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Susan B. Mead lives in the Dallas area with Holt, her husband of 35+ years, and two labs. She is a woman in AWE of God and or how much He loves us, each one of us.

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This is a nice read for anyone who has experienced a death. This gives you some different ways to help you handle your grief. It is a very pleasant read. I received a copy of this from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
 
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Virginia51 | 2 reseñas más. | Sep 10, 2018 |
I liked the sweet spirit of this author's writing. The book is about grief and how to deal with it. I'm sure most of us have experienced a loss in our life. My first experience with loss was my granddad. We were very close and he was a man of honor and compassion. He left a big hole in my heart and I still think of him everyday. I was only sixteen when he died, so I don't really think I knew how to grieve at that time.

The author shares her story about loss in her life. There was a part in the book that really brought memories back to me of a loss that struck twice in our family. My mother had been battling Alzheimer and seemed to be losing her battle fast. It was a difficult time for all of us, especially since we had such a dysfunctional family. I was with her in the nursing home when she took her last breath. I think at that moment, the little girl I was never able to be cried for her mommy in a way that pierced the darkness. Exactly one week later, I get a call from my brother in the middle of the night. His son has just been killed in a car accident. My sweet nephew who looked so much like my brother only lived to be twenty-three.

The grief we felt was too much at times. How could God take two members of my family a week apart? I was so angry I shut everyone out. I was bitter at the world and I felt alone as I had all my life. As I continued the book I saw this written by the author, " However, it is our response to an event that shows our character, not the event itself." I can say with confidence now that after reading that one statement, I had to examine my heart. I was still bitter over the death of my nephew who was taken so young. The accident was investigated but the person at fault was never charged. In my heart, I knew I was going to have to deal with forgiving that person. I still had to deal with my anger towards God as well.

I appreciate the author sharing her story and giving readers nuggets of His word to help us cope with our grief. At the end of each chapter, are questions that are a useful tool to reinforce what each chapter is about. It is not an easy journey when we lose someone, but I'm thankful for books like this that help me get closer to forgiving, overcoming bitterness and being joyful again.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
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Harley0326 | 2 reseñas más. | Sep 3, 2018 |
This author tells how she uses bible verses to “clothe herself in God’s power”. She uses some humor to discuss some serious subjects. This was interesting. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
 
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Virginia51 | otra reseña | May 26, 2018 |
Finally a book that talks abut spiritual warfare. I don't hear very many pastors preaching about such an important part of a Christian walk today. Everyday the enemy is there with his tricks just waiting to take you out. He is subtle but so effective if we are not ready. A small argument with a spouse, an unkind word from a friend or an unfounded accusation can take you out.

The author does not pull any punches and I love that she is very direct with readers. I was floored when I saw the words spiritual rape. That is such an accurate description of what the enemy does to us. We leave ourselves exposed by not praying and not surrounding ourselves with like minded people. Do we remember to carry the Word with us everyday? I never thought about leading others astray when I fall from grace, but it makes perfect sense. Don't we find people to agree with us when we feel hurt by someone?

One of the biggest attacks the enemy uses on us is our mind. He is crafty and whispers to us things like, "Is your spouse cheating on you," or " Did you know that so and so said horrible things about you to the pastor?" " You are stupid." The question we need to ask ourselves is, " Will we follow the "rabbit trail" of an enticing thought or " take every thought captive?"

I like that the author provides refection questions at the end of every chapter. I encourage you to read them and apply them to your lives. The author leaves no subject untouched and I love how she breaks down words so we can understand what God is saying to us. Many people have a problem with the word submit. When the author breaks the word down it makes perfect sense. Basically it means under mission. Who do you want to be under mission to?

I appreciate the author being transparent with her struggles she has faced with her boys. We all want to have the perfect child that never gets in trouble. But reality is that we can do everything right and our children may choose a different path. I loved when she said, "I'm not giving up mothering! I am praying and holding on." That is what we all need to do; which is not give up and never stop praying. I enjoyed this book very much and found it to be encouraging and powerful.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
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Harley0326 | otra reseña | May 17, 2018 |

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