Soul Cure: How to Heal Your Pain and Discover Your Purpose By Gregory Dickow Book Review

In Soul Cure, Gregory Dickow explored the dynamics of your soul and everything that emcompress it. He discussed how we can work towards healing our soul and dealing with our soul thieves. These soul thieves included depression, shame, self-hatred, fear, guilt, and much more. In the book, he will share many different tips and suggestions on handing our negative emotions. He explained the power of the mind and how it is the single most important thing that we need to learn to control and think right. He opened up throughout the book about how the devil come to steal, kill, and destroy and how he is doing just that. He shared that 1 million people successful commit suicide every year. 20 million Americans are battling addictions. Many are trying to deal with emotional stress and to find freedom or something to stop the pain that is going inside us. 

 

 

In the book, he shared his own struggle with depression and feeling so alone. He also lost his best friend, Randy to suicide and this left him with very few friends left. At age sixteen, he was hooked on drugs and alcohol. He didn’t know his worth or value. He revealed how his coworker reached out to him and brought him to Bible study and this was his real encounter with Christ. He accepted Christ and the light started clicking on and he was changed. 

 

 

I would recommend this life changing book to anyone is seeking healing from the pains of life and they want emotional healing. One of my favorite teachings, he discussed was the power of thankfulness and how this is the key that drives miracles. I immensely loved that outlook on that. He looked at Jesus feeding the 5,000 and raising Lazarus from the dead. I loved how he shared we need to know that we are loved and that we need to believe before we see. He included a special check-up and how thankfulness affects us positively. All of these are awesome benefits we will received if we choose to practice thankfulness. I also loved how there was a special section after each teaching about declaring and praying to help readers in refocusing their life. 

 

 

 

"I received this book free from the publisher, Bethany House/ Chosen for my honest review.”

 

 

 

If you would like to purchase a copy, check it out on Amazon.com:

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Cure-Heal-Discover-Purpose/dp/0800762452/

Eating with the Enemy Trailer and Giveaway

From the makers of Before the Wrath, Eating with the Enemy is a must-see film releasing this winter!  

• Narrated by Kevin Sorbo  

• Featuring several actors from The Chosen  

• Synopsis: The Last Supper has been shrouded in mystery for nearly two thousand years, but new findings now unveil a lost warning from that unprecedented night; revealing why it was critical for Jesus to leave his disciples with a new commandment mere hours before His crucifixion. But to understand why the events of the Last Supper are so critical in these Last Days, you must experience what truly happened for yourself as a witness among the disciples that very night! Eating with the Enemy is narrated by Kevin Sorbo and features several actors from The Chosen.  

• A note from the writer and director, Brent Miller Jr.: 

Eating with the Enemy is a reference to Judas Iscariot who ate with Jesus at the Last Supper only to betray Him that very night and picks up where Before the Wrath (one of the top selling Christian films of 2020) left off! If “Wrath” revealed eye-opening evidence regarding why Jesus will return at the end of days, “Enemy” implores you and your loved ones to be prepared for when He does! 

Eating with the Enemy will not only rekindle your hope and love for Jesus Christ, but is a film intended to reach the hearts of the lost like no other before it. 

The tragic life and death of Judas as a living parable reveals a lost warning to the church regarding those that claim to believe in Jesus, but never receive salvation. Jesus warned His disciples of this when He said, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven...” (Matthew 7, 21), although they proclaim Christ and do works in His name. 

Is it possible to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, yet never be brought to saving faith? Is a ‘desire’ to follow God the same as doing so? Does proclaiming that you believe in Jesus make it true? These critical questions are answered by new and profound anthropological discoveries from the night of The Last Supper regarding the intentions and life of the film’s antagonist in contrast to other disciples and followers, including Peter and Mary Magdalene. 

Remember, Judas followed Jesus, witnessed miracles, partook in the breaking of bread, and based on new cultural discoveries, even BELIEVED that Jesus was the prophesied messiah; just not the Messiah he wanted. Judas followed Jesus for worldly comforts, not to receive eternal life. When considering that less than 9% of Christians in the US agree with and adhere to a biblical worldview, how much of the church today has become the “Church of Judas”? 

But all of this is still a foundation for the most profound discovery of all;  

revealing why it was so critical for Jesus to leave His disciples with one final commandment mere hours before His crucifixion. 

The audience’s call to action for Eating with the Enemy is Psalm 139:23-24; “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me And lead me in the way everlasting.”  

My Thoughts:

I’m really excited to see this film and to see the power of forgiveness. It looks like a very promising film filled with the message of Christ. I loved the name of the film and I thought it was a very catching title. I can’t wait to watch it!

