Heidi's Haven

This workbook from Moody Publishers takes the student through the Old Testament, starting at the very beginning with Genesis. It is full of questions for students to answer, information about each lesson, and questions to stimulate thought.  The note at the beginning states that completion of the workbook is not the goal. The goal is that the questions and notes inside would stimulate the student and guide them in searching and knowing the Bible. This was designed for a high school course but has also been used successfully in adult Bible studies.  My favorite thing about this workbook was the fact that it comes with holes punched in the side for a three ring binder. The pages are also perforated to easily be removed.  This would be the perfect workbook for a new Christian or a Bible study to go through together.  I would give this workbook 5 stars.  *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to wri...

This devotional is structured so the reader spends 10 minutes each day reading an excerpt from John (which the reader has to look up themselves), with some devotional material, and a prayer after. This 10 minute approach was made for those of us (all of us?) who feel like they don't have enough time each day to spend with God. This is meant to help readers find that time to spend with the Lord, even if it's just 10 minutes. The creators at Zondervan chose the book of John because it allows us to get to know Jesus and learn about Him from someone who loved Him and was eager to testify about Him.  This is a nice little devotional and would make a nice gift. However, I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as I've enjoyed others in this series.  Overall, I gave this 3/5 stars. *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

This Bible from Zondervan is designed for those who want to study God's Word, but don't know how or where to start. Included thoughout are notes, Q&As, definitions, context notes, Bible truths, key verses and terms, and spotlights on individuals of the Bible, to name a few. I think this would be an awesome tool for someone who is new to the faith. I'll be handing this off to a friend of mine who told me she wanted to read the Bible, but didn't know how to go about it. I'm sure there are tons of people in that situation. The only thing that I disliked about this Bible is that it's a pretty big and bulky hardcover. So while it's very sturdy, it's really heavy and a real pain to carry around. Otherwise, this is a really nice Bible. Overall, I'm giving this 4/5 stars. *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Settle my Should: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus  by Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk is a devotional for busy women who struggle to find the time each day to connect with Jesus. For each day, the authors give a short devotional that puts something new into perspective for readers. Then a short prayer, some questions for reflection, and a little bit of space for journaling.  First of all, this book is absolutely beautiful. It's a white floral hardcover with a blue ribbon to mark your place. But I also really enjoyed reading it, too. I did a lot of journaling as I read and it really made me think.  The only thing that I didn't like about this book was that it often didn't give much room for answering the questions, sometimes only as much as 2 lines. So, if you do read this, I would have a journal nearby rather than writing in the book itself. They really should have extended the writing space onto the next page in order to allow readers the space to ful...

In her book Joyful Surrender , Elisabeth Elliot talks about the disciplines that believers should follow in living a believer's life. She also explains to the reader how to be able to follow those disciplines. This includes having discipline over your mind, body, possessions, time, and feelings, how to overcome anxiety, how to change poor habits, how to trust God in the hard times, and how to let Christ have control over everything. Overall, Elisabeth Elliot stresses self-discipline in all areas of life. I enjoyed this book, as I've enjoyed other books written by Elisabeth Elliot. She has a way of talking to the reader in a way that is very kind, and not at all condescending. Everything she tells to the reader, she's learned from experience. She's very humble and down to earth.  Overall, I gave this book 3/5 stars. *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. 

This adorable little Bible was created for brides in mind. It's the NKJV Bride's Bible from Thomas Nelson. It's an adorable little white Bible, with a leather cover and an imprinted floral design on the front. It comes in a little box to keep it protected! Inside, it's a Bible just like any other. Not much to expand upon there! There aren't any study materials or extra information in this Bible. What is different about this Bible is that there are pages in the front for brides to fill out. This includes the date, time, and location of the ceremony, memories from the day, a page to list the wedding party, the story of how you met, the proposal story, and details from the bridal shower.  This would be a really great gift for a bridal shower! I think I am going to give it to my best friend at her shower! Overall, this Bible gets 5 stars. *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review...

This is a short devotional that only takes about 10 minutes of your day. It takes you through a few verses of Proverbs each day, along with some devotional content, a prayer, and questions to consider. This book focuses on increasing in wisdom. I loved reading this, and filled up so many pages of my journal as I did. My eyes were really opened to things I am guilty of and need to change, and I have found myself thinking back to what I learned in this book when I encounter a situation where I can be either wise or a fool. I really do think that this book has made a positive impact on me, and I am eager to share it with others! The book itself is smaller than a normal book in size, but very cute with smooth and shiny pages. I gave this book 5/5 stars. *I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive view. All opinions are my own.