A Confident Heart

In this book Renee Swope tackles self-doubt and appropriating God's promises in our daily lives. Tailored to women, Renee uses stories, often autobiographical, to illustrate her points. Each chapters closes with a sample prayer based on the chapter, and questions to help you work through the concepts brought out in the chapter.

Although I was looking forward to reading the book, I lost interest after the first few chapters. However, on picking it up again, I my interest returned. Yes, it's a book directed to women, but in many ways it's message is applicable to men as well. The concerns and doubts identified by the author plague humanity and the ways she suggests conquering them are also universal: relying on the promises of God. Our God answers prayer and does not renege on his promises. I found the author's style a little more on the chatty side of things: not my cup of tea, but it may suit someone who enjoys sitting with a friend (or just this book) over a cup of coffee. In the end, I did think it a good book. It challenges you to grow deeper into a relationship with God and provides some tools to help in the task.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.  Available now at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.