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Hope for the Hurting by Tony Evans

#Hope for the Hurting#  by  Tony  Evans is a Christian living  book.   Tony is a best selling author, pastor, speaker. He wrote a Bible commentary  , study Bible  .  He is the pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.   He understands what it is  to hurt. His   brother, sister, brother in law, two nieces, father, wife all died close together. His two  daughters were diagnosed with cancer in a short  period. He understands  trials. His  book  deals with  how to  approach and deal with  trials.   The   book Hope for the Hurting  approaches how to handle  difficulties and trials.  The  book is well written  and  compassionate.   Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher  for allowing me to read and review  this  book.   I  would recommend this book.  

My Daily Pursuit Devotions For Every Day Edited by James L. Snyder

 My Daily Pursuit is a daily  devotion. which has   been edited by  James  Snyder.  This  devotional is based on A.W. Tozer writings. A.W. Tozer was a theologian, pastor and writer  who live   from 1897-196 A.W. Tozer  continues to be a respected  author in   our day in the  Christian  world.  Each  devotion has  scripture,   some writings from  A.W. Tozer, a  hymn and a prayer.  The  devotional   will  make the reader  think  and  reflect on  a deep level.   Thank you to the  author, publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.   

At the table with Jesus by Louie Giglio

 At the Table with Jesus  is  a 66  day  devotional.  Louie is a pastor at the Passion City Church, a best selling author, speaker.  Louie pastor's a church in Atlanta  Georgia.  Louie  graduated  from George State University, did  post graduate work at Baylor University, and got his  master's  degree  at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.   At the Table with Jesus is  written in a very personal  style.   The  devotional looks at   Jesus.  The  devotional will bring the reader closer to  Jesus. The reader will  be drawn into  learning more about Jesus from this  wonderful devotional.   Thank you to  netgalley,  the  author and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. 

God With Us 365 Devotions on the Person and Work of Christ Edited by Justin S. Holcomb

 God  With Us  is a daily devotional book.  This book  covers Jesus deity, humanity, incarnation, his ministry, crucifixion, resurrection. The  devotions  include writings from John Calvin, Charles  Spurgeon, Athanasius, Augustine, Martin Luther , John Owen, Jonathan Edward, Cyril of Jerusalem, John Frances, Chrysastom, Turretin, BB Warfield and Samuel Rutherford.   The  devotions  start with a verse and  then the  devotions use  writings from  one of the theologians listed.   The  devotions  are very meaningful.  The  devotions  help the Christian  understand their  faith.  The editor  Justin  Holcom is an Episcopal minister and teaches theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. This book  has a deeper dimension  with  all the insights from these theologians.    Thank you  for...

Forgiving Paris by Karen Kingsbury

 #Forgiving Paris# by Karen Kingsbury   is a time split  story.   This   story  is an inspirational fiction story.  Karen is a best selling author. Many of her novels have turned  into a Hallmark movie. Her  Baxter  series are   scheduled to turn into a TV  series. Karen is an adjust  writing professor  at Liberty University. In  2001  Karen and her husband adopted  three boys  from Haiti.   The  story starts  two   decades earlier  with Ashley  Baxter  having an art exhibit in Paris.    Later in the book   she is married two  decades later and returns to Paris.   She    has to face   the mistakes she made earlier in her life.   She has to come to  terms with her past.   The  story  makes us think about  our need to forgive our  past...

God is My Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

 God is My Hiding Place is  written by Corrie ten Boom. Corrie  ten Boom's  family   were Dutchwatch makers.  They hid  Jews during  World War 11.  The family are  so inspiring to   risk their own lives by hiding the Jews.  The family were  arrested and put in  concentration camps.  Their  story is told in the   book and movie The Hiding  Place.    Corrie   was released  from the concentration camps.  She lived to  tell her story all over the world. She  shared  about   God's love, presence in her  life during   her  time in World War II.   She was a tramp  for the Lord.  I  have   been inspired by her life and  the many lives she touched.   This  devotional  is   so rich , deep and unusual.  In the devotional she  shares  how...

Praying through cancer

 #Praying Through Cancer#  by Susan Sorensen  is a book for cancer patients. Cancer is a hard diagnosis for people to face.  This book  shows the reader that they are not alone. This book    draws you back to the anchor , Jesus   who can strengthen  and  give you hope during  the difficult days.   This book is written for  90 days.  This book  uses  scripture and prayer to guide you through  your  cancer.   This book  is  personal, real  during your  hard trial.  This book  is written by people who have  faced cancer like Kay Warren. Pat Palau , Barbara Johnson, Joyce Wright.  The  cancer patient will be helped by  hearing what others have  gone through.   Thank you to netgalley,  the publisher and the author for  allowing me to read and review   this book.