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Daily Wisdom for Women  2020 Devotional Collection I Am a New Creation in Christ Compiled by Barbour Staff You Are a Woman of God. And He Is Making You New Every Day, Blessed One! Women will find comfort, challenge, and their spirits encouraged as they experience an intimate connection with their Savior all 365 days of the year. This brand-new 2020 daily devotional focuses on the theme of  transformation . Every day for an entire year, you will be encouraged by scriptures, devotional readings, and prayers that celebrate being made new creations in Christ; becoming more like Him in our thoughts, actions, and attitude; that He makes all things new; the transforming power of prayer; how God can transform situations according to His plan; and how to cultivate courage as God continues to change the world according to His will. In these pages you'll find comfort, inspiration, and spiritual blessing as you grow in your faith all 365 days of the year. Therefore, if anyone is in ...

Book Description: 3-Minute Inspiration from Million-Selling Women’s Devotional Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Frances J. Roberts’s million-selling devotional,  Come Away My Beloved , here’s a collection of 3-Minute Devotions that pack a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration. Each 3-minute reading will speak to your heart and challenge you on a deep level with titles like: The Call of Love The Need for Greater Faith On the Waters of Sorrow Return Unto Me One Day at a Time MY BOOK REVIEW: 4 Stars:  4/5 Star Rating This is the perfect devotional for today's fast-paced society.  It is short, sweet, and to-the-point.  Each reading contains a scripture verse and a short reflection that applies to the life of today's woman.  The reflections are relevant and helpful.   I received a digital ARC of this book from netgalley and Barbour Books in exchange for my honest review.  I was not required to write a positive re...

ODD(LY) ENOUGH 3-Minute Devotions To Passionately Pursuing Your Purpose by Carolanne Miljavac 3 Minutes Well-Spent. . .with CA Miljavac You'll discover the message your uncertain, hurting heart needs to hear in  Odd(ly) Enough: 3-Minute Devotions to Passionately Pursuing Your Purpose.  180 uplifting devotions from social media star CA Miljavac pack a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration into just-right-sized readings, perfect for your busy schedule. Minute 1: meditate on a brief scripture selection Minute 2: read a short devotional Minute 3: say a prayer and begin a conversation with God. Each day’s reading will meet you right where you are and is the ideal way for you to begin or end your day.  No matter what your day brings, this just-right-sized inspiration from CA Miljavac is exactly what your heart needs today. MY BOOK REVIEW: 4 Stars:  4/5 star rating This makes a nice quick devotional as a way to start the day with God or clos...

Power Prayers Devotional  by Anita C. Donihue Scripture encourages us to “come boldly unto the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16)—and this  Power Prayers Devotional  will help with 180 inspiring prayer starters. By beloved author Anita Corrine Donihue—whose When I’m on My Knees series sold well over a million copies—these powerful meditations encourage women of all ages and backgrounds to approach God in intimate, joyful, confident prayer. Whenever you say, “Here I am, Lord,” He is thrilled to listen to your deepest hopes and fears. The  Power Prayers Devotional  will start you on a journey of truer, deeper, more effective communion with the Lord who loves you with an everlasting love. MY BOOK REVIEW:              5 Stars:     5/5 Stars         I love this book!  It is highly inspirational and makes a great devotional book.  It includes a personal reflection, prayer, and ...

The 5-Minute Bible Study for the Anxious Heart by Janice Thompson Book Description: Allow God’s Word to Soothe Your Anxious Spirit Whether you’re a worrier by nature or in a season of anxiety, this book provides simple tools for you to open the Bible regularly and dig into God's Word—even if you only have five minutes! Minutes 1–2:  Read   a few verses pulled from a lengthier passage. If time allows, read the full passage listed for you in each Bible study. Minute 3:  Understand   . Ponder thoughtful questions designed to help you apply the verses from the Bible to your own life. Consider these throughout your day as well. Minute 4:  Apply   . Read a brief devotion based on the scripture you read. Think about what you are learning and how you can apply the scriptural truths to your own life. Minute 5:  Pray   . A prayer starter will help you to begin a time of conversation with God. The 5-Minute Bible Study for the Anxious Heart ...

