#Spotlight: 100 Steps with God by Steve McDonald #Inspirational

 

 

Inspiring messages to strengthen your faith, Volume 1 (Special Edition)

Date Published: November 4, 2023

 

 

Are you yearning for a deeper connection with your Creator?

Want to explore a new depth in your spiritual life?

 

Embark on an enlightening journey with the book, "100 Steps With God: Inspiring messages to strengthen your faith."

This collection of 100 uplifting quotes offers heartfelt words of wisdom and inspiration that illuminate the path toward the most important relationship that we, as humans, can ever have.  It's not just a book, but an experience, illuminating the path toward a rich, intimate connection with the Creator. Nurture your faith with concise and insightful messages of wisdom and inspiration that will guide you on a clear path to spiritual growth and nourishment.

SPECIAL EDITION

This special edition of the book offers additional content for each quote, including scripture, a reflective prompt, and space for journaling. It delves into how scriptures serve as a roadmap to a more fulfilling life, providing essential nourishment for the soul. Each step is accompanied by thought-provoking prompts that encourage deep reflection and foster an active, conscious communion with God.

Make each day an opportunity to stride closer to God, understanding His profound love and grace.

About the Author

Steve McDonald passionately advocates for spiritual growth and guides those seeking a deeper connection with the Divine.

What began as a YouTube channel in 2022 has blossomed into a multifaceted online platform, reaching people on social media and offering valuable spiritual insights.

Steve's journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to serving God and assisting others in their quest for spiritual understanding. While he may not hold formal pastoral or preaching credentials, his genuine desire to create a judgment-free and religion-free space for those exploring a stronger relationship with God is evident in his work.

When not nurturing spiritual growth, Steve enjoys video games, solving puzzles, and traveling to new destinations. He is more than an author; he is a dedicated mentor and spiritual companion who invites you to walk in step with God and discover the profound joys of faith.

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Moose Ridge: Ending to Beginning by Craig Hastings #Inspirational #womensfiction #bookseries #giveaway #spotlight

 

Book One

Genre: Inspirational Women's Fiction 

All beginnings lead to endings, but some endings bring beginnings.

Attending Harvard was the first positive thing in Jazmine's life in a long time. While a member of an affluent New York family, her mother died when she was five and her father went to jail when she was twelve. Jazmine lost everything leaving her a ward of the state and becoming a foster child.

Meeting Michael, a medical student was the second positive experience. Now she's looking forward to the perfect life she dreamed about. Leaving Boston and New York behind, the only cities she's ever known, she's on her way to join Michael and start their new life together in Wyoming where he will complete his neurosurgical residency. She's had a lot of hard blows, but now all her hard work and dedication are going to pay off. The day has arrived for her and Michael to start the beginning of their future life together. Jazmine just knows, for once, everything is going to be exactly how she always dreamed it could be.

Then she’s handed the letter.

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Born and raised in Muncie, IN, Craig is about as typical middle-America as they come. His 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, followed by another 15 as a DoD contractor, allowed him to live in several places in the States and overseas. After over 20 years in German and the UK, Craig hates moving, he and his wife settled in Oklahoma City where their 3 miniature Dachshunds allow Craig and his wife to live with them. He continues working for a major computer company under contract with a major airline manufacturer, which keeps him busy during the weekdays. Leaving his evenings and weekends for his writing and maintaining their 5 acres. Oh, and his major job of taking care of the pups.

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The Scriptures in Color by Paulette Harper #coloringbook #giveaway #inspirational #spotlight

 

The Scriptures in Color
By Paulette Harper
Genre: Inspirational Coloring Book
Giveaway: $15 Bath & Body Gift Card 

About the book:

The Scriptures in Color is a beautifully collection of promises from the Bible. Inside the pages of this book are verses that will help you meditate on his word as you RELAX. UNWIND. BREATHE. Sometimes we need to block out the noise and spend some quiet time with the Lord. So grab your coloring pencils and let your imagination flow.


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About the author:

Paulette Harper is Amazon #1 two-time award-winning, best-selling author. She is a sought-after speaker and pastor.  Her mission is to help women find hope through transformation, restoration and reclaiming their lives via workshops, conferences and seminars.
As a minister of the Gospel who devoted her life to sharing the message of hope on as many platforms as possible.
With God, on her side, she uses her gifts to inspire others to trust God, dream big, and never settle for anything less than God’s best for their lives.
She preaches live with purpose, don’t limit God, stay focused and allow God to take you places you have only imagined.
Remember,  the best is yet to come.


