul to feel the empathy of people who know what it means to suffer. At least with that I stay, and I'm grateful for that.

My favorite chapters where obviously: 8, 9, 11 & 16.

You can pre-order it here: https://amzn.to/2KGPVql

Description

WHAT’S GOD DOING IN YOUR STORY?

Our kids beg us for stories at bedtime or while we drive; we gather around firepits and dinner tables to tell and retell our favorite tales—the more dramatic the better. But when it comes to our actual lives, we prefer something less sensational, even boring—sunny skies and smooth sailing, please and thank you. We want our own stories to be predictable, safe, controllable, and catastrophe-free.

When plans fall apart, jobs are lost, kids wander off, doctors give bad reports, we often wonder, "What are you doing, God? Are you sure you have this under control? It doesn’t really seem like it right now."

God is the master Storyteller. He’s writing your story and it’s a part of His bigger, grander, eternal Story. But we’re still in the middle. We haven’t gotten to the happy ending yet, and it can be hard to trust Him in the thick of our struggles. That’s why Robert and Nancy share their own story, friends’ stories, and the stories of people in the Bible who have faced life-altering challenges, but, in the end, have found God to be faithful. Learn why you really can trust God to write your story—no matter what plot twists you may encounter along the way.

"This is a unique and charming book, integrating stories of God’s providence from His people and His Word. Nancy and Robert write personally and beautifully, infusing readers with a Christ-centered vision, hope, and trust for the future."

-Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, Giving is the Good Life, and Deception

"You Can Trust God to Write Your Story is an amazing book whose title says it all. For if you are a follower of Jesus, every day of your life—whether you feel like it or not—is weighted with kingdom purpose, eternal significance, and a royal destiny filled with joy and contentment. Let my dear friends, Robert and Nancy, help you embrace the mysteries of the Lord’s Providence. For when it comes to happy endings, you can’t find a better Author than the God of the Bible. Happy endings are His forte—turn the page, trust Him, and discover it for yourself."

-Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

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Stages of the Soul God's Invitation to Greater Love by Nancy Kane - Mood

Stages of the Soul God's Invitation to Greater Love by Nancy Kane

How can you tell if you're actually growing?

Spanish:

El cambio es un tema que me gusta. Porque no lo comprendo, porque no es sencillo para mi, y porque lo necesito.
No conocía esta autora, es el primer libro que leo de ella, la googleé y creo que solo tiene otros 2. Debe seguir escribiendo, me gustó mucho su estilo, siento que es una maestra nata. Su pequeño libro me hizo pensar mucho. No pensé que tratara el tema de una manera tan concreta y sencilla. La autora divide de una manera casi visible el caminar de una persona con Cristo. Aunque somos seres tan diferentes y únicos, creo que tiene razón en poder poner a groso modo el cambio de las personas en etapas generales con las cuales cualquiera puede sentirse identificado. Sus palabras y ejemplos son claros y oportunos en cada sección. Disfruté mucho sus páginas y lo comenté con mi hijo. Es tan digerible que lo leí en una sentada, pero no te equivoques no es ligero. Quisiera poder leerlo con amigas,detenernos en cada pregunta de reflexión, orar, llorar... snif... hacerlo como estudio. Me hizo pensar en el libro de How people change, de Tripp. No tiene que ver el uno con el otro, excepto en que ambos hablan de cómo cambia la gente. Creo que los dos son un buen kit para comprender el avance y cambio en la madurez de las personas. Es muy intenso ver cómo has ido avanzando y dónde te has estancado... y todo lo que te falta para ser como Cristo. Recomiendo este libro para personas que han "nacido" en cuna cristiana, en el evangelio y que piensan que lo saben todo. No, no lo saben todo. No, aún no llegan. Necesitamos continuamente predicarnos el evangelio y vernos en el especto de la verdad, dejar que la espada penetre. Me gustan los recursos de Moody. Oh yeah.

English:

Change is a subject that I like. Because I don't understand it, because it's not easy for me, and because I need it.