 

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Website: http://www.eatingwiththeenemy.com/

Youtube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fl4Jp18AFo

Giveaway: Digital codes for Before the Wrath and The Coming Convergence  

Note: Giveaway is limited to US winners only. 

Disclosure:  

Many thanks to Ingenuity Films for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  

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Sharing God's Big Love with Little Lives by Jean Thomason Book Review and Giveaway

• “Sharing God’s Big Love with Little Lives” shares how to better communicate with little ones about knowing, loving, and praising God. 

• This is a spiritual toolkit for parents, grandparents & caregivers to refer to again and again! 

• Using scripture, humorous anecdotes, and insightful research, this book offers fresh ideas and enthusiastic encouragement to help you guide your little ones. 

• Equip yourself with the skills necessary to help guide your child as they grow to be all God has created them to be. 

• About the Author: Jean Thomason has more than 30 years of experience as a musical performer, worship leader, author, and conference speaker to parents, grandparents, teachers, and children’s ministers. She is the living embodiment of the joyful children’s musical character, “Miss PattyCake”. Through this brightly costumed character, Jean plants biblical truths, served in fun toddler-size pieces, while helping equip parents to lay a spiritual foundation for their children. Her live “Miss PattyCake” family events are performed throughout God’s great big world. 

In her latest book "Sharing God's BIG LOVE with Little Lives", Jean shares her insight gleaned from her 20+ years in children's ministry. Using scripture, humorous anecdotes, and insightful research, Jean equips you with fresh ideas and enthusiastic encouragement to help you guide your little ones as they grow into all that God has created them to be. This book is a fun and powerful resource for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. 

• “This is a terrific message from a trusted source. Families will be encouraged, instructed, and empowered”! - Max Lucado, Pastor and Best-Selling Author 

• “I know of no one with a greater understanding of how to reach the hearts of little ones than Jean. She embraces this as a high calling and the fruit she has to share will enrich your life.” - Sheila Walsh, Author, Recording Artist, Speaker (Women of Faith) 

 

My Review:

 

I loved this book! I liked how Jean crafted a book geared towards encouraging parents to start teaching our children about Christ right when they are smaller. I liked how she included her own personal story throughout the book and the parenting lessons she learned along the way. I loved how she included studies from George Barna showing how important it is to start working on their character and Christ principles. I didn’t realize how a child character was form by age 6. I also didn’t know that most people get saved before age 8. These polls were a little outdated since it was from 2004 and I’m curious to hear what it is now. This is my first time in hearing about Miss PattyCake and it was interesting to see how she wrote praise songs. She dresses up like the character and travels around the world engaging children and teaching them who Jesus is and how much He loves us. I loved the story about she went into full time doing this and how she was led by God to leave Women of Faith and their worship team. A major part of the book is the importance of praising Jesus. I loved how she shared how praising God will change our atmosphere, home, and our lives. One of most eye-opening statement shared was of a church sign that she saw while she was traveling. It basically stated, “whoever wants the next generation will get them.” This is a powerful statement that we can change the lives of our children and affect future generations for the better if we start raising our children with the message of the Gospel. The audiobook was wonderful to listen to and I loved her passion when she was reading out loud God’s word. I liked how she included tons of scriptures and I believe this book will assist readers into teaching the ways of Christ to every child we are bless to come in contact with. 

 

Video of Jean discussing book: https://vimeo.com/267321423?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=30637081

 

Download first chapter of book: 

 

https://www.shopmisspattycake.com/collections/books-and-resources/products/sharing-gods-big-love-with-little-lives-audiobook-chapter-1

 

 

^• Buy your copy of Sharing God’s Big Love with Little Lives now! 

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Giveaway: 1 copy of the audiobook 

Disclosure:  

Many thanks to Jean Thomason for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced my monetary compensation.  

 

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The Homeschool Awakening Trailer

 

Short Synopsis: 
Families across the nation are experiencing the homeschool awakening, taking advantage of the freedom and opportunities for self-discovery -- with the world as their classroom. Join award-winning actor, Kirk Cameron, as he dives into the adventures of dynamic American families on a mission to put fun and faith back into learning. The Homeschool Awakening explores the ins, outs, and honest answers to homeschooling’s most frequently asked questions.

 

I’m really excited to see this movie. I have always enjoyed watching anything Kirk Cameron is in. This seems like an interesting documentary about homeschool. It was shocking to witness all the news reports about how parents shouldn’t have control of our kids schooling. It appears there will a lot of personal stories about the decision to homeschool in this film. It seems like the man who was called stupid in school will have a good story to tell. 

 

 

Check it out below to buy tickets:

 

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Kirk-Cameron-Presents-The-Homeschool-Awakening

 

 

Go see it in theaters June 13 and 14! 

