Book Review: 31 Days of Praise

31 Days of Praise: Enjoying God Anew

By: Ruth Myers with Warren Myers

Publisher: Multnomah Books

Genre: Nonfiction, Christian, Shifting My Focus

Number of Pages: 158

Overview:

    "I know I should praise God, but I don't know how . . . I don't have time . . . I just don't feel like it." Christians who long to experience God in a fresh, deep way will treasure this powerful, personal praise guide. Every day for just one month, a Scripture-based devotional cultivates the "heart habit" of praise and worship. Readers will be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things - yes, even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God - and a greater love for Him - is the sure result.
(Summary taken from Goodreads and is also what's on the back of the book.)

Star Rating:

     5 stars (I really liked it.)

Content Rating:

     G

My Opinions:

     What I liked/loved - I started reading this at a time in my life where I felt like I needed my focus to be more on praising God. I was struggling in my life, and now dealing with tiredness, anxiety, and discouragement. It was the perfect time to start reading this book. It has been a wonderful tool in helping me realize first hand and experience the benefits of praising Him, and how my praise in turn further enriches my life. I would highly recommend it! I will most likely be reading and using it again.

Check out this book on:  Amazon or Barnes&Noble!!

Have you read this books? Any related books? What were your thoughts?

I'd like to know! I am always open for new reading suggestions as well.

GIVEAWAY: The Book Lover's Journal

Who does not like free stuff?

     I certainly enjoy things that are free. Recently, I messaged Pauper Press asking for their permission to use pictures of this journal in my review, and I was very surprised when they offered me a sample. I told them that I already owned a copy, but they were still willing to send me one. Now I have one to giveaway! Hopefully I am not the only one who is excited about that. This is a great journal, and I am sure it will leave many a book lover's mouth drooling.

Would you like this free journal? I would love to give it to you! (By the way, you can read my review of it by clicking here. There are plenty of pictures in that post as well.) But since there is only one journal, I think it would be best to give everyone a chance to win. I will be using PunchTab to gather all the entries. Want to enter? Read on!

Deadline to enter:

February 15, 11p.m.

Releasing the winner:

February 16, 3p.m.

How you can enter:

1. It's quite simple! Check out the PunchTab box below and select your preference of which way to enter. And that is it! (Please note, I will not be sharing any personal information of those who enter with anyone, except for the name of the winner on February 16th.)

2. Want MORE entries? Which means MORE chances to win?! Then take advantage of three extra opportunities to earn more entries! Comment on this post, share it with friends on Facebook, tweet about it! Check out the box below to find out how *you* can increase your chances to win.

(Disclaimer: I reserve the right to change or adjust the giveaway as I see fit.)

Review: The Book Lover's Journal

By: Rene J. Smith

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press

Genre: Nonfiction; Book Journal; Reading Record; Organizer

Number of Pages: 216

Overview:

What is this??? This is a journal designed to log books, record what you have read, and review novels. But this journal also contains sections to write down books that you would like to read, books you own (borrowed, lent, or have given), book group info, and some fun pages at the end.

Positive Opinions:

First of all, I will say that I love this journal. I have already recorded two books in it and can not wait to fill it up more. Though I will add that I am not using this journal to record previous books I have read, only the ones I read starting with this year.

Alright, so as you can see from my sneak peek into this journal:

. . . it has a rating chart!

This is one of the things I liked about this journal compared to my previous one (which is much smaller- almost pocket sized- and less descriptive). It still did/does its job very well, but I like my new journal better overall.

I also just like how the entire book is laid out. The format and information included for each book review is great. It is easy to fill in the blanks, circle the numbers I feel the book deserves, and then make any comments I want about it on the next page. There is plenty of room for me to write anything; be it the basic plot, how I liked the book, things to remember about it, or whatever else.

Another good thing about this book is that it has a hard cover and a spiral center, making it easy to write on. (Yay! No awkward middle section that is a pain to write on!) It has a table of contents for book reviews as well, so you can write down the title of the book and what page its review is on. I really like that about the journal.

Then last, but not least, it has an overall five-star rating at the bottom!

Negative Opinions:

The main thing I wish was different about this journal is that it had a specific line that said something like "Date Started" and "Date Finished". My previous journal had this, and now I sort of miss it. But I can still use the "When & where read" line in this book to do the same thing, so I will survive.

Closing Words:

So if you are in to reviewing and keeping track of the books you read, pick yourself up a copy of this journal! I would recommend it and think it is definitely worth the money!

Check it out on:  Amazon or Barnes&Noble!!

Or if you prefer to just keep track of the books (and don't care so much for the reviewing in depth part), try the previous version I had!

Wait! Don't go yet. . .

SPECIAL NOTE: All opinions are my own. I purchased the previous journal and the new one was given to me as a gift for Christmas. Peter Pauper Press provided three of the pictures used in this post, and I was also given another journal by them that I will be giving away!

So stay tuned for a chance to WIN a FREE The Book Lover's Journal!!!

Do you record the books you read?

What are your thoughts on keeping track of read books, a great idea or a waste of time?

Also I am always open for new reading suggestions!

Photos by Peter Pauper Press and Jackson