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This is an excellent book! I'm glad it was the book of the month. What I liked most about it were the individual stories. They made me look closer at my life and realize it hasn't been so bad! We all go hard times, some worse than others, and I think sharing stories about those hard times, and how we dealt with them, and most of all how God helped us through them is an inspiration to others who feel alone in their struggles. I definitely rate this book 4 out of 4 stars!
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Even though this genre is not my cup of tea, I have to say that anything that helps reducing anxiety and restoring faith, is worth giving a try. I don't think I would read it despite the fact that it has many great reviews.
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Marshal mutai wrote: 30 May 2020, 09:39 Grace Revealed is such an informative book. An eye-opener! It is a constant reminder that despite our flaws as Christians, we still have to stay committed and never give in. God is faithful. Living in a transitional society poses a myriad of challenges but the author reminds the reader that there's a way out,always.

I am compelled to give this book a 4 out 4 rating as I found it immensely educative and inspiring hence an armor to counter the life struggles fearlessly. It is also so appealing to Christians and anyone crippled with afflictions.
Yes, it is beautifully hopeful in its delivery. I want to give it a perfect score too.
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Alexandra1234 wrote: 30 May 2020, 19:02 Even though this genre is not my cup of tea, I have to say that anything that helps reducing anxiety and restoring faith, is worth giving a try. I don't think I would read it despite the fact that it has many great reviews.
I also very glad that this was BOTM. I don't think I would have read it otherwise. It is a very positive and hopeful read. I definitely recommend it.
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B Creech wrote: 30 May 2020, 13:35 This is an excellent book! I'm glad it was the book of the month. What I liked most about it were the individual stories. They made me look closer at my life and realize it hasn't been so bad! We all go hard times, some worse than others, and I think sharing stories about those hard times, and how we dealt with them, and most of all how God helped us through them is an inspiration to others who feel alone in their struggles. I definitely rate this book 4 out of 4 stars!
Well said B. I think so too. It puts our own life into a perspective. We are often blinded by our own problems, which at times are so minor we don't even know it. It is helpful to share our stories and that can help us and others.
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AntonelaMaria wrote: 24 May 2020, 04:14
Budhal wrote: 23 May 2020, 04:11 I love reading books with spiritual content and enlightenment. I would love to read and review this book.
Then I think you will enjoy reading this. If you enjoy audiobooks I recommend it in that format.
Thanks for your suggestion. I'll definitely try it☺
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Budhal wrote: 31 May 2020, 06:49
AntonelaMaria wrote: 24 May 2020, 04:14
Budhal wrote: 23 May 2020, 04:11 I love reading books with spiritual content and enlightenment. I would love to read and review this book.
Then I think you will enjoy reading this. If you enjoy audiobooks I recommend it in that format.
Thanks for your suggestion. I'll definitely try it☺
I hope you enjoy it! Happy reading!!
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The book is mainly about overcoming hardships with the grace of the God. So this will be a great book to those who have gone through unbearable hardships and given up on their lives. This will help them to understand that there are many more alike them and most of them stood back from where they fall
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AntonelaMaria wrote: 31 May 2020, 03:12
B Creech wrote: 30 May 2020, 13:35 This is an excellent book! I'm glad it was the book of the month. What I liked most about it were the individual stories. They made me look closer at my life and realize it hasn't been so bad! We all go hard times, some worse than others, and I think sharing stories about those hard times, and how we dealt with them, and most of all how God helped us through them is an inspiration to others who feel alone in their struggles. I definitely rate this book 4 out of 4 stars!
Well said B. I think so too. It puts our own life into a perspective. We are often blinded by our own problems, which at times are so minor we don't even know it. It is helpful to share our stories and that can help us and others.
Thanks! I believe the best way to handle our own problems is to share them with others. I think that accomplishes two things. 1). While we are telling our story we begin to focus more on the reactions of those we are telling it to, than on how hard it was for us. 2). It brings us a lot of satisfaction to know our story may prevent someone else from making the same mistakes!
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AntonelaMaria wrote: 28 May 2020, 05:55
Zoe Luh wrote: 27 May 2020, 15:54 Grace Revealed sounds like an interesting and potentially powerful read. However, I read in some other people's comments that they didn't feel certain concepts were explained well enough. I'm concerned that I wouldn't understand the book because I'm not overly familiar with the Bible.
I don't think you will have trouble understanding it. This book is filled with very emotional stories that everyone can relate to. The addition of the Bible version is great but as always the interpretation in on the reader. And in the end, you shouldn't shy away from reading this because I admit I am not overly familiar with it. But who really is? Besides, the scholars who are very familiar with it. If you decide to read it I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much for your response! Yes, I think I might gain a lot from reading it, maybe especially because I'm less familiar with the Bible
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B Creech wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:28
AntonelaMaria wrote: 31 May 2020, 03:12
B Creech wrote: 30 May 2020, 13:35 This is an excellent book! I'm glad it was the book of the month. What I liked most about it were the individual stories. They made me look closer at my life and realize it hasn't been so bad! We all go hard times, some worse than others, and I think sharing stories about those hard times, and how we dealt with them, and most of all how God helped us through them is an inspiration to others who feel alone in their struggles. I definitely rate this book 4 out of 4 stars!
