Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth & Dannah Gresh

In this updated version of  “Lies Young Women Believe, “  the authors expose 25 lies that are most commonly believed by today’s teen girls. Through Scripture and real life stories, the reader will be helped to overcome any lies they might believe.  The sections of the book include: The Landscape of Lies, Lies Young Women Believe, and Overcoming Lies.

Lies exposed include Lies about God, Lies about Satan, Lies about Myself, Lies about Sexuality, Lies about Relationships, Lies about my Faith, Lies about Sin, Lies about the Media, and Lies about the Future. Under each of these lies, topics are broken down into chapters with a section at the end of each chapter called “Dousing the Lies with the Truth.” This section addresses each aspect of the lie with the truth of God’s Word with specific Scripture references.  

The book is arranged in an engaging fashion and is designed with many illustrations and pictures. This would be a great book to use with teen girls in a small group setting or on a one on one basis.

I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.

Age of Crowns by Kori De Leon

This book is about looking forward.  While acknowledging the challenges of this life, the author encourages readers to look forward to the Age to Come.  She encourages us to become  “fairy-tale” philosophers,” those who approach the Word of God full of wonder because we serve a God of wonder who authored it.  In taking this approach, we can look at how God can use our present sufferings and challenges in a way to accomplish greater kingdom works. Using Scripture throughout and personal examples, this book challenges the readers to examine what they are pursuing and if they are overestimating our life in the here and now while underestimating our life with Christ both now and in the Age to Come.

The book is composed of three parts: Made For a Grand Adventure, The King and His Bride and Glorious Reward. Each chapter ends with thought provoking questions to further delve into the material presented.  This book would make a thought provoking individual study or in a small group setting.

I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.

One Blood by John Perkins

This book is described as "parting words to the church on race." John Perkins, a pioneer in the Civil Rights movement has written his final book as a challenge to the church in America to address the racial divide and tension existing in the country and the church today. He makes the case that there is only one race, the human race, and as humans we were made from one blood and then saved by one blood which is that of Jesus Christ.

The author covers issues of lament and confession followed by forgiveness and prayer. Examples of successful multi-cultural churches are described throughout this book.

There are questions for each chapter which would be helpful to use in a small group setting. The first step in overcoming our division is to listen. This would be a great way to begin with discussing the book with people of various cultures in a group setting. I plan on doing just that in my local church and community.

I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.

Longing for Motherhood by Chelsea Patterson Sololik

This is an important book addressing the pain and suffering as the result of being unable to bear children. Chelsea Sololik found out at the age of nineteen that she would be unable to bear children. Her journey through the grief and suffering as a result of that condition is at times painfully honest. She openly shares her feelings as she processes what that means as she gives up the desire of bearing her own children.

She offers practical advice to individuals who are experiencing the same pain she has, those who are involved with someone dealing with infertility and finally how the church can minister to those who are suffering.

This book also explores how to grieve unfulfilled desires; how to trust God in the seasons of sorrow; how to fight for and hold on to hope and finally how to find purpose when a traditional mothering role is not an option.

I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with the issue of bearing their own children.
I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.