The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling: A Novel

The Yada Yada Prayer Group #6

by Neta Jackson

A devastating fire wakes up the Yadas to a new God is on the move.

What I'd like to know is, why does God keep rearranging my comfort zone? It could have something to do with my Yada Yada prayer sisters, who aren't afraid to get in each other's faces and tend to expect big things from God.

But to move forward, sometimes we have to let go of what's behind. In spite of the loss of two dear friends. In spite of the breakup of a teenage love. In spite of the curse of HIV. In spite of prison time hanging over the head of a beloved child. In spite of fire consuming the hopes of those who have nothing.

Yet out of the ashes, God is doing a new thing! It's time for the Yadas to press on, pray on, and get rolling!

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Chick Lit, Contemporary, Inspirational, Faith

394 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed all of the Yada books and feel like I've gotten to know these women. We should all have a group of friends like this. I like reading about developing a relationship with God in real life and sometimes ordinary situations.

[Christine Indorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This 5 star series is coming to the end. What am I going to do without it???

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling by Neta Jackson 5/10/24 5 stars
A devastating fire wakes up the Yadas Yadas to a new reality: God is on the move.
God keeps rearranging Jodi’s comfort zone. Her Yada Yada prayer sisters are not afraid to get in each other’s faces and tend to expect big things from God.
To move forward, sometimes we have to let go of what’s behind - in spite of the loss of two dear friends; in spite of the breakup of a teenage love; in spite of the curse of HIV; in spite of prison time hanging over the head of a beloved child; in spite of fire consuming the hopes of those who have nothing.
Yet out of the ashes, God is doing a new thing! It is time for the Yadas to press on, to pray on, and get rolling.
5 stars

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always a good read. I loved following the story of the Yada Yada ladies, and their off-spring - especially Jodi’s Josh and Amanda, and Avis’ daughter, Rochelle, and grandson, Conrad and Manna House - the women’s shelter. Jodi’s still doing her name thing for birthdays - although she’s almost done everyone’s names by now. The Uptown Community/New Morning church blend is still working out their merging together and it’s good to see how they go about this. It’s also always interesting to learn a bit more about Jewish festivals - and how they tie-in with the Christian faith.

[Lora White · Rating 5 out of 5]

On page 203. I just love these books. Envy the ladies in this prayer group and wish that I was involved in something similar. Their stories touch me and make me realize something is missing in my life.

Finished yet another one in this series. This particular book seemed to deal with loss..loss of a family pet, loss of a family member, loss of a home, etc. and how we need to keep moving forward as difficult as it may seem some times. Keep your faith, always.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always like these books b/c it's about relationships and being molded more and more into the image of Christ. I so enjoyed the recipes in the back and how to have a seder. We are so going to do that next time around Easter. It even provided some history and how it foretold what would happen with Jesus Christ came.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Realistic fiction with a message, this book is not without its hard times. What I liked is even though some things have changed since this book was published, the message is very strong still.

[Maria Elmvang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow... that was some ride. I'm still wiping the tears off my face from the last few chapters. Good tears though. It wasn't sad, just incredibly moving.

I'm sad there are only 7 books in this series, because they are just incredible. I pray I can learn to pray like Jodi and her Yada Yada sisters... and I wouldn't mind hearing that still small voice as clearly either.

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Neta Jackson did a great job with the crazy group of women that make up the Yada Yada Prayer Group. The way the storyline incorporates scripture throughout the situations and the the use of prayer in any and every situation makes this a really uplifting and spirit filled story. The laughter, fun, and craziness just add the piece de resistance.

[Trudy Nye · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the sixth book in the series...I recently read book #1. I was hoping the author might have improved somewhat by book six, but it was much the same: heavy-handed "Christianity," and lots of hypocrisy on the part of the main character. I won't go there again.

[Larisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

In book 6, the Yada Yada Prayer group realizes they have become complacent in their worship, with their families, and in their community. Each knows they must reaffirm their belief in the Lord, as God always brings a renewal of life and spirit out of the ashes of destruction.

The Yada sisters must grow and embrace the change of merging the Uptown Community with the New Morning Christian Church that potentially can make both stronger as neither would remain homogeneous. The sisters especially understand they must pray and welcome newcomers into their prayer group if they are to remain true to the Lord. Jodi and Denny set the example by reaching out to those at a nearby juvenile detention center following the pair's understanding that listening to the Holy Spirit telling them that their past was good, but now the challenge is to reach beyond their "safe group" to others outside that comfort zone.

