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January, 2013

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2 New books and a Giveaway

Winner is Julie Bays! Loved hearing all of your hopes- thank you for sharing.

I have two new fantastic books that I want to introduce you today!

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Wonderstruck by Margaret Feinberg:

 

Margaret is easy going and kind- we had the pleasure of meeting at Catalyst and before I knew it she was issuing the dearest invitation to her home in Colorado. I hope to take her little hospitable self up on it someday! But since we can’t all escape to the glorious mountains and experience God- she brings God’s glory to life in her new book! Get it!

You were created and designed to experience wonder. Woven into the fabric of our humanity is an innate ability and desire for the wonder of God. It’s felt in the moments when you watch the sun melt behind the horizon, when you reach out to cradle a baby and smell the sweet scent of new life, when you can’t help but smile as you witness two wrinkled souls renew their vows to each other. Such moments remind us we were made for something more than deadlines and debt, carpools and coffee breaks. Yet despite such wondrous moments, we can still find ourselves going through the motions of faith.No matter who you are or where you’ve been—if you’ve lived a life where you’ve seen it all, done it all, or feel like you’re past it all—God still longs to take your breath away. Yet why do we pass by the wonder of God unaware?

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Margaret’s blog

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I’ve yet to meet Justin in person but Trisha has stolen my heart… we grabbed lunch together recently and she is as transparent as they come. They are exactly the pair to take you into the crevasses of marriage, the places that only you and your spouse know exist and you rarely have time to work in them. Go there!

Justin and Trisha Davis know just how dangerous ordinary can be. In this beautifully written book, Justin and Trisha take us inside the slow fade that occurred in their own marriage—each telling the story from their own perspective. Together, they reveal the mistakes they made, the work they avoided, the thoughts and feelings that led to an affair and near divorce, and finally, the heart-change that had to occur in both of them before they could experience the hope, healing, and restoration of a truly extraordinary marriage.

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Justin and Trisha’s blog

 

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I’ll send one of you both books! Just leave a comment and tell me a hope. Something you are hoping for this year- with your marriage or job or God? Anything! What are you hoping for? I’ll pick a winner Sunday.

87 Responses to 2 New books and a Giveaway


Lindsay W says: January 11, 2013 at 2:27 pm

I’m hoping for a year free of worries, and instead a focus on God’s goodness and provision. That when things come up I will seek Him in the situation first, rather than letting my mind spin into the what ifs.

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Jennifer Mills says: January 11, 2013 at 2:34 pm

These sound amazing!! I’m hoping to see God do something extraordinary this year! Just want to be available & obedient to all that He has for me! Read your book “Anything” & I felt like I was reading my own journal! Excited… praying though not to allow anxious thoughts to reign but to enjoy God’s peace in my crazy life as a mom & pastor’s wife!

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Catherine Rochell says: January 11, 2013 at 2:41 pm

My hope is that God will mold and shape me into a beautiful vessel for His glory as I strive to know Him and live fully unashamed and unrestrained for Him.

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Fleur Nonis says: January 11, 2013 at 2:55 pm

This year I hope to find wonder and beauty in the ordinary (and being ordinary!) because of my identity anchored in an extraordinary God.

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Kristin Cooley says: January 11, 2013 at 3:02 pm

My hope for this year is that I stop worrying and am able to articulate to my non-Christian friends in this pagan city of “religious nones” (Seattle) that my faith in Jesus and his faithfulness to me is why I don’t need to worry. I also hope to have opportunity for my elementary aged daughters to witness me worrying less.

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Gail McKinney says: January 11, 2013 at 3:10 pm

That God will use me and my church that just called a new pastor to reach our city. We are excited that his 2nd priority is evangelism. Also that my adult prodigal children will see in the midst of broken relationships that they still need the God of their youth in their lives today and always……

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Janel says: January 11, 2013 at 3:17 pm

My husband and I both heard (while separately driving in our cars) Justin and Trisha talking about their book on Moody radio yesterday. We were both touched by what we heard.
We, like Trisha and Justin, hope for a “new marriage”, not just a better version of the one we have.

