Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Women Living Well Review and Giveaway!

I was blessed to be chosen to be on the launch team for a new book that just came out in the stores yesterday.  The book is titled, "Women Living Well," and is written by Courtney Joseph.  The subtitle for this book is, "Finding Your Joy in God, Your Man, Your Kids, and Your Home."  I think that we could all seek out more joy in all of these aspects of our lives.  We are busy as mothers.  Courtney is a mother of two children, she homeschools, and her husband travels a lot; so she has a lot on her plate just like many of us do. 

Being on the launch team, I was given an ebook copy of this book to read, review, and provide a giveaway for my readers!  I am excited to be able to offer this giveaway to you all because the truths provided in this book come straight from the Word.  Courtney backs up what she believes with what the Bible says, and provides ideas and insights about all aspects of the busy mom's life to try to help us to improve our own "walk with the King."



This book comes with so much encouragement for women.  Whether you are a newlywed seeking out how to balance your life with husband, homemaking, and ministry...or whether you are married for a while, balancing more than you ever imagined...this book will give you some practical ideas on how to get it all done.  You may or may not utilize all off the ideas, but you will certainly come away with more in your "tool box" than you had before.  As you read, seek God and ask Him how (if) this can be used in your personal life.  Courtney admits that she is not always the "put together" woman that you see on her blog, in her videos, or on her "outside," but she does her best each day to "walk with the King."  She has her priorities in order and is still able to get it all done much of the time. 

Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the book:

"Voices. They come at us from every side.
We listen to the voices on the iPad. The iPod. The iPhone.
But are we listening to the voice of the great I AM?"

"Just as we cannot charge our cell phone only once a week, being recharged in God's Word is not a once-a-week assignment."

"Are we thirsting for Jesus, or have we made ourselves so busy that we don’t even know our soul’s greatest need—solitude with God?
Do you want to be a better wife? Study your Bible.
Do you want to be a better mother? Study your Bible.
Do you want to be a better homemaker? Study your Bible."

"Women feel that they are placing themselves beneath a man when they choose to help their husbands.  I wonder:  why is it noble to help men in the workplace, help orphans, help widows, help your pastor, help neighbors, or help your parents, but degrading to help your husband--your groom, your lover, and your best friend?"

And these are only a few of the quotes that I have highlighted, and these come in the first fourth of the book.  Imagine what other great gems you are going to find as you read it for yourself! 

Because of my involvement in the launch team, I have been given the privilege of giving away a signed copy of Women Living Well!!  (If you just can't wait to see if you win the giveaway, you can get your own copy here.) 


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16 comments:

  1. This book sounds amazing!! I can't to get a copy to read!!! Thank you for sharing.

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    1. At this point in my life the struggle is with all areas, I suffer from depression and this time of year makes it hard, my grandmother passed away 15 years ago on Oct 7 and the holiday seasons are rough for me.

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    2. Thanks for your comment, Crystal. I will be praying for you in this season especially.

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  2. I've really been looking forward to the release of this book. Can't wait to read it! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. =)

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    1. Thank you for your comment! It's about time to choose the winner! :)

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    2. ERIN...you are the winner!!! Check your email!!! Congratulations!

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  3. My marriage--I cannot stand him--he annoys me in everything he does--and causes me undue stress!

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    1. I'm very sorry to hear this. I will pray for your marriage and that your husband and you both have a change in your feelings toward one another.

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  4. My biggest struggle is with my home and grown step kids

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    1. Thank you for your comment, Jan. The winner will be chosen soon! Be sure to check back to see if it is you!

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  5. I am one of the leaders in our area of a christian based group called MUMS - Mother's Uplifting Mothers. I would LOVE to use this book for our discussions! Read a chapter aloud and then discuss! I would love this book!

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    1. Thank you for your comment! I agree that this would be a great book to use in a women's Bible study group! What a wonderful way to grow together in learning about Biblical marriage, parenting, and homemaking.

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  6. Thought this would be nice!! I need some encouragement lately!! This may prove to be a good book to use for our next moms Bible study. Looking forward to reading it!!

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    1. You should definitely suggest it for the Mom's Bible study! It has so many good things. The yellow highlighting in my version is almost all over!! You will love it

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  7. I find I need help enjoying my home and sometimes my husband with all the things on the 'to do' list in life.

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  8. Thank you for entering the giveaway, Angela!

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