Tuesday, November 27, 2018

The Perfect Christian Fiction Book For Everyone On Your Christmas List


Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for those on your list this year? Books are always a great idea, and here are nine Christain fiction books that will fill a variety of needs.

For the person who likes an emotional book:
Where Hope Begins by Catherine West

For the person who likes historical books:
The Lady of Bolton Hill by Elizabeth Camden

For the person who likes a deeper read:
Life After by Katie Ganshert

For the person who likes a lighter romance:
The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter

For the person who likes suspense or thrillers:
Try Dying by James Scott Bell

For the person who likes a humorous book:
A Charmed Life by Jenny B. Jones

For the person who likes a book about family:
Take A Chance On Me by Susan May Warren

For the person who likes to try a new author:
No Longer Broken by Emily Acker and Bethany Acker

For the person who likes Christmas books:
Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh

I hope these books give you an idea of what is out there and help you to choose great Christmas gifts this year!


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

We Don't Know God's Plans. And, Somehow, We Have To Be Okay With That.


We don't know God's plans. And, somehow, we have to be okay with that.

God gives us a strength that we can't understand.

Life makes us fear. It breaks us down. It makes us want to give up. It makes us wonder what is going to happen next.

But God gives us the strength to endure. He gives us strength through things that we never could have imagined going through. Through the darkest moments, he is with us.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

When bad things happen, it is easy to think that God has abandoned us. Maybe we believe that he could never allow such things to happen to those he loves.

But he does love us. And he is looking out for us always, even when it doesn't feel like it.

We don't know God's plans. And, somehow, we have to be okay with that.

We have to trust that God is going to work it out for good even when it makes no sense to us. Even when it terrifies us.

When we think of the good times in our lives, we will see that God gives us so much more than we deserve. He blesses us in so many ways.

He blesses us with each sunrise and sunset that we see.
With days spent in the sunshine.
With the love of children.
With the laughter of family and friends.
With time spent with those who mean the most to us.
These are all such beautiful blessings and proof of God's love for us.

He is with us always. He will never abandon us. There is good in every day, even in the darkest moments. And he has a plan for us even when we can't see it.

God says that he loves us (John 3:16.) Jesus says that he will acknowledge us before His Father in Heaven (Matthew 10:32.) And we need to trust him at all times.

Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Psalm 62:8


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

Monday, November 12, 2018

Making The Right Choices


God has given us the ability to choose our own paths. He allows us to make our own decisions. And sometimes that can feel scary.

There are times when I wish that everything was laid out before me, when I wish that I knew with certainty what I should be doing. There are times when I'm not sure what the right choice is.

But, there are other times when I am grateful for the opportunity to make my own choices. To learn from my mistakes.

God has given us so much to use as guidance in the Bible. We can talk to him in prayer. And, while we might not always get a quick answer or one that seems clear, we can still trust him. We can know that he has a plan for us.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

The right choice might not always be the easy choice. At times, it might be difficult to choose what is right. But, there is no better feeling than we get when we follow God's plan.


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Trust Him At All Times


Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Psalm 62:8

Trust him even when everything doesn't go your way.
Trust him even when things turn out poorly.
Trust him even when the things you thought should happen didn't.
Trust him when you are afraid.
Trust him when everything feels wrong.
Trust him to make good of the bad.
Trust him.

Trust him at all times.
Trust him when you feel heartbroken.
Trust him when you're not sure where to go.
Trust him even when you feel alone.
Trust him even if you lose.
Trust him to hold you.
Trust him to help you.
Trust him.


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken