TOUR: "What Happened to My Life?" by Danna Demetre

For those suffering from a spirit of discontentment, this book is a good pick-me-up. It’s not all roses, though… there is much conviction to be found here.

In the first half of the book, Danna talks about the importance of taking the focus off of your circumstances and putting it on Christ, where it belongs. She even shares six other womens’ stories in order to help you see that you’re not alone in your struggles, but also that you can rise above them if you keep your focus on God and His purposes.

The last half of this book is a 40-day devotional. Each day is focused around a particular Scripture, and then includes journaling space to record your worship, confession, gratitude, prayer requests, and more. The check-boxes and other questions guide you in replacing the lies you’ve believed with truth from God’s Word.

Overall, this is a helpful book. Recommended.

Rated: B-

This book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

TOUR: "Abigail (Wives of King David, #2)" by Jill Eileen Smith

What a great story! From the very first page, I was unable to put the book down — finished it in 2 days!

There were several themes in this book, some of them being obedience to God, trust, contentment, and love. The romance between David and Abigail was very sweet and tender, and made you long for a love like that for yourself.

Throughout the book was the overwhelming –yet, subtle– reminder that God comes to the rescue of all those who trust in Him, as well as the reminder that God will guide us if we will just stop to ask Him for direction and then trust that He will answer.

I highly recommend this book! I can’t wait for the third installment in the series — I’ve now got it on my TBR list!

Rated: A+

This book is courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller!