Points of Power: Discover a Spirit-Filled Life of Joy and Purpose

by Yolanda Adams, Lavaille Lavette (Contributor)

Over five million listeners tune in to hear Yolanda Adams's Points of Power , a segment in her daily radio show that inspires people by applying biblical truths to present-day realities. In her first book, Yolanda Adams transfers that winning segment into a reader's delight. In this highly accessible manual for daily living, she shares stories from her and others's personal experiences, showing readers how to access God's love and grace in their modern world and troubles. By revealing how Yolanda and other human beings have transcended the world's difficulties, POINTS OF POWER empowers readers to face trouble with confidence in the God who never fails.

Genres: Inspirational

256 pages, Hardcover

First published December 29, 2009

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a pretty good inspirational book. I thought the advice and motivational aspects were good, and while I enjoyed it, it wasn't something that stuck with me. If you are the sort of person who reads a lot of inspirational books you might like this. This isn't typically my genre and so that might be a reason why I didn't love it. I might recommend if you are already a fan of this genre, but it didn't do a lot for me.

*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2011...

[Nora St Laurent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yolanda Adams with Lavaille Lavette have penned a very special, encouraging, inspirational book. I loved her open and honest approach, as well as how she shared her heart and the inspirational stories. She says, “I’ve learned we rarely look like the destiny inside of us! God didn’t see Gideon as he was, but as he could be.” She talks about how God views us as opposed to how we view ourselves. Good stuff.

Some of the topics discussed in this book are the power of faith, love, forgiveness, confession, praise, prayer, peace, protection and victory, just to name a few. This book can be used in a couple of different ways:

It can be used in your devotional time to start your day with an inspirational story and how to apply the message to your life; You can just read the inspirational stories by amazing people such as Billy Graham, T.D. Jakes, Robin Roberts, Chris Gardner and many more; or You can use this book for a personal study time to help you dig deeper into the bible stories and apply God’s principles to your life. Yolanda Adams provides a summary at the end of each chapter and then has questions to ask yourself and help you take a look at scripture in a new light.

I liked the fact that Yolanda had the summary, scripture passage, and the 10 Pensive Points at the end of each chapter. She really helped you to think about the story and take a closer look at the peoples lives she talked about and their situations. It was encouraging and challenging.

The personal stories and bible accounts were short, easy to understand and packed a powerful punch. She also helped you apply the passage of scripture to your life in a segment called Power Passage. These stories helped you see how God works differently in everyone’s life. Yolanda also provides a prayer to give you the confidence and guidance to take the next step in your personal relationship with God.

I’m so thankful to have read and received a review copy of this book. I’ll be reading this book again; there were so many gold nuggets inside these pages.

Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

Nora St.Laurent
The Book Club Network www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine www.bookfunmagazine.com

[Kimberly Lytle-Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me insight on how speaking time with God is important in my everyday life & living.

I liked how different people stories where shared and related to God’s word. No matter what walk of life you are from you have a story of triumphant, even when you don’t think you do.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Believe it or not, I have never heard of Yolanda Adams until I was recently given a chance to read Points of Power for review. I am very sorry I haven't experienced her before now. I understand her music is beautiful and her radio show is uplifting. She herself seems very uplifting in Points of Power. I have read through a lot of the sections and they read as short Bible readings/devotions for each full of her points of power about the specific topic. She gives points to think about and journal about if you desire to do that. But most of all her hope and belief in God shine through in each little lesson. I feel her positive vibe throughout this book and how she credits herself and her life to God. It is beautiful and uplifting to read. I look forward to continuing reading the sections and revisiting them later today when I need a pick-me-up.

Full of great lessons and thoughts, Points of Power is a wonderful book to read and enjoy.

[Adrienna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I surely can use "points of power" and to live a joyful life on purpose.

As a Bible teacher, she gave really brief and to the point biblical examples that ministered to the soul and thought-provoking. She also used other life examples to get the point across to the reader. This book was quite inspirational and soaked in pieces of the readings in per day. I would suggest to find the points you need for the day, or week, and meditate on the scripture reading or writing in general to push through. PUSH-pray until something happens. However as an avid reader, it did take a few days to read and complete.

*I received this as a contest win years ago (November 2009), which happens to be an advance copy in 2010 before the hardcover was released and I received the paperback.

Adrienna Turner
Author of God is in the Equation
Dream4More Reviewer/Avid reader, www.dream4more.org

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yolanda Adams has created an essential book for every person to enjoy. Although it is geared to Christians I believe wholeheartedly that anyone can appreciate this book and the core principals it expresses.

Yolanda provides you with hope and comfort all in one book while providing real life examples from her own life and those of others to help you not only relate but help you see your life from a higher peak.

There are chapters on protection, prayer, faith wisdom, forgiveness, money,etc. She also ends each chapter with a passage from The Bible, how to practice the message, a prayer, practices to complete (for example the chapter about being provided for you are to write a fake check or document of what you need or would help you out.).

A truly wonderful read.

[Ashley Marie]

This book was very uplifting, as a christian living day to day, this book told from Yolanda Adams was right on point. Her tips, her advice, her words were comforting and helpful. She is a very down to earth person , who is truly blessed, i have really loved reading this book. For those who have not yet read this book, what are you waiting for? Go to the bookstore and buy it. I was so glad that i received this book for free through Goodreads Firstreads, its amazing. Not only is Yolanda an exceptional singer, she really can relate to many women, she writes with understanding and with caring insight. I loved it!!

[Francine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book thanks to GoodReads giveaway and it couldn't have come at a better time. I've been fighting an illness for 4 years and keeping faith is at times very hard. This book uses everyday situations as well as stories from the bible to help people restore their faith and keep it strong. I'd never heard of Yolanda Adams before so had never heard her radio show involving the Points of Power but I am glad to have read the book especially at this time. My copy is now dog-eared and marked in, sign of a well-used book!

[Dana Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to win this book through the firstreads giveaway. I believe that there was a reason behind that. I really need to hear some of the points in this book. It was a great book for todays christians. I loved that this book broke things down to where they were easy to understand. The book gives a story that you can relate to along with a scripture and a prayer. I would definetly recommend this book to others. It is a quick and easy read.

[Joann Cheeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an awesome, inspiring piece of work! We knew she could sing but God has blessed this sister in so many ways. I have read, re-read and meditated on this book to get it in my soul.
Thanks you Ms Yolanda

[Daniel Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Points of Power is a book Yolanda Adams written about what it means to live right, forgive and trust in myself and God. What I hope to get out of this book is the lessons to love, protect, have the victory, forgive myself and talk to God for my people.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book for over a year. I have read it a couple of times and used it to teach from in Sunday School and Bible Study. This is a wonderful tool to have in your arsenal of faith-based resources. It is uplifting, inspiring, and very enjoyable. What a delight to read again and again.

[Jenneive M Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It brought me through some really low moments in my life.

[Gina]

Just won this through first reads!