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Jenny Phillips says: January 11, 2013 at 3:50 pm

My hope this year is to have faith in God to bring us through anything that may be a stumbling block in our marriage, in our family and in my own spiritual journey. I pray that we find contentment and be thankful in all aspects of our lives. Not for richness, but just to find contentment in every aspect of our lives. …marriage, job, home,etc.

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Jesika says: January 11, 2013 at 3:52 pm

I’m hoping to feel more hope :)

I feel like this past year of discovering our adoptive daughter has some big health issues and starting the process to become foster parents has aged me ridiculously. My mind is in a fog from the continuous spiritual kicks to the gut. I remember when child-like faith came natural and it was easy to believe all things worked together for good. I hope to get back to a point where I can start living like what I know to be true is actually true instead of being full of stress and anxiety. I hope for hope.

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Amanda says: January 11, 2013 at 3:52 pm

This year we have been blessed with the arrival of our first child in May! I have so many hopes for this year (and beyond) – hopes to grow this young baby boy into a man who desperately loves the Lord, hopes that through the adjustments of a new addition, that my marriage would grow even more – spiritually, as husband and wife to one another, and as parents to this sweet baby boy! God is my hope and he has put many hopes in my heart!

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HeatherB says: January 11, 2013 at 4:08 pm

My hope is that I will develop my relationship with God and follow Him fully. I also hope for strength, hope, and financial freedom for my family. God Bless!

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elizabeth says: January 11, 2013 at 4:47 pm

This year I’m hoping for:
– time to be creative
– time to be in the Word
– time to cherish my children
– time to pamper my husband
– time – time – time.

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Terri Jo Perry says: January 11, 2013 at 4:52 pm

I am hoping for several family members to step out of their lifestyles (which are acceptable according to the world’s standards but not on a spiritual level) and restore their relationship with Christ. For them to find peace that only comes from Christ. For my husband and I to continue to grow closer to each other and to the Lord and to be able to stand strong together. For my relationship and focus to be on Christ and what He desires for me to do to glorify Him.

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JD says: January 11, 2013 at 5:03 pm

Hope: A confident expectation that desire will be met

Hope was the topic of a recent bible study, which inspired me to give a deeper look at my hopes. I am hoping to obtain stable employment at a hospital/nursing home as a Nursing Assistant during the remainder of my course of study in Nursing school. Unemployment knocked on my door several months ago and it opened my eyes to persue the passion that I kept putting off – Nursing. For every door that closes, another one opens.

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Christine says: January 12, 2013 at 6:21 am

JD, what was the name of the Bible Study on hope that you did?

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JD says: January 17, 2013 at 6:48 pm

Hi Christine,

I watched a few sermons during the holiday season, which spoke about Hope. The sermons spoke volumes into my heart, so I decided to focus on that word in the scripture. Here’s two scriptures that speak of Hope: Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 15:13 (NLT).

-JD

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Dana Wright says: January 11, 2013 at 5:19 pm

I would love to read both books. They look like they would be very insightful. I could only hope that they might strengthen my walk.

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Keri C says: January 11, 2013 at 6:05 pm

I am hoping for more restoration and connection in my marriage. I am hopeful for the sweet girl we are bringing home from China this year! I hope she will discover and grow in our love and the Fathers love. I am hopeful for an incredible year for our family as we grow from three to four. :)

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Mindy says: January 11, 2013 at 6:18 pm

HOPE.
The very thing we’ve been clinging to lately. The HOPE that God is going to use us…show up, provide, blow us away with His presence.

This year marks the beginning of the journey to which God has called us: adoption.

As we feel overwhelmed and fear creeps in…we find peace in His unwavering faithfulness.
We HOPE to welcome a new member of our family…all the way from Haiti. God, please make it possible.

“Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Ps. 25:5

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Emily says: January 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

I am hoping to find peace in this particular point in my life. I am a stay-at-home mom of two and I often find myself thinking that the grass is always greener anywhere but where I am.

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Bree says: January 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm

I am hoping…
to work through lies I have believed throughout my life and really take hold of the truth of God.
to be free in being a daughter of God created unique.
to be discipled by an older woman and to disciple a younger women.

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Dawn Watkins says: January 11, 2013 at 7:17 pm

I hope to be more intentional with my relationships. And to be more present in the moment. And to be more grateful.

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Julie Bays says: January 11, 2013 at 7:18 pm

My hope this year is to be radical. To find perspective and remember that in everything I do, it is never about me. My hope is that I can walk every day in a faith that does not waiver regardless of the storm. But my greatest hope, is to see more workers in the fields… to see more people take their faith back from their culture, and to stop living for this world. My great hope is to be breathless when I get to Heaven.

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Kjersten says: January 11, 2013 at 7:48 pm

My hope for this year is that my friends, my family and I come together to choose God more (over Target, Facebook and lattes) and stop missing out on all that he has planned for our lives and the body of Christ. (I hope you don’t mind my using your line!)

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Rebecca says: January 11, 2013 at 8:14 pm

I have some pretty big hopes for this year. God did a lot of working in my heart, as well as my husband’s, last year and brought it all together in some new, scary, but exciting direction for this year – like selling our house, moving into an apartment and WAITING for further direction. Yikes! So, I hope that we are obedient. I hope that we experience Jesus more fully by risking so much. I hope He changes us forever.

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Lacey says: January 11, 2013 at 8:22 pm

I’m full of hope today that God is going to teach me trust him more in 2013!! To know that following him is the only thing that is safe…and in that I’m hoping to fly free with thankfulness in everything.

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Ro elliott says: January 11, 2013 at 9:53 pm

Wow…I just came across Margaret …I want to read everything she has written….and the other book….I have heard this couple …they in my area…I am walking alone side my niece…her husband walked out …she has 3 small children …one is 9 wks old. I would love to share with her a story of hope and redemption. Blessings and thanks for the opportunity .

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Anita says: January 11, 2013 at 10:35 pm

I’m hoping that I can grow to know God more, and to grow in obedience to Him. I hope that I can reflect His love and kindness to more people, and share more about Him. I hope that I can walk the path God is leading me on without fear, and I hope that I can love and support my husband (who I married in August) in the ways that God is calling him. I hope that we can continue to grow our marriage and set a good foundation for the years to come and I hope that above all else that I will be thankful for all that happens this year.

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Jo-Anne O says: January 12, 2013 at 1:31 am

I love to read about marriages that have been saved, as I have been there and from the grace of God he saved my marriage.

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Julie says: January 12, 2013 at 3:05 am

I am hoping for new chapters. Doors are cracked open in several different areas and I want to see what God has waiting on the other side. Mostly I am hoping that God will give new understanding of where I am heading in Him and help me get there.

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Kerry says: January 12, 2013 at 6:08 am

I am hoping to truly live a surrendered life. Surrender my sin, my worries and fears, our money, MY plans and my attempt to control. I want to rest in Him and I hope I can truly find peace and courage to allow Him in, really in, to the depths of my soul so He can work in me. I hope when people see me, they see a heart like Jesus.

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Christine says: January 12, 2013 at 6:13 am

I’ve been wanting to read Wonderstruck! In fact, the theme of Wonderstruck is one of my hopes for this year: to become much more amazed by God and more keenly aware of His presence. I hope to develop a much deeper intimacy in my relationship with God, a richer prayer life, a deep love for His Word, and to see spiritual fruit in my life.

