It’s easy to go through days, weeks, even years on autopilot, moving from one activity to another, rarely taking the time to consider what it’s all for anyway. Why did God make us? What does he want us to do with the time he has given us? And how can we find out?In her bestselling story-driven style, Christian rocker Lacey Sturm shares with readers the beautiful struggle of learning what one’s … what one’s unique gifts are and pursuing them wholeheartedly. She helps them see each day as a gift from God, find balance in their busy lives, and discover the joy of giving God’s gifts back to him by using them to bring him glory.
Young people especially will love this openhanded and openhearted take on what to do with their lives, as will those who feel like they’ve been coasting or heading down the wrong path.
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Interesting. Questioning. Passionate.
Lacey Strum’s The Return is filled with a passionate love for God, and others. I love the cover of this beautiful book, though getting it in the mail was unexpected due to signing up for a blind date with a book and not knowing what book I would get. I was pleasantly surprised at the pretty cover.
While I enjoyed this nonfiction, journal format-like story, and a good bit of the book I did not agree with several parts of Strum’s views (like being vegan and her reasons for it.) and that’s just my beliefs so yes, I recommend this book to mature Christians and those struggling with the same things the author struggled with I don’t believe this is for younger readers.
Spoilers.
Recommendation: 18 up due to content: mentions of suicide, mentions of talking about how a man believes that God understands about him contiguously looking at porn and the author’s disagreement with him, and other mature subjects.
Rating: 3 stars.
I must confess that I don’t usually read non-fiction for pleasure. When I do read non-fiction, it’s mostly devotionals and content for Bible studies. So this book by Lacey Sturm was a bit different for me but quite refreshing, enlightening, and thought-provoking. I did not know who Lacey Sturm was prior to reading this book but immediately got involved in her life story through the honest and well-written words.
This book combines diary-like entries, reflections on different topics and experiences, devotional-type messages with Scripture, new song ideas and lyrics, and recipes passed down from family members to create a unique book that will appeal to many, especially the younger generation. The author’s emotions are raw and real and her thoughts and responses are down-to-earth and relatable as well as admirable.
I received a copy of the book from Baker Books via JustRead Publicity Tour and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
I’m going to confess something here. I’ve never heard of this author and had no idea that she was a musician.
I think it is safe to say that I can relate to that one because I’m a musician myself. I love music and always have.
I think the only real thing that I disagree about is Lacey’s reference to us being little gods. No, we’re not. We’re just made in His image. God is the authority here not us. There is only one God.
Yes, at times it’s a struggle to get through everyday life. I think we can all relate to Lacey here on this subject.
For the most part I thought this was a rather interesting book. I got a lot out of it.
She has some really good points in her story.
I enjoyed this book because for one thing she has really poured her heart out into this story. She has questions just like the rest of us.
What does God want us to do with the talents, gifts He has given us? How can we know Him better?
I thought Lacey has answered these kinds of questions rather well.
I am glad that she doesn’t think she’s better than the next person. I think I would like to meet her someday. She sounds like a great person to hang around with and get to know. Although, I felt I got to “know” her somewhat through this book.
I also liked this story because it has recepies, songs, and the journal thoughts. I liked the recepies best.
As for the journal part of the the story, it kinda gave me this weird feeling that we as her readers that put us inside her head hearin her thoughts out loud.
You see, I keep a journal too. I talk to Jesus through it so He knows my everything. But, of course He already knows but it helps me sort my thoughts out and yes, even complain a little. I love my quiet time with Jesus.
I highly recommend this book for people of all ages who wants to know God better.
My thanks to my Blind Date with JustReads Tours.
NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.