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What a wonderful devotional!
The Author, Debbie Wilson did a tremendous job exploring the subject of Faith in this 8 week devotional. Her writing holds your attention and makes you eager to learn more.
I liked that she used Old and New Testament Scripture in this study on Faith, along with exploring the lives of some famous Bible Characters.
The Author reminds us that God is always with us and to continue trusting Him & having Faith no matter what.
Lovely read and would make a terrific gift!
***Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy of this book. All views and opinions expressed in this review are my own.***
If you've ever struggled with whether your faith and relationship with God are big enough, this is a must read. Comforting, empowering and insightful, it uses the hugely flawed men in Hewbrews to illustrate how much good God can do with very little. And continually reminds us how much God can and wants to do with our faith.
A study in Hebrews and the Faith of those who were ordinary people. I will be going through this again as it has given some different things to think about. I like this 8 week study and recommend it. Thanks for an advanced digital copy from net galley and the publisher.
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I just enjoy this 8 week Bible Study, On each week we focus on a specific character name on Hebrews 11. All though maybe well known for many on this Bible study I like that if you are a staying at home mom, single or retired you can work through the daily assignments. With a short reflection, a bible verse, and clear and specific questions we can learn and grow in our faith. One of the things I like most of this Bible study was that we see the humanity behind these men that were taking in the count by God for their faith. Not perfect, not flawless, but each one them in a specific moment trust God and did amazing deeds. This Bible study feels like a journey and in my case, it gives me hope, I can see that if God didn’t reject them; but use their lives and we see over and over a faithful God who always fulfils each of one of his promise.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of this book.
This is a study guide to Hebrews and I have to confess that although I thought I knew Hebrews reasonably well the author's commentary really helped me to consider things from another perspective.
I will be following this study again as I feel with each reading new things will be learnt.
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This is a two week study follow the life of Abraham. Following what it was like to be Gods friend.
I feel like we all need a little bit of hope in a little bit of faith in a little bit of encouragement especially in a time like this. I felt connected with the story and the fact that there wasn’t anything in particular about it. Some stories you hear a sob story from the author and I didn’t get that here. I did however get biblical facts and lessons and a journey.
I thought this study was very inclusive. I Think that most Bible studies are geared toward women and being a woman that’s nice but I like that there wasn’t any gender specific things without the questions or through the novel itself because it can be given as a gift it can be shown to all as beneficial.
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Little Faith, Big God is very nice devotional with faith as the subject. There are eight weeks of devotions, and each day has a different study and reflexion, some questions for you to answer to yourself and a closing prayer. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
I absolutely loved this book. Debbie did such a great job with Faith the subject. She has a way about her that holds the readers attention. The cover was a perfect fit . It made me smile and feel a sense of hope and joy. The book is made up of 8 weeks of devotions with study and reflection questions and an area for prayer requests. Using Old and New Testament scripture , with the help of some famous Bible Saints like Abraham and Enoch Debbie shows us that God is always with us and loves us and has faith in us. We have to trust Him even when we screw up. Like Moses who didn't feel like he could lead God's people. God had faith in Moses. A great read. This would make a great gift.
Little Faith, Big God
Grace to Grow When Your Faith Feels Small
by Debbie Wilson
Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers
Leafwood Publishers
Christian | Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 11 Feb 2020
I am reviewing a copy of Little Faith, Big God through Abilene Christian University Press and Leafwood Publishers.
Little Faith, Big God is a reminds us that we need to stop finding our worth in our performance and instead to look for it in who we are in Christ. Instant health is neither instant nor is it stagnant, a faith that is vibrant grows stronger with proper use.
Debbie Wilson asks if we doubt God created the world then what hope do we have that he can handle our trials? How can we trust his promises if the Bible got this wrong? It takes faith to believe God created the world.
We are reminded too that we need to realize there are consequences to our sins. We fall short of our own standards.
It is important too that we remember life is so messy that only Jesus can judge sin. We have a tendency too weigh our best intentions against someone’s worst actions in order to justify ourselves. It is pointed out too that God looks into our hearts. He sees our motives. That’s why even angry words and unkind thoughts matter.
Little Faith, Big God is a reminder that though our faith is small we serve a big God.
I would recommend this book for anyone looking to grow their faith.
Five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
This is a wonderful daily devotional/bible study. It's well written and helps keep you grounded in God's word daily. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Thank you Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers via NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
This is an amazing book and is for anyone. It is a simple reminder. I read this and couldn't wait to share about it to friends/family.
