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I LOVE how God has given Sheila the courage to write this book and the insight into Suicidal thoughts, and depression I pray whomever reads this will get a better insight on what these people go through on a daily basis. This book hit home with me because I suffer from Depression, and have since I was very young. Anxiety, stress, and ACT. All I can do is rely on God, he is the only one who can help me through my life. I recommend this book to those who struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or feelings of inadequacy in their Christian walk.
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I feel like this idea of living audaciously or being brave is really popular amongst Christian women right now. Im not sure why exactly. Why for such a time as this are we choosing to be brave? But I have found myself in circles and Bible studies and reading blogs all surrounding the same topic, being brave.

I wasn't sure which angle Audacious was going to take along those lines. If you visit my RESOURCES page, you will very quickly discover that I am extremely biased when it comes to Beth Moore. I love listening to her, have fallen in love with so many of her Bible Studies, and look up to her in so many ways (namely- holding to her southern roots ).

I will honestly say that at first I was scared I wouldnt like this book. I had high expectations for a Beth Moore book and wasn't so sure at first. My first problem is that my copy was written in green font and I have terrible vision. But second, I felt like this was just an explanation of what a audacious life looks like and why its important. And in my brokenness and emptiness and inability to have time to do laundry, better yet change the world, I was ready to close this book. But it was Beth, so I kept going and Im so thankful I did.

I love Beths power when she writes. I love the beauty in very strong statements made about God. I literally drew 19 hearts in the margin of my copy.

Freedom is telling God what we desperately want. Trust is asking Him to change our want if gaining it would poison us.

So once I got past the clutter of being tired of hearing about bravery when I felt like I had none to give, I reached my favorite part of the book. Beth dives into our unmet needs and our hurts that keep us from living an audacious life and how they must be sat down at the feet of Jesus. I loved the way she worded these scars that dull the glorious inside of every one of us, as she beautifully elaborated on some of her own scars.

Here. Here in this chapter I could get on board. I didn't feel like this bravery was something I needed to muster up anymore, but this audacity was found in letting Jesus love me extravagantly and claiming the power that is mine as His daughter.

So Ive summarized this book into one sentence:
We cannot audaciously live and love until weve accepted the audacious life that has given us audacious love.

And in the last few chapters, Beth reached the most beautiful point of all- Jesus is our adventure to be enjoyed. And Im so thankful I kept reading to close the back cover in love with Jesus all over again.

So purchase Audacious. I would recommend trying to purchase it on Audible and listen. That way you hear the power in Beths voice you shouldnt miss out on and theres no font color to worry about.

Dont give up. Dont stop reading until you reach that back cover completely in love with Jesus all over again.

To all of the women being challenged to be brave feeling like you have little to offer- I pray you catch the vision that the bravery we are called to is not necessarily social change, ending world hunger, etc. though it very well may be. The bravery we are called to is loving someone who has hurt us, choosing not to talk about that person who crossed us, saying yes to being that Sunday school teacher, classroom mom, or small group leader, talking to that person sitting alone at lunch or at church, loving or choosing to believe tomorrow will be better. These acts of bravery, though not creating a Netflix documentary, are all the same impactful and important.

We are all seeking a grand adventure but sometimes it just means saying yes to whats in front of us.

