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Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess
You can say good-bye to the person you've been pretending to be! Life is often messy. God makes provision to help us move beyond our messes. Oftentimes our first instincts are to hide, deny, ignore, or run. In Move On best-selling author Vicki Courtney helps readers come clean with their muddy messes, revealing the deeper issues they must face, It is in the middle of our messes, Vicki says, that Mercy shows up and offers us a safe place to process our struggles, imperfections, doubts, and fears. Once we face our messes, God, with his sweet mercy, can help us to get real, deal, and truly move on. Then with Mercy by our side, we are able to break free and experience the grace and freedom God intends.
208 pages, Paperback
First published August 5, 2014
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Vicki Courtney
43 books52 followersVicki Courtney is the best-selling author of numerous books for women, tweens, and teen girls including, Motherhood Is Not Your Highest Calling, Rest Assured, Move On, 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter, 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son, and Between Us. She is the recipient of a Mom's Choice award and two ECPA Christian Book Awards. She and her husband, Keith reside in the Texas hill country and are the proud parents of three grown children and grandparents to ten grandchildren.
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January 11, 2015
A special thank you to Thomas Nelson--BAUGHER and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
MOVE ON: When Mercy Meets Your Mess is well written, fresh, hip, and so 2014! Highly recommend.
This was my first book by Vicki Courtney, and it most definitely will not be my last! I loved everything about “Move On!” This book was the most insightful, inspiring, and genuine Christian book I have ever read—Vicki has made it to my top author list!
What an incredible, highly talented, beautiful young wife and mother who speaks from the heart, tacking everyday issues and struggles with humor mixed in.
From the stunning front cover which draws you in, the gripping first paragraph, the amazing quotes, to the realistic examples, and the helpful study guides – I found myself bookmarking almost every other page!
This is the type book you will need to keep on hand for reference and re-read it over and over. The author’s passion, energy, and love shines throughout the novel, as she expresses raw emotion in her personal efforts to help readers clean up the messes we make in our lives, and at the same time help others, and move on to become the person God intended us to be. Very uplifting!
It was quite refreshing to hear, “ it is ok” to bring messes out in the open, rather than hide, deny, or ignore, always putting on the fake appearance; rather to bring our struggles, doubts, fears, and imperfections to light for others to show mercy, while helping others in similar circumstances. We all are guilty of this, as well want to appear strong and positive.
In the end, by showing vulnerability we can help one another, as we are able to move on and experience the grace and freedom God intended. Every struggle has a purpose. (Of course, when we are in the midst of one, we cannot image “what the heck is this for”)?
I commend this author for tacking taboo subjects, which other Christian authors glass over. Sometimes it is not always pretty and glamorous; however, as we peel back those layers, healing begins in ourselves and others.
This is not a book to rush through – Life is tough, so we need help. Move On is meant to be a daily read; a reference, guide, and is equipped with tools to help you be the person you were meant to be. A big wakeup call, a best friend, and a treasured book full of great references, to keep for years to come! I am so looking forward to reading more from this author, and have enjoyed getting to know this author more from reviewing her website! A perfect title.
Loved these quotes about Shame, Guilt, and Mercy: “Shame is not the same as guilt. Guilt is always connected to behavior while shame is always connected to identity. While guilt draws us toward God, shame send us away from God. Ironically, the end result from attempting to bury our shame is yet more shame. Piles upon piles from one generation to another.”
“Shame needs three things to grow: secrecy, silence, and judgment. The logical remedy for destroying its power is to bring it out of the darkness and into the light. We don’t like to talk about shame because it is messy. We bury shame beneath perfectionism, good deeds, and yes, even ministry service.”
“Come out of hiding and take a peek – Mercy is waiting in the pit, to set you free. Only with Mercy by your side can you move on and make peace with your season of suffering. He’s been there all along!”
Judith D. .Collins Must Read Books
MOVE ON: When Mercy Meets Your Mess is well written, fresh, hip, and so 2014! Highly recommend.