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#Review of Heart Dancing: A Story Alchemy Adventure by Kathyrn Eriksen #YA #Adult #HeartDancing #inspirational

Summary:
What if your heart stops dancing? Brian, his wife, Christine and their 14 year old daughter, Savanna, are a typical American family. Their lives begin to unravel when a dark secret from their past threatens to destroy them. Divorce seems imminent unless they discover a miracle. Savanna refuses to stand by and watch her family self-destruct. A mysterious young woman and her dog show Savanna how to look past the physical and see the spiritual side of her family's problems. A leap of faith and willingness to change her perspective give Savanna a new view of her life, her values and her purpose. But can the adults give up their stories about their past that continue to tear them apart? Brimming with inspiration, transformation and empowering messages, "Heart Dancing" is life changing. It also introduces the 4 step process called "Story Alchemy" that is used in the novel to transform the stories that threaten the Hartt's happiness. The Story Alchemy Process is simple, direct and practical. You will notice that you are calmer and more grounded, that you no longer get upset or angry about past events or people, and your heart starts dancing with joy and love. As you cheer on the individual choices made by Brian, Christine and Savanna Hartt, you will also reflect on your own stories that keep you playing small. Heart Dancing - it's the only way to live!

My review:
When I first started reading this book I thought it was a pretty slow start. In fact, I almost put it down altogether. However, I decided to keep reading and I am glad I did.The second half of the book was great!

Staged in Colorado, the characters are pretty typical family as the summary says. I could relate to some of their issues as a family and some I could not but know of families that have dealt with such things.

That is not so for the supposed minor characters of the book. Avery is by far interesting and completely spiritual. I am sure some readers would have issue with this particular character as her spiritual path is not the norm although it is framed in a Christian-esq way. Her path though is a beautiful concept and one I personally have come across before. She guides this entire family in a much more calming way to deal with their crisis. However from a strictly reading of the book it seemed rushed and almost incomplete. This was author prerogative. Perhaps there is a sequel afoot?

The author says that this book is purely fictional but it is apparent it is not completely as the author mentions she created the 4 step process. It is apparent that she sees herself as the character of Avery and practices this spiritual life. She includes "Miracle Tokens" as well as guided questions at the end of the book. There is even a twitter addy that is cleverly written into the book. Read the book and find out about all of those things.

So, bottom line, I liked the book but would not consider it self-help nor spiritual manual per se even though it is being marketed that way. I do give it 4 stars because I did eventually like the story and concepts.

Disclosure: I was given a copy of this book for my open and honest review. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Naila Moon

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 To learn more about these Miracle Tokens, please visit http://miracleincome.com/. You can also sign up to receive Miracle Tokens

.Where to find the author:

Kathryn Eriksen is known as the "Story Alchemist." She has touched many people with her inspirational books, blog and articles about living your best life. A lawyer by training, she transformed her own life story from anger and frustration to love, joy and peace through the use of the same techniques that she shares in "Heart Dancing."
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#Review: Keep the Light by Myron J. Stenzel

Summary:

When he finished, the waves washed away a message that he offered to the heavens and the ocean. "I believe in God and the sea, believe in me." 

As the two walked up the beach towards the house, you could almost hear the waves say the words Jim gave the ocean to keep forever. 

Chances. We all have taken them in our lives. For Jim Harris, he has taken the biggest chance of all. Giving up everything to chase a career. The one thing that he didn't count on was that the chance he was taking would lead him to what he needed most in life, the true love of a woman. Keep the Light is a story of family, friendship, true love, and taking that chance. 

My review:

This is a sweet love story for the most part. It starts out with a man wanting and needing to make a change in his life. He moves to a whole different area of the U.S. to make this change. He meets for the first time his estranged uncle who offers him not only his home, the light house, but a new chance at life. There he gets the opportunity of a life time and finds the women of his dreams.

Essentially, that is the whole book.

The overall theme of working hard to achieve your dreams appeals to me. Even the idea of falling in love and that it will concur all is charming considering the world we live in today.

However, I wish I could say that I overwhelmingly liked this book. There were a few issues I had with it. First being at times the writing seemed rushed and often very repetitive. Some scenes could have been elaborated on which would make for better writing.

I had trouble getting into the characters. I found myself wanting to know more about Dana, this seemingly hard working woman who was, in my mind, relegated to a passive character at best. 
The character, Phil was an interesting character who seemed to have stories of living in the lighthouse but his stories were lost to a plot development that focused on something else.

Overall, I feel the author was aiming at the inspirational side for this book. For that, he did seem to achieve. I hope in the future to read another book by this author and can see his potential but for now, I can only give this book 3 stars.

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