Live audaciously. Love audaciously. But first, receive audacious love and life even in your most tender of wounds.
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This story enables the reader to "see" the author very transparently. Sheila Walls brings you into her "world" and as the reader you become so wrapped up in her experiences that you are able to "walk in her shoes".  The author gives the reader time to reflect on their own personal life by allowing the reader to literally write notes throughout the book. This book is a page turner and it's difficult to put down. Whether you believe in His word or not before reading this book, Sheila's story will encourage you to call on His name. I've personally been inspired . Now I can say, I've been through/going through some things, BUT GOD!  Sheila, I'm waiting on your next book...I'm offically a fan!!
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I was so blessed by LaTan's book, "Courageous Women of the Bible." It's content and how she brought each woman of courage to life encouraged me to know God wants to use me for a greater good than I could ever imagine. She included thought-provoking questions amid the pages and intermingled them with scripture that provided for a depth beyond the written word. What this book does in talking about courage, brings to life what God can do with a willing heart. It is a powerful read that I anticipate using this for a women's Bible study!
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God definitely spoke to me through the words in this book!!! Thank you Antoine for being so vulnerable in your writing. I believe God works best when we open up ourselves to be used by Him, and that openness can only happen when we are not afraid to be real with God, ourselves, and others. This is definitely something I will read over and over again!
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I honestly haven't enjoyed a book this encouraging for a very long time. God used it to remind me that He still uses each of us for His work and comforting and loving in this world.  I love seeing Gods handprint everywhere, and I'm glad to read a bit and get fresh eyes!  Thank you so much for this ongoing gift.
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This book is packed full of God`s truths and Pattie tells it like it is. I admire you, Pattie, for being so brave to tell us what happened in your life so that others can know God`s love and experience His healing. You turned over every rock and exposed the enemy of how he tried to destroy you and your purpose. Just like Joseph, God had a plan for you and it has just begun!
I can definitely see you speaking at womens` conferences!!
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I was so thrilled to see that Sheila Walsh had a new book. I have seen her speak a few times at Women of Faith conferences in the past and always find her relevant and so open and honest.

In her latest book In the Middle of the Mess, she shares with the readers her journey after the death of her mother. She has a way of being able to tell her story but have it be used to help others. I so enjoyed the inspiration I found in her words and the bible versus she chose to share.

This book will be released on November 7th, so mark your calendar! Whether you have been touched by death, struggle emotionally, or are just looking to be inspired, I highly recommend this book.

This book was given to me by Handlebar Marketing to review. All opinions are 100% mine.
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I love this book; her testimony,showed me that God can change anyone, and showed me that it is never to late to come to God!!
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Growing up in the church world, it was commonplace to hear people tell God that they would be willing to give up anything for him. For all that I know, I would say my odds of doing this would be quite high with all the youth camps, revivals, and countless relationships that needed mending. "God, I'll give up anything you ask me as long as you let this one person hate me less," would often be my words. If we are being honest with our heart, we know that it happens all the time.

I have made a concentrated effort to start reading books written by women. I have nothing against women authors, it is the simple feeling that I could relate to men better. While that is a true statement, I took a chance and could not be happier. The words of Anything by Jennie Allen wrecked my world. It seemed as if she was speaking directly into the situation that I had found myself in for a specific season of life.

I had told God that I would gladly give up anything for him to use me, but what happened when he took those things away? What happened when things in my life were removed by force? Could I still cling to the word "anything" when we were ecstatic with news of a baby only to suffer a miscarriage? Were my words true even when I lost my job? Could it be that I really didn't mean anything, but rather I wanted to bargain to God for an anything but scenario?

Hear me out before we get too much farther, I don't believe God took the baby from Leighann and I but rather things happen as a result of this fallen world we live in and there is nothing we could do to change that. The job, on the other hand, could have been God answering a prayer. I had prayed for God to provide a way out of the company I worked for and He provided, just not in the way I wanted. There are things we will never know this side of Heaven and even there some questions will be left unanswered. I try not to think about those things.

Jennie tells her story of how she came to say yes to anything. She also goes on to recount the times that God has asked her family to say yes to giving something up for his glory and the struggle of continuing to do this. Like Jennie, I would not say that it has always been easy process, but the payoff has been spectacular. Through the encouragement and challenge she provides, I have learned to give things up when God asks rather than holding on to them. I have learned that what we need will be provided in due time.

If you have not read this book, please do. The impact it will have on your life will be one that will last decades.

As a side note, I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review. The words contained in this review are my own and have not been manipulated by the publisher in any way.
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It is always heart warming to be reminded of the promises of GOD!! This book came to me at the right time. I have recently lost a very dear friend and sister in CHRIST and though I know she is in the arms of JESUS and at peace, I miss her dearly. This book came just before her passing and I could not put it down. Sheila writes with such heart and soul and the stories she shares to relay the message of the promises of GOD are great!!!
I will be passing this on to the sister's and brother's in my church that need a jolt of the promises of GOD!!!! Love it!!

