Good Health, Good Life by Joyce Meyer

by Carol1 Comment
I don't know what I was expecting from this small book, but it was certainly more than I got. The twelve keys are good and solid: 1. Get God's Help 2. Learn to Love Your Body 3. Master Your Metabolism 4. Exercise 5. Eat in Balanced Ways 6. Water Your Life 7. Be Mindful About Eating 8. Curb Your Spiritual Hunger 9. De-Stress 10. Live With The Right Vision 11. Make It Easy 12. Take Responsibility But they're nothing new. Eat well, exercise, drink water. Don't let stress take over your life. The only thing that really distinguishes it from  other self-help books is that it comes at it from a Christian point of view. Our body is God's, so we should take care of it, both for its own sake and so that we are capable of doing the work He has for us. But that's not a new concept either, if you are a Christian - and if you're not I doubt you would pick up this book. The only good thing...
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Jesus Daily: 365 Interactive Devotions by Aaron Tabor

by Carol1 Comment
I was not familiar with the Jesus Daily Facebook page before receiving this book for review, although several of my friends "Like" it. I guess this devotional comes as an outreach of that page, but is good as a stand alone too. Jesus Daily's a dated devotional, starting on January 1 and working through the year. Each day includes a scripture, a brief selection expanding on it and an "interaction," a way to connect the day's lesson with an actual action. Some of the interactions suggest going to JesusDaily.com, but those can be adjusted if going to the website is not something you want to or can do. I think that's what makes this special. It asks you to go beyond reading to doing, whether it be through asking for a prayer request, donating, showing other how much you appreciate them. The devotionals themselves are brief and fairly basic. It's easy to read and understand. I'm planning on using it throughout 2015. Here's the...
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