I also hope for long awaited healing in several areas. I have lived with severe chronic pain throughout my body for at least 11 years now and these last few months have been the worst pain yet. I’m 23 and am unable to work or go to school. I’m mostly home bound with family members having to assist with many of my most basic needs. My doctors are perplexed and I’m frustrated, depressed, and weary. I truly hope for hope, peace, endurance, strength, restoration, and joy. I also desire to see a little of the purpose in the pain. Sometimes, I just want a glimpse of the fruit that has come from my suffering. Often I feel useless because of my circumstances and I hope and pray for The Lord reveal His purpose for my life in the midst of the pain.

I hope to make a few new friends would encourage and strengthen me in my faith.

Another hope I have is to be able to bless and serve others since I am usually the one being served. I want others to see the light and love of Christ in and through my life.

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Bronwyn Rapp says: January 12, 2013 at 10:11 am

For 2013: I am hoping and praying for a safe delivery for baby Rapp. Also, praying for salvation for members of my extended family. That I woudn’t see them as hopeless…but see them in the light of the full Gospel. That they can be changed by God

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Stacey says: January 12, 2013 at 2:47 pm

My hope is for God to be glorified through my marriage – that I look to Him for fulfillment and direction. So hard to not place unfair expectations on our spouse. Slowly but surely I’m learning to lean into my God and get my strength and approval THERE in order to approach my husband in a manner that is pleasing to Christ (not full of unrealistic expectations). 10 years and 3 kids in and we’re still learning. :) Prayer would be so appreciated.

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Kathleen says: January 13, 2013 at 12:12 am

I have been reading your book Anything and it has been really working in my heart. I also went to Passion 2013 and John Piper’s talk about suffering combined with your book have both been making me really think about my everyday life and dying to myself each day. I’m so thankful for your ministry and the way the Lord is speaking truth through you and challenging college students like myself!

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Judy says: January 13, 2013 at 2:34 am

Hoping for so many things!

One of my hopes is for great JOY as I place my HOPE in the LORD in 2013!

“But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their Go.!” Ps 146.5

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Candice says: January 13, 2013 at 3:11 am

This yearweek I hope to draw close to God. To feel closer to him, to be closer to him. After a year if anxiety and doubt and difficult questions, few other goals are
in my mind.

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Lisa says: January 13, 2013 at 1:32 pm

It’s been a rough year and I’m at the point where I don’t know that I even have hope anymore. I am praying God can give me hope and restore what seems to be a hopeless marriage.

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Ronni Fellers says: January 13, 2013 at 3:32 pm

I’m hoping God will grant the desire of my heart and allow the foster baby I’ve raised for 8.5 months (since he was three days old) to become my forever son. But, more than that, I’m hoping that whatever happens, God will glorify Himself through the situation.

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Chelsey says: January 17, 2013 at 12:44 am

I know I’m probably late commenting on this, but those of you on here, can you please pray for me? After reading anything, and “Kisses from Katie”, I’ve been knocked in the head with the realization how much my husband and I have minimized God in our lives. Praying he recieves and meets us where we’re at and leads us to where we are meant to go. In our marriage, and in his will. I want to be where he wants us to be. I know he will be glorified as I keep surrending to him, to what he wants. In the midst of my fears, I want to keep trusting in his guidance.

Thank you so much in advance!

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Laura says: January 18, 2013 at 9:02 pm

I’m hoping for a year of renewal! I’ve been thankful for a breakthrough in my relationship with the Lord and what that means for my life and the life of my marriage. I want to be a better wife and friend and pray for a year of renewing relationships.

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Jo Neel says: April 18, 2013 at 7:47 pm

Well, since I just emailed you yesterday about how we have realized the slippery slope of waking up in 20 yrs and not knowing one another, John David and I are hopeful of God changing both of us and fighting for our marriage now and a renewed friendship and sense of team- not for our own happiness but so that God can use us and our marriage to glorify Him. Sorry, that was wordy, but you know where I am going with that! Love you-

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