This was my first book by Vicki Courtney, and it most definitely will not be my last! I loved everything about “Move On!” This book was the most insightful, inspiring, and genuine Christian book I have ever read—Vicki has made it to my top author list!
What an incredible, highly talented, beautiful young wife and mother who speaks from the heart, tacking everyday issues and struggles with humor mixed in.
From the stunning front cover which draws you in, the gripping first paragraph, the amazing quotes, to the realistic examples, and the helpful study guides – I found myself bookmarking almost every other page!
This is the type book you will need to keep on hand for reference and re-read it over and over. The author’s passion, energy, and love shines throughout the novel, as she expresses raw emotion in her personal efforts to help readers clean up the messes we make in our lives, and at the same time help others, and move on to become the person God intended us to be. Very uplifting!
It was quite refreshing to hear, “ it is ok” to bring messes out in the open, rather than hide, deny, or ignore, always putting on the fake appearance; rather to bring our struggles, doubts, fears, and imperfections to light for others to show mercy, while helping others in similar circumstances. We all are guilty of this, as well want to appear strong and positive.
In the end, by showing vulnerability we can help one another, as we are able to move on and experience the grace and freedom God intended. Every struggle has a purpose. (Of course, when we are in the midst of one, we cannot image “what the heck is this for”)?
I commend this author for tacking taboo subjects, which other Christian authors glass over. Sometimes it is not always pretty and glamorous; however, as we peel back those layers, healing begins in ourselves and others.
This is not a book to rush through – Life is tough, so we need help. Move On is meant to be a daily read; a reference, guide, and is equipped with tools to help you be the person you were meant to be. A big wakeup call, a best friend, and a treasured book full of great references, to keep for years to come! I am so looking forward to reading more from this author, and have enjoyed getting to know this author more from reviewing her website! A perfect title.
Loved these quotes about Shame, Guilt, and Mercy: “Shame is not the same as guilt. Guilt is always connected to behavior while shame is always connected to identity. While guilt draws us toward God, shame send us away from God. Ironically, the end result from attempting to bury our shame is yet more shame. Piles upon piles from one generation to another.”
“Shame needs three things to grow: secrecy, silence, and judgment. The logical remedy for destroying its power is to bring it out of the darkness and into the light. We don’t like to talk about shame because it is messy. We bury shame beneath perfectionism, good deeds, and yes, even ministry service.”
“Come out of hiding and take a peek – Mercy is waiting in the pit, to set you free. Only with Mercy by your side can you move on and make peace with your season of suffering. He’s been there all along!”
Judith D. .Collins Must Read Books
October 1, 2016
It started out so strong! I was really liking this book a lot until the author started congratulating herself for hugging a lesbian couple at a demonstration in Texas to keep marriage all hetero and deliver the country from the gays. Oh the assumptions this woman makes about her Christian readers! This is the kind of bullcrap that drives me bonkers and drives people away from the church! The author makes all these statements about ending the old conflict between "us" and "them" and then just reinforces those barriers.
I love Jesus and I love church. Indeed, I am a practicing Christian, an unabashed Church Lady AND a wackadoo liberal. In my religious tradition, It is taught that God is love and jesus's friends would make these terrified "defenders of the faith" avert their eyes and hide their children (as this author was tempted to do when her family witnessed gay pda).
Just don't read this book. Just don't. Or any books like it. Flee from pop Christianity. Read the Gospels. Read all those red letters.Pray for wisdom and discernment and love your neighbor.
I love Jesus and I love church. Indeed, I am a practicing Christian, an unabashed Church Lady AND a wackadoo liberal. In my religious tradition, It is taught that God is love and jesus's friends would make these terrified "defenders of the faith" avert their eyes and hide their children (as this author was tempted to do when her family witnessed gay pda).
Just don't read this book. Just don't. Or any books like it. Flee from pop Christianity. Read the Gospels. Read all those red letters.Pray for wisdom and discernment and love your neighbor.
