Cheap tattoos is a simile which compares a cheap tattoo to compromising in regard to the promises of God and the calling that God has for your life. I could tell that this book was written from a humble place by a guy who knows he has things to work on just like everyone else which makes this book so relatable. It is also written so that anyone can understand it. By that I mean, it is written in a way that will not go over someone’s level of understanding. And even though it says its audience is 13 to 18 year olds, I think that someone older than 18 can also get something good from it. I would definitely recommend this book.
Review of “Courageous Influence: Embrace the Way God Made You for Impact” by (in)courage
This is the third Bible Study in a series of four that all start with the word courageous. This one is set up like the others in that it is a six week study with five days per week. Unlike some other Bible studies, the videos do not have to be watched. They are more like a bonus to the study in my opinion. There is not even a designated place for notes from the video. Because the videos are not necessarily needed for this study, it makes it a more affordable Bible study specifically where the leader is concerned. The leader will not have to buy a leader kit like other Bible studies require to get the most from them. Also you do not have to have done the other studies in this series to do this one. I like that this Bible study has multiple contributors unlike other Bible studies I have done. It is also nice that they make it so all you will need is this Bible study and your Bible whereas some reference their book by the same name. This study definitely requires self reflection and you may find yourself writing only things that you would not mind someone seeing if they got ahold of your book.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.
Review of “Courageous Joy: Delight in God through Every Season” by (in)courage
This Bible study is the second of four within incourage’s courageous Bible study series. Like the first study it is also six weeks worth of study with five days of homework within each week. One of the things that makes this study different than other Bible studies out there is that each day starts with a story from a different person within the incourage community authors. Unlike other studies I have done in the past, this one does not have a section for the videos within the book. Also, the videos seem to be available for free through incourage.me/leaderguides for those to whom would like to lead a small group or those to whom would like to do this own their own but want to be able to watch the videos. Like the first Bible study in this series, Courageous Simplicity, this study asks some very thought provoking application/personal questions as well as the questions about what scripture is saying.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.
Review of “Take Heart” by (in)courage community authors
I love the way this book is set up. It has devotionals written by a variety of writers on a wide array of topics. I feel this will allow it to reach more people. I also love that there are specific prayers at the end of each devotional that is based on the topic of that devotion so if you want to pray but are unsure of what to say this will help you. If you do not have a lot of time to read each day, then that is okay because each devotional can be read separate and they aren’t really long. So far I definitely recommend this book.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.
Review of “Live in Love: Growing Together in Life’s Changes” by Lauren Akins with Mark Dagostino
“Live in Love” is the story of Lauren Akins during her youth and then Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett. This book was a fast read for me. The way it is written reads like you are reading Lauren Akin’s journal. It is very personable and refreshing. Throughout the book, she is very honest about things and just tells it like it is. In these times, it is so nice to know there are good honest people out there especially ones who love the Lord and want to do what they feel is His work for them. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an inspirational story.