It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!You never know when I might play a wild card on you!
Today's Wild Card authors are:
and the books:
David C. Cook (November 1, 2011)
David C. Cook; 2 edition (November 1, 2011)
***Special thanks to Audra Jennings, Senior Media Specialist, The B&B Media Group for sending me a review copy.***
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lenya Heitzig is an award-winning author and popular Bible teacher. She and her husband founded Calvary Church of Albuquerque—one of the fastest-growing churches worldwide. She is the author of Holy Moments: Recognizing God’s Fingerprints on Your Life and also contributed to the best-selling New Women’s Devotional Bible. Heitzig serves as Executive Director of She Ministries of Albuquerque, overseeing weekly Bible studies and yearly retreats. She and her husband Skip live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Penny Rose is the award-winning author of numerous books. Penny thrives on teaching at conferences and retreats nationwide. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband, Kerry, a pastor at Calvary of Albuquerque.
Visit the authors' website.
SHORT BOOK DESCRIPTION:
The Fresh Life series was created for women who crave a profound experience of God’s Word without an overwhelming time commitment. Bible teachers Lenya Heitzig and Penny Rose challenge readers to dig deep into Scripture by using a directed study method that only requires twenty minutes a day. With a fresh approach to studying Scripture that gives newcomers as well as seasoned students deep insight into God’s Word, the latest two additions in the series explore the life of Moses and the riches in the book of Ephesians.
Live Reflectively: Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses (Heitzig) is an engaging Bible study on the life of Moses. He was saved from death on the Nile and raised as an Egyptian prince. He met his wife at a Midianite well, witnessed the birth of a nation as the Red Sea parted and watched water gush from a rock with one touch of his rod. He died overlooking the Jordan River. Through viewing the water moments of Moses’ life, readers will be encouraged to consider the moments in their own lives that shape who they are and who they are becoming.
Live Abundantly: A Study in the Book of Ephesians (Heitzig and Rose) challenges readers to dig deep into the book of Ephesians to find the spiritual treasure God has for them. The book of Ephesians is God’s “last will and testament” that bequeaths his spiritual treasures to His beloved children. Covering topics such as living in God’s will and receiving peace no matter the circumstances, it reveals the magnitude of every Christian’s inheritance—a gift “exceedingly abundantly above” what you could ever ask for. The Fresh Life series teaches readers to:
· Lift up...a prayer
· Look at…God’s Word (answering questions concerning what the passage says)
· Learn about…what the passage means (sidebars define words and profice background information)
· Live out…what they have learned (personalizing the text and learning how it can impact their daily life)
· Listen to…quotes from well-known figures to build on the truths uncovered in Scripture
Readers will develop a deeper intimacy with the Lord and walk away feeling inspired to move forward in their walks of faith. Live Abundantly and Live Reflectively continue the rich biblical tradition of the Fresh Life series. They offer wisdom that will leave readers encouraged in their present situations and hopeful for the spiritual journey ahead.
Product Details:
Live Reflectively: Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses
List Price: $17.99
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: David C. Cook (November 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781405939
ISBN-13: 978-0781405935
Product Details:
Live Abundantly: A Study in the Book of Ephesians
List Price: $17.99
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: David C. Cook; 2 edition (November 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1434703304
ISBN-13: 978-1434703309
AND NOW...THE FIRST CHAPTER (Click on images to expand):
Live Reflectively: Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses
Live Abundantly: A Study in the Book of Ephesians (Click on images to expand)
My Thoughts
Sometimes, taking time out of a busy woman's schedule to study the Bible seems almost impossible. Studies are time consuming and to really get into the meat of them, you put a LOT of time in. Something it seems that is something we just don't have much of. Between taking care of the kids, running a smooth ship and caring for hubby, there's just doesn't seem to be any time left to really study.
These studies are written by women and for women. In 20 minutes you can dive into studies with depth and meaning. Each lesson is broken down into 5 days and each day is broken down into 5 sections:
- Lift up - The opening prayer before the study
- Look at - This concentrates on the scripture being studied and gives questions to answer. These are great because they are done in workbook format.
- Learn about - These notes are in the sidebar and define words or gives important background information about people, places, etc.
- Live out - Concentrates on what has been learned. These are questions where you compare, rewrite verses, work on acrostics, fill in the blanks, etc. These are also done in workbook style.
- Listen to - Quotes from famous people
These are wonderful books to work through. Live Abundantly concentrates on the book of Ephesians. Paul's books can be difficult to understand, and this study helps to shed light on Paul's message. Live Reflectively covers the life of Moses. He was an amazing man that did amazing things over his lifetime, but many time it takes looking back over things to see the big picture. This study helps you see those times in your life - those "Watershed Moments" that defines you.
***Both books use the New King James Version as the primary text. Also used is the New International Version.
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