I did not know this author, it is the first book I read about her, I googled her and I think she only has 2 others. She must continue writing, I really liked her style, I feel she is a born teacher. Her little book made me think a lot. I think she treated the subject in such a concrete and simple way, enjoyable. The author divides the walk of a person with Christ in an almost visible way. Although we are such different and unique beings, I think he is right to be able to roughly change people in general stages with which anyone can feel identified. His words and examples are clear and timely in each section. I thoroughly enjoyed its pages and commented with my son. It is so digestible that I read it in one sitting, but make no mistake it is not light or shallow. I wish I could read it with friends, stop at each reflection question, pray, cry ... snif ... do it as a study. It made me think of the book of How people change, by Tripp. It doesn't have to do with each other, except that they both talk about how people change. I think the two are a good kit to understand the progress and change in the maturity of people. It is very intense to see how you have progressed and where you have stagnated ... and everything you need to be like Christ. I recommend this book to people who have been "born" in a Christian crib, in the gospel and who think they know everything. No, they don't know everything. No, they still do not arrive. We need to continually preach the gospel and see ourselves in the spect of truth, let the sword penetrate. I like Moody's resources. Oh yeah

Description:

Sure, when you're working on getting rid of a huge character flaw you can see progress, but do you ever wish you had a roadmap for the spiritual journey for the rest of the time? Do you ever feel spiritually dry—or like something's just not working anymore in your spiritual life? If you find yourself longing for more satisfaction, joy, and intimacy with Christ, this book is for you.  

Stages of the Soul is about making tangible spiritual progress. It's about truly understanding—understanding like you've never understood before—that you are deeply loved. Nancy Kane walks you through five stages of the soul's journey toward embracing God's love. As you learn about each stage you'll be able to:

• identify where you are in the process of spiritual growth
• understand the role of pain and suffering in your life
• experience God's love in the radically deep way you were designed to experience it.

Imagine loving God in a way that fills you up from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed. Imagine having Christ's love for the world flow out of your heart without insecurity, anxiety, or selfishness getting in the way. That what this book is all about: radically deeper love. This book will help you see more clearly how the Lord tenderly guides us to greater wholeness, holiness, and love. But Stages of the Soul is not just another book, it will become both your companion and guide as you walk day by day in greater intimacy with Christ

Love over fear by Dan White Jr. - Moody Publishers

Love over fear by Dan White Jr. - Moody Publishers

Facing Monsters, Befriending Enemies, and Healing Our Polarized World

It amazes me how people are afraid of things they don't even know. The most interesting thing about this book was to learn how a white male thinks about color people. Even when it just not talk about racism, I think is a topic we all must face and have an opinion. What are we going to teach our children? I have friends who are always making assumptions about certain people not just with fear but with certain hate, I feel sorry about those children, growing learning to avoid people they don't even know. The first time I heard my husband preaching, he was talking about love and how it is the most powerful thing we can do, it is a powerful verb, because it represents God itself. I think some part of the books can be misinterpreted and you need biblical wisdom all the time to discern the intentions of your heart. Loving, integrating, not judging, racism, are very popular topics right now and some people change the truth for self convenience or to fit in, to be socially or politically correctness. You will find the book useful if you need to see inside of you and find out how o you approach people who are and think differently than you. May live as God lived. Only by His power and grace that will be possible. 

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Aren’t Christians Supposed to Be the Loving Ones?

Whether it’s the news, social media, or well-intentioned friends, we’re told daily to fear "others." We fear strangers, neighbors, the other side of the aisle, even those who parent differently. And when we’re confronted with something that scares us, our brain sees only two options:

Attack or Avoid

But either way, polarization intensifies. What if you could defy your own instincts and choose a third option—scandalous, disruptive, unthinkable LOVE? Sure, we love people who are like us, who are easy to enjoy. Everyone does. But what about our enemies, the people we consider monsters? Loving them requires exceptional strength—strength only the Holy Spirit can provide.

Love over Fear is a compelling guide to conquering fear with love in an age of polarization. Hear stories of those who changed hearts and minds through radical love, learn how to practice disarming compassion, and discover the disruptive power of showing affection to monsters.

Kids Say the Wisest Things 26 Lessons You Didn't Know Children Could Teach You by Jon Gauger - Moody

Kids Say the Wisest Things 26 Lessons You Didn't Know Children Could Teach You by Jon Gauger - Moody Publishers

This book is a wonderful one to give away. I have gotten 2 for cherished friends who love children and laugh. I like the way the author shares simple stories and give them a deep and easy to remember the meaning. If you enjoy anecdotes you will find this enjoyable. Every story I read made me remember my own kids stories, my children and students. I think this would be also enjoyable for teachers, as a gift on teacher's day, Christmas or another holiday. 

