Book Review ~ Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin ~ 12/11/2023

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Title:   Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Series:  N/A

Pages:  163

Date Published: July 31, 2014

Publisher:  Crossway

 Blurb:

Many Christian women find great encouragement and joy in and through women's Bible studies. However, popular Bible teacher Jen Wilkin is concerned that sometimes we let our emotions rule our study of Scripture and forget that the Bible is primarily about God, not us. Challenging hungry women to go deeper in their study of Scripture, this book will help you refocus your efforts on feeding your mind first and foremost. Whether you're young or old, married or single, this accessible volume will energize and equip you for Bible study aimed at transforming both the heart and mind.

My Thoughts:

Wow, it has been FOREVER since I finished reading a book or written a book review!  January 2023 as a matter of fact.

I purchased this book off Amazon after watching Jen Wilkin on "How to Faith a Life"'s podcast.  (I'll share it below.)  I was thoroughly impressed with Jen's knowledge and passion for women to really study the Word of God.

I enjoyed reading this book as I am attempting to read my Bible through in a year in 2024.  I've read the Bible through many times but this time I want to really study and apply what I'm reading.

Jen does a great job of teaching the Five P's of studying.

1.  Study with Purpose

2.  Study with Perspective

3.  Study with Patience

4.  Study with Process

5.  Study with Prayer

She then pulls it all together with an example study of the book of James.

I had set myself a goal of reading one chapter a day but found that I always wanted more at the end of one chapter.  When I found that I wanted to keep reading, I was so excited!  I ended up finishing the book within a few days.

I definitely recommend "Women of the Word" and look forward to reading more books by Jen Wilkin in the future.

As promised above, here is Faith's podcast with Jen:

Onto the next book :)

Book Review ~ The Breakup Project by Carolyn Miller

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Title:   The Breakup Project by Carolyn Miller

Series:  The Original Six Book 1

Pages:  360

Date Published: December 29, 2021

Publisher:

 Blurb:

New Year. New Project. New Love?
What happens when the best-laid plans break a friendship?

As the twin of hockey’s hottest forward, romance-loving Bree Karlsson is used to being ignored, leading to a New Year’s resolution to not date any athlete in her attempt to find Mr. Right. But what happens when the man who might prove to be her personal Mr. Darcy is her brother’s hockey-playing best friend?

Mike Vaughan might be happy playing in Boston, but he’d be even happier if Bree could one day see him as more than a good friend. He agrees to help Bree with a special project in the hope she’ll finally see him as something more. But when a misunderstanding ends in a Valentine’s Day disaster, Bree realizes that her breakup project may have broken her friendship with Mike in two. Can she ever redeem her mistake?

This friends-to-more romance has plenty of heart, humor, and swoon-worthy kisses in this first book of the Original Six, a sweet, slightly sporty contemporary romance series. 

My Thoughts:

After my last read (about a serial killer) I needed a fun, light-hearted follow up read.

I came across Carolyn Miller's "The Breakup Project" as a free download for my Kindle and decided it looked to be just what I needed.  

I don't follow hockey but I love reading about hockey players, any sports related fiction actually.  It is always fun to read about the different cities and the ins and outs of whatever sport it may be.

Mike was the perfect hero.  So patient, kind, gentlemanly and manly all at the same time.  I found Bree to be a bit obtuse at times but aren't we all?

I especially enjoyed the strong aspect of Christianity written throughout the whole story.  This was a super fun book to read and I enjoyed it very much.

Onto the next book :)

Book Review ~ Mind Games by Nancy Mehl

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Title:   Mind Games by Nancy Mehl

Series:  Kaely Quinn Profiler Book 1

Pages:  332

Date Published: December 4, 2018

Publisher:  Bethany House Publishers

 Blurb:

Kaely Quinn's talents as an FBI behavior analyst are impossible to ignore, no matter how unorthodox her methods. But when a reporter outs her as the daughter of an infamous serial killer, she's demoted to field agent and transferred to St. Louis.

When the same reporter who ruined her career claims to have received an anonymous poem predicting a string of murders, ending with Kaely's, the reporter's ulterior motives bring his claim into question. But when a body is found that fits the poem's predictions, the threat is undeniable, and the FBI sends Special Agent Noah Hunter to St. Louis.

Initially resentful of the assignment, Noah is surprised at how quickly his respect for Kaely grows, despite her oddities. But with a brazen serial killer who breaks all the normal patterns on the loose, Noah and Kaely are tested to their limits to catch the murderer before anyone else--including Kaely herself--is killed. 

My Thoughts:

I have not written a proper Book Review in months! That is because I have read anything other than the Bible and my Devotional book in months.  I decided that this year I'm going to spend at least 15 minutes a day reading even if I have to squeeze those 15 minutes in during my lunch break.

The book I chose to read first in 2023 was "Mind Games".

I am blown away!

This was definitely a suspenseful book.  If you liked the show "Prodigal Son", you'll love this book!

I definitely ended up reading more than 15 minutes a day because I could NOT put this book down once I got started.  I couldn't figure out who the killer was!  There were so many twists and turns.  I could hardly wait to find out what was going to happen next.  And OH MY.  The ending!!!!  Amazing!

I am so glad this is the first book in the series.  I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.

Onto the next book :)