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Summary: Jesus loves you unconditionally!
Review: I was immediately attracted to this book because I've read "Friendships of Women" by Dee Brestin and I've been a fan of Kathy Troccoli's music for about 10 years now. Kathy is single, and Dee has been married a long time, and the way they weave their stories together in this book just great! This book was an easy read and it moved very quickly (women with little time to read, have no fear!). Perhaps the thing that struck me most was how vulnerable Kathy was in relating her journal entries, many of which were addressed to the husband she has longed for. Even though she's prayed for a husband, she has really ministered powerfully to other single women and is a great example of making the most with whatever twists and turns life happens to take. Dee and Kathy used the titles of love songs as chapter and sub-chapter titles. I don't think that enhanced the book at all, at least not for me. Some people might really enjoy those, though. The book contains a lot of detailed information about the relationships between Mary and Martha and Jesus and between Ruth and Naomi and how we can learn from those stories how to have a more complete love relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ....
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Summary: What an honest, tender book!
Review: I was so impressed by the honesty and tenderness throughout this book. Kathy and Dee put a very fresh perspective on a subject that some consider to be a little worn out, and made it relevant to both single and married people. It goes straight to the heart--the heart of the matter, and of the reader. While it was written primarily for women, I believe that there is also a great blessing for the men who read it. Be prepared for a magnificent change in your life!
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Summary: Fresh thoughts on Divine love
Review: Many of us have always related to God as our Father, our Abba. But how do we relate to Jesus? I've heard the word "best friend" used often, but the idea of relating to Jesus as our bridegroom is revolutionary. It changed the way I approached Him, and I hope it will for you too! This read is time well spent! Enjoy!
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Summary: Jesus is the ultimate Bridegroom!
Review: This book is a must-have for anyone who is seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus and get to know Him more intimately! As co-authors whose backgrounds and life experiences are quite different, both women compliment each other perfectly and come together to provide a warm, inviting place where both single and married women can come to be renewed, encouraged, and challenged in their walk with Christ. Using contemporary and Biblical examples of romantic relationships along with their own life experiences, Kathy and Dee portray the love and longing Jesus has for each of us in a romantic way that many of us have never experienced before. As one of the most tender expressions of a woman after God's own heart that I have ever read, I would also recommend this book to men who are seeking a closer walk with their Savior.
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Summary: The most BEAUTIFUL book I've ever read
Review: This book is absolutly fantastic. In the past I have had trouble really getting into spritual books to try and help myself understand the Lord and how my relationship with Him should be. This book brought everything into sight. Kathy and Dee did such an excellent job. I would recommend "Falling in Love with Jesus" to anyone. Though written primarly for women, I believe men could benefit as well. This book was truly a gift from God.
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Summary: Return to your First Love
Review: This book started a revival in my heart, soul, mind, marriage, and most importantly, my relationship with Christ. I did not even know I was "in the wilderness" until I completed this study. Now I am beginning to enjoy invincible love and am joyfully returning to the first love that I once had for Christ. You will be blessed by this book. Thank you, Kathy and Dee!
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Summary: Return to your First Love
Review: This book started a revival in my heart, soul, mind, marriage, and most importantly, my relationship with Christ. I did not even know I was "in the wilderness" until I completed this study. Now I am beginning to enjoy invincible love and am joyfully returning to the first love that I once had for Christ. You will be blessed by this book. Thank you, Kathy and Dee!
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Summary: A beautiful book!
Review: This is a very beautiful book. It tells of how much Jesus loves us. It's a book that draws you to a closer relationship with the Lord. I very highly recommend it. It shows men and women alike that Jesus is the Bridegroom of their souls, as we our the church the bride of Christ, and He is our Groom. These women have opened their hearts to write this book, and for that I'm grateful. Their book really touched me and bad me feel closer to Jesus then ever before. Bravo ,ladies well done!
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Summary: Fun, Easy, and Worthwhile Bible Study for a Bunch of Women!
Review: We just completed the ten lessons in this book. By "we", I mean a group of women, who met at a friend's home on Wednesday evenings, while our kids were at Awana. Some of us knew more about the Bible than others, some were new Christians, some were Catholics, others were protestants, one Pastor's wife...a real "mixed" group of ladies. I used the "Workbook" as my only resource. Some preferred reading out of the hardback, and not doing the homework. Our leader used both, one adding more depth to the other. The Workbook has five days of questions and answers for each of the ten weeks. The answers are to be supplied from Bible verses, and your own introspection. The "homework" in the Workbook was not as daunting as some of the other Bible studies I've been involved with (Beth Moore, Nancy Missler), but was still enough to cause me to examine myself and my Christian walk. Our leader enjoyed using the "Leaders Guide". The Leaders Guide had pre-selected questions from the Workbook to discuss. This kept the class focused on the lesson, and the discussion involved everyone. We used the videos, featuring the authors Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. Dee is a wonderful teacher, sweet and friendly. Kathy sings, and adds some wonderful stories and insights of her own. The video is well produced. You could do a study with or without it, but I sure recommend it. With prayer, video, and focused discussion, we were able to keep our class time to 90 minutes. I did not have trouble with the "Jesus as bridegroom" aspect of the study. It is all very scriptural. The word "Romance" is used in the same vein as "Relationship". This book never talks about erotic love, but about God pursuing a loving relationship in a faithful, and restorative way with each of us. I think my husband would enjoy this Bible Study, but it's made especially for women as Dee and Kathy talk about "chick flicks", love songs, and other notions that women enjoy talking about. Not just entertaining, this is real spirituality, and a deep and vital Biblical study for a wide variety of Christian women.
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Summary: Fun, Easy, and Worthwhile Bible Study for a Bunch of Women!
Review: We just completed the ten lessons in this book. By "we", I mean a group of women, who met at a friend's home on Wednesday evenings, while our kids were at Awana. Some of us knew more about the Bible than others, some were new Christians, some were Catholics, others were protestants, one Pastor's wife...a real "mixed" group of ladies. I used the "Workbook" as my only resource. Some preferred reading out of the hardback, and not doing the homework. Our leader used both, one adding more depth to the other. The Workbook has five days of questions and answers for each of the ten weeks. The answers are to be supplied from Bible verses, and your own introspection. The "homework" in the Workbook was not as daunting as some of the other Bible studies I've been involved with (Beth Moore, Nancy Missler), but was still enough to cause me to examine myself and my Christian walk. Our leader enjoyed using the "Leaders Guide". The Leaders Guide had pre-selected questions from the Workbook to discuss. This kept the class focused on the lesson, and the discussion involved everyone. We used the videos, featuring the authors Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. Dee is a wonderful teacher, sweet and friendly. Kathy sings, and adds some wonderful stories and insights of her own. The video is well produced. You could do a study with or without it, but I sure recommend it. With prayer, video, and focused discussion, we were able to keep our class time to 90 minutes. I did not have trouble with the "Jesus as bridegroom" aspect of the study. It is all very scriptural. The word "Romance" is used in the same vein as "Relationship". This book never talks about erotic love, but about God pursuing a loving relationship in a faithful, and restorative way with each of us. I think my husband would enjoy this Bible Study, but it's made especially for women as Dee and Kathy talk about "chick flicks", love songs, and other notions that women enjoy talking about. Not just entertaining, this is real spirituality, and a deep and vital Biblical study for a wide variety of Christian women.
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