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Hey Friends! Full transparency— Writer's block kicked in full swing today... Regardless, I'm determined to share a new post with you every Tuesday as long as God calls me to this incredible platform.
Given this, I'm switching things up a bit today and sharing five of my favorite books read within the last twelve months along with their descriptions. Each of these books tremendously helped me study the Word of God and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Enjoy!
My Favorite Books:
For over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory, and the joy of knowing God. In 2006, Christianity Today voted this title one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals. This edition is updated with Americanized language and spelling and a new preface by the author. Stemming from Packer's profound theological knowledge, KNOWING GOD brings together two important facets of the Christian faith― knowing about God and also knowing God through the context of a close relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. Written in an engaging and practical tone, this thought-provoking work seeks to transform and enrich the Christian understanding of God.
Explaining both who God is and how we can relate to him, Packer divides his book into three sections:
The first directs our attention to how and why we know God.
The second to the attributes of God.
Third to the benefits enjoyed by those who know him intimately.
This guide leads readers into a greater understanding of God while providing advice to gaining a closer relationship with Him as a result.
There are many seasons in a woman’s life. The book and DVD Bible study kit leads readers through a series of biblical principles that will help you navigate all the seasons of your life in a way that honors and pleases the Lord.
You’re at war. Are you winning?
Your fight is not with the problems you can see— depression, a broken marriage, addiction, or financial troubles. These are just the symptoms, the true disease—the true battle—is against the devil and his armies. But the devil’s not afraid of mere humans like you and me. So how are we supposed to fight? More importantly, how are we supposed to win?
WARFARE is a guide to fighting the battles that matter. In it, you will learn:
To identify how spiritual warfare is impacting your soul, family, church, and culture.
Who the armies are and what role they play— God, angels, demons, and the devil.
How to use the arsenal of spiritual weapons God provides.
How to claim the victory God has already won.
When we fight the right battles with the right weapons, fear gives way to courage, futility gives way to purpose, and failure gives way to victory.
In LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS, Joyce Meyer examines the gamut of feelings that human beings experience. She discusses the way that the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then - emotion by emotion - she explains how we can manage our reactions to those emotions. By doing that, she gives the reader a toolbox for managing the way we react to the onslaught of feelings that can wreak havoc on our lives.
In this book, Meyer blends the wisdom of the Bible with the latest psychological research and discusses: the 4 personality types and their influence on one's outlook, the impact of stress on physical and emotional health, the power of memories, the influence of words on emotions, anger & resentment, sadness, loss & grief, fear, guilt & regret, the power of replacing reactions with pro-actions, and the benefits of happiness.
In THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE, you'll find the answers to three of life's most important questions:
The Question of Existence: Why am I alive?
The Question of Significance: Does my life matter?
The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for?
Living out the purpose you were created for moves you beyond survival or success to a life of significance— the life you were meant to live.
You will discover the five benefits of knowing your purpose:
It will explain the meaning of your life.
It will simplify your life.
It will focus your life.
It will increase your motivation.
It will prepare you for eternity.
Have you read any of these titles? Share your thoughts on them below. I'd love to hear from you!
Remember, it's about progression not perfection! God loves you! With Him, you got this! Until next post, may God give you His peace and blessings!
~Natasha
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Natasha, thank you for sharing your recommendations. I’m always looking for new reads! Thank you, sis!!! 🤗