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Blessings,
TinaLouise
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I couldn't be more thrilled about this book and its re-release!  This book couldn't have come at a better time.  There has been a stirring in my heart that I couldn't really put words to and I couldn't wait to dive into this book.  In the book, Anything, Jennie encourages us to pray a simple prayer of surrender.  Jennie shares her story that along with her husband Zac, they prayed a prayer of total abandonment saying, God, we will do anything.  They had reached the point that they wanted to surrender everything over to God and they were willing to step out and let go of their safe, comfortable life.  Its never easy to pray a prayer like that, rather, it is frightening and scary.  To be able to see what God has done in their lives as a result of this prayer is truly amazing.  Jennie founded the IF:Gathering, which is an amazing conference as well as writing weekly bible study lessons at IFequip.

I received this book free from booklookblogger, in exchange for my honest opinion.
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F.I.T. is a beautiful representation of how to honor God by living a healthy lifestyle. For years I struggled with eating disorders, but it wasn't until I gave my discouragement and self-defeat to God that I was able to finally find my true value. This book is one to read, but also to use in your daily prayer life. I read it over a year ago and still use it when I need a boost of encouragement.

A year ago, I was blessed to meet Kim personally when she came to my hometown. She asked what I was praying for. Pregnant at the time, I asked her to pray that our baby would be a girl (we already have two amazing boys). She prayed and even wrote a note in my copy of F.I.T. that our baby would be a girl. Sure enough we had our little girl Zo 6 months later.

If you have any desire at all to live healthier, I strongly recommend you lock elbow with God and read this book.

 -Hilary Hall
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Elsie Larson was to be my instructor, through Long Ridge Writer's Group.  My interest in her as an instructor led me to purchase this book.  It was life changing because I was struggling with fear. The fear grip, had taken  hold and God used this book to set me free.  Helping care for someone that  was depressed was even harder than I had imagined.  I found myself  depressed and it smothered by ability to write.  Now, that I have been  delivered from this evil, thanks to God and Elsie's book; I have prepared  to write again.  The book specifically focused on the fear of our emotions  towards those we care for and those trying to support us. Trying to  encourage a depressed person, was as much a challenge as caring for someone  maybe with cancer.  The struggle is with the mind. I've since, been able to  release many frustrations and I'm grateful. What I enjoyed most about the  book, was the fact that each writer concluded their passage with a  scripture and a special thanks to God.  Elsie, if you are reading this  comment, I know you were chosen by God to write.  Your writing is so  inspiring and I'm sorry that I did not have the opportunity to have you as  my instructor.  Nevertheless, I will always consider you my first  instructor,because God used you to give me the courage to go on with my  calling. Thanks for the lesson in overcoming fear. Thank you so much!  Excellent job!
Earlene
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In this book it shows how God can touch us where we are at anytime and I love how God uses others who love him to reach out to us in our darkness moments. Also in your book it shows us how God can take our pain/tragedies and turn it around for His glory. Honestly when I was reading your book, at time it was a little hard for me to digest, because it brought back some past memories of my own pain in my childhood/ teenage years. We are so blessed that God promises a fresh start to anyone through his son Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:17) I'm so humble to know we have a Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally. Thank you for sharing your story, I know that God is going to use your book to reach out to so many others who been or going through there own pain and tragedies. Many blessings to you and your family.
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This book is amazing!! A powerful message for singles to wait on God, study His word, obey His commandments, and have faith in His plans for our lives so that we will not fall for counterfeits. Once I started reading this book, it was so hard to put down. It made me smile, laugh and cry because I can relate to some of the stories.  My heart leaped with joy when God begin to confirm their prayers. I committed to God's way almost two years ago and this book has definitely renewed my strength to stay on the right path and not grow weary.  Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Hinton for sharing God's amazing work and your testimonies with the world!!
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I want to compliment Chris Davis for her personal testimonies and stories shared.  The Blessing Bring Change Book, was given to me as a gift.  Her book inspired me, in how I needed to pray the Word, with scriptures, she had provided towards the back of the book.  I remembered the Lord giving me a word, which was to declare.  As I read through her book, I realized this was written to do exactly that.  I know God is telling me once again, through her book to Declare His Word.  I also liked the way she wrote, she kept it simple, it was clear to me what was important.  It encouraged me and I know it will be a great read for other believers.  Thank you Chris for your heart towards the Body Of Christ.  Marguerite