Devotions for a Healthier You: Feeding Mind, Body, and Soul (A 70-Day Devotional, plus One-Week Meal Plan and Recipes) – The Perfect Christian New Year's Resolution Gift

by Katie Farrell

Give God control of your life, and experience more joy than ever before! Women today are searching for ways to create healthy, delicious food, maintain a healthy body weight, and find joy in their daily lives. Devotions for a Healthier You will not only strengthen a woman’s soul but will also help her take care of her body and mind. Katie Farrell, creator of The Dashing Dish (dashingdish.com), a wildly popular lifestyle blog, has gained national media and online attention. In this devotional, filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit, Katie will draw in her existing audience, as well as young women who desire to maintain balance in all areas of their lives. Each devotion includes a Bible verse and encouraging text, along with recipes, exercise tips, meal planning, and healthy lifestyle tips. A month-long meal plan is also included. This devotional will show women that if they give God control of their lives, they will find more freedom and joy than they could have ever imagined—the freedom and joy that can be found only in Him. Trim 6 x 8

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Health, Devotional, Cookbooks, Religion

224 pages, Hardcover

First published December 30, 2014

About the author

Author of the Dashing Dish cookbook, KATIE FARRELL, is the owner of Dashing Dish Inc., a web-based nutrition business and ministry. After years of working as a labor and delivery nurse, Katie pursued her passion to help women get healthy and enjoy the journey. Dashing Dish is a place where women can find encouragement and fulfillment through a balance of healthy living principals and God's Word. Katie now works with clients through meal planning, teaching life skills for balanced eating and nutritional counseling.

Dashing Dish provides custom build-your-own meal planning and grocery list tools, as well as an iPhone app for people on the go. Katie also provides health and nutrition education to the community and speaks at women conferences nationally. Dashing Dish website has 30,000+ unique visitors per day.

Reviews

[Abby Breuklander · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good! Definitely a keeper!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would agree with another reader and say that the last maybe 15 (out of 71) devotionals were the best. A lot of this book was very basic and not very deep. I do have to say, however, that after I finished and was flipping back through the pages, there were a LOT of powerful one-liners that have stuck with me over the last couple of months that I didn't remember being from this book.

So, this shouldn't be the ONLY thing you're reading (obviously Bible comes first) but it is a decent supplement. It would be really good for people with a lot of anxiety or with disordered eating.

Also... it is a BEAUTIFUL book!!

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the devotions for this book. I liked the verses she picked,her insights, and prayers. However, I can see myself making many of her recipes. I don't usually use protein powder in recipes or only sugar substitutes.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't have a lot of experience with devotionals but I thought this was nice. There were aspects that I really liked and some that I didn't like at all. The devotionals were encouraging, but not deep; rather simplistic and geared for a general audience. I had to check her scripture passages because sometimes she took some of those verses out of context. I realize that if you go with an extreme translation its easier to interpret it to suit your purposes but since she wasn't making radical changes to theology that might lead a person to sin I let it go. Most of what she had to say to people with body image issues was very spot on and I appreciated that. Unfortunately, her pictures contradicted her words. You can't tell someone its okay to not be perfect when you look like you just stepped out of a salon and your house is perfectly clean and decorated also. The pictures were gorgeous, but just like the pictures in magazines of perfect houses with perfect bodied people living in them make us feel inadequate, her photos sent the same message. I was disappointed by that.

[Stephanie M Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great read

I would recommend this book to everyone I follow it and its advice. I know God is able and I try to eat when hungry

[Dawn Peace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

Just a great read and god recipes. Easy to follow. Great devotional. Will be looking for more books by her.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great daily devotions that always feel relevant. Recipes included look good and will be trying soon.

[Shonda Knowlton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this devotion. It gave me a small nugget to think on during the day. I also tried a few recipes which were tasty.

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devotions For A Healthier You is a vibrant, creative read, full of scripture and de-lish recipes. With gorgeous photos, inspiring devotional encouragements, meal planning tips and recipes, this is a book that will find itself on your kitchen counter and nightstand. Katie is one of those people you instantly adore; the type you want to call for a beach run or baking sesh. I may see if she wants to join me in the kitchen to mix up a double batch of her killer Flourless Peanut Butter Chip Brownies. Her devotional style is down-to-earth and gracious. She has a heart to encourage readers toward Jesus and healthy living. Whether you are striving to eat better, or find yourself in a menu rut, this is the perfect book for you. It came at the perfect time, because I abhor menu planning and am constantly asking friends for new recipe ideas. Thanks Katie, for offering healthy dinner and dessert options for this sweet- loving gal. I may be obsessed with her Thai Chicken Salad and Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar for One. - Bekah, www.upcycledjane.com

[Brindi Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait to re-read this again as a daily devotional. To read it day-by-day was my plan (however, it's a 70-day devotional), but once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Great tips and recipes. I think some time in April I'll pick it up again and use it daily, along with the suggested week of menu planning. Great job, Katie!!!

definitely the perfect gift for my family Christmas exchange :)

first read in early 2015
re-read May through July 2015

[Kim Bartosch · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Devotions for a Healthier You" is a wonderful companion to read daily guiding you to a healthy body, mind and soul through His Word. My favorite part about the book are the recipes, many are glutton-free, such as the Strawberry Slushe. Yum!

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this devotional. I thought it may be filled with fluff, but I was pleasantly surprised at the depth and encouragement of the devotions that deal with our health as a whole (spirit, mind, body), rather than just physical. The book is aesthetically pleasing with beautiful, full-color photos throughout. It also includes several delicious recipes sprinkled throughout, as well as a one week menu plan with recipes in the back of the book.

[Michelle Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic 71 day devotion book to help you with feeding your mind, body, and soul. Kate has totally knocked it out of the park with a book filled with scriptures to speak over yourself when you feel weak, prayers to pray over yourself to give you strength as you strive to become a healthier you, and even recipes and a meal plan to help you along the journey. You will find yourself with a healthier soul as well as a healthier body.

[Andrea Gallant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fantastic devotional to accompany a healthy lifestyle. I've struggled with self esteem/weight and the verses that Katie highlights are very helpful. She also includes some delicious recipes with beautiful photos. My only issue was that the devotionals are a bit short and I would have liked more elaboration.

[Beth Cade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

I loved the layout of this book almost as much as the content. This is one I will read again and again! Katie Farrell clearly knows about God's love and has been inspired to share it in this well-written devotional book!

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book!!! I started out reading it daily but ended up reading the whole thing in about two weeks. I only gave the book 4 stars because I wish it was all KJV. The devotionals were so encouraging and the recipes sprinkled throughout look amazing!!

[Katie Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devotional + Recipes

Some good daily devotionals (not necessarily all about physical health, but great for overall health!) plus a handful of fitness tips and healthy recipes. Beautiful pics throughout.

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. The author makes a lot of good points.

[Jamie Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

read my review on my blog

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed

A nice devotional I was expecting something more along the lines of "Made to Crave" and it is very different. Easy recipes and a meal plan are included.

[Angela (Kentuckybooklover) Brocato-Skaggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great daily devotions mixed with words of healthy eating tips and recipes.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as many recipes as I was hoping for. Not bad, but not sure I would recommend it to anyone.