Love Melanie and her devotional is wonderful
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This is the best book to read at the beginning or end of each day.
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This is my new favorite devotional.
It is like Jesus is talking right to me in each one.
If you read a devotional every morning I HIGHLY recommend this one. It has the Month and day on each page. It has a quote from wonderful people on each page as well.
I have read Carols books in the past and I have heard her speak it was such a treat, she is so full of hope and joy. It shines on each page of this book as well.
I gave this book 5 stars and I HIGHLY recommend it. It would make the perfect gift this Christmas. It could also be a great New Years gift for friends, and loved ones. Or just a lift you up gift "just because".
 The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
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Rebecca Barlow Jordan has crafted a wonderful devotional for moms which would be a great start to any day. The entries are short but full of truth and encouragement. I especially loved it when Rebecca shared stories from her own life and revealed the challenges and struggles she lived through (and grew through) as a mother. Pick one of these up for you and a friend. It's small enough to go in your glovebox, so you can read it while you're waiting to pick up the kids from sports or music practice. :)
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My wife and I are going through this devotional together.  It's not a "Woman's" devotional, in that it doesn't talk specifically to women.  It's the first Beth Moore devotional I have read, and I really appreciate her biblical insights and encouragement.
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I love this devotional.  It does give the references at the bottom of the page which is fine with me.  I find I read other passages along with the ones given which makes for a more intimate study.  I also close my eyes and see Christ standing in front of me with outstretched arms.  This also is a devotional that our busy daughters can read before getting out of bed.  It isn't a long drawn out message but right to the point.
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Love this, love this, love this. This is one of the best devotionals that I have ever read. Jonathan has wonderful insight into the scriptures and I am learning the meaning of the Jewish words that Jonathan includes in most of the daily reading. This was a good buy for me.
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I love this devotional! What she writes each day is very powerful. This is a great devotional for all wives, even the busy ones that only have a few minutes during the day to study. I'd encourage anyone to read it!
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This is a wonderful devotional full of bible studies written by real moms. The studies are full of wisdom and practical tips to help live a more godly life personally and as a family! I love Help Club for Moms and their past books! They have made such a difference in my life and I highly, highly recommend these devos!! My walk with God has become so much richer in the past 2 years since I've read their studies!
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We really enjoy this devotional.  My 8 year old daughter offers to read it out loud every evening, and then the scripture reference which follows each devotional gets us beautifully into the Word of God.  Written from the perspective of Jesus speaking to the reader, it gives the reader a very personal experience reflecting God's real love for us  not readily found with other devotionals we have tried.
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I was super excited about this book because I love devotionals, art and I am a mom of 3 young kids.  My favorite devotions talked about identity.  I like the fact that Sarah brought topics to the surface to think about that I had not really given myself room or permission to ponder on.  The prayers at the end are nice too. I would recommend this to my friends for sure!
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Absolutely love this devotional. The author makes it easy to read and follow, and it is relatable. Would definitely recommend this, and I cannot wait to start another one by this author after finishing Flourish.
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You may have seen the other posts I did about this devotional  an introduction post and a giveaway post (to see these links visit my blog, growingforchrist.wordpress.com) and my enthusiasm for this keeps growing!  I just sent it as a gift to a friend because I knew that she would appreciate it and since its so Biblically sound that she would make good use of it.  We are now talking of working through it together with a daily email or text and and a weekly Facetime or Skype chat.  Im excited.

These devotionals are truly 10 minutes or less, depending on how much time you devote to doing them.  Perfect for this home school mom  and other moms who just find themselves too busy to devote to 1/2 hour or hour studies but still want to read the Word of God.  Its said that even those who aren't religious can use this study, but never fear, its a Scripturally sound devotional.  To quote my previous post about this devotional:

Ive been happy to be a part of another launch team, this one for Katie Hornors new book, Putting on the Spirit: 10 Minute Devotionals for Busy Moms.  I hadnt heard of her either before joining in this launch team and Im so glad that Ive had the pleasure of reading this book, a devotional made just for moms like you and I  busy, super women, moms who just may also throw in the role of teacher as well.

Usually when we think of time studying the Bible we tend to get overwhelmed because, well, were busy moms  who has time to sit around and just read?  Of course reading the Bible is different from reading that romance book but its still taking time  but lets face it God needs us in His Word and our children need to see us in His Word as well so what if I told you in 10 minutes a day you can have a fulfilling Bible study time, just for you,and feel refreshed and as if you spent more than 10 minutes with the Lord of your life?  Im telling you that  Katie Hornor has done a great job in giving women a simple but in depth Bible study that will help us in putting on the Spirit using lots of Scripture.

Youll go in depth on the fruits of the spirits through this devotional as well as growing closer to the Lord  how great is that!? All in 10 minutes or less a day.  I also recommend checking out Katie Hornors website, Paradise Praises where she blogs about marriage, mothering, home school, ministry and more  and its just down right encouraging  and once you purchase your copy of Putting On the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms don't forget to grab your free workbook from her blog!  Its totally worth grabbing.
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I've been a Melanie Shankle fan for a few years. Her light-hearted essays have been some of my favorite reads! Melanie is awesome because she is so down-to-earth, yet she has this depth about her where you glean so much. I had the opportunity to review her latest book, a devotional called, "Everyday Holy".

This book has 100 devotions to help you "find a big God in the little moments". She uses her little moments to bring perspective to the mundane. When I say little moments, I mean little. The girl talks about Veggie-Tales for crying out loud! :) I loved this book because I could relate to Melanie and remember her lessons the next time I found myself in the same situation.

In the midst of the light-hearted banter are deep truths that sink into weary hearts. Here's a glimpse:

"I felt God say to me in the still, small place in my heart, "My girl, that's how it is sometimes. After a long winter, spring doesn't happen all at once. It happens one flower at a time. I make all things beautiful, one flower at a time." And that was the reminder I needed that God is not old. He is always at work, even when it may not seem obvious at first."

Each days entry contains multiple Scriptures and is short enough to read in a few stolen moments. This book is so encouraging and I highly recommend it!
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Love love love my devotional! I highlight and write notes in it. Then I take a picture and share on Facebook, there are so many that would never ever read a devotional but when they see a picture they read it. So many have commented on how they read this picture everyday and that is the only source of the Word in their life. I've gifted this book of devotions to two people. It makes a great gift to people who really want more.
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My favorite devotional EVER and I have used probably 8-10 over the years and browsed dozens in stores and on friend's shelves and at book sales. As a mom to 6, the bible reading plan is tough to keep up with, but I find ways around that and still use the devotional and daily verse just fine.  The prayers, based on God's word, some of them prayers actually written out in the bible (taken from Paul's prayers for the churches, for example) are just splendid!
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I have been reading Blossom and I am not in college. In fact, I am in my 40's.  It was recommended to me by my daughter that is 25. This devotional is definitely wonderful for girls in their 20's but each chapter applies to every woman of any age that is striving to have a closer walk with the Lord. What I love most about this book is how the author writes in such a casual, easy to understand style. I don't have to decode or decipher anything. I also love how at the end of each chapter, the author gives several scriptures to help apply the lesson and adds questions to answer in your own journal writing.  I would definitely recommend this book for any woman and I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.
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I'm not a big reviewer unless I truly love the item. This devotional is the perfect length for a busy person and helps you view things differently when faced with difficult times. I recently purchased it because of a lack of trust for God due to suffering severe depression and anxiety for many years. I have read almost a months worth of devotions and really enjoy it. I find that it doesn't minimize your problems like some devotional can but it just helps you to see them from a different perspective. I will definitely be recommending this to others.