2019 Book Reviews - by Anne Eckermann
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Women of the Word - Jen WilkinWhat I love about this book?
Christian women want to know God better and be imitators of Christ. We know we need to actively study him, as he’s revealed himself in his Word. Jen Wilkin knows this. She said “we will not wake up ten years from now and find we have passively taken on the character of God”. But we sometimes find it hard, so we allow sermons, podcasts, books, the notes in our study Bibles, or blogs to be our primary source of intake for the Bible. But God means for you and me to actively engage in his Word with the help of His Holy Spirit. This book helps us learn how to do it. Its practical, real, and relatable. You’ll be challenged and convicted but also encouraged, inspired and equipped. There’s real help in this book. She shows you HOW to study the Bible with purpose, perspective, patience, process and prayer. Who should read it?
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‘One Year Praying Through the Bible for Your Kids’ by Nancy GuthrieWhat I love about this book?
Parenting advice by experts can be really helpful. But at some point every parent realises there are no simplistic formulas or fail-safe methods. We actually need wisdom from God’s Word to parent. As a parent, the greatest desire I have for my kids is that they wholeheartedly take hold of Christ and grow in Him. But that’s also my greatest desire for myself, and for my family and friends. This book is gold. Nancy Guthrie weaves together biblical wisdom and insight for each day’s reading, but I found it wasn’t just good for my parenting - although it’s been priceless for that. It was good for me! My desires and aspirations for myself and my kids were becoming shaped more by Scripture than by the culture around me. There are profound prayers at the end of each daily reading which you insert your kids names into, but I inserted my own name or the names of my friends too - it’s a game changer. Who should read it?
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‘James For You’ by Sam AllberryWhat I love about this book?
If you’ve ever tried to read a commentary and found it a bit tedious or boring, rest assured there’s nothing dry or hard to understand about ‘James for You’. I love Sam Allberry’s writing - he’s candid and writes with empathy about how God’s wisdom lands in our homes, in our workplaces, our churches and our communities. This book is simple and clear. It’s insightful, convicting, encouraging and accessible. Who should read it?
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