Soul Print by Mark Batterson

Pastor Mark is amazing! He opened my eyes to the true meaning of being created by God. He delves deep into the story of David. He interweaved the story with current times and how it applies to our lives today.

He challenges us to go through a process of self-discovery. The discovery will dig up joyful experiences and painful experiences. It’s through the pain that God can show us His greatest glory.

It’s easy to think we are but a small pebble in God’s eyes. But that’s not true. We are unable to understand the love that God has for us. It’s the same for parents. Whether we have one child or seven children. Each child is unique. As parents, we cannot imagine life without our child or children.

Mark brings up lifesymbols. Lifesymbols can be anything but they are items that remind us of a specific time or event. It can be photos, letters, or even a special rock. I have many things but very few lifesymbols. Or, I should clarify; my stuff is overwhelmed by lifesymbols. In a previous job, we had some sort of contest and it had to do with coming up with the best idea. I won the contest! I received a black shiny rock and it had best idea on it. I love that rock. It represents a time that I came up with an idea that would change our company for the better. That rock is more important to me than a book that I may have purchased and I love books. Mark has reminded me to look for those lifesymbols and to surround myself with those rather than stuff.

There is so much more to this book. I highly recommend others to pick it up and take your time. Read, digest, and discover your Soul Print.

Disclaimer: I have received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to make a positive review.

The Prophetess One: At Risk by Linda Rohrbough

Jack and Anna McClintock should be on top of the world. Jack’s almost finished with his Engineering Degree. His wife, Anna is pregnant with their first child.

Jack and Anna attend a church Couple’s Shower. Through some social interactions, Anna ends up in the room with Kristy, a preschool child. Anna is uncomfortable. Something isn’t right. Her and Jack leave the shower but Anna cannot let go of Kristy’s appearance. She believes she is going to die. Jack wants her to leave it alone. The parents will take care of her. Anna ignores Jack pleas.

A knock on the door changes the couple’s lives. Anna is arrested for the murder of young Kristy. Kristy’s family attends the same church and chaos erupts. The church family believes Anna killed her. They really do not know Anna very well. All but one person is willing to help.

This is a spiritual warfare novel. Anna has ‘visions’ and she cannot ignore them. She meets Theo, a hospital employee, who seems to have the same gift. Theo, like Anna, cannot leave it alone. Jack doesn’t trust Theo and wants her to back off. Anna is torn between Jack and Theo but ultimately does what her soul tells her to do.

I do not have the gift of prophesy so this was new territory for me. I think we all get ‘feelings’ like something is not right and usually we are right. Visions are different. It is a biblical concept but one that I’m not real familiar with. I think it would be a bittersweet gift. You have to fully rely on God. Otherwise, you may be lead astray.

If you enjoy murder mystery and spiritual warfare novels, I think you will enjoy this book.

His Other Wife by Deborah Bedford

This is the first book that I’ve read by Deborah Bedford. I am thrilled that I was given the opportunity to read this book. After reading this book, I’ve scanned through other books (in the back of this book) and I have my eye on another one that I plan to read.

Hiliary’s life is turned upside down when her husband leaves her for another woman. Her son, Seth, is set to go to college soon and she will soon be experiencing the empty nest syndrome. Maybe she depended on him too much after the divorce? Seth will protect his Mom no matter what.

Hiliary prides herself that her son can bring home his friends and they confide in her. Seth is senior and will be graduating this year. All is in place for the annual senior campout party. There may be some harmless drinking. It’s not a party sponsored by the school.

Eric, Hiliary’s ex-husband and his new wife, Pam, get wind of this party and thinks that Hiliary is making a huge mistake by allowing Seth to go. But, Hiliary trusts Seth and she’s not worried.

The campout doesn’t go as planned. An accident happens at the campground and now the two families must come together as one.

How can Hiliary possible befriend another woman who stole her husband and her life?

In life, there are many circumstances. We wish that we can change them but in some cases, it’s not going to happen. In Hiliary’s case, Eric was not going to return to her. It was a fact. Hiliary had to learn to change herself since her circumstances did not. It’s only through God’s power that one can truly change and the change will stick like superglue.

Disclaimer: This book was given to me by the author/publisher. I was not required to give a positive review.