It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!
You never know when I might play a wild card on you!
Today's Wild Card author is:
and the book:
CLC Publications (August 24, 2012)
***Special thanks to Blythe Daniel for sending me a review copy.***
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
At age 29, Renée s future was incredibly bright. She was engaged and had a beautiful singing voice, a thriving career as a music teacher, and a loving family. But then one night a bizarre accident left her a quadriplegic. Renée lost not only all use of her arms and legs, but also her singing voice she could barely speak above a whisper. Through even this, Renée remained hopeful and held tight to her faith. Her unbroken spirit and amazing physical progress baffled the medical field and even surprised those close to her. She miraculously began to sing again and went on to live more fully than she ever dreamed. Whether performing or sharing her victorious story Renée are uplifted and mesmerized by her angelic voice, music and messages. Most importantly, all who hear Renée are encouraged to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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SHORT BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Praising God hasn’t come easy for Bondi. She shares, “For most of us, praising God in difficult times doesn't come naturally. We praise God on the mountaintop, not in the valley. After becoming paralyzed, I found when I chose to lift my eyes and heart in praise to Christ, I experienced a much deeper peace and strength I didn’t have before. Praising God changes my focus, which changes my mind and then my heart and ultimately my attitude.”
Her book is filled with personal stories that emphasize how important worship has become in her life and brings to life some well-known and more obscure Bible characters who praised God in the good times and also in the tough times.
Product Details:
List Price: $18.99
Hardcover: 175 pages
Publisher: CLC Publications (August 24, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1619580136
ISBN-13: 978-1619580138
My Thoughts:
"The writing of Hebrews admonished us to continually offer God our "sacrifice of praise" (13:15). Why a sacrifice? Because we don't always feel like it....We can give praise continually be remembering God, including Him in our day and filtering whatever happens through His perspective. This reminds us that God is God and that He's on the throne. And because He is, we can offer praise even when we don't like our circumstances." (p 36)
Renee Bondi has written a powerful, significant book that will change your life. Read it. Rejoice in the truth of the words she shares. And PRAISE GOD!!! I know my heart is rejoicing in the treasure of truth and hope that is found within the pages of this book! This is a book that will encourage everyone you know in a significant way! Thank you Renee for teaching others the power of praising God!
AND NOW...THE FIRST CHAPTER:
Please go HERE and press the "Look Inside" button on Amazon to read the first chapter of this amazing book.
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