“Beyond the Bible”
Throughout the years, I have read many books that have encouraged and inspired me in my walk through life. While the Bible is our foundation and ultimate source of truth, I have also found that God uses others to write words that uplift, strengthen, and guide us through daily challenges.
I want to take a moment to share some of these books with you-books that go beyond the Bible in the sense that they are inspired by individuals who have experience life, grown in faith, and now pour that encouragement into others.
You may not be familiar with these books, but my desire is to introduce them to you so that you, too, can be encouraged, strengthened, and inspired. Sometimes, in the middle of life’s difficulties, God places the right words in our path at just the right time-and often, those words come through others who have walked similar journeys.
As you explore these readings, I pray they remind you that you are not alone, that God is with you, and that He continues to speak in ways that uplift your heart and renew your strength.
God bless you.
“Here is a few books that have truly encouraged and inspire me over the years”
HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD-Learn to know His voice and Make Right Decisions-Joyce Meyer-This book helps to teach you how to hear from God and recognize His voice. It is important for us to be able to seek God about the decisions that we make in our lives. God wants to be a part of your every day life and the decisions you make.
FERVENT- A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific, and Strategic Prayer-Priscilla Shirer-”YOU HAVE AN ENEMY” “And he’s dead set on destroying all you hold dear. He does it strategically. He does it specifically. He’s doing it right this minute, in fact-aimed at personally drawn targets on your heart, your home, your mind, your life”.
“And this book, this battle plan, is your chance to fight back. With a weapon that really works”.-Priscilla Shriver
THE POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE-Stormie Omartian-”Worrying about your marriage changes nothing…Praying about it can change everything".-Stormie Omartian. God cares about every part of your life, including your marriage. This book has taught me how to pray intentionally for my husband, and as God strengthens him, He strengthens me and our relationship as well. Through prayer and trust in Him, God can restore and renew any marriage, bring hope, healing, and deeper connection.