Review: Redeemed Bible Study

     I was given the opportunity to review Angela Thomas-Pharr's newest bible study, "Redeemed".  I received a complimentary copy of the study from B&H Publishers and in turn agreed to write this review.  "Redeemed (Grace to Live Every Day Better Than Before)" is a good study, and I highly recommend it to any woman that wants to lead or complete a bible study.

  "Redeemed" is a 7 session bible study that includes video sessions to view.  The video sessions are optional, but I strongly recommend that you purchase and watch the teaching sessions by Angela.   I have always gleaned so much when I add the video sessions as part of my study.

  You will fall in love with Angela and her down to earth writing/teaching style.  I love how she is able to take a subject and explain it in terms that I can understand.  One of my favorite things is when a bible study teacher opens up and shares experiences from her own life and walk with Jesus, and Angela does this very thing.

  Angela added a special element to this study that I think people will love.  She challenges those that take the study to do a 40 day prayer challenge.  She explains and helps direct you on how to go about the 40 days of prayer.  I think the prayer challenge will add exponentially to the effectiveness and learning that will come from this study.

  This study is perfect for those that are new to the faith. It will also reinforce God's redeeming power to those that have walked with God for decades.  As stated before, I recommend this study for all women (and any men that might want to take it :)

Blessings!

 

Raw Faith Book Review (Kasey Van Norman)

   OK, first I must say that I adore Kasey Van Norman,  and boy has she been gifted with the ability to teach God's Word.   I could not wait to get Kasey's newest release Raw Faith (what happens when God picks a fight) to review.  I have been anticipating the release of this book since I finished her last book/bible study, Named by God.  I received a complimentary copy of this book and in turn I agreed to write this review.  It is my pleasure to write a review of this book.

   Kasey is the founder and president of Kasey Van Norman Ministries in College Station, Texas.  As mentioned above Kasey has now authored two books and turned them both into bible studies  ( the Raw Faith bible study releases in May).  She is a full time counselor for a non-profit home and Christian school in Texas. She also travels and speaks to thousands of women sharing her testimony and teaching God's Word.

    Raw Faith is about Kasey's personal battle with cancer, and how she wrestled with God to reclaim her faith.  Kasey takes readers on a journey as she fights for her life and faith.  One of my favorite things in the book are Kasey's personal journal entries.   She lets her readers peek into her life by revealing the private conversations she had with God, and the many questions she asked, even when there were no answers to be given.  Through the book the readers get to watch Kasey go from despair to victory, and we get a front row seat to watch her faith in God increase.

    Even though this book is about Kasey's personal journey with cancer, I believe any person who is struggling and wrestling with finding their faith in God will be blessed by reading it.  Kasey loads the book up with verses from the bible, as that is where Kasey drew strength to endure her battle with cancer.   If there are people with cancer, I feel this book (in God's timing) will be a precious tool that God will use to bring strength and healing.

 I give my highest recommendation to Raw Faith, and I look forward to doing the bible study in the future.  Thanks Kasey for being vulnerable and sharing your journey with all of us.