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Already Whole: 90 Devotions for Being at Home in the Body God Gave You
See your body as the masterpiece it is! In this 90-day devotional, Ellen Wildman speaks biblical truth that contradicts the lies you've been told about your body. With relatable stories interwoven with Scriptures, you'll appreciate what your body does for you and love how it makes you unique. Whether you're a recent grad, working professional, or mother doing it all, love the skin you're in and be reminded of where your worth and value come from.
208 pages, Hardcover
Published August 5, 2025
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August 7, 2025
Thank you for reading ❤️❤️ This book was born out of a years long personal journey with self-confidence, body respect, and self-love. I hope you find the freedom I have in your identity as one made in His image!!
November 23, 2025
A devotional on body confidence is so valuable these days. I mean was there ever in time in history when women weren’t worried about their bodies!!?? But every day I’m bombarded with weight loss pills, exercise routines, new gym fads and reasons why I need to manage my bloating. It’s overwhelming. I’ve loved these devotional bringing me back to the purpose of my body and why God made me. I want to celebrate the scars, stretches and find my worth in things far more than the beauty standard. 5 ⭐️s
May 25, 2025
Book Review with Personal Reflection: Already Whole: 90 Devotions for Being at Home in the Body God Gave You by Ellen Wildman
Ellen Wildman’s Already Whole offers a refreshingly honest and theologically grounded approach to body acceptance through daily spiritual practice. This devotional stands out in the crowded Christian living genre by addressing body image struggles with compassion and biblical depth.
Key Strengths and Insights:
Practical Spirituality for Real Bodies
The book’s greatest strength lies in its ability to translate profound theological truths into daily, actionable practices. Each devotion follows a thoughtful structure:
-A Scripture passage anchoring the theme
-A reflective meditation connecting faith and embodiment
-Practical designation portions offering concrete ways to embrace wholeness
Countercultural Message of Worth
Wildman boldly challenges prevailing cultural narratives that tie human value to appearance or productivity. Instead, she presents a radical alternative: our bodies are sacred simply because God created and dwells in them. This perspective offers genuine healing for readers burdened by shame or self-rejection.
Accessible Yet Transformative Content
The devotions strike a perfect balance between being approachable for daily reading while still offering substantial spiritual nourishment. Wildman’s writing avoids trite platitudes, instead providing fresh insights into familiar scriptures that speak directly to modern struggles with body image.
Personal Impact:
As someone who has wrestled with body acceptance, I found particular value in how Wildman frames our physical selves as an integral part of our spiritual journey rather than obstacles to it. The discussions prior to the embracing wholeness parts stood out as especially helpful - these practical applications transform abstract concepts into lived reality.
How would I describe this book?
-A devotional that meets you where you are and lovingly guides you toward wholeness
-Finally - a faith-based approach to body image that feels authentic and achievable
-90 days to discover what God already knows: you are wonderfully made
Gratitude:
Thank you to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for providing an advance review copy. Already Whole arrives at a critical time when so many need its message of embodied grace.
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
This book will benefit anyone seeking to make peace with their body through the lens of faith. It would make an excellent resource for small groups, counseling ministries, or personal spiritual formation. Wildman has created something truly special - a devotional that doesn’t shy away from hard questions while consistently pointing readers toward divine love and acceptance.
Ellen Wildman’s Already Whole offers a refreshingly honest and theologically grounded approach to body acceptance through daily spiritual practice. This devotional stands out in the crowded Christian living genre by addressing body image struggles with compassion and biblical depth.
Key Strengths and Insights:
Practical Spirituality for Real Bodies
The book’s greatest strength lies in its ability to translate profound theological truths into daily, actionable practices. Each devotion follows a thoughtful structure:
-A Scripture passage anchoring the theme
-A reflective meditation connecting faith and embodiment
-Practical designation portions offering concrete ways to embrace wholeness
Countercultural Message of Worth
Wildman boldly challenges prevailing cultural narratives that tie human value to appearance or productivity. Instead, she presents a radical alternative: our bodies are sacred simply because God created and dwells in them. This perspective offers genuine healing for readers burdened by shame or self-rejection.
Accessible Yet Transformative Content
The devotions strike a perfect balance between being approachable for daily reading while still offering substantial spiritual nourishment. Wildman’s writing avoids trite platitudes, instead providing fresh insights into familiar scriptures that speak directly to modern struggles with body image.
Personal Impact:
As someone who has wrestled with body acceptance, I found particular value in how Wildman frames our physical selves as an integral part of our spiritual journey rather than obstacles to it. The discussions prior to the embracing wholeness parts stood out as especially helpful - these practical applications transform abstract concepts into lived reality.
How would I describe this book?
-A devotional that meets you where you are and lovingly guides you toward wholeness
-Finally - a faith-based approach to body image that feels authentic and achievable
-90 days to discover what God already knows: you are wonderfully made
Gratitude:
Thank you to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for providing an advance review copy. Already Whole arrives at a critical time when so many need its message of embodied grace.
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
This book will benefit anyone seeking to make peace with their body through the lens of faith. It would make an excellent resource for small groups, counseling ministries, or personal spiritual formation. Wildman has created something truly special - a devotional that doesn’t shy away from hard questions while consistently pointing readers toward divine love and acceptance.
September 24, 2025
SO helpful to read on the days my mind and body feel very against one another. Thank you, Ellen, for every single reminder in these pages ❤️
December 26, 2025
“What would it look like to trust God with your body?”
This book is SO needed. Touching on hot topics like body image, diet culture, and size shame, the author brings it all back under the lens of biblical truth - reminding us that our bodies are not something that’s wrong with us, but part of how we are made in God’s image and able to experience Him here on earth.
Beautifully written, both rich and practical!
This book is SO needed. Touching on hot topics like body image, diet culture, and size shame, the author brings it all back under the lens of biblical truth - reminding us that our bodies are not something that’s wrong with us, but part of how we are made in God’s image and able to experience Him here on earth.
Beautifully written, both rich and practical!
June 9, 2025
Read this as an eARC (thanks, NetGalley)!
What I liked: Well formatted and easy to read devotional book that includes daily reminders (affirmations).
What I did’t like: The opinion of the author was occasionally presented as a biblical truth, which is something to be aware of. There were also a handful of topics included that didn’t really seem relevant to body image (such as vowing to fight racism).
While I enjoyed much of this book and think many women would benefit from reading it, I recommend reading it with a grain of salt.
Age rating: Teen and adult.
What I liked: Well formatted and easy to read devotional book that includes daily reminders (affirmations).
What I did’t like: The opinion of the author was occasionally presented as a biblical truth, which is something to be aware of. There were also a handful of topics included that didn’t really seem relevant to body image (such as vowing to fight racism).
While I enjoyed much of this book and think many women would benefit from reading it, I recommend reading it with a grain of salt.
Age rating: Teen and adult.
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