With this dramatic spin that widens the scope of the prayer group from the 1st five books; Neta Jackson inspires her readers to be all that God expects us to be!!

The original Yada Yadas expand with the blending of the two groups so that new problems emerge. Racism, HIV and other health issues, criminals and juvenile delinquents challenge the Yada Yada Prayer Group members to pray for guidance, listen to that guidance, and apply that guidance to one and all.

Fans of the series will roll along :) with the Yadas as God wants them to try new things starting with expanding their sphere as everyone is welcomed in God's tent!!

[Angela Mcclanahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series follows a wife and mother of two. In book one she attends a womans christian conference where she meets 11 other woman. These 12 woman become a close nit group. Each book follows them through different trials and experiences while they lean not only on each other but on God.

I am currently on book 6 and they are all an amazing read. I have deffinitly learned a thing or two from these books. But most of all they are so good once I pick them up they are very hard to put down again.

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sixth book in the series - still enjoyable to read about Jodi and all her prayer group friends and their families - this one seemed a bit more drawn out with a bit less depth to me than the others - seems like the author is moving toward wrapping things up and may be cutting a few things short
Re-read in Jan 2014....only one I didn't find on my list is having read. Enjoyable read again and I didn't seem to remember it:)

[Dani]

This installment of the Yada Yada Prayer Group series deals with death, jail, fires, volunteerism, and how to make the best use of God's blessings. There was one twist in the storyline that made me tear up a little, but for the most part I read this because of my strange need to complete series. So much has happened to these characters that I can't imagine what would be left for the seventh book.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

After about a year I thought it would be good to get back to the Yada-Yada series and I am glad I did. There are some "unbelievables" in this story, but maybe that just shows the poverty of my faith. The description of the Seder is something I am printing out for future reference. One of the themes is "look for the possibilities," a great help in my present state of thinking.

[JD Waggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes I get more wrapped up in the lives of these characters than some of the real people around me, which shows how well-fleshed they are. More praise, more out-of-the-blue happenings, and wonderful doses of reminders to trust that God has this in hand, even if we don't.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, the crazy yada yadas have left me inspired & motivated in my faith. Tears again, of course! (Good ones!). This book especially left me wanting to see Gods kingdom advance here on earth & asking God to guide my steps for His glory.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this whole series of Yada Yada books.

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one too. this is number six... my review of YYPG Gets Decked Out was in error - Decked Out is number seven of seven... I am going to miss the gang.

[Cindy Stipe · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual this book has convicted me to get out and do more for the Kingdom.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finished last night. Will have to get the next and I believe the last one of the series to see how it comes to an end.

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I love Neta's writings!!!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great demonstration of how God can take an awful thing and turn it into something beautiful. I also like how Jody has learned to think about how the new Jody would act in a particular situation. So many twists and turns and changes, but we can learn so much in these books about living a victorious Christian life.

[Karen Rowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yada Yadas keep it Moving

The Yada Yada Sisters continue to show how we can overcome anything through Faith and Prayer. Florida, Nonyemeko, and Avis demonstrate that with God all things are possible.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

More personal. More intense. I’m falling in love with these gals.

The situations are realistic and so are the very human responses. Through the fictional lives of these characters, I am learning much about myself, also.

[RHONDA FARMER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome series

I loved this series of books.It has taught me so much about prayer life. As a woman this has shown me how important it is to connect with other women and for all of us to be in prayer for each other.

[Janice Corturillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series and the way the Yada Yada ladies support each other, bring humor to tough situations, and how their characters have grown since the first book. I laughed, I cried, and I was encouraged.

[ayesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

if Dave or Neta writes a book, I'm buying it. The Yada, Yada books are about a group of women who meet at a conference but decided to keep praying together after they returned home. Their lives will be forever changed. These books are heavy on Faith in the very best way. I love, love, love.

[cindy townley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another amazing book! Will be sad to finish this series.

[Angela Stampley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Sweet and Uplifting Novel

I love all the books in this series. I love how each character evolves in the story. Great novel and I can't wait to read the next one.