Balance That Works When Life Doesn't: Simple Steps to a Woman's Physical and Spiritual Health

by Susie Larson

For many Christian women, life seems out of control. The conflicting demands and various pulls on their time seem irreconcilable. Prepare healthy meals, exercise, rest, study and pray, serve, keep the household running, and even manage a career.... How can a woman possibly balance all the demands of a twenty-first-century Christian lifestyle? Hearts at Home speaker Susie Larson offers women this encouraging and inspiring invitation to effectively respond and adjust to the opportunities and assignments God gives them. By examining their core beliefs, their unique personalities, and God's will for their lives, readers will learn how to make choices that create a natural flow and rhythm that they can live with as they develop physical and spiritual health.

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

Susie Larson is a popular radio talk show host, national speaker, and bestselling author. The author of twenty-two books, Susie is also a veteran in the fitness field and has twice been voted a top-ten finalist for the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award. Susie and her husband live near Minneapolis with their three sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. Susie’s passion is to see people everywhere awakened to the value of their soul, the depth of God’s love, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus.

Reviews

[P.L. Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does God have a message for me on balancing my own life? It seems that once again He has inspired an author to write a message specifically for me, though I know it will speak to many other women as well. As a matter of fact, I know of at least a handful of others who will enjoy the message of this book and could benefit from Larson’s advice on seeking balance in our lives. As women we are so anxious to care for ourselves.  This book teaches readers not only how to focus on our families and loved ones but also how to balance that with our own lives, learning to love and care for everyone INCLUDING ourselves.  Larson teaches readers not only how to see to their spiritual lives but also to their physical, achieving balance in our own self-care as well as extending it beyond. Life does not always go as planned so let Larson show you how to achieve balance when things are off kilter. Be sure to pick up your own copy of this book.

[Portia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m surprised that this book only has 1 review so far! I cannot get enough of Susie Larson’s writing. Her books make me want to run to the Word & savor time with the father like none other. I find her writing so encouraging & relatable. The main concept she emphasizes in this book is balancing the input & output of our lives. She gives practical advice & personal stories that show she has walked both in (and out) of balance in her life before. This book is great to read as a devotional but would also make a great book to study as a group.

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could give this book more than five stars! Don't let the title fool you. There is more to this book than physical health tips. There are spiritual health tips throughout. I began reading this book simply to review it and found myself using it for my personal Bible study. Many of the truths Susie Larson states I have heard before, but that only affirmed my beliefs and confirmed some areas that require more diligence on my part. This book has truly blessed my life. I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling to balance physical and spiritual health within this very hectic culture surrounding us.