CAST: 1 Peter 5:7

by Richard J Nilsen, Shannon Gale (editor), Samantha Schafer (editor)

Discover the secret to letting God take the wheel and find peace in Cast 1 Peter 5:7 . Based on the popular verse, "Cast all your cares on God for He cares about you," CAST offers practical and spiritual guidance on how to overcome worry, fear, anxiety and stress in your life.

You will learn how to trust God with your problems, how to find peace in his presence, and how to experience his love and care for you. CAST is more than just a book, it's a journey of faith, freedom, and personal transformation. Whether you are facing personal, relational, or global challenges, this book will give you an entirely new perspective on how to cast your cares on the One who can handle them all.

What You'll Discover in

The Art of Letting Learn how to release your anxieties, fears, depression and burdens and entrust them to the Almighty.

The Seven Steps to Casting Your The author takes you step by step through the process of learning the skill of casting your cares to our Lord. Just as a fisherman has to learn to cast his line effectively, Christians have a skill to learn and perfect that will last a lifetime. Once you develop and perfect the skill of casting your cares to God, your life will never be the same.

The Power of Discover how faith in God’s care can bring you profound peace and relief from life’s challenges.

Real-Life Gain insight and inspiration from the personal stories of individuals who have successfully cast their cares to God.

CAST is a book that will not only change your life but also the lives of family and friends whom you share it with. Start this journey of personal transformation through Christ today.

Genres: Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2023

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some popular verses in the Bible we like to claim without understanding the entire meaning of the verse. 1 Peter 5:7 is one of them. Just as learning to fish by casting is not easy, so casting our cares on the Lord may take some training and practice. Nilsen points out that there is some essential information Peter gives us prior to that verse, like the necessity of humility.

Nilsen gives several practical steps to help us cast our cares. He also tells encouraging stories, such as the background to the popular hymn, It Is Well With My Soul. He gives a number of verses to memorize as well as verses specifically related to casting our cares.

I recommend this insightful book for those who desire to really live into the reality trusting God for our concerns.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Celebrate Lit. My comments are an independent and honest review.

[Patti Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you looking for a Christian nonfiction book that will encourage you to trust God more fully? CAST: 1 Peter 5:7 by Richard Nilsen is an excellent work that provides insights into what it truly means to cast our cares upon God.

What This Book Offers
Each chapter of CAST includes:

✅ Stories – Personal and historical examples that bring the message to life.

✅ Biblical Truths – Solid, Scripture-based insights on surrendering to God.

✅ Scripture References – Encouragement straight from God’s Word.

✅ Helpful Prompts & Thoughts – Reflection points to help apply the message.

Key Takeaways
One of the biggest lessons in this book is the importance of trusting God completely. Nilsen reminds us that God is in control and desires what is best for us. Through real-life examples, he illustrates how we can release our anxieties and burdens and lean into God’s love and provision.

Who Should Read This Book?
📖 Great for Personal Study – This is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for a book to deepen your devotional time.

🤝 Perfect for Group Discussion – This book’s format is ideal for Bible study groups or small group discussions.

If you’re searching for a faith-filled book that will challenge and encourage you to trust God more deeply, check out CAST: 1 Peter 5:7 by Richard Nilsen. It’s a valuable resource for growing in faith and learning to cast your cares upon Him truly.

👉 Have you read this book? What are your thoughts? Let’s discuss this in the comments!

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.

[Deana Dick · Rating 4 out of 5]

God know just what you need and this book has helped me so much. Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you feel alone? God reminds us that He is always here for each of us. I liked the title and found myself studying this book more than others. What do you think of when you hear the word “cast?” My first thought is someone casting their hook to catch something. However there are other meaning as well. This book is focused on casting out doubt, fear, anxiety and other topics that take out focus off God.

I appreciate the different Biblical references and scriptures the author uses to help illustrate how we can cast out fears and troubles away. When the author shared her story about her daughter’s illness I saw how much they leaned on God. Her daughter also had to learn to trust God and get rid of her fear.

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.” (Proverbs 12:25). We can choose to allow fear and other things to beat us up or we can choose to trust God with everything. Don’t get into the habit of the, ”what ifs.” It does not benefit us to carry around worry. Be of good cheer!

