Recent Reads {May 2019}

Loving My Actual Neighbor by Alexandra Kuykendall

Loving My Actual Neighbor by Alexandra Kuykendall is a SUPER practical book for helping us to live out what God has asked us to do and love our neighbors. She has based the book on scriptural truth (2 Peter) and provides good examples from her life about how to walk out loving your neighbor. I found this book easy to read and to relate to and I enjoyed the concepts she presented. I especially enjoyed reading about generosity as well as humility. 

**Thanks, Baker Books.**

It's A Love Story by Lincee Ray

It's a Love Story is the second book by Lincee Ray. I really enjoyed her first book and wanted to give this one a try. While I did enjoy it, I think I liked her first book better. That being said, this book is good! Ray presents all of the different loves of her life. They are wide and varied just like most anyone's would be. Like her first book, this one is funny and easy to read and super relatable! I love Ray's down-to-earth nature and ease at helping her reader to relate to her. Her knowledge of pop culture is an added bonus! 

**Thanks, Revell Books.**

I think You're Wrong (but I'm Listening) by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers

I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) was NOT a light read! Nor did I expect it to be. I have heard a bit of buzz around this book and knew that it would stretch me and grow me so I dove right in. Honestly, its one of those books that I could read again and still pick up new information. Holland and Silvers are working moms that are on complete opposite ends of the political spectrum and believe and strive for communication about politics and other hot topics to be respectful. They don't think topics should be avoided but rather conversations started to share beliefs while also honoring the person you are talking to. Grace-filled conversations that truly make a difference.

I learned a good deal from this book and it especially encouraged me to be willing to have hard conversations to share my feelings and hear others while also being respectful and God-honoring. I highly recommend this one! 

**Thank you, BookLook Bloggers.**

Powerful Prayers for Your Son by Rob and Joanna Teigen

Powerful Prayers for Your Son is such an incredible tool for parents. I will say, I have not read every single prayer in this book yet but I've read over half of them. Each prayer is addressing a specific need or area that our sons may need prayer for. When your son is dealing with a particular issue, you can look for a prayer related to that and it has scripture to accompany it so you can seek the Lord on your son's behalf. For the portion of the book that's I've read, I've been ver pleased. The scriptures relate to the topic at hand and will be great for showing my boys when they are dealing with certain things. The prayers are bold while not being overly fancy but rather practical. 

I definitely recommend this for boy moms and dads! 

**Thanks, Revell Books.**