Well said B. I think so too. It puts our own life into a perspective. We are often blinded by our own problems, which at times are so minor we don't even know it. It is helpful to share our stories and that can help us and others.
Thanks! I believe the best way to handle our own problems is to share them with others. I think that accomplishes two things. 1). While we are telling our story we begin to focus more on the reactions of those we are telling it to, than on how hard it was for us. 2). It brings us a lot of satisfaction to know our story may prevent someone else from making the same mistakes!
I love this answer. Great examples!!
Talking from personal experience I always felt better when sharing. I do admit I have problem with opening up or more so I need more time for it. There is so much judgment or maybe that is our own bias. Maybe is that something that comes with years and more life experience. Also it is amazing feeling when you help someone.
Nowadays when someone says "you so kind " it comes of like we are surprised with it....with kindness. That is such a sad fact. Something that should be a norm. For that and many other reasons this is an amazing book.
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Zoe Luh wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:30
AntonelaMaria wrote: 28 May 2020, 05:55
Zoe Luh wrote: 27 May 2020, 15:54 Grace Revealed sounds like an interesting and potentially powerful read. However, I read in some other people's comments that they didn't feel certain concepts were explained well enough. I'm concerned that I wouldn't understand the book because I'm not overly familiar with the Bible.
I don't think you will have trouble understanding it. This book is filled with very emotional stories that everyone can relate to. The addition of the Bible version is great but as always the interpretation in on the reader. And in the end, you shouldn't shy away from reading this because I admit I am not overly familiar with it. But who really is? Besides, the scholars who are very familiar with it. If you decide to read it I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much for your response! Yes, I think I might gain a lot from reading it, maybe especially because I'm less familiar with the Bible
I hope you enjoy. And if you have a chance and like the audiobooks this one is a good one. Also you can read one story at time. They are a bit emotional . Or at least for me, I was very overwhelmed.
Happy reading!!
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AntonelaMaria wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:48
B Creech wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:28
AntonelaMaria wrote: 31 May 2020, 03:12

Well said B. I think so too. It puts our own life into a perspective. We are often blinded by our own problems, which at times are so minor we don't even know it. It is helpful to share our stories and that can help us and others.
Thanks! I believe the best way to handle our own problems is to share them with others. I think that accomplishes two things. 1). While we are telling our story we begin to focus more on the reactions of those we are telling it to, than on how hard it was for us. 2). It brings us a lot of satisfaction to know our story may prevent someone else from making the same mistakes!
I love this answer. Great examples!!
Talking from personal experience I always felt better when sharing. I do admit I have problem with opening up or more so I need more time for it. There is so much judgment or maybe that is our own bias. Maybe is that something that comes with years and more life experience. Also it is amazing feeling when you help someone.
Nowadays when someone says "you so kind " it comes of like we are surprised with it....with kindness. That is such a sad fact. Something that should be a norm. For that and many other reasons this is an amazing book.
Yes, it is an amazing book. And the good thing is, now that we have it we can look back when we need to and use it as a guide as we move ahead!
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B Creech wrote: 31 May 2020, 16:41
AntonelaMaria wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:48
B Creech wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:28
Thanks! I believe the best way to handle our own problems is to share them with others. I think that accomplishes two things. 1). While we are telling our story we begin to focus more on the reactions of those we are telling it to, than on how hard it was for us. 2). It brings us a lot of satisfaction to know our story may prevent someone else from making the same mistakes!
I love this answer. Great examples!!
Talking from personal experience I always felt better when sharing. I do admit I have problem with opening up or more so I need more time for it. There is so much judgment or maybe that is our own bias. Maybe is that something that comes with years and more life experience. Also it is amazing feeling when you help someone.
Nowadays when someone says "you so kind " it comes of like we are surprised with it....with kindness. That is such a sad fact. Something that should be a norm. For that and many other reasons this is an amazing book.
Yes, it is an amazing book. And the good thing is, now that we have it we can look back when we need to and use it as a guide as we move ahead!
That is exactly what I plan to do. It is a perfect reread. And it is also enough to just go and read one story at time.
Btw you were right there is another book by this author. It is called God revealed: Revisit your past to enrich your future. I found it on Audible I really want to read it too.
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B Creech wrote: 31 May 2020, 16:41
AntonelaMaria wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:48
B Creech wrote: 31 May 2020, 14:28
Thanks! I believe the best way to handle our own problems is to share them with others. I think that accomplishes two things. 1). While we are telling our story we begin to focus more on the reactions of those we are telling it to, than on how hard it was for us. 2). It brings us a lot of satisfaction to know our story may prevent someone else from making the same mistakes!
I love this answer. Great examples!!
Talking from personal experience I always felt better when sharing. I do admit I have problem with opening up or more so I need more time for it. There is so much judgment or maybe that is our own bias. Maybe is that something that comes with years and more life experience. Also it is amazing feeling when you help someone.
Nowadays when someone says "you so kind " it comes of like we are surprised with it....with kindness. That is such a sad fact. Something that should be a norm. For that and many other reasons this is an amazing book.
Yes, it is an amazing book. And the good thing is, now that we have it we can look back when we need to and use it as a guide as we move ahead!
That is exactly what I plan to do. It is a perfect reread. And it is also enough to just go and read one story at time.
Btw you were right there is another book by this author. It is called God revealed: Revisit your past to enrich your future. I found it on Audible I really want to read it too.
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