I feel this book is what everyone should read. I have just read a bit and it's amazing. But it's more of like a school textbook...
Little Faith, Big God was an absolute treasure to read. I used it more as a devotion and slowly went through it, completing the questions at the end. It was such an encouraging read with each “Day” bringing forth much insight about biblical characters and their stories of faith, followed by personal application and thought-provoking questions. I am thinking it would be a great tool to use in a Bible study or small group setting and would highly recommend it to those looking for an encouraging daily devotion.
5 stars
Little Faith, Big God
Grace to Grow When Your Faith Feels Small
by Debbie Wilson
This book is phenomenal. It is an 8 week devotional with daily readings and reflections. It is deep and fulfilling, it is not fluffy like so many devotionals are anymore. This book would be perfect for any Bible study group, small group or read alone as part of a daily Bible reading. I truly hope Ms. Wilson writes more devotionals. She has a wonderful way of looking at difficult times but showing God's grace and goodness in the storm.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The devotional book runs daily over eight weeks; each week is a different faith topic. The book is well titled and written for people and groups who would like Grace to grow and improving the faith. The devotional book demonstrates prayers, scriptures and stories that are aimed at growing the faith. Ideal to be used individually, as a family or a group. The questions at the end of each day is aimed with reflection of what you have read and if you are reading the devotionals within a group it is not compulsory to share your thoughts.
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I liked it but parts felt a bit too reaching to tie in a lesson from the authors life/community to the Bible verses or lesson relevant. I still liked it and highlighted quite a bit and enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading more from this author!
In Little Faith, Big God Debbie Wilson writes out passages from the bible with small excerpts that she expands on also with her own experiences, It may just be that I am a sucker for devotionals but I LOVED this book. I wish that I followed the weekly plan to read, write out, and pray each day in the scripture because I feel like I would have experienced more growth over a longer period of time.
By reading this book, you can really tell how adorable Debbie Wilson is in her writing. With devotionals, despite how long the bible is, seems like you are hearing the same service- "Do well on to others, Have faith in god even if you don't feel the response right away, God loves you"- As much as most Christians agree with these statements they become humdrum and repetitive and prayer should expand and grow as your faith and experiences do. When she writes a section, she puts in a little flare and says how she expands on a certain event that has happened and why she feels this might have happened which invokes a spiritual way of thinking throughout the day. I am buying this physical book as soon as I can.
Debbie W. Wilson's "Little Faith, Big God: Grace to Grow When Your Faith Feels Small" is what I would refer to as a "working" Christian's book. What do I mean by this? Quite simply, "Little Faith, Big God" isn't so much a book you simply sit down and read - it's a book you commit to experiencing. Wilson acknowledges this in the book's opening pages when she recommends that you have a bible handy as you begin what is intended to be an eight-week journey through Hebrews 11, a chapter of the Bible often referred to as the faith chapter precisely because it shares the stories of ordinary people who, by faith, pleased God.
Wilson weaves together stories, mostly from her own life, along with reflections, applications, and discussion questions at the end of each section. She intersperses Scripture throughout, a sure sign that you truly will benefit from having your bible nearby so that you can read scriptures, reflect on questions, and fully engage yourself with the book. Wilson's seems to be able to flexibly be used with various translations of Scripture and she even references The Message at one point.
Only recently released on 2/11/20, "Little Faith, Big God" is a simple collection intended to inspire Christians to dig deeper into Hebrew 11 but also to be gentler with themselves in their faith journeys.
Wilson is a Christian life coach, author, and Bible teacher with Lighthouse Ministries and also had a long background working with Campus Crusade for Christ. Wilson's theological approach could easily be identified as a more traditional evangelical theology as her scriptural interpretations are revealed you can see where she leans toward traditional, more widely accepted interpretations of Hebrews 11.
As I was provided an Advanced Review Copy with expectation of a review, I didn't have the time up front to fully immerse myself in the experience of the book but I do intend to do so as Wilson's approach to the material is easy to understand, accessible, and would be a terrific option for church study groups or for working with newer Christians seeking to better understand the Bible.
As a seminary graduate, I can't say that I found "Little Faith, Big God" to offer much in the way of new knowledge or insight but I appreciated the experience of reading it for what it did offer and how it offered me the opportunity to not only reflect but also to more fully understand my own faith journey.