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Flooded: The 5 Best Decisions to Make When Life Is Hard and Doubt Is Rising by Nicki Koziarz is an in-depth look at the life of Noah and the decisions he had to make. There is an accompanying Bible study and 6 video lessons.

If you're doing the Bible study and reading the book, the time commitment is about 1 hour every day. I'm a fairly quick reader and it took me almost an hour to read the chapter, Bible passage, guide, and answer the questions...and I didn't write all my answers down.

To combat the time commitment, I decided to read the chapter ahead of time so the time could be spent focusing on the guide and Bible passage.

I enjoyed this slow walk through Noah's life. I never really thought about the different decisions he had to make and Nicki Koziarz did a great job of showing us how we could make those same decisions in our lives every day.

She was honest with her struggles to make those decisions while showing us the things she's doing and that we can do to go forward.

One of my favorite things about the Bible study guide was the "one thing you're trusting God for today".  I've been choosing a new thing each day and God has shown Himself faithful. I also enjoyed the weekly verse that we're given to memorize.

Flooded is a great Bible study for those who want a closer walk with God. Dissecting Noah's life gives you a pretty good idea of the steps you need to take but also reminds you that God is faithful and you don't have to do it alone. I received an advanced reader's copy from the publishers through NetGalley; a positive review was not required.

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This was not what I thought it was going to be about, but it was much better than I expected. One can really feel for the author and it helped me feel connected to her memoir.

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I am really glad I got the opportunity to read this book. Nicki is a talented writer. This book is separated into five parts on what to do if the reader is experiencing doubt. I like how she also uses personal stories,

I received this book from Netgalley and all my thoughts are my own.

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This is the first book I’ve read by Nicki Koziarz, and it won’t be the last! She’s my new favorite faith-based speaker and author! When I heard her speak at She Speaks Online in 2020, I instantly knew I wanted to see hear more from her. She is warm, funny, and relatable, and this book reflects her personality.

I enjoyed this book so much that after I listened to the audiobook from my library while reading an e-book advanced reader copy, I ordered a printed copy!

Who is this book for? Anyone struggling with doubt or unanswered prayers. Maybe you’re struggling with answered prayers that don’t seem to follow a logical path or you are starting to doubt you heard God lead you this way. This book’s for you.

Who isn’t this book for? The person who’s faith is so rock-solid that you have never once second-guessed anything.

Thank you, Bethany House and NetGalley, for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

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I really like bible studies by Nicki Koziarz. Her approach, style and message usually really resonate with me. She has a way of reaching deep to touch on the situation in your life even if she doesn't mention anything close to it in her book.

This is a study of Noah with real life applications to any life in various seasons. The author brings scripture alive in your life. Her approach is real and beyond genuine. Her style is casual and coffee with girl friends but it packs a punch. Her message may just be what you need to hear at this time. We all go through hard seasons whether it's hard-hard or just a little uncomfortable hard, this just may be the book for you.

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I have read this book as part of the bible study Proverbs 31 Ministries was doing, The book was written by Nicki Koziarz. The book has an excellent theme about dealing with your doubt with the Lord. Nicki does a great job in using Noah as her focal point and uses him as someone who we can learn from when it comes to dealing with doubt. I recommend this book for either reading it by yourself or using it for a Bible study.

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In Flooded: The 5 Best Decisions to Make When Life Is Hard and Doubt Is Rising, Nicki Koziarz uses the lens of the account of Noah to discuss five things a person can do when doubt is creeping in. This book came out at a very timely time as we have all lived through the many storms of 2020 and the beginning of 2021. I appreciated the honesty that she writes with. Doubt is something that can be hard to talk about. We often feel like we are alone when we have those moments. It is good to know you are not alone.

I received an electronic copy via Netgalle. All opinions are my own

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I received this book from the publisher through Netgalley for review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book and accompanying study guide is currently a Proverbs 31 study. It is the topical study of Noah and recommended for those feeling overwhelmed in their daily life as a believer. It is a basic, simple study for anyone to follow. I would recommend it for young believers or those without extensive biblical knowledge. Book is useful without the study guide. Study guide should only be used if you have the book.

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Headline: Whether doubt or fear “every season holds God’ familiar faithfulness”

God always offers a rainbow 🌈 after the rain.
I was very excited to read this book I’ve never read a study on Noah but have heard many Sermon on his life, well mostly the flood and the Ark.
The author mentions Noah story starts in Chapter 6. She also breaks down as my Pastor taught us read a little before then dig into our starting point.

So far we know the people sinned, God found Noah the only righteous one, gave him a God size assignment and Koziari says Noah walked with God.

