Fiercehearted by Holley Gerth

Each chapter of this book is a gift just waiting to be opened. Holley Gerth has the ability to catch the reader's attention from the first page. Her description of a fiercehearted woman is one that will motivate and inspire women of all ages.

This is a book that you will want to curl up in your favorite comfy spot to read. You will finish it feeling empowered, strong, and fierce. Holley's life stories are ones that we can relate to and learn from. She reminds us that we all have struggles and imperfections, but they do not define us. As the title says, we are fiercehearted. We are God's children. We are enough!

Thank you, Holley, for sharing your life and your talent. I look forward to reading more books by this wonderful author. I received this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.

Living the Spirit-Formed Life by Jack Hayford

Living the Spirit-Formed Life was first published in 1994 under the title of The Power and Blessing. It has now been revised and updated and includes a foreword by Robert Morris. The cover is very warm and inviting and sets the tone for the book. This book is very relevant still today and will be for years to come.

In the pages of this classic book, Pastor Jack Hayford reveals ten disciplines of the Spirit which include committing to hear God's voice, baptism, communion, forgiveness, and others. All of these things can help us to grow in our spiritual relationship with the Lord and mold us into a Spirit-Formed disciple.

I really enjoyed this book and will enjoy reading it again and again. This book is very inspirational and informative and is a great study to use alone or with a group. I received this book from Chosen in exchange for my honest review.

Calm, Cool, and Connected by Arlene Pellicane

Calm, Cool, and Connected is a book that is so necessary in today's society. Every single day, we are staring at our phones, televisions, and tablets and losing sight of the more important people and things around us. This book offers practical advice to help us cut down on our screen time and live life the way God intended us to.

The author uses the word HABIT to give the reader an interesting way to remember useful technology tips: H=Hold Down the Off Button, A=Always Put People First, B=Brush Daily: Live With a Clean Conscience, I=I Will Go Online With a Purpose, T=Take a Hike. These easy and simple steps can help us gain back the control over our devices. Arlene Pellicane reminds us that these devices are not going to play themselves or turn themselves on. We have the control and we can limit our screen time if we spend more time with God and people.

One part of the book that really stood out was when the author referred to mobile phones as digital pacifiers. This is such an accurate description. We need to put down our phones and work on forming relationships with others. There are many tips that I will apply to my life after reading this book, because I have a tendency to lose track of time when I am endlessly scrolling on social media. Everyone that is struggling with an unhealthy approach to technology should read this book. It is a quick read that is very beneficial. I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review.