Monday, August 19, 2013

So Long, Insecurity ~ A Book Review



"So Long, Insecurity" is the teen version of Beth Moore's popular book for adult women. It is printed in a magazine style, that keeps each chapter short, sweet, and to the point.

The Pros:
    I'm going to start off by admitting that I had very low expectations for this book. I have read magazine style studies before, and found them to be shallow and fluffy, especially when they started to talk about insecurity, which is the theme of this particular study. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was not the case. Each chapter, though short, is filled with scripture, practical tips, fun quizzes, great discussion questions, and very little "fluff".

The Cons:
   The chapters were quite short. There were several times that I thought the author could have gone deeper into a topic that she was discussing and skipped some of the "fun stuff".

In Conclusion:
   I think that this would be a great  book to use in an environment where this book could be used as a springboard for discussion and further study, such as a Sunday School class, or mother-daughter study.

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*I received this book free from Tyndale House for my honest opinion.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Devos for Teen Girls ~ Book Review



   "Devos for Teen Girls" is a one year devotional book geared toward girls and the daily problems that we face. It is written by Dannah Gresh and Suzy Weibel, two Christian authors and speakers, with a heart for teen girls.

The Pros:
   This book is full of great spiritual truths for many different topics that girls encounter every day, including some pretty hot topics such as: tattoos, sexuality, and marriage in today's culture. Each days devotional, contains a Bible verse, a very short lesson, and then an Action Step to help you practically apply what you learned. It is a quick, easy read, but doesn't sacrifice Truth.

The Cons:
   I really can't think of anything I didn't like about this book. Though I will say that because of the mature themes covered, I can only recommend it for older teens.

In Conclusion:
   "Devos for Teen Girls" would make a wonderful addition to any girls daily devotions!


*I received this book free from Tyndale House for my honest opinion.