“Why don’t I have more faith?”
“Why am I so bored with Jesus?”
“Why are Christians so hard for me to like?”
There are many questions we’re not supposed to ask when playing by the religious rules. It makes people uncomfortable. So why is it that Jesus invited questions and even asked some of them himself? What is it that you’re afraid to ask God? It’s a risky prospect to begin asking–but far riskier to continue simply trying to get by without knowing. Author C. D. Baker asked himself 40 soul-searching questions which started a conversation in his heart and ultimately showed him more about God than He ever expected.
Can we become more honest with who we really are and find who God says He really is at the same time? Come indulge yourself in daily readings with an honest exploration of your secret fears and thoughts, and know that you will always be welcomed in God’s unconditional love.
Search me, O God … and know my anxious thoughts.
–Psalm 139:23 NIV
This is the kind of book that you want break into the bread of each day to find insights to great questions such as they are listed above as well as others. Chapter after chapter c. d. baker offers up a fresh topic – 40 actually. These topics are thought provoking and each chapter ends with a little food for thought as well a prayer that either came out of the Bible, or many times a prayer from another author which I really enjoyed.
The book is not overly preachy, instead peppered with modern stories, each chapter leads you through a question and some thoughts to take away. Written in short 4 page chapters, this is something that you could read through while you have your morning coffee. Each chapter asking the questions that we feel we shouldn’t be asking… but are so glad that someone did. I think this book could be given to anyone at any level of Faith and they would find understanding within the pages.
This book should be read in 40 days. I would recommend taking a chapter a day to breathe in the aroma of God’s words and really take those words to heart as you go through the 40 days, hopefully coming out the other side with a fresh perspective. Even if you think daily devotional type books are not your thing, I think you would find this book to be different and interesting. I plan on going through this book again starting the first of the year and doing just that.
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This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
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Thanks for visiting my blog! I’m pretty sure your lead pastor at The Journey is one of my Facebook friends, though we haven’t met in person.
Probably Chris…. he is really active on Facebook! 🙂 Thanks for visiting back!
This actually looks like something I’d buy! Great review 🙂
Hi Lynne, thank you! I really enjoyed this book and thought I was reviewing a regular devotion but to me this one was a bit more….
My favorite bread are either baguettes or croissants.
I love pumpernickel bread!
Pumpkin Bread is my favorite
I wasn’t sure about picking a quick bread, but I really like my banana bread! I have to say my favorite “regular” bread is a good loaf of French bread.
I should have my review for this book posted by Friday! It’s a great devotional read! 🙂
my fave type of bread is any hearty multi grain
I like whole wheat bread.
Zucchini Bread I suppose!
Thanks for this lovely giveaway. My favorite bread is Rosemary olive oil.
I am knew here, a friend emailed your web site. I look forward to reading your blog everyday. I too am a very serious about my reading :0) When I was younger , and other kids were out playing, I spent most of my time in my tree house reading or basking on the front porch or even hidden away in my room. I loved meeting new friends through my books and the adventures that they took me.
My favorite everyday bread is whole wheat, I also love cheese & jalapeno bread.
I think the giveaways are a wonderful idea and I look forward to the fun involved.
Peace & Blessings,
Kim
HI Kim,
That is awesome that you came to me through a friend. Thank them for me. 🙂 Enjoy and Happy New Year!
We’ve just been eating stollen – yummy!
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Asiago Cheese (from Panera Bread)….yummmmy
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banana nut bread is my favourite 🙂
i’m a subscriber 🙂
Gosh, I haven’t found a bread I didn’t like 🙂 Love kaiser rolls, french baguettes, Italian bread, rye bread, banana bread, pumpkin bread, muffins, bagels…I could write a book 🙂
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I love pumpkin bread.. sprinkled with a few chocolate chips. Mmmm. So delicious!
My sister made a great cranberry bread for the holidays. YUM!
I make a potato bread that is out of this world.
My favorite bread is whole wheat, but really there are not many that I do not like. 🙂
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i love my family’s recipe for banana nut bread
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