Are you ready to release your control of needing to be everything for everyone? In Choosing REAL, author Bekah Pogue walks with us into life’s unplanned circumstances–specifically frantic schedules, pain, transition, feelings of unworthiness, loneliness, and tension–and reminds us it is in these.very.moments where God invites us to notice, respond, and even celebrate an authentic relationship … even celebrate an authentic relationship with Him through every.little.detail despite our own efforts or work. The result? A connection between real life and faith so that they are one and the same.
When we enjoy God’s company first–the heavenly Creator will transform our minds to view our schedules, work, relationships, parenting, and responsibilities as opportunities to dance in life’s storms and honor how beautiful simple can be. Better than our ideal party, it is He who is inviting us, setting the table, breathing peace and freedom into details we aren’t in control of. When we recognize how He surprises us by using our greatest pains and detours to draw us to a beautiful dependence on Him–freedom and peace replace control and worry.
Put aside what-could-be and instead embrace what is? The invitation is yours. . .choose Real today.
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When I saw this book and opened it, my heart melted. The outside of the hard cover is immediately cheerful. The pages are thick and of good quality. The pages are lined with plenty of room to write my thoughts and feelings. At the top of each page on the left is a bible verse. On the opposite page is a thoughtful statement and then a question on how I can respond with my thoughts. Lots of space to write.
It’s amazing how many pages there are with tons of original expressions to reflect upon. The book is beautiful outside and inside!
I have filled a number of journals in my lifetime, but this is truly a special one for a woman who seeks to be real with Jesus.
I highly recommend this book as a wonderful gift to others as well as to oneself!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
This lovely book hits on two of my favorites – devotions and journaling. Before even opening it, I was impressed with the cover. The look and feel of the book are wonderful. Inside waits a treasure trove of Bible verses, insights and questions to prompt your journaling. This would make a great addition to your daily devotion time, or perhaps to take with you to a quiet place to collect your thoughts. Whether you add this to your own collection, or give as a gift, it is a book that is sure to become a favorite of many. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. The thoughts and opinions are mine alone. This book was a delight to use and review.
If you like to journal, as I do, this is a perfect devotional book for you. Each day covers two pages. The first page contains a scripture verse and the rest of the page is blank for your thoughts. The second page contains a brief spiritual insight, with a question for you to answer on the remainder of the page. So, if you journal about your walk with the Lord, this is the absolute perfect book for you to use in that regard. The pages are thick so that your pen will not bleed through, too. That is a HUGE plus for me!
Some of the questions are: How do you experience God in the wonders of His creation? How are you creating space to hear the Almighty speak? How will you choose to celebrate the ordinary? What words would you use to describe your relationship with Jesus? Definitely challenging in your walk with Christ. This is a great resource. Recommended.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
This book made you stop and look at yourself tgrough God’s eyes. It was very uplifting.
Too repetitive to me.
A nice read and very inspiring
Honest, genuine and timely.
Great insight to self and relationship with God.
Practical advice and stories we all need to hear so we can relate. Great encouragement to keep God real in our every day.
Very helpful and shows me this is so simple and doable