No Crowns in the Castle: Building a Strong Relationship and a Harmonious Life by Fantasia and Kendall Taylor with Hilary Beard Book Review

In No Crowns in the Castle, Fantasia and Kendall Taylor have teamed up to write a book about marriage and building a lasting relationship. As many people remember, Fantasia won American Idol in season three and is now an award-winning singer. Kendall is a successful businessman. In the book, they shared how they met and was married three weeks later. They have since been married for over 7 years and they have a blended family. In the book, she shared how her music contact was written and how she only got paid to perform. All the album sales and songwriting royalties went to other people. Kendall revealed his background and how he was shot twice and was a felony. He sold drugs in his teens. 

 

 

 

 

The book begins by describing how she did an interview on the Breakfast Club. She explained that after she got married, she changed and stopped singing about the same things she used too. Her music and song choices changed on her latest album. She found love and she wanted to make music that brought people together. She went into discussing how women are trying to be the leader and we can’t be the king in the house. She stated how women need to be the queen. She also used a term about how women need to submit and how the queen is the most important piece in chess. This led to a lot of backlash after this interview. They explained how this is a Biblical principle and it requires trust and it can only happen when someone else is aligned with God. They revealed how they believe marriage is become not appreciated and not protected. Their main goal of the book is to help readers to know that marriage is possible and they can have a lasting marriage. They have provided ten topics to help us grow together as a couple. These included dealing with blended families, improving strong communication, emotional conflicts, dating for life, and much more. 

 

 

 

 

 

I would recommend this awesome book on marriage to anyone who is looking for a book to improve their relationship with their spouse. I immensely loved how they discussed the conflicts of blending a family together and the challenges that come with it. I loved how they are both Christians and they shared how God helped them in building a strong marriage. I also appreciated and connected with how Fantasia compared submission and harmony to marriage and being in key and choosing not to overpower another person while you are performing together.  

 

 

"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”

 

 

If you would like to purchase a copy, check it out on Amazon.com:

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/No-Crowns-Castle-Relationship-Harmonious/dp/154601263X/

Behind the Lights: The Adventure of a Mum and Her Family by Helen Smallbone Book Review

In Behind the Lights, Helen Smallbone has written an autobiography about her life and her family. She has been more behind the scenes instead of on the main stage. In the book, she shared how she come to know Christ. She explained the story of how she met her husband, David and they had a total of six kids, two daughters and four brothers. They lived in Australia. She went into great detail about his history and how he began to work in the Christian community as a concert promoter. He worked with Petra, Stryper, Carman, Whiteheart, and a few others. She was very real in sharing the story of the three closed doors they faced as a family. She explained how her husband was good at budgeting and planning and promoting the shows. He really wanted to bring one Christian artist over and the tour ended up costing them a loss of $250,000. They were down about 40% and the touring manager and their team could care less. They pretty much told him he signed a contact and laughed in his face. She explained how these three closed doors led them into moving to America. She revealed her family work ethic and how they would all work together to make ends meet. 

 

 

In the book, she shared how Rebecca St. James got her name and how she got signed as a Christian, recording artist. David became her manager. She explained the touring side and how each of her brothers would help out in different ways. She explained why Rebecca only went to ten grade and how she felt God tell her that it would be okay. And it turned out it was. Rebecca has since released ten albums, wrote a dozen books, and starred in eight movies.

 

 

Another part of the book was looking at the story behind for Kings and Country (Luke and Joel) and how they received their name. She revealed how God brought them into performing together when Joel at first wanted to be a solo act. They wanted to at first go the secular music route and then things changed and they went into Christian music. 

 

 

I would recommend this awesome book about the whole family of the Smallbones. I enjoyed reading more about Rebecca St. James and for Kings and Country and their family story told by their mother. I liked how she also touched on Luke’s health crisis and his wife’s struggle with being addicted to an anti-nausea medication. I also liked how she opened up about how God provided for her family when they experienced hard times. One person even gave her family a Toyota. This story was very heart touching. I also connected with reading about their sister, Libby and her battle with Lyme disease, which went undiagnosed for six years. I too have suffered from this disease and it took years for me to recover. I felt many of the same symptoms she had, horrible headaches, body aches, and tired all the time and wanted to stay in bed. It was encouraging to read about how she relied on her love for her dog to help her get through this. She also was able to get healing from past wounds. I immensely liked reading about her whole family story and she how she covered each family member. 

 

 

"I received this book free from the publisher, K-Love Books for my honest review.”

 

 

 

If you would like to purchase a copy, check it out on Amazon.com:

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Lights-Extraordinary-Adventure-Family/dp/1954201249