October 7, 2014
Andy Stanley wrote, "Either you were a mess, are a mess, or are one dumb decision away from becoming a mess." With the human propensity for such a messy state, we all need mercy, and that's the hope that Vicki Courtney offers in her book, Move On. She is utterly vulnerable, sharing failures and mistakes that so many hide away--some of them in her pre-Christian days, some of them as a Christian author and speaker who still isn't perfect. And that's the point---we can't be perfect on our own. That's why we need Jesus.
I loved her conversational, easy style, her humor and vulnerability. I'd never read any of her writing before, not her books or her blog, so her style seemed a little 'fresh' and new. It didn't sound overly rehearsed, like a talk she's given 100 times before. I loved that she sounded 'real' and was willing to share real stories from her real life.
She touches on Christian legalism, shame and guilt, coveting attention and wanting more 'likes' on Facebook and Instagram. Ultimately, she manages to strike that difficult balance between knowing we need grace and yet still being called to become more like Christ. Each chapter ends with questions that could be used for private contemplation or for a Book club or small group to discuss together.
It's so easy as a Christian to be overwhelmed by failure, to come face-to-face with our own sin or mistakes or weaknesses and feel like we'll just never be enough. Satan prods us with condemnation. Better to give up. Better to hide away. These are the lies he tells us. But Christ compels us forward. Yes, we fall---but we don't stay there flat on our face. We don't get back up and abandon the field completely. We get up and we keep going. We shake off the past and keep heading toward Jesus. We do indeed 'move on.'
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
August 30, 2014
I'm a bit conflicted on how to review Move On by Vicki Courtney. On one hand, it is well written. Some of her writing hit head on.
"Many of our churches have ceased to be hospitals for messed-up people and opted instead to become showrooms for polished pretenders."
I like how she brings up using our struggles (and we all have them!) to glorify God. Making our story, the good and the bad, showcase God's work. How pretending to be the perfect Christian (there's no such thing!) does more damage than good because people can relate to others like themselves...and we all have struggles and issues to deal with. The first several chapters found be nodding my head to lots of what she said.
Towards the middle and end of the book I started to lose interest. I still can't put my finger on what bothered me about the book, except maybe to say that Vicki is very straight forward about being a self-proclaimed agnostic and feminist in her twenties and having been judgmental of Christians. And while her words are wise, and often very true, about very fake or hypocritical Christians, I still get the feeling from her that she is judging others for judging. That if someone isn't her type of Christian then they aren't Christian at all. It was all beneath the surface of the book, but there was just something bothering me about the last half and that is what I feel it is.
"Many of our churches have ceased to be hospitals for messed-up people and opted instead to become showrooms for polished pretenders."
I like how she brings up using our struggles (and we all have them!) to glorify God. Making our story, the good and the bad, showcase God's work. How pretending to be the perfect Christian (there's no such thing!) does more damage than good because people can relate to others like themselves...and we all have struggles and issues to deal with. The first several chapters found be nodding my head to lots of what she said.
Towards the middle and end of the book I started to lose interest. I still can't put my finger on what bothered me about the book, except maybe to say that Vicki is very straight forward about being a self-proclaimed agnostic and feminist in her twenties and having been judgmental of Christians. And while her words are wise, and often very true, about very fake or hypocritical Christians, I still get the feeling from her that she is judging others for judging. That if someone isn't her type of Christian then they aren't Christian at all. It was all beneath the surface of the book, but there was just something bothering me about the last half and that is what I feel it is.
September 10, 2014
Vicki Courtney's book is not about being "true to yourself". It's about being true to God and His purpose in creating you. (p. 14) When I read that line, I knew I wanted to keep reading this book. There are enough books out there spouting false wisdom about following your own heart.
I felt like the middle sections of the book dealing with legalism and "Christian snobbery" are weaker than the beginning. She describes the goal of legalism as toeing the line spiritually...for the sake of feeling spiritual, but it seems evident that her reasons given for not "toeing the line" are simply for the sake of feeling gracious or accepting, not any reason based on scripture. This is the problem with basing anything on feelings. Feelings change, for good or ill. They do not make a firm theological foundation.
