Dancing with My Father - Book Review & Giveaway

Book Summary:

The reality of living in a broken, fallen world can leave women feeling overcome by fear, guilt, and weariness. Many develop “sawdust souls,” numb to any sense of joy.

In this warm and wise book, author Sally Clarkson invites readers to take God’s hand and let Him lead them into a life of anticipation, passion, and purpose. With the voice of a trusted mentor, she reveals how, by getting in tune with the rhythm of God’s presence, women can nurture an inner attitude of anticipation and celebration even in the stressful seasons of life.

Through rich biblical insights woven with real-life stories, women will be inspired to recapture a spirit of joy as they follow God’s lead on the dance floor of life.

Author Bio:

Sally Clarkson is a popular speaker, known across the nation and internationally for her work with women. She is the author of several books, including The Mission of Motherhood, The Ministry of Motherhood, and Seasons of a Mother’s Heart. She has worked in various ministries, including Campus Crusade for Christ. With her husband, Clay, she is cofounder of Whole Heart Ministries, which encourages and equips Christian parents. The Clarksons, parents of four, live near Colorado Springs, Colorado.

My Review:
Filled with scripture, hymn, discussion questions, and personal stories, this book is helpful in examining yourself and finding joy in all of your life experiences. It explains how a person can "make lemonade out of lemons" during difficult situations.

Each chapter contains discussion questions that you can use for soul-searching. How do you need to change your heart attitude in order to more fully enjoy God's Fatherhood? In what ways does your work and life separate you from nature? What do you need to believe about God in order to move from being troubled to having His joy? Those are just a few of the discussion questions that make you think about how you can live a life of joy and have a closer relationship with God.

This book is informative, uplifting, and thought-provoking.

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I received book for review from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group. The opinions within this post are of my own and I was not influenced in any way. Please do your own research before purchasing products as your opinion may differ.