A Lifestyle Guide for Women
BOOKS
During my journey, I have used books to dream, obtain knowledge, and inspiration in my deepest moments of despair and disappointment. On this page, you will find a few books that have impacted my life. I hope that you will be inspired to read these life-changing and thought-provoking books.
NIV, The Story, Hardcover: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People
By Zondervan, Max Lucado and Randy Frazee
God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, the New International Version, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption – and this story’s true!
The Story features a foreword by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This book tells the grandest, most compelling story of all time: the story of a true God who loves his children, who established for them a way of salvation and provided a route to eternity. Each story in these 31 chapters reveals the God of grace – the God who speaks; the God who acts; the God who listens; the God whose love for his people culminated in his sacrifice of Jesus, his only Son, to atone for the sins of humanity.
The Voice Bible: Step Into the Story of Scripture
By Ecclesia Bible Society, Thomas Nelson
The Voice™ is a faithful dynamic equivalent translation that reads like a story with all the truth and wisdom of God’s Word. Through compelling narratives, poetry, and teaching, The Voice invites readers to enter into the whole story of God, enabling them to hear God speaking and to experience His presence in their lives. Through a collaboration of nearly 120 biblical scholars, pastors, writers, musicians, poets, and artists, The Voice recaptures the passion, grit, humor, and beauty that is often lost in the translation process. The result is a retelling of the story of the Bible in a form as fluid as modern literary works yet painstakingly true to the original manuscripts.
Part of the Signature Series line of Thomas Nelson Bibles
The Voice Bibles sold to date: More than 308,000
Thomas Nelson Bibles is giving back through the God’s Word in Action program. Donating a portion of profits to World Vision, we are helping to eradicate poverty and preventable deaths among children. Learn more and discover what you can do at www.seegodswordinaction.com.
Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love
By Ruth Soukup
What would you do if fear no longer stood in your way? What would happen if you were no longer afraid to dive in, head first, and go after your dreams, instead of feeling like you were sitting on the sidelines of your own life? What then? We tell ourselves we are too busy to pursue our dreams. That there’s no time, or that it’s not practical. But what if the real reason we’re putting off our goals is FEAR? The fear that we’re not good enough, not smart or talented or capable enough. It’s the fear that others might laugh at us, or that we’ll get hurt or be rejected, or that pursuing our true potential will simply be too hard. Most of all, the fear that we’ll fail. But courage doesn’t mean we are never afraid. True courage means taking action, despite the fear. True courage means doing it scared.
The question is – how? How do we face those fears and take that first step in the right direction? How do we overcome those obstacles that stand in our way and sometimes feel insurmountable?
In Do It Scared, popular blogger and podcast host Ruth Soukup will help you
Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence, pink leathersoft, with Scripture references
Experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. With Scripture and personal reflections, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus’ message of peace—for today and every day. Jesus Calling is your yearlong guide to living a more peaceful life. More than 30 million copies sold! By spending time in the presence of the Savior with the much-loved devotions in Jesus Calling, you will:
- Feel comforted by words of hope and encouragement
- Be reassured of Jesus’ unending love for you
- Receive gentle guidance based on Scripture
- Strengthen your faith with Scripture verses
Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you, Jesus Calling invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you. This edition features 365 devotions and is sure to be a favorite in the popular Jesus Calling® line. The deluxe cover with feminine touches gives this edition a classic, elegant feel. This edition resonates with women and makes a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays, or for self-purchase.
20/20 - Bible Study Book: Seen. Chosen. Sent
Christine Caine is passionate about seeing every woman equipped to live her life on a mission for Jesus. In this 7-session study, you’ll develop a new understanding of how God sees you and has chosen you to help make Jesus’ name known on this planet. Through biblical teaching and lessons from her own life, Christine will challenge you to share the story of how God’s love has transformed your life right where you are.
Features:
- Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
- Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions
- Enriching teaching videos, approximately 30 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent
Benefits:
- Experience the unconditional love and call of Jesus.
- Discover your inherent value and kingdom mission.
- Gain confidence to share the living hope of Christ.
- Help people belong in a world where they feel unseen.
The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart: 1200 Essential Words Every Sophisticated Person Should Be Able to Use
Be the life of every highbrow cocktail party—just by mastering the deliciously obscure terms in The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart.
This book is a tongue-in-cheek guide to words that any well-educated, witty person should be able to drop into cocktail conversation. You are encouraged to toss off words such as “disestablishmentarianism,” “descant,” and “autodidactic”—words that will make the user sound learned, intellectual, and wise. For those who want to improve the quality and sophistication of their speech and writing, this is the book to keep on the nightstand.
Thoughts & Reflections of a Renaissance Man
The Thoughts and Reflections of a Renaissance Man is a compilation of romantic and inspirational poems and quotes. The book explores the intricate relationships between men and women. It also contains inspirational works of romance and faith. I hope the book makes you smile and feel better about our collective humanity. Michael A. Baskin
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