40 Days of Christmas : Celebrating the Glory of Our Savior by Joseph Castleberry Book description: Who wants Christmas just one day a year? Celebrate for forty days! Do you find your attention consumed by the pressures of the Christmas season—capturing the perfect Christmas card photo, finding the perfect gift, serving the perfect meal, or creating the perfect experience for your family? It’s all too easy to lose sight of what is important. With daily Scriptures, inspirational readings, and uplifting prayers,  40 Days of Christmas  is a devotional designed to help you enjoy three of the traditional church calendar seasons. Prepare your heart during Advent, rejoice in His birth at Christmas, and reveal the light of Christ on Epiphany. Focus on the richness of God’s presence during this period of fuss and feasting as you celebrate the glory of the Savior. Every good thing you associate with Christmas flows from God’s Spirit, and the Spirit of Christmas can remain with y...

180 Devotions for When Life is Hard:  Encouragement for a Woman's Heart  by Renae Brumbaugh Green Book Description:   Life Is Good. . . Praise God! Life Not Going So Well? . . . Praise God! . . .   Do you find that it's easy to praise God when life is going well—the bills are paid, family members are healthy and thriving, and every day is smooth sailing—but difficult to muster up genuine praise when life  isn't  going so well? With  180 Devotions for When Life Is Hard , you will discover just the comfort and encouragement your heart needs for the areas of life that truly matter to you, including family, finances, work, health, faith, and so much more. Whatever life brings your way—through every mountain and valley—you will encounter words that uplift and inspire your soul in this lovely devotional.  MY REVIEW:   This could definitely serve as a useful tool for women who are or have been facing difficulties i...

365 Gifts: A Daily Devotional for Women                         Book Review by Janice Thompson Book Description: Inspiration for your grateful heart. Rooted in the biblical truth of James 1:17: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. . ." This inspiring daily devotional encourages you to live every day with a grateful heart for the many blessings God provides. Each titled devotional reading will touch your heart as you encounter daily gifts from your heavenly Father, including THE GIFT OF GRACE, THE GIFT OF LOVE, THE GIFT OF LIFE, THE GIFT OF FAMILY, THE GIFT OF WORK, THE GIFT OF SALVATION, and THE GIFT OF PRAYER. Every day's reading begins with scripture and ends in prayer. MY BOOK REVIEW:  I love this devotional.  It incorporates the many times that the word "gift/gifts" is used in the Bible along with blessings and gifts that we receive from...

The Devoted Life: a creative journal by Marjorie Jackson Book Description: Come Experience It for Yourself. . . Life Is Good with a God Who Is Great! This topically guided creative journal for teen girls offers inspiration and encouragement for those who desire to live their lives fully devoted to Christ. Amidst the loud, confusing voices of the world, trying to tell them which way is the right way to go, girls need to stop, rest, refuel, and reflect in the presence of their truest Friend and most loyal heavenly Father. Whether it’s through creativity, meditating on scripture, prayer, or writing, readers will join young author and artist, Marjorie Jackson, for a time of life-giving fun, faith-strengthening encouragement, and God-glorifying growth. As girls connect with their first love, Jesus, they will begin to understand that life is truly good with a God who is absolutely great!  MY BOOK REVIEW:   What an awesome journal for young ladies....

3-Minute Devotions from the Proverbs (Wisdom for Women) by Rebecca Currington & MariLee Parrish Got 3 minutes to spare? You’ll find the spiritual pick-me-up you desire in  3-Minute Devotions from the Proverbs: Wisdom for Women .  Written especially for the twenty-first-century woman, this delightful devotional packs a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration into just-right-sized readings for women on the go. Minute 1: scripture to meditate on; Minute 2: a short devotional reading; Minute 3: a prayer to jump-start a conversation with God. This portable package makes a fabulous any-occasion gift for every woman. MY BOOK REVIEW:   I am loving this devotional!  If you can spare 3-minutes per day, you will reap the benefits of a scripture verse from the book of Proverbs, a short devotional based on that verse, and a prayer to apply the truths learned in the two.   The devotionals are easily applied to daily ...

Two Minutes in the Bible® Through Revelation: A 90-Day Devotional A 9 0-Day Devotional by Boyd Bailey "Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory!" Revelation 19:7 At first glance, the puzzling imagery of Revelation can seem difficult to understand. But the message of this prophetic book is one of victory and joy—God's triumph over evil and His faithfulness to those who trust in Him. Celebrate His power and truth with this 90-day journey through the book of Revelation. Each day's quick devotion and Scripture will add real-life meaning to the message, inspiring you to joyfully share the gospel and obey God's will. Revelation is a vessel of grace for your life, equipping you to embrace God's ultimate promise and celebrate His glory every day. Find strength in each page to humbly persevere—filled with a spirit of praise and assurance.   MY REVIEW:  Revelation has been one of my favorite books of the Bible since I was a teenager and stayed awake...