Oh how I wish at every invitation from the Lord I can be as obedient. This book is about how when “we decide to keep walking, God will keep working”.
He did it for Noah He’ll do the same for us as long as we look for it, seek it and long for it.

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"Flooded", by Nicki Koziarz, is a devotional book based on the life of Noah and the faithfulness he showed throughout his life. In this book, Koziarz encourages the reader to make 5 basic decisions: walk with God, listen to God, rise above the doubt, remember Who is in charge, and find the familiar faithfulness of God. I enjoyed how easy this book was to read and the practicality of the books' contents.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

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I have learned so much through Nicki Koziarz and the studies God has laid on her heart. She is such a sweet, humble, talented woman of God. That being said… get ready for digging deep into scripture and learning. If you are just reading the book you will still be challenged. In the Study Guide expect to be memorizing scripture, learning more about yourself and a lot about what God has for you to learn. I’ve written this review before I finished the study but wanted to let others know how good it is!

I received a complimentary ARC of these books from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

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Not all writers can make you feel like you have personally known them for years, but Nicki Koziarz can. She is not afraid to be transparent and share her struggles in an effort to help us know that we are not alone. To have doubts is human, but through the message in this book, Nicki uses the story of Noah to walk us through five decisions to grow our faith. This book comes at such a perfect time as we all are dealing with the current state of the world, which can let doubt creep in before we know it. You need this book in your spiritual toolbox. “Hold tight. Your rainbow is coming.”

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Everyone experiences hardships and difficulties. During these times, it’s easy to lose sight of God. We wonder, “Are you still there?”. In Floooded, Nicki Koziarz, takes us through the story of Noah. She gives anecdotal stories that are so relatable. It’s like having a conversation with a friend. She is real.
We are given 5 decisions that each one of us must make when doubt rises when life gets hard.
You will learn the differences between Biblical principles and God’s promises. We are reminded that through all our difficulties if we hold tight to God’s promises, we will find a rainbow in the end. I can’t recommend this book more highly.

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The timing of this book & this message is truly miraculous! I think it's safe to say that many of us have questioned God through the last calendar year. When circumstances are unknown & unpredictable, we feel flooded.
Noah is all too relatable & Nicki seamlessly weaves this centuries old narrative into our everyday lives. Her use of personal stories & biblical knowledge bring Noah to life in today's tensions, questions, & doubts, and the cord that runs through it all is the true character & faithfulness of our great God.
This book met me in the depths of my soul, in the tender places of grief & brokenness & doubt. Through the pages of this book, Nicki showed me God's Kindness in His faithfulness to Noah & challenged me to find His familiar faithfulness in the threads of my own life. Following God & rising above doubt are choices we must make every single day. Flooded gives you practical, realistic practices to help you choose God -- even when life is hard and doubt is rising.
Read this book. Ask the questions in the deepest parts of your soul. I pray you find our personal, intimate God as He waits for you to choose, even now, to follow Him.

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Thanks to Bethany House for the free book.
I'm not sure that I've ever read a Christian living book that focuses on the life of Noah and the decisions he had to make while following God. I enjoyed the insights and research Koziarz put into this book. She related her own stories with her fixer-upper farm with the decisions Noah had to make when choosing to do the ginormous task God gave him. I appreciated her vulnerability and how she chose to relate the things in her life with what God asked Noah to do. I was challenged by Noah's steadfastness. There was so much that went into the Ark building and living that is glossed over sometimes, especially in the Sunday school type of settings. I enjoyed how Koziarz dug into specific verses and even words to give context to what was going on around and with the ark building. It helped me understand Noah more but, most importantly, it helped me understand God better in this context.

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This was such a timely book for me. I have been struggling with things being "impossible" and this helped me to reconnect with my walk and reading and knowing anything is possible with God. I love the way Nicki teaches and explains things. I have read several of her books and highly recommend.

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Every book that Nicki Koziarz writes is great. Her way of reaching the reader by sharing personal, heartfelt experiences and emotions is truly a blessing. In this excellent book, the reader is given opportunity to draw closer to God in every moment. Great book to give as a gift. I received a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.

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Nicki has done it again! I’ve read this book twice and each time I’ve read it, I’ve connected to different parts of the gook. Nicki writes in such a relatable way, that it’s easy to read, but thought provoking. It helps to read in this time when there’s so many unknowns and uncertainties all through the story of Noah.

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Nicki has done an amazing job of using basic principles to help us fight our doubt. She shares her personal stories and situations like she I would to a close friend over for dinner. She has let us in her life and shared the story of Noah in an all new perspective. This is a keeper book not just one I pass on to a friend.

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