Book Review: Walking with God by Anne Fitch Courie

 

If you are looking for a spiritual journey that complements your fitness goals, then Walking with God: The 40-Day Fitness Program and Biblical Journey by Anna Fitch Courie is the perfect choice. 

During the pandemic, Courie, author of the Christ Walk books, pondered finding the extraordinary of God in the ordinariness of being--like all of us--stuck at home. The author invites you to follow along the extraordinary journeys of common people from the Bible, while "walking" those miles physically. A walker herself, Courie has written a book designed to improve your mind, body, and spiritual health.

Walking with God is broken down into four sections: Trekking through the Old Testament, Exploring the New Testament, Traveling with the Apostles, and Walking with... (which explores walking through certain emotions and experiences). 

Filled with Scripture, devotions, reflections, and a place to jot down how many steps you took, the miles you journeyed, what type of exercise you chose, and something special you thought about, the reader will also find tidbits of interesting information along the way: like how many miles there are between places these Biblical figures walked or how tall a mountain is. There are also helpful sidebars that share tools to put in your "journey backpack." These include podcasts, apps, equipment, and more. 

If you are seeking a book that embraces health and wellness as you deepen your relationship with God, check out Walking with God. 

 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morehouse Publishing (January 14, 2025)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1640657819
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640657816

I downloaded this book from NetGalley. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

Audible Book Review: Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst

If hurtful memories keep you from living your best life; if you're seeking a way to forgive others the way God forgives you; if you yearn for the peace that comes from removing the power that triggers hold over you, then Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst is a good choice.

Using examples from her own life, Terkeurst teaches you how to move on, free yourself from past hurts, discover what the Bible says about forgiveness, and bring you to a place where you can create the beautiful life you seek.

While I almost abandoned this audiobook because the author's imploring voice bothered me, I'm glad I stuck with it because Terkeurst shared so many relatable moments and such good advice that I would have missed otherwise. When an author relays a story and you can nod your head in agreement, knowing you have felt the same way too, then you know they understand your pain. Maybe the best part is hearing that the author isn't saying everything will be perfect after you understand the true meaning of forgiveness as discussed in the Bible, because she still missteps, too. It's called being human. What this book helps the reader to understand is that they are more in control when they embrace this level of forgiveness.

Forgiving What You Can't Forget is the kind of book I will need to purchase in print and go through more slowly to take advantage of all it offers. Highly recommended!

Listening Length	8 hours and 20 minutes
Author	Lysa TerKeurst
Narrator	Lysa TerKeurst
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	November 17, 2020
Publisher	Thomas Nelson
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08669BBQ3

I purchased this book with an Audible credit. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way. 

Book Review: Invest Yourself: A Guidebook for Spiritual Mentoring by Stephanie Ziebarth

 

If you have ever considered spiritual mentoring, but aren’t sure where to start, or if you fear you might not be qualified to be a spiritual mentor, then Invest Yourself: A Guidebook for Spiritual Mentoring by Stephanie Ziebarth can help. 

This invaluable resource with foreword by Norman and Kristy Hubbard, discusses the impact of mentorship, the basics of mentoring, the concept of spiritual multiplication, different mentoring approaches, lesson plans, helpful tips, and more.

Ziebarth uses her own experiences as a mentee and a mentor to guide you along as you consider opening your heart and mind to how God can best use you as a spiritual mentor. Filled with insightful discussion questions and Scripture readings, Invest Yourself will help you prepare for your role as a spiritual mentor and also uplift you in your journey. Appendices provide more resources.

Are you considering this worthwhile commitment? Then pray on it and explore the helpful advice offered in Invest Yourself.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mercy & Moxie (May 27, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1945169745
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945169748
• Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ThriftBooks

I received a digital copy of this book from the author. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.