• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Rebecca Barlow Jordan

Inspirational Author and Greeting Card Writer

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Rebecca
    • Contact
    • MEDIA
    • FAQ
  • Books/Store
    • Mornings with Jesus 2019
    • Mornings with Jesus
    • DAY-VOTIONS® BOOK SERIES:
    • 40 Days
    • Daily in your Presence Series
    • Meditations for Lent and Easter
    • Courage for the Chicken Hearted
    • Marriage Toners
    • At Home in My Heart
  • Greeting Cards
    • Articles
  • Freebies
    • Resources

Book Reviews and Book Giveaways

by Rebecca Barlow Jordan

I’m starting out a new year of blogs with not one, but two book reviews and book giveaways: a fiction and non-fiction book. I think you’ll enjoy both of these books. I did. Read on to see how to enter the book giveaway for these books.I’m starting out a new year of blogs with not one, but two book reviews and giveaways: a fiction and non-fiction book. I think you’ll enjoy both of these books. I did. Read on to see how to enter these book giveaways.

Fiction Book Giveaway

book giveaways - Promise to ReturnA PromiseTo Return, by Elizabeth Byler Younts, is Elizabeth’s debut novel, a historical Amish romance set in World War II. I’ve always enjoyed this time period of historical fiction, but this story gave a fresh perspective about how war might have affected Amish lives.

Elizabeth’s own Amish roots gave both credibility and believability to this passionate and warm story of a romance caught in a world of conflicting beliefs. The drafting of Henry Mast stirs up even deeper struggles and questions than “to fight or not to fight?” For Miriam Coblentz, the answer to that question could mean a difficult choice regarding her roots and the man she loves: to leave or to love?

I enjoyed how the author created believable and compelling characters that captured my emotions from the very beginning, transporting me into another time and place with great skill. I love reading good fiction, and I look forward to more stories from this talented author. A great debut novel.

* I received this book from Howard Books in return for my honest review. No monetary payment was involved. And I chose to pass on this book in these book drawing giveaways.

Non-fiction Book Giveaway

book giveaways - Experiencing God's PresenceLast year I reviewed another of Linda Evans Shepherd’s books. Today’s review and book giveaway Is for her book, Experiencing God’s Presence, Learning to Listen While You Pray. I enjoyed reading this book because of my own passion in both writing and sharing with others about finding intimacy with God. And I believe Linda shares that same passion in this book. She combines personal experiences from hers and others’ lives, practical helps on praying and listening to God, and even creates fictional, but believable details in her accompanying biblical stories that bring the characters to life.

But the thing I like most about this and others of Linda’s books are the Scripture based principles and suggested prayers she offers to help others experience God’s presence without hindrances. The prayers are not presented as formulaic or “magical.” Rather they serve as a starting point to increase intimacy, applying the Scripture itself, moving us into the realm of learning how to approach God, to listen, and also to obey. Along with her instruction Linda includes wisdom from others as well: authors like Max Lacado, Beth Moore, and Stormie Omartian.

Linda is a woman of bold faith who takes God at His Word, and recognizes the need and power of both talking–and listening–to God. Through this book she will encourage readers to experience a deeper relationship with the One who wants our fellowship, too.

* I received this book from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing, in exchange for my honest review. No monetary payment was involved. And I chose to pass on this book as well in these book drawing giveaways.

A New Year’s Prayer

Lord, the past is gone, and we cannot hold onto it or take it with us–only the memories you’ve given us to share. In this New Year, fill our lives and our hearts with all that is good and worthy of praise, that we might honor You in every word, thought, and deed. Thank You for another year to live for You, to love You, and to love others. May we learn from our mistakes in the past, and press forward to embrace the blessings and tasks daily You’ve given to each one. Thank You that Your steadfast love never changes, and Your mercies never end. Great is Your faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Day-votedly Yours,

Rebecca

Note: The book giveaways have ended.
Enhanced by Zemanta

Related Posts

  • Where Is God’s Presence When You Need It?Where Is God’s Presence When You Need It?
  • One Thing You Can Do to Heal Your CountryOne Thing You Can Do to Heal Your Country
  • 5 Things to Do When You Can’t Feel God’s presence5 Things to Do When You Can’t Feel God’s presence
  • Lessons Learned from 2020 and A New Year’s Prayer for YouLessons Learned from 2020 and A New Year’s Prayer for You
  • Why God Will Never Abandon YouWhy God Will Never Abandon You
  • One Habit That Can Change Your Life – Now and ForeverOne Habit That Can Change Your Life – Now and Forever
« Previous
Next »
rebecca-headshot

You are so important to me! As an inspirational author and day-voted follower of Jesus, my passion is to help you see God bigger and to deepen your intimacy with Him. I love to paint encouragement on the hearts of others just like you.

8 Ways to Grow Closer To God book cover

Free! Subscribe to my newsletter and blog updates and receive an ebook copy of 8 Ways to Draw Closer to God.

Recent Posts

  • Bible Promise for Today: Enduring Love
  • The 4 R Method for Everyday Bible Study – by Kathy Howard
  • Lessons Learned from 2020 and A New Year’s Prayer for You
  • 3 Things You Can Always Pray for at Christmas
  • A Christmas Prayer for You

Privacy Policy

© 2017 Rebecca Barlow Jordan. All rights reserved.   ·   website by Stormhill Media

© 2021 Jeanette Morris. All rights reserved.   ·   website by Stormhill Media

Copyright © 2021 · Aspire Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Tweet