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Beth has a way of simplifying complex issues through scripture and her excellent stories. She does this in Get Out of That Pit but there are some issues within the book that don't need to be simplified and really deserve further explanation and exploration. An example was when she mentioned being in a pit due to an illness but really didn't explain any further. I don't think an illness would be considered a pit. But that is only my opinion and that is where I started feeling that I was not connecting with this book. Also, there seem to be a lot of repetition. I would suggest if you are in a time where you need encouragement or a new start this book would be good. She has a lot of great insight, excellent stories of encouragement and overall it is an uplifting book. I also like the weekly scripture readings in the back and reflections questions.
I received my copy of this book from Handlebar Publishing in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.
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This is a really nice hardcover NIV version of the Bible, perfect for gift giving with presentation page. I love the colors and design. There is lots of room for journaling with lines and space on every page, from top to bottom. It has a nice ribbon marker and a matching band for closure. The size is really nice for carrying, wider than regular Bible, but not as tall. The only thing I didn't like about this Bible is that the print is quite small but the type is darker and pages not too thin so ok.
I think older girls would enjoy this Bible too!
I received my copy of this book from Handlebar Publishing in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.
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This daily devotional is so very lovely! First of all the size of this book is perfect for placing in your purse to carry with you so you can read it while waiting during errands, etc. Love the padded cover. Each day has a Bible verse for you to look up and read, then a wonderful insight that sparks you into thinking very differently about life. Then a prayer that is fits into every day life and that anyone can pray. Such an encouraging little book!
I received my copy of this book from Handlebar Publishing in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.
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In All Things New is beautifully written in a form that kept me wanting to read on and on. It is the story of Penny Rose who has grown up, virtually alone, going from one fostor home to another with no direction or love to keep her stable or allow for a feeling of family. Finally she comes up with a plan to make a change, which I won't go further in describing because I think it would take away from the reading. But once she has the plan in place and as time goes on, her life goes from sad to something very unexpected. With many bird references which make this novel so unique, flight and fancy seem to follow Penny through her life.
I love how this book flows with beautiful form and such grace. At first with the narrative jumping between three perspectives, I was a little confused but once I began to get the feel for the story and characters then I had no problem following the story. Also a warning, I didn't realize this before reading but she does write about a rape and abuse and it is very graphic but done in a tasteful way. This would be the only negative things I could say about the book.
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