BLOG TOUR including GIVEAWAY - Reflecting Him by Carla McDougal

Today I am part of a blog tour for the Bible Study book, Reflecting Him. I've got all sorts of great information from the publisher, information about a giveaway, and my review of the book. 

First, here's a little background information as well as a short question and answer piece from the author:

Author Bio:

CARLA MCDOUGAL is founder of Reflective Life Ministries headquartered in the Houston, Texas area. Her true passion for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, shines brightly, whether she is speaking or writing. She shares experiences from her own life to encourage women to live every day for Him. God is sending Carla around the world to speak to women from all walks of life—those living in the best of circumstances to those who have hit rock bottom.

 

Carla’s book, Reflecting Him: Living for Jesus and Loving It, is a 10-week study that encourages you to open your eyes to God’s daily life lessons. The more you ask God to be in your life, the more you will recognize His hand on everything you do. For more information on a growing number of products from Reflective Life Ministries, and to see about booking Carla for an event or interview, go to www.reflectivelifeministries.org.

 

• What practical steps can believers take to be less self-focused and more God-focused?   
  • Life is not about me, but all about Him. This phrase changed my life. Prayer is the key to keeping your eyes on Jesus. The more we pray, the more God moves us to do His will and not our will!
• You say it’s important for believers to discover how to pray everyday prayers.  What does this mean? I heard a speaker say she would never bother God to help her find her lost keys or a good parking spot—how do you feel about that statement? 
  • I pray about everything! Jesus tells us in Luke 16:10, “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much.” We categorize prayers, God recognizes prayers. God wants us to bring everything to Him. Nothing is too small or too big for God! Prayer builds our faith and trust in Jesus!
• What are some of the blessings of having an intimate life with Jesus, and how does one develop that intimacy?
  • Humbleness abounds as I realize there is nothing I can do to earn an intimate relationship with Jesus. I can only obtain it through His grace and mercy, which He gives so freely. Jesus is my all in all.

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Here's my take on Reflecting Him:

Summary

A set of daily devotions and Bible Study with weekly analogies based on pottery, the five senses, connections between the Sun and Earth, a tour of your house, putting gas in your car, digging in your garden, traffic signs and fitness. Includes facts about the analogous situation (the pottery, the household tour, etc.), a Bible study that relates it to real life, space to journal and things to reflect on. 

Review

I really enjoyed the relationships the author sets up with each week's theme or analogy. The comparisons are so insightful and they are easier to remember than just the Biblical principle on its own might be. I especially liked the insights she shared comparing the relationship of the Earth to the Sun and our relationship to Christ.

4 out of 5 stars.

Recommended for: Bible study groups, individuals looking to grow in their personal relationship with Christ.

Cautions: none.

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Okay - we have some more great information from the publisher! First, there are other materials to help groups who want to dig into Reflecting Him.

 

Product Descriptions:

 

Finally, if you post a comment on this book here on the blog, you can be entered into a drawing with the publisher to win this:

Grand Prize Giveaway:

Reflective Life Ministries

Instant Leader Kit:

Video Teaching Series

Bible Study Book
Leader Guide
Music CD

 

 

This pack would be a great resource for a church or a para-church organization that facilitates Bible Studies or retreats. Post your comment here for a chance to win this for your personal study time or for your church or organization. The name of everyone who comments will be sent to the publisher for entry into the drawing. Comments will close Wednesday October 5th.