She admits that she has "a terrible habit of thinking my personal convictions should also be your personal convictions" (p. 111), but she forgets to include here her own convictions about how legalistic other believers should or should not be. The fault in logic (don't judge, but I'll willing judge people who judge and write a book about them) is annoying, to say the least.
If I had to write the review based on the middle of the book, I'm afraid it would be mostly negative. But after these problematic middle chapters, the book seemed to improve.
Her reminder in the closing chapters to set our sight on the finish line and to pay more attention to our own faults than the faults and sins of others, is well taken counsel.
So, I didn't think this one was a home run. The errors in logic and the uneven tone distracted me from the overall message. But the book is definitely thought-provoking and may just be the recipe for challenging some of us out of our comfort zones, whether those zones are accepting too much sin or judging others too harshly. The call to authenticity with our fellow believers is an important one. Pretending we have everything together or do not need help or encouragement from other Christians is just another way of denying God's great grace in our own lives.
One other thing I appreciated: I like the format of this book, with discussion questions printed right at the end of each chapter, instead of at the end of the book as so many books seem to do. (A personal pet-peeve of mine.)
So, yes: I recommend this one, with those few caveats. If it is read with discernment, it could be a valuable tool for growth.
(I received a complimentary copy of this book from Book Look Bloggers for my honest review.)
I felt like the middle sections of the book dealing with legalism and "Christian snobbery" are weaker than the beginning. She describes the goal of legalism as toeing the line spiritually...for the sake of feeling spiritual, but it seems evident that her reasons given for not "toeing the line" are simply for the sake of feeling gracious or accepting, not any reason based on scripture. This is the problem with basing anything on feelings. Feelings change, for good or ill. They do not make a firm theological foundation.
She admits that she has "a terrible habit of thinking my personal convictions should also be your personal convictions" (p. 111), but she forgets to include here her own convictions about how legalistic other believers should or should not be. The fault in logic (don't judge, but I'll willing judge people who judge and write a book about them) is annoying, to say the least.
If I had to write the review based on the middle of the book, I'm afraid it would be mostly negative. But after these problematic middle chapters, the book seemed to improve.
Her reminder in the closing chapters to set our sight on the finish line and to pay more attention to our own faults than the faults and sins of others, is well taken counsel.
So, I didn't think this one was a home run. The errors in logic and the uneven tone distracted me from the overall message. But the book is definitely thought-provoking and may just be the recipe for challenging some of us out of our comfort zones, whether those zones are accepting too much sin or judging others too harshly. The call to authenticity with our fellow believers is an important one. Pretending we have everything together or do not need help or encouragement from other Christians is just another way of denying God's great grace in our own lives.
One other thing I appreciated: I like the format of this book, with discussion questions printed right at the end of each chapter, instead of at the end of the book as so many books seem to do. (A personal pet-peeve of mine.)
So, yes: I recommend this one, with those few caveats. If it is read with discernment, it could be a valuable tool for growth.
(I received a complimentary copy of this book from Book Look Bloggers for my honest review.)
January 1, 2017
Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess by Vicki Courtney is about the messy times in life. She uses candid personal stories to relate that no one is perfect. Despite our fake smiles and casual "I'm okay" responses to the "how are you?" questions we face every day. Life is messy. The sooner we admit to our mess and ask God for help dealing with it, the sooner we can invite Mercy in and move on. Specific topics covered (as written on the back of the book) are the need for approval, struggles and broken dreams, shame, legalism, Christian snobbery, and idols.
Out of the above topics, the main problem area I identify with is shame, so I was reluctant to purchase this book and doubted whether or not I'd really get much benefit from it. Each chapter contains several stories (both person and Biblical) that reflect on similar messes we can all relate to, and ways the Mercy can bail us out of our mess. Each chapter ends with a "coming clean" section, which has several questions encouraging you to be honest with yourself and to identify with any or the stories you've just read. The last chapter of the book readily illustrates that none of us are mess-free, and that rather on focusing on how our messes compare to anyone else's, we need to focus on getting through our journey - with Mercy by our side. It's not about how many times you fall down, it's about learning how to fall forward - and keep going.
