Runaway Emotions by Jeff Schreve

Emotions. We all experience them but when the negative emotions hit, it can wreak havoc. They are similar to a fire alarm that continues to blare. We can try and keep them locked inside but unless we are willing to look at the real issue at hand, the situation will not get better.

Each emotion has an offsetting fire alarm. The trick is being able to find the source and address the problem. And not allow your emotions to get out of control. One such emotion is worry. As Jeff points out, “You anticipate the loss of something you value, and worry has you tied up like a mass gnarled fishing line.” Isn’t that the truth? We worry about something that may never happen. The warning is “your God-given sense of security is on fire.” We are told in the Bible, “Do not worry” but we do it anyway.

Throughout the book and for each emotion, Jeff gives sound advice directly from the Bible. He touches on the most common emotions such as embarrassment, frustration, loneliness, worry, anger, guilt, discontentment, and depression. I would venture to guess that you’ve all felt these emotions from time to time; however, there might be one or two emotions that you’ve struggled with the most. You do not need to read this book in the order that it’s written. If you struggle with anger, start with that chapter.

We all have negative emotions from time to time. But there is a way to turn off or turn down the sound of the fire alarm. Pick up this book and find out how.

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Learning by Karen Kingsbury

Although this is book 2 of the Bailey Flanigan Series, it can be read as stand-alone.

Bailey and Cody are separate but continue in each other’s hearts. They may long to be together, but will it happen? Bailey begins to live her dream in New York as a dancer. New York is wonderful or is it? Bailey’s faith is put to the test when the dancers shun her for being selected because she was in a Hollywood film. Bailey has to work harder than ever to prove that she’s cut for the part. She is seeing Brandon Paul who was the co-star with her in the film Unlocked. He is spontaneous and is falling in love with Bailey. Can Bailey return the love?

In the meantime, Cody is a coach for a high school and he has his work cut out for him. The team hasn’t been successful with the last coach. Can Cody who relies on his faith turn the team around? Cody released Bailey due to circumstances beyond his control. He does it because he truly does love Bailey. But, did he make a mistake? He is now seeing Cheyenne who is tugging at his heart as each day goes on.

There is a glimpse of Landon and his health issues in this story and I wanted to know more. But, this is Bailey’s story not Landon’s. I believe the heart of the story is being able to live out your faith in the real world. It’s easy to do that when you are home or amongst your own friends. What about in the middle of being a star? It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the glamour and forget who brought you to that place.

I recommend this book to all of Karen Kingsbury fans. And don’t forget there is another book – Longing to continue with Bailey Flanigan. What will happen next? Guess we’ll have to read and find out.

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