Category: Christian Nonfiction

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.

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.

“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.

This devotional is set up for you to read one devotional each week and then to memorize scriptures that are listed at the end of each devotional. After four devotionals, there is something called “Taking Inventory”. This is to help you figure out how you are doing with growth. I have heard of doing word studies before and that is one of the things I thought of when I heard about this devotional. I loved the different words that Cleere chose to use for this book and that she puts scriptures that relate to that word at the end of each devotional. I also love that she puts focus tips in there to further help with application of each word to our life and walk with the Lord. The other thing that makes this devotional unique is that Cleere is doing a podcast to go along with it called “Let’s be Cleere”. I highly recommend this book and the podcast. And I myself am looking forward to further digging into the devotional and listening to the future postcast episodes (I have listened to the introduction episode).

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.