“Holy as You Are” by Christie Gardiner
As a full time working mom of 2 boys, I often find myself struggling for balance and wondering if I’m doing enough to raise my boys as upstanding, loving, christian boys.
The title and book description of this book caught my eye since the focus is for women and how we can live a holy life. (I want that!) The author shares a personal, hilarious story in the into as to why she feels she’s not qualified to write this book or her last book about motherhood. I loved her writing style in this book-easy to read and it was like we were friends chatting around the kitchen table discussing things as women.
“What if, because of Jesus Christ and the redemption that comes through his Atonement, your ordinary is extraordinary? What if you are holy as you are?”
“We know that the real definition of holiness isn’t a state of piety but a choice to set our life apart from what the natural woman would choose, opting instead for a life of sacred purpose. This is what holy is. This is what we choose.”
I especially enjoyed the chapters called “holy relationships”, “finding holiness in change” and “taking time and finding quiet”. This specific chapters really resonated with me. I find myself on a daily basis trying to balance my time with relationships, saying no and finding balance with using social media. Alot of what I do for my full time job and 2 part time jobs requires being online and on social media; so sometimes I am reminded that I need to take a step back to breathe and enjoy the quiet.
I really liked all the personal experiences and scripture references the author included in this book. I found it easy to read, funny, down to earth and relatable! I really enjoyed it and found many things applicable to my life and some ideas on what I can change for the future. This would make a great book for a womens book club!
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
About the book:
When referenced in the scriptures, the word holy means to “set apart for a sacred purpose.” It is a description all women who seek to follow Christ want to embody—but the struggle between the ideal of a holy life and reality can seem far apart. In Holy as You Are, best-selling author Christie Gardiner seeks to close the gap, reminding women of the holy attributes they already possess and how they can accomplish extraordinary ordinary things that will forever change the landscape and heart-scape of their worlds.
With a wealth of spiritual guidance and upbeat wisdom that doesn’t shy away from difficult topics, this inspired volume challenges readers to look at their tragedies and triumphs and everything in between as sacred opportunities to choose holiness. What if ordinary is extraordinary? What if you are Holy as You Are?
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