“I’m where I am today because I found a source of strength that I did not myself possess.” – Nicole Crank WITHIN THIS BOOK REVIEW, I am saying grace. Not over the food we are about to eat but over the lives we’re about to meet. “Maybe the specifics of our circumstances differ, but we’ve all found ourselves in that moment where we feel sucker-punched by life.” Resonate with anyone? Nicole says we are made to thrive, not just survive. And I believe her. She tells how to find your fight to claim true freedom. You might have taken a beating in your past, but you’ll discover the victory that…

In her Devotional book Healing the Soul of a Woman, Joyce gives us 90 Inspirations for Overcoming Emotional Wounds. This is a huge topic of interest for a wide scope of both men and women. I recommend it to anyone suffering from emotional trauma from the simplest form to the hardest case. Joyce’s life message has come from such wounds. But she did not stop there. Her life continues to be an incredibly bold guide for those needing freedom. “When we think with our human minds, we can come up with many reasons certain things may not be possible for us…but God’s abilities are not like our abilities. When we…

“One of the greatest things we can do in life is influence other people for the better.” – Tim Tebow- “Reclaim your dream. Ignite your passion. Live your purpose.” I recently heard a passionate clip about our purpose on SadieRob’s podcast (Whoathatsgoodpodcast) with Tim and Demi Tebow. They talked about being used of God in their marriage, etc. and it reminded me of Tim’s book This is the Day. So here’s a review of it for anyone who’s needing a positive outlook. It takes a whole lot of work to get and keep the right perspective! In his book, Tim teaches us that when we decide to do something different…

“There’s hope for tomorrow and healing from yesterday. For emptiness, I have given hope. For brokenness, I have given healing.” The quote above is the core of the author’s church. Have you given your best attempt at the chess game of life but still felt cornered? Checkmated. Have you wished a chess champion would shout out the move that would turn things around? Shaun Nepstad is a fifth generation preacher on both sides of his family. His message in this book is relatable because like he says, we’ve all been in a dip at one point or another. Maybe you’re there now. The slumped-down place in life is what he…

Dr. Jerry Nance and Joe Phillips share funny stories and practical principles within their book (title above) to offer families hope. Two of my favorite quotes in the book are: (Jerry) “Words last a lifetime.” And (Joe) “Words live.” What are we going to do with our words and with our time? These two Godly men tell us how to make the most of family. Both of them have ministered and served the youth of this world in many capacities such as conventions, conferences, campaigns, etc. and widely through Teen Challenge! Let the challenges you face settle here a few moments. May you find great peace today in knowing our…

“The pictures you allow in your mind will determine what kind of life you live.” – Joel Osteen “The Scripture says, Where there is no vision, the people perish. It doesn’t say where there is no money, no opportunity, or no talent. What limits us is a lack of vision. Dare to have a big vision for an abundant life and trust God to bring it to pass. You don’t have to figure out how it’s going to happen. All you have to do is believe. One touch of God’s favor can bring any dream to pass.” Do you want to learn how to live at a higher level and…