Emily Freeman took her first creative writing class in high school and has loved writing ever since. She finds great joy in studying the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Her deep love of the scriptures comes from a desire to find their application in everyday life. She is the author of several books, including EVEN THIS, Getting to the Place Where You Can Trust God With Anything. There is nothing Emily enjoys more for breakfast than a bowl of coconut ice cream, raspberries, and chocolate chips. Other favorites include parades, vacations, firework displays, and going for a long walk with a good friend. Emily and her husband, Greg, live in Lehi, Utah, and are the parents of five children, whom she adores. No Import Fees Deposit & $9.88 Shipping to Netherlands Details Delivery Monday, October 24 Only 1 left in stock - order soon. As an alternative, the Kindle eBook is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. [{"displayPrice":"$24.00","priceAmount":24.00,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"24","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"00","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"0sCM%2FdvCO2XNRfKHtHCxQ7qwi2bG7Y3JDMV%2FLR2GdAZcUkIGzZ7Fep3R0xpM1yX18%2Bnf22L4zg0Xvp0%2FKbJDglk1CJUZJshMFpJWQ77BNm5XXM8tQN7wmu9WNFh7rsP4%2F027JrE%2BqWxIO0oXEyZD9PPs0luwwspwDsV4N5aiDGR4cv6Xaage99rVeL7NXilo","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"},{"displayPrice":"$8.60","priceAmount":8.60,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"8","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"60","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"J6ZNxePUUBgYlqFE9isa%2BgWIByGRE6SS5hdgxEDFtlBHCSKEkQCJ3j9Y%2BCmqwTr401iVXPJNmGvaNo5k43yxh5tXujtQJRhbUMmLQda1dVQqVnMJbc2ZoMICGis6OO8Oh%2BlPphJGDh2qYj%2BASRjK9UwK%2Fi9G%2BgEX%2FmKcKVZd4YRfEkJ6aiJuA%2BftZHUQx9kA","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED"}] $$24.00 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details Initial payment breakdown Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Your transaction is secure We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more Return policy: Returnable until Jan 31, 2023 For the 2022 holiday season, returnable items purchased between October 11 and December 25, 2022 can be returned until January 31, 2023. Add a gift receipt for easy returns
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Nov 30, 2008 Megan rated it it was amazing
Not a book to rush through. I taught the first chapter for FHE and it went very well. You really want to take time to ponder and absorb each section.
Dec 19, 2021 Donna rated it liked it I love this author. I listen to her podcast every week. I love that she is genuine
and when she is speaking is feels like she is talking to friends. Now with that said, I will mention the one and only reason this book gets 3 stars and not a full five. It's the constant repetition. She needs some new material. It's always the same three stories in every book and she mentions them often in her podcasts. And they seem to grow with each new telling. I'm not a fan of that. But I do love her insights Now with that said, I will mention the one and only reason this book gets 3 stars and not a full five. It's the constant repetition. She needs some new material. It's always the same three stories in every book and she mentions them often in her podcasts. And they seem to grow with each new telling. I'm not a fan of that. But I do love her insights other than the
repurposing. So 3 stars and it kills me I can't give this 5.
Feb 24, 2014 Teri rated it really liked it I really liked this book! The format is great and lends itself to be a perfect book of daily devotionals(or weekly if preferred). The chapters are short. Each one focuses on a title or role of the Savior.
At the end of each chapter is an invitation to do something such as stand, pray, focus, etc. There is also a scriptural assignment. Also at the end of the chapter is something called The Journey which is a challenge to apply the things learned in that chapter. Each chapter also contains scriptur The
chapters are short. Each one focuses on a title or role of the Savior. At the end of each chapter is an invitation to do something such as stand, pray, focus, etc. There is also a scriptural assignment. Also at the end of the chapter is something called The Journey which is a challenge to apply the things learned in that chapter. Each chapter also contains scriptural stories as well as the author's personal experiences. I want to start again this month before Easter and
follow the journey ideas. A friend had asked if I would recommend kindle or the hardcover. For this book I recommend the hardcover. Beautiful book with gorgeous illustrations to add to your collection.
