I really enjoy reading the stories and encouragement from Sterling Jaquith
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I am making my way through this book.  I really enjoy reading the stories and encouragement from Sterling Jaquith.  I am not naturally a planner so her plans will help me with being more productive.  It is very challenging for me to change some poor habits on my own so this book is very much needed in my life.  I enjoy listening to Sterling's podcast every week and so I knew I would find a whole book to be helpful to me.  She gives several ways to make her plans work for any woman which helps me to use her framework in a personal way and not feel guilty that I am not able to do it on a weekly basis.  I highly recommend this book!
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Dawn,
 What a blessing.  I just let the last few stories rain down on my parched soul!  God spoke to me with encouragement and grace through you and these other precious sisters in Christ.  I thanked Jesus for loving me through the "lice story." I am blessed to have a son whose love language is "words of affirmation."  He tells me he loves me when I need it the most.  He says thank you often.  My husband is the president of the HOA and complains that it is a thankless job.  I understand and make a mental note to thank people for doing work that no one else wants to do.  I thank the guy at church who is putting out the donuts, I thank the woman who is cleaning up the bathroom at the store, I will continue to look for people to thank because when I thank them, I am thanking Him, but just now I stopped and thanked Him for loving me even though I haven't been grateful, because that is just how much He loves me.  Thank You.  Thank you.
  I want to write what each story meant to me, but I know that is not really the point.  I know that each of these stories meant something so important to the writer that they chose to pick that snap shot of time to pen and paper.  Those stories then touched you in a different way and now will reach each person that reads them in just the way they need.  And so that is the way God intends for Love to work.  For grace to rain down on us,  He is so Awesome, so caring, so gracious.  Thank You. Thank you.
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Reading this book feels like a refreshing talk with a good friend who sincerely gets what you're going through. Rachels writing is relatable and encouraging. I definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a boost of motivation.
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I chose this book to review because I love to read inspiring stories and this is chock-full!  Plus, with my busy lifestyle, a daily devotional works well for me.

Voices of the Faithful by Beth Moore did not let me down.  The individual stories of  missionaries are easy to read and so inspiring and uplifting.  At the end of each days short story is a bible verse that complements the story.

I have not read Voice of the Faithful Book 1, but plan to soon since Book 2 was so good!

I highly recommend this book, it is easy to read, and offers wonderful stories of faith, religion, and hope.

I received a complimentary copy of this book to facilitate my review.  The opinions are all mine!
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This book is a great resource for those who need encouragement in times of loss and for those who are struggling to live out their Christian faith.  Kim uses stories from her everyday adventures (on her ranch in Central Oregon) and from her life as a young girl to teach valuable lessons that she has learned.  The stories she tells are very interesting and some will bring you to tears.  Her love for animals and her adventurous spirit are woven into almost every story.

Her knowledge of scripture and the love that she has for Jesus are evident in each little nugget of wisdom that she shares.

If you love short stories you will love this book.  But don't be surprised if you gain a little wisdom and understanding along the way.

**I received a free copy of this book to review from the program Blogging for Books.
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I can't imagine the list of stories and lessons that Mark was not able to include in this book, but he did a great job laying out the ones that made the cut!  I have been following his Caring Bridge for over a year and he has a wonderful way with words.  This book is truly inspiring and has motivated me to do better in my life and "Be good for a reason", as he states.  No matter what your background or religion, you can take soemthing from this book and apply it to your life and make this world a better place.
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I could identify with so many of these stories and it brought a lot of encouragement! Ministry is really tough and I'm thankful there's some pastors' wives who are willing to speak honestly about their struggles. I've already given copies of this away to many of the women at our church.
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This little book is full of encouragement. Liesner assures us that God is still doing miracles today. She's got lots of stories to prove it.

These stories are great. They show the importance of faith and listening to God's nudging. Some of them are when Liesner is herself the one who blessed someone else. Other stories are when someone blessed her. My favorite story was the one where her daughter said she needed cupcakes for her class today  as she is walking off to school. Liesner got ready to bake the cupcakes but there were no eggs. There was no money to buy eggs so she prayed and acted in faith. She mixed the ingredients (minus the eggs), turned on the oven, and readied the pans. Just then there was a noise on her porch. When she went to the door, there were two dozen eggs and not a person in sight. (She found out later that day who left the eggs and why.)

