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This is the first book I’ve read by Mark Batterson and I absolutely loved it. He very thoughtful and intentional when he writes. This book basically implores you to see miracles in everything, good and bad. He goes into detail about science and history and proves miracles even in the smallest of details.

This book is a reminder to me that God works everything for my good. I really loved it. Especially now that I’m recovering from Breast Cancer.

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In the book A Million Little Miracles, author and pastor Mark Batterson, writes about asks the question – “Are you taking miracles for granted? Or are you taking them for gratitude? Is your holy curiosity waxing or waning?” Batterson writes: “In a world that politicizes almost everything, we’re called to theologize. Yes, that’s a word. It’s thinking about things in theological terms. What things? Everything. And, I might add, everyone! It starts with a theology of dignity—the image of God in me greets the image of God in you. That is how we begin to tap into our God-given potential. That is how we exercise prophetic imagination. That is how we solve seemingly impossible problems.” This was a great read with lots of challenging thoughts about seeing the everyday miracles around us! I would highly recommend this book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Before I had even finished the first chapter, I pre-ordered four copies of A Million Little Miracles. I had already been telling my husband we needed to pre-order before I finished the preface. In A Million Little Miracles, Batterson helps readers become more aware of little miracles that we typically take for granted each and every day. He helps us to be more sensitive to how big, close, and good God truly is, and thus how important our attention to our relationship with Him truly is. He helps us to gain, or regain, our since of awe in the God we worship.

A Million Little Miracles is an uplifting book for those who have been a Christian for a long time and may have become desensitized to God's presence in our daily lives due to long-time familiarity . It is also uplifting to those who are new to the faith and are just building that most important relationship. This book will be a great personal purchase, and a great gift purchase for friends and family at all stages of their Christian walk.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy from Multnomah via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

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This book is such a breath of fresh air! It brings the reader many new perspectives on daily activities that we take for granted (like the involuntary act of breathing) so that we can see the glory of God in every moment and movement. The more you read the book, the more encouraged you become as you realize how intentional the Creator was and still is.

This book would be a great gift for anyone going through a mental health struggle because it repetitively uses scriptures and examples to show you that you matter. It would also make a great coffee table book - whether that be to read a few sections of a chapter with your morning coffee to have a positive start to your day or to discuss a cool statistic with your kids or visitors.

I appreciate the concept of this book. Miracles are a new focus in my faith due to some unexpected life circumstances. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt that there were too many examples in each chapter. It seems like this could have been made as a daily devotional rather than a chapter book. Also, there was more science throughout the whole book than I expected there to be and I became a bit overwhelmed by it. However, I love the author's enthusiasm about science!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Convergent Books for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

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This book is thought provoking and INTERESTING!

I love the author's use of scientific facts and anecdotes to remind us of the million little and sometimes big miracles all around us that we take for granted. I paused several times while reading this book, to reflect and give thanks to God for all my miracles. There is always something to be grateful for.

It is a book I recommend and it is a 9/10 for me. Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for giving me the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

All opinions expressed in this review are mine and freely given.

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"A Million Little Miracles" is my 20th Mark Batterson book. I'd love to say "they keep getting better", but they've been great from the start so that would be an exaggeration. This one is a bit different from its predecessors in that Pastor Mark takes us to the granular level of our planet. He walks us through the tiniest of miracles (a grain of sand) and then zooms us out to distant galaxies. The common thread is that all things great and small are gifts from a loving God.
Don't miss this book. The research and stories alone make it worth your investment of time. Sit back, enjoy the journey, and be amazed at the beauty and specificity of what our God has made.

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In A Million Little Miracles: Rediscover the God Who is Bigger Than Big, Closer Than Close, and Gooder Than Good author Mark Batterson encourages readers to look beyond what we tend to perceive as the "ordinary" and recognize the miracles that surround us every day. "Nothing is as simple as it seems. Everything is more miraculous than we can imagine."

Through scientific facts and anecdotes, he stresses that God is greater and more magnificent than we realize, closer and more available and invested in us as individuals than we think, and good in all things all the time.

This is a thought provoking, interesting, and encouraging read. There is a Study Guide available to partner with this book which provides a deeper dive into the material giving readers a chance to realize the impact on their personal lives.

Well done and recommended.

My thanks to Multnomah for permitting me to access a DRC of this book via NetGalley. Publication will be 11/19/24. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

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Using a blend of science and history to support the existence of the Almighty in a wonderful way! This book brings a collection of amazing things that are in our lives, surrounding us everyday, and we overlook the miraculousness of them. There is also a study guide that can be used with this book and I look forward to checking it out as well.

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I've always enjoyed Mark Batterson's writing and speaking. Every book I've read, I've learned more than just the topic at hand. I've always walked away knowing more history and fun facts through his captivating story telling. There are so many miracles to notice if we just take the time to slow down and look around. I would caution you to do the same with this book. It's so easy to rush to get things done these days. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to WaterBrook & Multnomah and netgalley for allowing me an advanced copy of a Million little miracles for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Free ARC from Net Galley

I enjoyed this book, while the author tends to write on the shallow side the concept of a "Holy Curiosity" stayed with me. The book deals a lot with perceptions and how we tend to find what we are looking for and too often miss what we are not.

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This would be a wonderful book for those who doubt God and need the science aspect. Personally, science is a little over my head, so this def was not for me. But I don’t believe a book like this has been written before or very often, so I would think it would be popular!

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Mind-blowing.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

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