Heidi St. John

I purchased this book from Amazon to read with my sister Rhonda Wolf. All opinions are my own. Bible Promises For Moms by Heidi St John. Last summer we did the Bible Study Mom Strong and I recommend every mom read it no matter what stage of motherhood you are in I promise it will apply to you. This little pocket book is filled with prayers for those moments when as a Mom you just need to hear what God is trying to say to you. It is alphabetized by subject and an easy reference to place a prayer exactly when and where you need to hear or say it. Sometimes life is overwhelming and patience isn't a virtue you reach alone. Take ten minutes and ask for help it makes all the difference in the world. This book is a wonderful reminder that God is in the corner of Moms every step of the way through motherhood, even when it seems to hard to handle. Review also posted on Instagram @borenbooks, Library Thing, Amazon, Twitter @jason_stacie, Goodreads/StacieBoren, and my blog at readsbystacie.com… (más)

The issue I have with it is that it comes off as a Christian woman writing a Christian book, but the author obviously has one foot in Christianese and one foot in the world.

I question whether God's word is the authority in her life, based on this book. Some of the things she wrote may have been in jest/trying to be funny.
pg 3, she and her husband are arguing and SURPRISE, they have visitors at their front door. After inviting them in and what I gather must have been small talk, Heidi asks the woman visitor about parenting, motioning all the books on the coffee table. The woman forthrightly mentions she's missing the Bible. (which brings me to Heidi's book, you don't need it; start studying the Bible).
pg. 20 ironically Heidi mentions "you are preparing warriors who at some point will be asked to choose between following God's law and following the culture. And in order to prepare warriors, you have to become a warrior yourself. (the phrase practice what you preach comes to mind).
pg 27 I did like this area about raising our children for God's kingdom. (whooo, I found something good after 27 pages).
pg 31 Heidi mentions cupid. (more culture)
pg 39 She talks about fighting our giants which would have been really good, except that it was portrayed in a way as leaning on her own strengths instead of the armour of God and standing on His word as our offense.
pg 50 this one is questionable, but it really felt as though she was covertly referencing Joel Osteen's book Best Life. (which is a whole kettle of worms of its own)
pg 60 - the proverbial straw that broke the camels back that made me stop reading the book. Strike three so to speak. More culture and she talks about her pride and writing a book and mentions being powerful Oz. Being transparent of our flaws is one thing, but to mix it with the world is not what God's word tells us to do, but to separate ourselves from it.

I find it sad to hear that she was a pastor's wife for 20 years and there are a few things I've found out about that are disparaging to her character, but that she is leading so many women astray. However, it is also up to us/ourselves, to read and study the Bible, and hold women like Heidi accountable. (no, it isn't judging, it's holding our brethen up/accountable in a loving manner). If we did, then women like Heidi might be a better Christian woman herself and the book would have been a better book for Christian women.

I'm terribly disappointed in this book and would like my money back, because I'd rather give it back to the publisher than pass it on to another woman. It's also a concern and definitely a picture of what the world is today based on the good reviews of this book. Where is the discernment?… (más)

I purchased this book from Amazon to read with my sister. All opinions are my own. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Prayers for the Battlefield by Heidi St. John. This book is written to speak directly to mothers. Every struggle a mom has with her faith and life in general is in this book with a prayer to move forward to the next chapter in life. It also makes a great quick reference for prayer when you can find what you are struggling with there are prayers worded beautifully to guide you. Life happens too fast and the struggles are real this book give you quick ways to hunt a verse related to that struggle. Review also posted on Library Thing, Go Read, Goodreads/StacieBoren, Amazon, Twitter @jason_stacie and my blog at readsbystacie.com… (más)