She's Got Issues Review (and so do I)

She's Got Issues.  Never heard that one before, right?

I've not only heard it before, but I have to admit that I've said it about people a time or two.  But hey, I've said it about myself, to myself, maybe a gazillion times or two.  Admit it, you know you've got issues.  Who of us doesn't.  If you don't have any, please email me,and let me know.  We’ve all got our issues!  Most of us just don't let people know about them,  if we can help it.

In "She's Got Issues" author Nicole Unice explores five (and a half) everyday issues that can hold you back from living free and loving well: 

• control
• insecurity
• comparison
• fear 
• anger (along with its cousin, un-forgiveness) 

Nicole is a mom, ministry leader, counselor, and friend, who has spent over a decade studying and teaching about the way women relate to God. 

I wanted to review this book because of the topic and the author.  I like the fact that she's not a clinical psychologist but a Christian woman, and a blogger who reminds you more of a next door neighbor.  Someone who shares her issues and discoveries with you.

These issues steal our joy and keep us living in self-doubt and confusion.  Who needs that, right?  Nicole reminds us that the power of Christ can transform us.  As Christians, we don't face these issues alone, we have access to the power of Christ.  
The important, game changing point is that we decide to face them.  We teach our children that ignoring a problem never makes it go away.  Isn't it time we followed our own advice.   We don't have to keep feeling like we're never living up to what others think or even what we think, we should be.  Nicole shares with us, her search in dealing with her issues.

My hope is that other women, like me, will pick up a copy of this book and use is a guide tool.  Sometimes the problems we think we have are so overwhelming because we've spent so much time wringing our hands over them.  If we could just step back and look at them through someone else's eyes, we'd be able to see how insignificant they really are.  Let's take the power away from the mind gremlin and give it to Christ where it belongs.

I also, really like the quizzes and other personal assessment tools that were included in this book.  I recommend it for anyone who struggles with self-worth issues.  Yeah, I'm talking about you.
 
Disclosure: I received this complimentary copy of She’s Got Issues, for reviewing purposes from Tyndale House.  All opinions are 100% mine.

101 Bible Adventures Book Review - Childrens Christian Bible Review

I'm always interested in books that share the truth of the Bible in kids language.  I have 3 grandchildren and a tween niece and nephew as well as 2 teenage nephews.  I like to know that there are books that can not only teach but entertain and keep their interest.  Like this one that is going to my youngest nephew, Victor.  Gotta love that funny kid. 

So when Tyndale gave me the opportunity to review 101 Bible Adventures - The Ultimate Quest For Truth, I didn't skip a beat.  I even love the cover which is so adventurous and appealing to both boys and girls.  Bible Adventures is more than just a book for reading.  It teaches in the way kids can understand, through the use of  funny illustrations, a key verse and an interaction section to help them apply the teaching to their own lives.

Being written using the New Living Translation makes it so easy for kids to read, relate to and understand.  Oh' why didn't they have that when I was a kid.

As the back cover of the book shares:
Shipwrecks! Plagues! Miracles! Battles! You thought Indiana Jones was exciting?  Wait until you see what's in God's Word!
       God's people experienced lots of action and adventure throughout history.  In this book you'll find 101 of the most action-packed stories ever written.  And yes-they're all from the Bible!

Each story features:

• A brief overview so kids can get a bird's-eye view of the Bible story

• A key verse that sums up the story's meaning

• An application section that challenges kids to make their faith active

I'd give this book 5 stars.  It's easy enough for a grade schooler to read and I think it's a wonder book to use at bedtime for children and parents to connect with stories of the Bible.

Bestselling auther Carolyn Larsen has written more than 40 books for children and adults.  This was illustrated by Rick Incrocci.

Disclosure:  I was provided with this book from Tyndale Publishers for exchange of my honest review.