The Good Life

I just love Jennie Allen’s authenticity and humility. It’s what’s drawn me to each of her books and “Get Out of Your Head” is no different. It’s equal parts “yes this is so me!” and “Thank you Lord for this wisdom.” She strikes a perfect balance between the ability to relate and also gives you sound, hopeful advice and wisdom. I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with anxious, depressive, compulsive, or toxic thoughts. You are not alone and there is hope! God has used Jennie to write a book we have all been holding our breaths in anticipation of reading without even knowing it was possible to overcome something so many of us struggle with in our daily lives. Be encouraged, challenged, and refreshed as you learn to move and think in the rhythms of God’s amazing love and His ability to restore and renew only what He accomplish! I received this book from NetGalley and my opinions are my own.

This eye opening memoir from Esther Ahmad will encourage you, challenge your pre-conceived notions, and strengthen your faith. It tells the story of how Esther came to faith in Jesus and compares and contrasts how women are viewed in treated in Christianity and Islam. Unveiled reminded me that time and time again Jesus leaves the 99 to go after the 1. God is a personal God with a heart that shows He wants everyone to know Him and follow Him. That despite cultural, religious, and distance restrictions His love and truth will be on display. That He loves with an everlasting love and He will be with us even in our most trying and desperate time. I would have loved to have seen more examples of cultural Islamic examples than just in Pakistan. I think it would have given the book a more rounded approach, because Islam differs so much in Arabic speaking countries and non-Arabic speaking countries. I would have loved to hear Esther’s thoughts on a contextualized approach to sharing the Gospel

If you’re looking for a Biblically solid way to start or continue family worship, Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simmons is a wonderful choice! Ruth and Troy give great practical and godly advice for the how and why of family worship. They demystify the process and share candidly what it means to be in spiritual community with your own family. As a family with 4 boys, I really look up to Ruth and eagerly anticipated getting to read her latest book. I feel like the Simmons have a wonderful balance of grace and truth and it shines in their writing. I loved the style and setup of the book. With Ruth’s beautiful illustrations and an easy to follow daily family worship devotional with great questions for your family to ask one another, I highly recommend this book to all families! I received this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.