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Pub Date 02 Apr 2019

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Funny stories. Make-you-cry stories. And all of them show us something about ourselves and our Savior we can never forget.

-Dr. Tony Evans, President, The Urban Alternative, Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Kids have a way of saying things adults would never say and revealing profound—even biblical—truths in their unfiltered, unedited commentary on the world. In this inspiring book, Jon Guager shares important lessons he learned about God by observing kids. Like the story of Joslynn’s tumble. When Joslynn was camping she falls down the camper’s stairs to the horror of her watching grandparents. But when she stands up and declares, "Let’s try that again," Jon Gauger (Grandpa) notices how even though Joslynn had failed at something, she was kissed, hugged, and comforted by her family. Gauger reminds us that this is how God responds to us when we seemed to have failed "big time."

Each anecdote teaches the Christian a familiar truth through a less familiar vehicle, making this giftable book fresh and fun.

The DIY Guide to Building a Family that Lasts 12 Tools for Improving Your Home Life by Gary Chapman; Shannon Warden - Moody Publishers

The DIY Guide to Building a Family that Lasts 12 Tools for Improving Your Home Life by Gary Chapman; Shannon Warden Moody Publishers

                                            

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Pub Date 04 Jun 2019

#TheDiyGuideToBuildingAfamilyThatLasts 

Sometimes people is more focused on how a home looks and not how it feels, I want to do it, to try to have a home with peace. Every family needs to forgive, trust, have compassion, and love. Gary Chapman is a favorite, everyone knows him because he tought us about the 5 love languages. It is so amazing to me to realize my children are going to remember certain things because we create or improve things at home. May God help us. Topics covered include: Kindness, Gratitude, Love, Compromise, Forgiveness, Communication, Trust, Compassion, and Patience. Tools like Quizzes are provided at the end of the book wich i find helpful to implement changes at home. It is a very very practical book. Chapters include useful sections:

Home Improvement Goal (what behaviour do you want to get rid of)
Home Improvement Tool (replace that behaviour with this one)
Drawing Up the Plans (what do you want to see changed/improved)
Do-It-Yourself (modeling the behaviour you want to see exhibited)
All in Budget (all family members must be committed)
Sweat Equity (the effort and time it will take to implement change)
Big Reveal (when it will be evident what you’ve been working on is working)

Description

Is it really possible to have the home life you want with the people you love?

The most exciting part of any home improvement show is the big reveal—that moment when a drab, run-down house becomes a breathtaking new home. What if you could have that with your home life?

That’s what the DIY Guide is all about. In it, you’ll find practical tools for transforming your home life and dramatically improving your family’s culture from Shannon Warden and Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller The 5 Love Languages®. Each chapter teaches you a new home life skill and pairs it with a home improvement metaphor that makes it fun and easy to remember.

You can’t hire a contractor for this work, but if you’re willing to put in the sweat equity (hard work), you’ll see results fast. Don’t wait any longer. Get started today and give your relational space the renovations it deserves.

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 Lee-Ann B, Reviewer

 

 

 

 

This is an easy to follow guide for parents who are looking to implement spiritual concepts into their daily family life, mimicking Do It Yourself home renovation programs for any easy to understand layout or map for each discipline. Both authors have extensive careers in counseling and have drawn the similarity of literal home improvement to a transformation of your home life. Each chapter is broken up into sections: - Home Improvement Goal (what behaviour do you want to get rid of) - Home Improvement Tool (replace that behaviour with this one) - Drawing Up the Plans (what do you want to see changed/improved) - Do-It-Yourself (modeling the behaviour you want to see exhibited) - All in Budget (all family members must be committed) - Sweat Equity (the effort and time it will take to implement change) - Big Reveal (when it will be evident what you’ve been working on is working) Topics covered include: Kindness, Gratitude, Love, Compromise, Forgiveness, Communication, Trust, Compassion, and Patience. Tools/Quizzes are provided at the back of the book to help parents implement the topics at home. Some of the material that is touched on has been covered in more detail in other books written by Gary Chapman, so it almost felt like a review lesson for me since I’ve read a few of his other published works. It’s an easy read, and more of a “toolbox” of items rather than a “how to” type of book, meaning you have to figure out how to implement what’s being written into your own family dynamic. Examples of parents struggling with the topic being covered in the individual chapters are from real life counseling sessions, or experiences from the authors themselves. There wasn’t anything that jumped off the page at me as to something that was sensational or revolutionary that I could implement into my own parenting practices; though it was helpful to have everything neatly packaged into the groupings as mentioned above. I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

