Left at the Alter

Left at the Alter by Kimberly Kennedy

This is a story by Kimberly on how to find hope and healing in the midst of rejection. Kimberly shares her own personal story of actually being left at the alter on her wedding day and explained the emotions she went through and the things she thought and felt. Any woman who has ever felt the pain of rejection on any level, not necessarily being left at the alter can totally relate. And that is the point of this book. We all feel rejected at one point in time. We cannot rely on people because people will disappoint you. You have to put your full trust and full faith in the only person that will not reject you and that is God. Kimberly also shares what she did in order to overcome that rejection that she felt. Though, it took a long time, she finally understands what God's plan was for that dark part of her life and is really passionate about sharing her story (a story that was used on talk shows basically mocking her) with other women to see that we can all relate. Sometimes you may feel like you are completely alone in your rejection and that no one can understand. But, really, almost everyone can. This book also has a section that was very interesting that had mens views of rejection. Men shared the process that goes through their mind when they break up with their girlfriends and that it is actually quite hard for them to do it.
This book has helped me a lot as i've struggled and still am struggling over rejection and loss of a boyfriend. I've learned some good tips on how to cope with it and how to give it over to God. A favorite quote from the book is "Man's rejection, God's protection," and I pray that over my life every day.

I received this book for free from booksneeze.com for this review.

What are you Waiting For?

What are you Waiting For- by Dannah Gresh

In the book, "What are you waiting for?" Dannah Gresh goes through the Bible and uncovers God's thoughts about some deep issues, like sex. Dannah reveals that sex is designed by God and answers some questions that I think a lot of young women might have about sex and sexuality.
Dannah also talks about some more edgy topics such as: Pornography, masterbation, LGBT issues, a way to break free from sexual guilt, and a way to truly fulfill intimacy.

This book is mostly designed for young women who are seeking answers about why Sex is a big deal to God. Gresh does a really good job of explaining the reason why you should wait. This book is also great for women who just want someone to be real about these issues for them.

I received this book for free for this review from: www.waterbrookmultnomah.com/bloggingforbooks

You Are More

You are More- Tenth Avenue North

There's a girl in the corner
With tear stains on her eyes
From the places she's wandered
And the shame she can't hide

She says, "How did I get here?
I'm not who I once was.
And I'm crippled by the fear
That I've fallen too far to love"

But don't you know who you are,
What's been done for you?
Yeah don't you know who you are?

You are more than the choices that you've made,
You are more than the sum of your past mistakes,
You are more than the problems you create,
You've been remade.

Well she tries to believe it
That she's been given new life
But she can't shake the feeling
That it's not true tonight

She knows all the answers
And she's rehearsed all the lines
And so she'll try to do better
But then she's too weak to try

But don't you know who you are?

You are more than the choices that you've made,
You are more than the sum of your past mistakes,
You are more than the problems you create,

You've been remade.

You are more than the choices that you've made,
You are more than the sum of your past mistakes,
You are more than the problems you create,
You've been remade.

'Cause this is not about what you've done,
But what's been done for you.
This is not about where you've been,
But where your brokenness brings you to

This is not about what you feel,
But what He felt to forgive you,
And what He felt to make you loved.

You are more than the choices that you've made,
You are more than the sum of your past mistakes,
You are more than the problems you create,
You've been remade.

You are more than the choices that you've made,
You are more than the sum of your past mistakes,
You are more than the problems you create,
You've been remade.

You've been remade
You've been remade.
You've been remade.
You've been remade.

Desiring God

Desiring God- by John Piper

I was super excited to be able to review this book when I saw that www.waterbrookmultnomah.com/bloggingforbooks had it listed! I absolutely love John Piper. I've read a few of his books and listened to many of his sermons via podcast, and have made it to the cities a few times to attend some of Piper's services at Bethleham Baptist. Anyway, previous to Desiring God, i've read Piper's condensed version "The Dangerous Duty of Delight." If I could just post that as my review that'd be great. It basically sums up Desiring God. In Desiring God, Piper really tries to get people to understand that God is most magnified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. We are called to be delighted, it is actually more than just being called, it's our duty according to Piper. Pursuing joy is actually glorifying God, and Piper really lays it out in his book on how to pursue joy in every aspect of your life. Piper also tells you to approach God with the hedonists abandon. Again, I really love how passionate and how in-depth Piper gets in his books. It definitely moves you and stirs something in your life. This is a book you won't want to put down and this is a book that will definitely shake you to your core if you allow it to.

I received this book for free for this review from waterbrook multnomah.