Water for the Soul

Water for the Soul-Recommended Resources

We at Mended Vessels recommend the following books if you're looking for encouragement and real-life or fictional examples of people like you who have been restored from a place of brokenness.

Fiction

Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel - Melody Carlson's newest book shows why she continues to make the best-seller lists.
Her main character, Daphne, is a woman you can identify with. When she lands in her hometown and inherits her aunt's big house and even bigger estate--but with a condition--you want to cheer for her.
She struggles to fill her aunt's shoes (figuratively) and to find true love. But which of the charming eligible men will be the one?
I couldn't make up my mind either. The lawyer seemed like the obvious choice, but so did the restaurant owner, and the gardener, and...Ultimately, Daphne makes the right choice. And shows the reader how to choose as well.
The book is fun and inspiring to read.

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers ~ A retelling of the biblical love story between Gomer and Hosea, this story truly shows you a picture of Redeeming Love. There is nothing that can separate us from God’s love and Francine illustrates that beautifully in this story which is set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush.

Nonfiction

Breaking Free by Beth Moore ~ This amazing Bible Study will challenge you to face any strongholds in your life and allow God to tear them down. Beth walks you through ten weeks of growth, digs you into God’s Word, and has you memorizing scripture to free you from spiritual captivity and keep you free. Your life will be transformed.

The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers ~ God is always in control, even when we cannot see it or make sense of life around us. He has a plan. This is an amazing story of faith and how it reaches out from us in even our darkest moments. Terrible things can happen in life, but God not only heals our hurts, He also uses them in our lives.

One Month to Live by Kerry & Chris Shook ~ What would you do if you knew that you only had one month to live? What would be most important to you? This Texas pastor and his wife challenge you to live every day as if you only have one month to live. If you embrace the principles they give, you will find new purpose and will find that your life is more fulfilling than you ever thought possible.

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