Made to Flourish: Cultivating an Abundant Life

by Beth Moore

God likes watching things grow.
The metaphor of God as Gardener plays out through Scripture as He tends His people with care, skill, and intention. When Jesus began His ministry on earth, He took this idea to whole new level, revealing that He himself is the Vine. He invites us to the sacred ground of abiding, calling us to flourish in the abundant life He offers.

In these beautiful reflections based on Beth Moore’s bestselling book Chasing Vines , Beth invites you to explore the fruitful life through the language of the garden―and through the words of the Master Gardener Himself.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

Published September 15, 2020

About the author

Beth Moore has written many best–selling books and is a dynamic teacher and a prolific Bible–study author whose public speaking engagements take her across the United States to challenge tens of thousands. Beth is focused on teaching women all over the world and is known and respected wherever she goes. She is a dedicated wife and mother of two adult daughters and lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries and teaches an adult Sunday school class. Beth is one of the best known women in the evangelical Christian market.

Reviews

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a year that was turned upside down and when I turned to plants as a way to distract myself this book came along. So beautifully written and captured all my feelings about working in the soil and working on my soul.

[Abby Frye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite what I was expecting.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made To Flourish has a theme of horticulture with the master gardener being God.
In the introduction, Moore states she’s “been enamored with Christ’s teaching on the vine and the branches since I cut my teeth on Bible study.” Page 2.
Made To Flourish has 38 chapters. All of the chapters are one word describing something in gardening. Some examples are “Horticulture,” “Humus,” “Pruning,” “Transplant,” “Trellis,” “Compost,” “Dormancy,” and “Harvest.”

Each chapter is six pages. This includes the title page. Each chapter’s word is defined. A one page brief devotional content is followed by a Bible verse and a quote surrounded by art work.

My Thoughts:
Made To Flourish is a mix between an art book and a mini devotional.
A seasoned Christian who is a heavy Bible reader and student may not be drawn to this book because it is not in-depth. However, I enjoyed the book for several reasons.

1. It is an aesthetic book. The pages are cardstock thickness. Every page has artwork. Some of the images are photographs. Some are abstract. Some are drawings of fruit, leaves, gardening tools, a field. This is a book to pour over and enjoy with a nice cup of tea.
2. The book is approachable and easy to understand for a new Christian.
3. The devotional material is to the point. This is perfect for a person is not a heavy reader.
4. Several times I wrote down on paper quotes I want to ponder.
5. One of my favorite chapters is “Humus.” This spoke to my heart. It talks about the death of things. For example, “The death of certain relationships.” Page 67.

[Sherrinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this beautiful devotional book. This book is short excerpts taken from Beth Moore's book, Chasing Vines, along with scripture to read along with it. Chasing Vines is one of my favorite of Beth Moore's books, so these short devotionals were good reminders of the truths of God's faithfulness as we cultivate our lives to flourish in Him.

[Kayla Hollatz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more of a coffee table book but I enjoyed the themes of growth, nature, and how it all reflects God's character. It made me want to read Beth's book Chasing Vines which seems to be the companion to this book. I was hoping for each section to feel more like a daily devotional but I ended up reading straight through it in two short sittings.

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully written! An excellent analysis of metaphor in the Bible.

[Ellison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Based upon a previous book that she has written this features images, definitions, and devotions as it compares the Christian life to being gardened by God. Engaging, encouraging. She was so able to flourish that she left the Southern Baptist Convention to flourish as she did not think/feel/believe that she could flourish there. Grapes anyone?

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a visually beautiful book, and, while it's not really a Bible study, it reflects on the Bible's passages about gardens, vineyards, and "abiding in the vine." A nice series of meditations on God's work as the Master Gardener and the Vinedresser. The photographs in the book and the artwork enhance the readings. I found this to be an encouraging read!

[Carlie Pinkston Schulte · Rating 3 out of 5]

The entries in this book are very short and often surface level in my opinion. there's some good stuff in here, but I was expecting and hoping for more depth. if you're looking for short bits of daily encouragement, this book may be for you, but if you are wanting more depth, I'd take a pass on it

[Courtney Maguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an easy buy pleasant read! Very inspiring and uplifting!!

[Astrid Eastman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I downloaded this ebook without knowing anything about it and was caught off guard that it is one giant metaphor between gardens, gardening and Christians. It's a quick read and if you like a lot of metaphors, good one to try out.