GrandSophy
10-14-2009, 03:33 PM
Title of Book: A Woman's Heart That Dances (http://www.amazon.com/Womans-Heart-That-Dances-Keeping/dp/0736926402/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255555800&sr=8-1)
Author's name : Catherine Martin
Date of publication (year): 2009
Publisher: Harvest House
ISBN: 0736926402
Number of Pages: 208
Where it can be purchased: Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Womans-Heart-That-Dances-Keeping/dp/0736926402/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255555800&sr=8-1)
Illustrated? Yes, several beautiful paintings of ballerinas
Genre of the book: Non-Fiction / Religion /
Rate your book: Highly Recommended
Appropriate Age group for this book: late teens and adults
Book Summary:
My own thoughts: A Woman's Heart That Dances compares the Christian life to a dance with the perfect Partner. Author Catherine Martin blends biblical encouragement and challenge with examples from the lives of contemporary women. The book glows with her love of dance and passion for Jesus. I know very little about dance, but Catherine's explanations and comparisons are clear and compelling as she shares her experiences as a dancer and a Christian. She talks of accepting Jesus' invitation to dance, leaning into His embrace and following His lead. Catherine introduces role models from the Bible and gives practical advice such as “Don't be afraid to say no to some good things in your life in order to say yes to the best—time with your Lord” and “Always remember that your devotion to the Lord is a dance with Him, not an academic acquiring of facts.” I especially appreciated the chapter titled “Steps” describing the spiritual steps we all have in common, as well as the individuality of our own personal dance with Jesus. I recommend this book to new believers and experienced Christians who are seeking refreshment or a new passion for the Lord.
Summary from Amazon:
Catherine Martin, president and founder of Quiet Time Ministries and author of Knowing and Loving the Bible, choreographs a devotional journey to greater intimacy with God for women who are ready to engage in a moving and powerful dance of relationship and faith.
Using her biblical knowledge Martin gently accompanies women through the steps as they
accept the invitation to a more beautiful relationship with Christ
prepare for a grace–filled life of faith
commit to the discipline of the dance
embrace the hope and passion of this experience
step into the wonder and stillness of devotional time
Women will move toward a deeper relationship with God and will discover what it feels like when He takes the lead in their lives. This devotional journey and knowledge quest is ideal for individuals and women’s small group studies.
Opinion of the Book: I recommend this book to new believers and experienced Christians who are seeking refreshment or a new passion for the Lord.
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Author's name : Catherine Martin
Date of publication (year): 2009
Publisher: Harvest House
ISBN: 0736926402
Number of Pages: 208
Where it can be purchased: Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Womans-Heart-That-Dances-Keeping/dp/0736926402/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255555800&sr=8-1)
Illustrated? Yes, several beautiful paintings of ballerinas
Genre of the book: Non-Fiction / Religion /
Rate your book: Highly Recommended
Appropriate Age group for this book: late teens and adults
Book Summary:
My own thoughts: A Woman's Heart That Dances compares the Christian life to a dance with the perfect Partner. Author Catherine Martin blends biblical encouragement and challenge with examples from the lives of contemporary women. The book glows with her love of dance and passion for Jesus. I know very little about dance, but Catherine's explanations and comparisons are clear and compelling as she shares her experiences as a dancer and a Christian. She talks of accepting Jesus' invitation to dance, leaning into His embrace and following His lead. Catherine introduces role models from the Bible and gives practical advice such as “Don't be afraid to say no to some good things in your life in order to say yes to the best—time with your Lord” and “Always remember that your devotion to the Lord is a dance with Him, not an academic acquiring of facts.” I especially appreciated the chapter titled “Steps” describing the spiritual steps we all have in common, as well as the individuality of our own personal dance with Jesus. I recommend this book to new believers and experienced Christians who are seeking refreshment or a new passion for the Lord.
Summary from Amazon:
Catherine Martin, president and founder of Quiet Time Ministries and author of Knowing and Loving the Bible, choreographs a devotional journey to greater intimacy with God for women who are ready to engage in a moving and powerful dance of relationship and faith.
Using her biblical knowledge Martin gently accompanies women through the steps as they
accept the invitation to a more beautiful relationship with Christ
prepare for a grace–filled life of faith
commit to the discipline of the dance
embrace the hope and passion of this experience
step into the wonder and stillness of devotional time
Women will move toward a deeper relationship with God and will discover what it feels like when He takes the lead in their lives. This devotional journey and knowledge quest is ideal for individuals and women’s small group studies.
Opinion of the Book: I recommend this book to new believers and experienced Christians who are seeking refreshment or a new passion for the Lord.
FTC Disclosure: PLEASE NOTE: This is a “For Profit” site. The Library makes commissions on products sold through affiliate and advertiser links. The products reviewed here may or may not have an affiliate link (most don’t), but we want you to be aware that it is a possibility. Whether this affiliation affects the objectivity of the reviews here is debatable. We don’t think it does, but that’s up to you to decide. If you want to know about a specific product, please feel free to ask. For a full list of current affiliates, check out the Affiliate Forum.