Therefore encourage one another and edify one another, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

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Showing posts with label hope. Show all posts

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Review: Decision to Love by Michelle Sutton



Have you ever been faced with adultery?  

Have you been through the process of having hopes and dreams for your child to have them instantly change due to your child having something completely opposite in mind?

Have you ever thought all hope is lost for someone or when a crisis arises?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you are not alone.

Decision to Love by Michelle Sutton is a book which deals with topics on adultery, sexuality, faith and forgiveness. Although the story is fiction, the messages and storylines are realistic in many families. This book is not for the conservative and uptight. It is for those who do not mind speaking on today’s issues and confronting them head on. I must warn you if you are insensitive to the truth with absolutely no sugar coating, or speaking on sexual content this book is most definitely not for you.

The story begins eight years after Tony and Hope had an affair. He was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife Brenda with whom he has a ten year old son after she called him to come over to her house. He married a woman named Kristy after Brenda so his son could have a mother figure only to find her in bed with a woman. He did not know Christ and had no intentions of learning about Him until he found himself in a horrifying situation. Tony is reunited with his daughter for the first time and gets a surprise.

Hope and James are a Christian Married Couple with a son name Jimmy who is in college and does not get along too well with his father. James had given Hope his approval to write a book regarding her affair with Tony and the sexual problems which led her to the turning point in their marriage. Hope has to deal with the tension between her husband and her son. Her son confides in her and pleads with her not to tell his father.

Jimmy is tired of being pressured and teased by his father about why he is not dating girls. He is confused about his faith, life and love. He makes some decisions out of anger he later regrets. He is also the one to link Hope and Tony back together.

Decision to Love had my attention from the very beginning.As you go through each scenario, you can literally envision each scene as if it were a movie. Michelle discussed topics which are desperately in need of and also I feel others are afraid to speak on. Although there were moments when the grammatical errors in the kindle edition were a bit frustrating, it did not take away from the story. There were also moments when things were a little too explicit and I felt the point could have been made without some of the obscene expressions. The goal is to show you are to never give up on someone and to never stop praying for them. You are to love and forgive them just as God loves and forgives us. During the course of all the trials, Michelle’s objective was to bring it all back to Christ.

Prayerfully, Decision to Love will be an inspiration to those who may find themselves in this sort of circumstance to keep on praying and loving those who are being misled.

Decision to Love is available for purchase online at  Amazon, CBD, Barnes and Noble or directly from her page.

About the Author:
Michelle Sutton is a social worker (and now supervisor) who has been writing romantic fiction with an inspirational message for over nine years. Southeastern Arizona is where Michelle calls home. She loves being surrounded by mountains and fresh air, which inspires many of her novels. She and her husband are approaching twenty-two years of marriage and their two sons will begin their third year of college in August. She is the author of well over a dozen novels in print and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, as well as an avid book reviewer and blogger on a variety of sites. She founded Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers social networking site which has nearly 1200 members. Crafting new stories and reading/reviewing great books is her idea of a fun time.
Michelle's website:  http://www.michellesutton.net
Michelle's Facebook Fan Page:http://www.facebook.com/AuthorMichelleSutton
Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers social media network:  http:/edgychristianfictionlovers.ning.com
Youtube book video trailer:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIkUf6b8lr8
 





Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book/Ebook/Product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.

Friday, July 27, 2012

The Lord is My Light and My Salvation



 

Enjoy the Word of the Lord on today!

Psalm 27

A Psalm of David.
 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked came against me
To eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an army may encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me,
In this I will be confident.

4 One thing I have desired of the Lord,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
And to inquire in His temple.

5 For in the time of trouble
He shall hide me in His pavilion;
In the secret place of His tabernacle
He shall hide me;
He shall set me high upon a rock.

6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me;
Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

8 When You said, “Seek My face,”
My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”

9 Do not hide Your face from me;
Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my help;
Do not leave me nor forsake me,
O God of my salvation.

10 When my father and my mother forsake me,
Then the Lord will take care of me.

11 Teach me Your way, O Lord,
And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.

12 Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries;
For false witnesses have risen against me,
And such as breathe out violence.

13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.

14 Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!

~Peace and Blessings~ 

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Movie: Courageous Coming Soon...

Honor Begins at Home


The creators of the Fireproof Movie are bringing another faith-filled movie to the big screen. Courageous is about four men who works as law enforcement officers and they are dedicated to their jobs and do their best to succeed at work. When it comes to being a dad, they realize they are not as focused.

I am excited to see this movie. I think this is going to be a great eye opener for fathers all around. I'm sure we all will be able to take something from this.

They also have Resources available.
http://www.courageousresources.com/

Coming September 30, 2011!!!!

Do you plan to go see this movie? If so, will you be going with your husband or a group of your friends?

Let us know what you think about the previews or stop back by after you have watched the movie and share your thoughts.


*"Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That's courageous."
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For more information regarding this movie, please visit the official website http://www.courageousthemovie.com/

*Taken from the Official Website.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Letters to God

Today my daughter and I watched a movie "Letters to God". I must say that if you have not seen it, you should. It is very emotional and gives one inspiration, hope and faith.

Letters to God is based on an 8 year old boy named Tyler who is suffering from cancer. Tyler writes a letter to God on a daily basis. He shows strength and faith when those around him seem to be doubting God. After viewing this movie, you will find yourself examining the size of your faith and maybe even wonder if you could exemplify as much courage as Tyler.

For more information regarding Letters to God by visiting the official website.
http://www.letterstogodthemovie.com/



Friday, July 17, 2009

Lord of Hope.



Things may seem bad right now and you may not see a way out of your situation, but God is a God of hope. We cannot do anything in our own strength, but through Him all things are possible. Trusting in Him with your whole heart is the best thing anyone could do because God keeps His word. God will bring us true joy and peace through His word.