An excellent, thorough overview of a Christian lens for human emotions—and sensitive to mental health. I’d liken it to Dr. Curt Thompson’s books (Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame, and The Deepest Place) or Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero.
My biggest gripe is the formatting. I like other HR devotions I’ve read, there is literally no space to take notes in the margins, to reflect at the end of each chapter, etc.
It’s also worth noting that, while it is 8 chapters long, I wouldn’t consider it to be an 8 week devotional in that there are no recommendations for how much material to cover in each day.
I don’t know if I’d consider it to be a devotional at all when compared to the way other HR books are set up for engagement, but still worth the purchase and very engaging + a text I’ll revisit.
For someone who struggled so much to find out what it meant to be emotional healthy, this book is game changing. It discusses joy, sadness, fear, anger, shame, and so on. If you’ve struggled with depression, intense fear or anxiety, or literally any emotion ever. I suggest you read this. It provides a healthy perspective on how emotions and our faith go together in a VERY PRACTICAL AND PROFOUND WAY. This book helped me navigate the passing of my father this year after a short battle with cancer and helped set me free from some shame from prior trauma.
If you or anyone else you know struggles with the stability of their emotions, please get them this book. It is a consistent resource for me.
Beautiful book, shipped quickly. Can't wait to dive in.
Beautiful devotional!! I started to pre read through the book and I already can not wait to actually dig into it and start reading and studying this beautiful book!
So so cute, such a great author
Love all things Hosanna Revival!
This book has helped me through the crazy world of emotions. This book shed light where it is dark in this world. I recommend this book 100%. Again I am so grateful for how Hosanna Revival motivates me to read the word and has studies that help guide you in scripture.