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 Michael E, Reviewer

 

 

 

 

So I was attracted to this book because of one of the authors – Gary Chapman. I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading it. Many DIY books seem to be ‘this worked for me so it should work for you’ and I don’t find that realistic. In this book the authors describe different practices that can be tried to help shape character in the home. There are no promises or guarantees, just opportunities to invest in your family. As a pastor I’m a big fan of Mark Holmen’s “Faith at Home” movement which focusses on nurturing faith in the home. One of the practices I have as a part of that is providing free resources to families to help them nurture faith in the home. I could very much see this book being one of the resources I would provide to families to help them. This book is very well rooted in good practices and I believe recognizes that change takes hard work. This book truly though helps move you forward. The big question I believe is – would I do any of these things? Well the answer is yes… and to back it up I actually was quite taken with some of the ideas I’m starting with one of them as I felt it would help bring more gratitude into our home and nurture more kindness as well. I can’t report the results yet, but in reality when shaping character anything that moves you and your family in the right direction is a win. I see this book as a great resource for families… and something that will help them get the win.

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 Faith H, Reviewer

 

 

 

 

I was really hoping to love this one, as I admire Gary Chapman's work and loved the idea of A the DIY parallel. But ultimately it came across as a little gimicky and full of advice that has been expressed much better in Chapman's other books.

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 Ana D, Educator

 

 

 

 

3.5 stars While I appreciated the topic and the content, the on-going analogy of physical home improvement to emotional and social family structure was a little much (cheesy)for me. Great tips for anyone wanting to assess their families current state and take action to improve it!

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 Jennifer O, Reviewer

 

 

 

 

I have found that anything by Gary Chapmanis uplifting and encouraging, and this book is no exception. The tone of this book is a bit different, in that it is written by two authors, so the voice changes periodically. However, this is not distracting. There is so much practical, helpful advice in this book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to strengthen and improve the relationships within their family. Thank you to the publisher, who provided me with a free electronic copy of the book. I was not required to write a review. These opinions are my own.

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 Laura L, Reviewer

 

 

 

 

Fans of DIY who want to build a healthy family will find Gary Chapman and Shannon Warden's book, "The DIY Guide to Building a Family That Lasts" a clever way to meld the two together. Each chapter focuses on areas parents can invest time in to build healthier families that last, including kindness, gratitude, forgiveness, communication, trust, patience and fun, along with other relevant topics. Drawing from the DIY theme, each chapter cleverly includes these sections, : - an introduction to the topic - Drawing Up the Plans, which helps readers to identify what they want with regard to the chapter's topic - Do-It-Yourself, which helps readers first address the topic in their own life before building it into the family - All-in-Budget, which helps readers get buy-in from the entire family - Sweat Equity, which gives readers tips for building that character trait into their family - Big Reveal, which gives readers an idea of how to know when they've arrived at the goal - Talk It Over, which provides thought-provoking questions to help help readers internalize and process the material, either individually or with others. I whole-heartedly enjoyed this book. It provides practical and doable steps for families that want to grow but just need a little help knowing how. It's not something to rush into and think you can do everything in the book in one week or even in a month. But, if you take it slowly and actually follow through, one chapter and one topic at a time, maybe even taking a month to work on that one area, you'll find that over the course of time, you'll see true change in your family, helping you build a lasting family with strong connections. Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

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 Lindsey C, Reviewer

 

 

 

 

Gary Chapman is a longtime favorite for me. I’ve read most of his books and this one is great, like all the others. Full of wisdom and so many great things to implement in my family

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 Jess B, Reviewer

 

 

 

 

What I love about this book is that there are 12 steps that are practical & easy. Some of the topics include forgiveness, trust, compassion, & love. The information is great for a ‘healthy’ family but also for a family that is ‘broken’ and hurting. I can’t wait to put these tools in to practice!