This book reads like a conversation over a good cup of coffee, and would be easy for almost everyone to understand and apply to their lives. It's great for the Christian facing burnout or simply needing a breather and refreshing reminder of how wonderful God is. It's also ideal for the young Christian or those returning to the faith that struggle with whether or not God can really help them clean up their particular messes. My only bit of advice is to read the entire book. Don't skip a chapter just because the title or first paragraph doesn't sound like it applies to you. You might be surprised by what you discover. 5/5 stars.
Out of the above topics, the main problem area I identify with is shame, so I was reluctant to purchase this book and doubted whether or not I'd really get much benefit from it. Each chapter contains several stories (both person and Biblical) that reflect on similar messes we can all relate to, and ways the Mercy can bail us out of our mess. Each chapter ends with a "coming clean" section, which has several questions encouraging you to be honest with yourself and to identify with any or the stories you've just read. The last chapter of the book readily illustrates that none of us are mess-free, and that rather on focusing on how our messes compare to anyone else's, we need to focus on getting through our journey - with Mercy by our side. It's not about how many times you fall down, it's about learning how to fall forward - and keep going.
This book reads like a conversation over a good cup of coffee, and would be easy for almost everyone to understand and apply to their lives. It's great for the Christian facing burnout or simply needing a breather and refreshing reminder of how wonderful God is. It's also ideal for the young Christian or those returning to the faith that struggle with whether or not God can really help them clean up their particular messes. My only bit of advice is to read the entire book. Don't skip a chapter just because the title or first paragraph doesn't sound like it applies to you. You might be surprised by what you discover. 5/5 stars.
September 9, 2014
So, I've been on a journey for spiritual growth and have been reading lots of books this summer. To grow as a person, you have to be challenged, shaped by others ideas and be willing to change areas of your life to make change.
Change is never easy and if we wanted to do it by ourselves, we wouldn't need others to help us with that growth.
Move On
Having the opportunity to read "Move On" by Vicki Courtney, she is spot on about either getting honest about things in your life or moving on. If we remove the veneer and expose the truth that's hiding behind our lives, people could see us for who we are. We wouldn't have to walk around being something we're not. This book is refreshing is so many ways because Vicki is honesty on so many levels and I appreciate her authenticity.
If you're life is messy or if you feel like it could be a hint of a mess, this book is for you if you want to get honest. If you're not looking to get honest, then don't even think about looking at this book. If you're wanting to get past legalism, shame, guilt struggles, getting beyond broken dreams and Christian snobs, this book will help you get through those sticky situations. I really enjoyed this book and was challenged by this book, but challenged to make good changes in my life.
Thank you Thomas Nelson for providing me a complimentary copy for review. I was not compensated for a positive review.
Change is never easy and if we wanted to do it by ourselves, we wouldn't need others to help us with that growth.
Move On
Having the opportunity to read "Move On" by Vicki Courtney, she is spot on about either getting honest about things in your life or moving on. If we remove the veneer and expose the truth that's hiding behind our lives, people could see us for who we are. We wouldn't have to walk around being something we're not. This book is refreshing is so many ways because Vicki is honesty on so many levels and I appreciate her authenticity.
If you're life is messy or if you feel like it could be a hint of a mess, this book is for you if you want to get honest. If you're not looking to get honest, then don't even think about looking at this book. If you're wanting to get past legalism, shame, guilt struggles, getting beyond broken dreams and Christian snobs, this book will help you get through those sticky situations. I really enjoyed this book and was challenged by this book, but challenged to make good changes in my life.
Thank you Thomas Nelson for providing me a complimentary copy for review. I was not compensated for a positive review.