All of her stories are great. Some of her experiences were even life saving in nature. They are excellent examples of the importance of listening to God's prompts. She shares the lessons she has learned from her experiences too. She knows God is aware of our needs before we even present them, already preparing the answer. To help us readers have the same kind of learning experiences, Liesner has added a Life-Changing Lesson, a  Life-Changing Verse, and a Life-Changing Challenge at the end of each story.

God is looking for people to be His hands and feet today, Liesner writes, to submit totally to His will. She suggests we pay attention to own lives, journaling our experiences, seeing God at work. She has a good last chapter that identifies what stops us from sharing in the miracle experiences.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a lifestyle of trusting obedience. You'll be encouraged by this book.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through The Book Club Network for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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This is a good book to read for some encouragement during your weight loss journey.  Instead of going out to lunch everyday with my co-workers, I eat something healthy and read this book.  It consist of many short stories of weight loss success and journeys.  This book has been especially helpful during the beginning of my journey.  There are some before and after photos I wish there were more.  After reading this book I realized just how much Richard Simmon's does care about people.  I wish I could meet him in person.
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This book brings stories of hope and encouragement, especially if you or a family member is struggling with drug addiction. It reveals the power of the Holy Spirit and reminds me I need to stretch my faith and expect great things from The Lord.
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I like the down-home style of the stories.  I can really feel like I am there, watching or listening to Jesus or the other guys He worked with.  I have 14 favorite stories in this book, and everyone I show them too agrees.  We plan to use the book in our Sunday School class next quarter.
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I love the stories in this book.  They are very inspiring and uplifting.  I would recommend this book to anyone who has or is struggling with their weight.  I've found this book to be very encouraging.
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I really enjoyed the stories shared in the book. It brought back memories of caring for my dad and this quote illustrated why I do what I do. The author said, " Provide for their journey in a way that honors God." (Page 45) I remember trying to find book to justify what I was feeling and if it was correct. This book is helpful because as caregivers we get to see that we are not alone in our feelings. Our relationship with our parent whether good or bad will be revealed in all its glory. This is a book to help us not to be too surprise about the changes we will experience as we watch our parents grow old. Thank you Ms Ruchti for always pointing out that growing old does not always mean decline in faculty but that it is a time where you are not restricted by anything. You can enjoy the things you have always wanted to do because your children are grown with their own lives to live.
Reader you will enjoy the prayers and poems at the end of the chapters. I am actually going to share one of them with my sister to encourage her about the amazing God we serve.
Do not be intimated or fear this book. It may just the book you need for the season of like you are going through.

I received this book from the author. The opinions expressed are entirely my own. This is just my thoughts on a great book that needs to be read.
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Ray Comfort's mix of humor, reason and sincerity when it comes to his desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ makes his books a joy to read.  Yes there is the message of faith and service, dedication and desire but even more precious are his words of encouragement and the confidence that seems to ooze through the pages to inspire and motivate those of us who name the name of Jesus and are called by his name to overcome our fears, reach out to those around us and earnestly follow and fulfill Jesus' last commands to his disciples and to us in Mark 16:15 "And He said to them,  Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." "NKJV)
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As  a patient advocate for spinal cord injury research, I have known Don Reed for  20 years. He gave me a copy of his new book, and reading it is like hearing him talk: encouraging and  fun. It is short stories that you can read easily, and enjoy.  What it feels like is one of those "Chicken Soup" story collections. You read a couple of the chapters and it makes the problems we face seem not so bad. We can find a way, because we already have, and here is the proof. I would recommend this book to anyone who feels discouraged, especially if they have a disability or a disease. Everyone should know how hard California is working to find cures for chronic disease.
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As a long time follower of Chris's blog DevotionsByChris.com, I was thrilled to see this new devotional come out. It doesn't disappoint. The stories and illustrations are very relatable to the everyday person and the way Chris draws on spiritual principles is very encouraging. Like Chris says in the introduction, if you have doubts about the size of your faith, this devotional is specifically for you.
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I love how short the chapters are. Each story struck a chord. I just finished the last page and I already want to start reading it again. Love the honesty and encouragement found on each page.