The book is filled with encouraging words that help readers rely on God and ignore the lies of the enemy. I like how the author is insightful and writes a book we should all read.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

[Patti Whitson Stephenson She Lives to Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

This inspirational book is based on 1 Peter 5:7-“casting all your care upon him, for He cares for you.” The author shares some of his own personal experiences as well as the stories of others who have faced great difficulties. There’s biblical encouragement and practical suggestions in this book as to how to practice giving ALL your cares to God. There are also three helpful lists of scriptures the author included for daily encouragement and reference in those times when you need encouragement from the Word. While there were a couple of people that the author quotes in this book that I can’t quite endorse, their quotes that were included did fit the topic. However, my favorite parts of the book were the insights that came from the author himself and his application of scripture.

This is not a full Bible study, but the chapters are about the right length to use as a daily devotional book. The list of verses to memorize also go along with using the book as a daily devotional. I appreciated reading this encouraging study on the verse.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[Kendra Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christian Non-Fiction is a favorite Genre of mine. I feel this genre leads to growth and learning. CAST: 1 Peter 5:7 by Richard Nilsen is the latest in this genre that I have read.

I was extremely interested in the Title of this book as 1 Peter 5:7 is the verse that has helped me through my Anxiety issues. I have it memorized in my heart and mind. I have to say this book was very encouraging and helpful. I really LOVE the Look and layout of the book. Each chapter contains, Real Life Stories, Scriptures, Songs and Biblical Truths. Each chapter ends with Prayers and Prompts that help you dig deeper into the message from that chapter. The main focus of this book is to help the Reader to Rely on God and to cast our burdens and allow God to help us through the burdens and anxiety. Anxiety is a constant issue in our household and reading this book really helped me take a different approach at handling the Fears and Anxiety of Life. I would HIGHLY recommend this as an individual study or group study. GREAT BOOK!

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cast I Peter 5:7 is filled with Biblical scriptures, illustrations, songs and poems that speak of casting all our cares upon God. The chapters are easy to read followed by steps to follow or an action item to apply the theme of the chapter in the readers Christian life. Nilsen’s penned this in an easy to follow guidance to truly learn to cast all our cares upon our Heavenly Father. If it matters to you then it’s worth talking to
God about. as cast is throwing that care on Him instead of carrying the burden. This is one book I’ll keep referring to when the journey of life becomes difficult. The author included Biblical scriptures for a 21 day period to memorize to reinforce that no matter what God wants His children to cast their cares upon Him.

I received a copy of this from Celebrate Lit. I have expressed my own thoughts.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Richard J Nisen's CAST: 1 Peter 5:7 to be an inspiring read. Most of the chapters are short and are about 6-10 pages long. It was easy to fit it in on my busy daily schedule. The author had a wonderful way with his commentary that helped me find ways to personally grow in my life. I loved it.



I am going to give CAST: 1 Peter 5:7 a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who are searching for a new Christian Personal Growth book to read. I would be interested in reading more like this one from Richard J Nilsen in the future.



I received a paperback copy of Richard J Nilsen's CAST: 1 Peter 5:7 from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

[Nyla Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cast: 1 Peter 5:7 by author Richard J Nisen is an inspirational Christian non-fiction book that was so encouraging. The major focus of this book is trusting God fully. It is scripturally based and excellently written. I found it easy to understand and follow.

Each chapter provides examples of living 1 Peter 5:7 in life. Biblical references and ideas for ways to reflect and grow are also included. This is a book that will help everyone and will be great to go back and read.

I highly recommend this for individuals and small groups. There is much to learn and think about from this inspirational book. It would make a great gift for anyone that might be struggling. I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. A copy was provided by Celebrate Lit, but these are my honest words.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great book of examples and Biblical scriptures about trusting and believing God. This is one book that I will keep on my bedside table to reread often. I even brought the audiobook to listen to often. at the end of the book, there are 21 verses to memorize and then there are verses about casting your cares unto the Lord and verses about God's Promises. This is a book that all Christians could use in the library and refer to often Especially if they stuck up with fear and doubt.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and separate it in these opinions on my own