“The Love Dare” by Stephen and Alex Kendrik (CL/PG Series)

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“Now these three remain: Faith, Hope, and Love. But the greatest of these is love.” I Cor. 13:13

Are you desiring a deeper, more committed relationship with your spouse or are you wanting to repair a strained relationship between you and your spouse?

In “The Love Dare” by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, you are given a 40-day challenge: to rediscover the love you had and/or desire to have with your spouse. Communicating your love for one another, even in difficult moments, will bless your relationship immensely.

Based on the popular movie, “Fireproof”, an action-packed story about a firefighter and his wife…and a “marriage worth saving”, “The Love Dare” will help you explore the tools for 40-days to keep your love alive as you practice unconditional love in your relationship by discovering the keys to true intimacy and how to develop a dynamic marriage.

If you desire more in your relationship, then “take the dare–the love dare.” You won’t be sorry you did.

Happy reading and blessings,
Yvonne

Week 8: “The Timekeeper” by Mitch Albom (FI Series)

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Do you often wish for more hours in your day because you just don’t have enough time to get everything finished on your “to-do list”?

In “The Timekeeper” by Mitch Albom, author, playwright, and screenwriter, he introduces his readers to a man who invented the world’s first clock, but who is punished for trying to measure God’s greatest gift; he is then banished to a cave for centuries and becomes “Father Time”–the Timekeeper.

Given a chance to redeem himself, he is allowed to return to our world to save two people–a wealthy businessman who wants to live forever and a teenage girl who wants to give up on life. Will he be allowed to remain free or will he have to continue on his original path?

The author evokes thoughts and inspires readers to reconsider their own ideas of time–how to spend it wisely and to not waste it. Your perception of time will be challenged and changed by reading “The Timekeeper”.

Happy reading and blessings,
Yvonne

“A Million Little Ways” by Emily P. Freeman (CL/PG Series)

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Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.”

Do you feel like your life has no meaning–no purpose? According to God’s Word, we are a masterpiece made for good things and God is the ultimate artist.

In “A Million Little Ways” by Emily P. Freeman, writer and speaker, she explains that each one of us “are art” no matter our personality, skill(s), or talent(s). Part of the problem is that many of us give up our desires to “create” because we give up “the art we were born to make” for various reasons.

Uncovering the art within us is to “uncover our deepest desires and our longing for God” because He is the ultimate “creator of art.”

The author suggests five areas in our lives to look in which to uncover the art within:

. Look Within:–What is your true desire(s)?

. Look Back:–At your childhood dreams and rescue them.

. Look Up:–God is our true hope.

. Look Around:–Don’t allow critics to discourage you from realizing your dreams.

. Look Beneath:–What really moves you–it’s time to listen more closely to that inner voice.

This is a book about self-discovery and realizing the true potential of our God-given gifts.

Happy reading and blessings,
Yvonne

Week 7: “The Lost Choice” by Andy Andrews (FI Series)

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Life is full of choices…to choose good over evil, love over hate, forgiveness over bitterness.

Do you wish you could be given another chance, to choose differently, to gain wisdom and knowledge by the choices you make? Or do you regret the choices you have already made?

In “The Lost Choice” by Andy Andrews (best-selling novelist and speaker), he weaves both good and evil that happened throughout history using an ancient relic (artifact) that was found by one individual to portray a “parable of hidden potential of the human heart.” Lessons are imparted from men and women throughout time who have been profoundly affected by this relic.

The author gives profound wisdom (as expressed by a historical figure) that “the Lord God instructs us, leads us and inspires us, but He expects us to do something“–take action–with the gifts that He has given us and to take every opportunity as it arises in our lives. The choices we make, both past and present, will affect and change “everything for everyone.”

“The Lost Choice” is a thought-provoking book whose concepts assist us in evaluating our current choices, and encourages us to take risks that will ultimately affect not only ourselves but others as well in a positive way. This is a worth-while read.

Happy reading and blessings,
Yvonne

“Change Your Words, Change Your Life” by Joyce Meyer (CL/PG Series)

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Do you often hear yourself saying things like, “I can’t do that”, “I won’t”, or “I shouldn’t” as part of your vocabulary, and end up frustrated at the results of negative thinking?

Using a wide variety of topics, “Change Your Words, Change Your Life” by Joyce Meyer (one of the world’s leading Bible teachers) from the impact of our words to how to have a smart mouth, the author clearly believes that our words can increase or decrease our joy, which affect the answers to our prayers.

Included at the end of the book is a “Dictionary of God’s Word” to arm ourselves with scriptures to read when we are faced with everyday life situations.

She explains that we must use our words wisely so that we can change our negative thoughts and talking into positive talk. As a result, our talk will be constructive and healthy.

Keeping a positive attitude will lead to a “positive outcome” in every adverse and challenging circumstances in our lives so that God can work things out for our good.

Happy reading and blessings,
Yvonne