October 23, 2014
I had not yet read any of Vicki Courtney's books before--although I've had one in my waiting-to-be-ready-stack for a while now--so I was curious to see what her writing was like. Move On, with it's subtitle When Mercy Meets Your Mess, really intrigued me. And, of course, I loved the cover pic.
I also loved every single bit of this book.
Move On hits home very hard. Vicki tackles some tough issues head on. Issues that I deal with, that you deal with. Issues such as the need for approval, personal struggles, broken dreams, shame, legalism, idols, and Christian snobbery. Yes, tough issues.
As someone raised in a Christian home, someone who has been a Christian for over 30 years, I have personally dealt with pretty much everything Vicki talks about. Maybe not the identical situations, but the 'bottom lines' of those situations.
This is a book that literally has the potential to set you free. To break the chains of your personal messes and to help you get honest with yourself, God, and others.
I love that at the end of each chapter Vicki offers a section titled Coming Clean where she shares 5-7 questions to really help you dig deeper into your own personal issues. They aren't trite and safe questions, but ones that are very soul-searching.
This book would make an amazing group study (and Vicki offers one with dvds!) ...if you're really brave and ready to take off your mask.
I also loved every single bit of this book.
Move On hits home very hard. Vicki tackles some tough issues head on. Issues that I deal with, that you deal with. Issues such as the need for approval, personal struggles, broken dreams, shame, legalism, idols, and Christian snobbery. Yes, tough issues.
As someone raised in a Christian home, someone who has been a Christian for over 30 years, I have personally dealt with pretty much everything Vicki talks about. Maybe not the identical situations, but the 'bottom lines' of those situations.
This is a book that literally has the potential to set you free. To break the chains of your personal messes and to help you get honest with yourself, God, and others.
I love that at the end of each chapter Vicki offers a section titled Coming Clean where she shares 5-7 questions to really help you dig deeper into your own personal issues. They aren't trite and safe questions, but ones that are very soul-searching.
This book would make an amazing group study (and Vicki offers one with dvds!) ...if you're really brave and ready to take off your mask.
October 2, 2014
You can really read this book in two ways: the person in the mess, or the person judging the one in the mess. We’ve all been on both sides! Some of us may *seem* to have smaller messes, but we all have messes in some way or another. Vicki starts out by telling us a little more about her life before accepting Christ. She tells about her experience as a child(and even older) going to church service and feeling like an outsider. She tells about some of her bad decisions, including an abortion, and the price she’s paid and the judgment she’s faced. She also tells of her life after becoming a Christian and some of the judgments she’s doled out, or the times she’s did the right thing. I learned a great deal about both sides.
December 26, 2014
Vicki Courtney writes as if explaining to a best friend why grace and mercy are enough to keep you from bearing the guilt and and shame of past failures and sin. She shares her own testimony and the testimonies of others, along with scripture, to show that God never intended for the Gospel to weigh one down with shame but rather to set the captive one free through repentance. We are all prodigals, no sin is "greater in God's eye than another", and Ms. Courtney writes that as a church we need to be working on healing one another rather than judging and oppressing one another. Imagine what we could do as a church if we reached out to one another and lifted each other up, instead of using haughty eyes to keep one another down... This book is excellent and I highly recommend it.
September 6, 2014
I really liked this book. Courtney says it's time for us to get honest with God and with others. She had to do that when, as a writer of books on sexual purity, her son came and confessed his fiancee might be pregnant. From the response she got from her honest blog post, she realized we are all messed up. This book is a great encouragement for when we do mess up. I recommend it to anyone who has struggles with shame or legalism, anyone who has been wearing a mask. It is an encouraging book.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
See my complete review at http://bit.ly/1oSgCTh.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
September 13, 2015
This book came to me at the right time. It helped accept that I am a mess and only Grace through Christ will be my salvation. To be my authentic self and accept that I am a sinner who is loved by God is the best thing that has happened to me. And even if you don't believe in God but are a spiritual person, this book can help you finally accept your mistakes and start your healing process. The author opened her soul, through her experiences and those of others, you learn that you are not the only one dealing with storms and at the end of the day healing is possible. I have been at peace since I read this book. I would recommend it to all others, a must read.