Review of Say & Pray Devotions and Giveaway!! First Words, Devotions, and Prayers by Diane Stortz  Illustrated by Sarah Ward Say and Pray devotions with your little ones today!  Your youngsters want to be just like you. How exciting! Help them grow in their faith and learn more about God’s love with  Say & Pray Devotions .  Say & Pray Devotions  features short devotions and lots of labeled illustrations so your little one can practice identifying objects and words on their own! This book is a great tool to start a devotional time with little ones, as it will help you teach them about God, and the labeled pictures will help start a life of faith. This is a nice complement to the bestselling  Say & Pray Bible . MY REVIEW:   Teaching children from birth on about God and Jesus is so important to me and most other Christians.  This board book is a delightful way to do just that. It can be used daily to let your c...

Review of Say & Pray Devotions and Giveaway!! First Words, Devotions, and Prayers by Diane Stortz  Illustrated by Sarah Ward Say and Pray devotions with your little ones today!  Your youngsters want to be just like you. How exciting! Help them grow in their faith and learn more about God’s love with  Say & Pray Devotions .  Say & Pray Devotions  features short devotions and lots of labeled illustrations so your little one can practice identifying objects and words on their own! This book is a great tool to start a devotional time with little ones, as it will help you teach them about God, and the labeled pictures will help start a life of faith. This is a nice complement to the bestselling  Say & Pray Bible . MY REVIEW:   Teaching children from birth on about God and Jesus is so important to me and most other Christians.  This board book is a delightful way to do just that. It can be used daily to let your c...

Review of The Bible Promise Book for Hope & Healing by Karin Dahl Silver Barbour’s Bible Promise Books are perennial bestsellers, with millions of copies in print. Now,  The  Bible Promise Book  is available in a brand-new hope and healing edition. Featuring dozens of timely topics—including Addiction, Rest, Peace, Forgiveness, Eternity, God's Love, Salvation, God's Power, Prayer, Comfort, and Perseverance—you will find hundreds of verses from God's Word that will speak to your daily needs. The Bible Promise Book for Hope and Healing  is ideal for personal use and for ministries. MY REVIEW:  Looking for hope and healing? This book is a wonderful resource for those who are hurting, abused, damaged, or broken.  Looking for a good devotional. This would be a nice book for that as well.  Using appropriate scripture to fit each subject, the author speaks to them in a Biblically accurate fashion.  Topics are arranged alphabetically and ...

Review of Daily Wisdom for Women 2016 Devotional Collection by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Experience an intimate connection to your heavenly Father with the  Daily Wisdom for Women  devotional collection. Featuring a powerful devotional reading and prayer for every day of 2016 ,  this beautiful volume provides inspiration and encouragement for your soul. Enhance your spiritual journey with the refreshing readings—and come to know just how deeply and tenderly God loves you. MY REVIEW:   This book includes nice devotional collections with a scripture and short sentence prayer for each day of 2016.    The stories are applicable and Biblically sound but I would have liked to see more personal stories in the devotional readings.   The readings are short, about the length of one page each and would make a nice devotional to accompany daily Bible study time and prayer.    I would recommend adding some other scriptures to the daily collect...

Review of How God Grows a Woman of Wisdom:  A Devotional Journal  by Anita Higman & Marian Leslie  How God Grows a Woman of Wisdom  is the first release in a brand-new devotional series designed to enhance your spiritual journey. Featuring two hundred–plus devotional readings complemented by scripture selections and prayers, this lovely collection offers a powerful blend of inspiration, encouragement, and motivation for every area of your life. Touching on topics like beauty, blessings, conversation, joy, patience, prayer, relationships, work, and more, you will find yourself drawn ever closer to your heavenly Father as you meditate on each reading and open your heart and mind to God’s Word. MY REVIEW:   The price of wisdom is beyond rubies.  Job 28:18          Each devotion features a lovely piece of insight from Anita Higman and Marian Leslie along with scripture and a short prayer that the woman can use to enri...