Eve
was given a high purpose and calling but she believed a lie and
became a slave to it. Jesus came to set us free from that bondage.
True beauty arises through the perfect love of Jesus and this book
calls us to experience that love through a transformative
relationship with Him.
Schaefer
shares how the lie is introduced to us, resulting in our feeling
unlovable, shamed, and other negative emotions. She shares how, even
after she became a Christian, the lies continued to invade. She tried
to perform her way to acceptance by God but finally came to the point
of resting, choosing to trust God in faith. She takes us through her
encounters with the love and goodness of God and the transformation
of her heart.
Each
short reading can be used as a devotional. Illustrations by Julie
Headland have been added to stimulate us to think about the
accompanying text.
This
is a good book for women who feel discouraged because they are not
living up to what the world tells them is beautiful. The lie is
revealed and the true source of beauty uncovered.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Monica
Schaefer became the youngest sitting circuit court judge in Tampa,
Florida, at age thirty-six. She later began a missionary career in
Israel, where she met her husband. Today she enjoys the treasures and
adventures of raising a daughter in New York City. You can find out
more at www.beautifullyprepared.com.
Julie
Headland is a New England based fine artist. She works in the studio
of her antique farmhouse in Weston, Connecticut, where she lives with
her husband and four children. You can find out more at
www.julieheadlandart.com.
Clovercroft
Publishing, 96 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book through The Book
Club Network for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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