April 18, 2014
Mrs. Courtney is a gifted writer who has been speaking at women’s conferences for a long time. She became a Christian during college and is very open about her past mistakes and moving on to help and inspire others. Professional counseling is recommended, if need be. She also writes of the false fronts that we put up, especially for other Christians. There are discussion questions after each chapter.
Recommended for public libraries and small Bible study groups.
July 22, 2015
Vicki Courtney gets real with women -- God loves you. He loves your neighbor. Neither of you are meant to be stuck in a sink hole in life. A must read for every woman -- whether she's been a Christian for years or she's never been really sure about God. This book floods light into some dark places, and God wants to shed light in every dark place!
February 16, 2016
This book was an easy read and very practical. It's definitely one I could see myself reading again. I've heard her speak before so a lot of the stories I already knew. That didn't effect my reading of the book. She used her personal stories to give practical ways to seek the Lord in a mess. Very good.
November 24, 2019
It was okay, but I just couldn’t get on board. The woman used a lot of Christianese and I find that difficult to get into. I tried. There were some concepts that I agreed with, but others seemed holier than thou. Had to renew the book 3 times at the library and finally I just said forget it. Never did finish.
February 4, 2015
Great insight
November 29, 2014
Fine. Used it for a jumping off point for the mom's retreat. Helpful, but not great.
October 12, 2015
His Mercy and Grace is more than enough...
January 22, 2017
This book seems to be geared towards new believers. The author tries to get the message across that God will meet us with Mercy in our messes. It's a bit elementary, but the concept is clear.
August 17, 2017
This was a fabulous read.
April 26, 2019
3- * I concur with this Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1039360243?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
March 13, 2021
Reading this book was so enjoyable for me. Vicki Duncan writes in such a way that pulls you in and engages you in every word. I loved all the stories she shared and they made me feel like we were on this journey of meeting Mercy together instead of her giving me instructions and advice on how to get out of my own mess.
I rated this 4 stars because she added a ton of quotes from other books which became distracting after while. I love a well placed quote and honestly just quotes in general, but it was a bit of an overkill. Duncan has so much to say and wisdom to give on her own and adding other authors opinions took away from this.
If you're looking for an easy cozy read the t is going to draw you closer to your Maker, definitely check this book out.
I rated this 4 stars because she added a ton of quotes from other books which became distracting after while. I love a well placed quote and honestly just quotes in general, but it was a bit of an overkill. Duncan has so much to say and wisdom to give on her own and adding other authors opinions took away from this.
If you're looking for an easy cozy read the t is going to draw you closer to your Maker, definitely check this book out.
April 30, 2020
The author hit the nail on the head a couple of times for me. The title caught my attention and it wasn't a disappointment.
August 3, 2020
The book was Ok. Some chapters were good, some not so good. Found some areas applied to most people, some not. Read it with a group, most agreed with this. Maybe a little too preachy.
April 10, 2022
Good book on being honest about your struggles. Receiving God’s grace and mercy. Felt convicted with “us and them” chapter
January 1, 2021
Everyone's life has trouble this help you.
January 14, 2023
Life can be messy, and we often try to hide from those messes and pretend our life is just fine. We face struggles, imperfections, doubts, and fears, but God can meet us in the middle of our messes and move us beyond our broken dreams and struggles to experience the grace and freedom God intends.
April 5, 2017
I read this book with a small group of Christian girlfriends and loved it. The book is set up for discussion and asks great questions after each chapter. We would read on our own and answer the questions individually, then meet to do a chapter or two each time we met (about once a month). We laughed and we cried together, and at the end of it, felt like we were stronger in our faith and friendships because of this book. I really loved how Vicki isn't afraid to be vulnerable and share her own stories. My favorite quote is "To carry shame after receiving Christ's provision for it is to doubt the power of the cross." The Bible verses are thoughtfully chosen and I plan to reread every few years to serve as a reminder of the lessens taught by Vicki.
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