A small book that is an easy read with a very powerful messsage!

It was a grey, depressing day. I found this book at the library and sat in a rocking chair to read it. I finished in about an hour and I felt like Liz Curtis Higgs had just sat across from me and encouraged me personally in my relationship with God. I was looking for encouragement and found it. I have since purchased many copies and given them to friends who also need some encouraging in their lives. I hope this book does the same for you as it did for me.

The book is filled with God's Love and is an encouraging read. It is a joy to bask in the words on these pages.

I have a lot of respect for Liz Curtis Higgs, and have much enjoyed her "Bad Girls of the Bible" books. But, I have to disagree with her on one point - I believe God does want us to forgive ourselves. Scripture says we are to love God, and love others as we love ourselves. Sequence Translation - l. Love God, 2. Love yourself, 3. Love others. Scripture also says God forgives us and we are to forgive others. Part of loving others is to forgive others. Therefore, part of loving yourself is forgiving yourself. Not forgiving one's self leads to a burden of guilt, and guilt does not come from God. God loves us and forgives freely if we ask Him. If we don't forgive ourselves, we are saying that our standards are above God's.

Let's just say, Liz and I will agree to disagree on that one item. We do, however, agree that our Heavenly Father's Love for us is abundant and He is gracious to forgive our transgressions, if we ask.

I was gifted this book a few years ago and decided to read it as I enjoyed Bad Girls of the Bible. Admittedly I was disappointed because I was expecting to hear more of Liz story with insights from other women but instead I got an abridged devotional.

A great devotion book.

I really liked this book. It was a devotional book for me. She talks about forgiveness & how too. Forgiving is so hard but forgiving yourself is even harder.

Provocative, encouraging, and a warm invitation to accept the fullness of God's grace.

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Just what I needed to hear during this time in my life. I am looking forward to reading other books from her!

This is a sweet, simple reminder of God's grace. I think it is best suited for new Christians, but I still enjoyed reading it. It is a great one to read and then pass along in others so they can experience it as well. I love Higgs' historical fiction novels, so I am willing to give anything that she writes a chance.

Great reminders in this book.

Spot on. Excellent encouragement.

Forgive yourself and embrace the free gift that God gives us all--grace.