Jan 15, 2019 Heather rated it really liked it This was a nice book about coming to know the Savior. There are
21 days worth of study topics and scriptures that focus on different roles the Savior plays in our lives. As we come to appreciate His attributes, and roles, and come to know Him better we will be blessed. I really appreciated these 21 invitations…. come, covenant, keep, search, discover, hope, pray, listen, follow, stand, focus, change, reflect, do your best, be still, develop faith, give all, understand grace, seek, abide, and rem This was a nice
book about coming to know the Savior. There are 21 days worth of study topics and scriptures that focus on different roles the Savior plays in our lives. As we come to appreciate His attributes, and roles, and come to know Him better we will be blessed. I really appreciated these 21 invitations…. come, covenant, keep, search, discover, hope, pray, listen, follow, stand, focus, change, reflect, do your best, be still, develop faith, give all, understand grace, seek, abide, and remember. Here are
a few quotes I liked: "'Come and see' (John 1:46). This simple invitation summarizes the Master's ministry. His was always an invitation: come and see; come follow me; come unto me (p. 6)." "If we are to reach our full potential, I believe we must create a place for the Savior in our lives (p. 7)." "Determine what fills your nets... Try to listen for the quiet invitations from the Lord to come and see (p. 9)." "As was his nature, the Savior connected this unexpected act of
service [washing the disciples feet] with a teaching moment: 'To share in this washing, was, as it were, the way to have part in Christ's service of love, to enter into it, and to share it (p. 11).'" "Just as the washing of the disciples' feet helped them to remember to follow His footsteps daily, the ordinance we participate in each Sunday is intended to remind us of the covenants we have entered into with the Savior. That relationship should be the focus of our everyday life, for the
Lord has instructed that 'the members shall manifest before the church, and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy...walking in holiness before the Lord (p. 12).'" "Talking the name of Jesus Christ helps each of us to remember Him. As we come to know the Savior through different situations, we might find ourselves remembering Him by different names that endear Him to us (p. 14)." "Today make it a priority to bear burdens, give comfort, and
stand as a witness (p. 14)." "Find ways that you can bring honor to Christ's name by letting the walk of your life exemplify Him. On this day, try to remember Him always (p. 15)." "What if you were to keep a journal of your relationship with Jesus Christ? The pages could contain attributes you admire in Him, lessons He has taught you, or moments when you have felt His love. The journal could become a keepsake of your testimony.... 'For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our
children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ' (2 Nephi 25:23) (p. 19)." "Do you have a written copy of your testimony of Christ (p. 20)?" “‘The cultivation of Christlike qualities is a demanding and relentless task—it is not for the seasonal worker or for those who will not stretch themselves, again and again (Spencer W. Kimball, p. 23).’” “The scriptures are filled with story after story, telling of man’s ongoing search to find the Lord (p. 23).” “This woman had
come to know the Savior and therefore had enough faith to know that He would heal her…. ‘‘Thy daughter is dead’… The father must have been heartbroken to hear such news, but ‘even these dread tidings of certainty failed to destroy the man’s faith; he seemed to have still looked to the Lord for help’ (James E. Talmage)…. Perhaps what he had thought to be a detour was part of a process he needed to experience before he could exercise the faith required for his own daughter to be made whole. Christ
encouraged, ‘Be not afraid, only believe (p. 24).’” “Both Jairus and the woman who touched Christ’s robe were steadfast in one desire—to become close enough to Christ that they could obtain the miracle they needed…. No matter how long or hard the search, if it brings us close to Christ, it is worth it (p. 26).” “Think back on a time in your life wen you had to search for the Savior to find strength beyond your own. Try to remember the process you went through in that search. Was it
scripture study, more meaningful prayers, or another avenue that led you to Christ? Stretch again (p. 27).” “‘We need not visit the Holy Land to feel Him close to us. We need not walk by the shores of Galilee or among the Judean hills to walk where Jesus walked. In a very real sense, all can walk where Jesus walked when, with His words on our lips, His spirit in our hearts, and our teachings in our lives, we journey through mortality (Thomas S. Monson, p. 31).’” “Sometimes when we
consider having a relationship with the Savior, we may feel we are inadequate; we might question our worth and worthiness and wonder if the Savior recognizes us for who we really are. But herein lies an important lesson—even though Christ was a Jew, He considered this moment with the Samaritan woman of utmost importance because she was of great worth in His eyes. Before he began teaching her, He made her feel valuable… He gently prodded until she finally allowed room for Him in her heart (p.
32).” “He knows us…every detail… He will teach us in ways that we can understand (p. 33).” “Prepare to receive a simple learning moment… Let your search be constant… Discover, ‘in every hour,’ some heavenly blessing that will bring you closer to Christ. A treasure—God’s gold (p. 33).” “There are so many times I have prayed for the Lord to touch my eyes so I might see. In the darkness of the night I have wept and pled for sight, praying that the Lord will help me see the reason
for the trail and what I am supposed to learn. I question how long it will be until the trial will finally be over. Sometimes the light is slow in coming, and I wonder if I have the strength to endure. When the reason for the pain is not forthcoming, I turn to the Savior and instead of pleading for answers, I beg for comfort (p. 36).” “When the apostles asked Christ why the blind man was blind, He answered that it was for one reason, ‘that the works of God should be made manifest in him’
(John 9:3). Never underestimate the purpose of the trial. The works of Christ will be made manifest in your life. It is through adversity that we experience the sweetest parts of the Atonement. Enduring our trials allows us to experience the healing power of Jesus Christ. This process strengthens our testimony of the reality of Christ and enables us to eventually help lift the hands of another (p. 37).” “Attempt to analyze through different eyes a situation that has been troubling you.
Pray that the Savior will touch your eyes so that you will see what you need to do differently (p. 38).” “‘Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith’…. Running with patience suggests rhythm, pacing yourself, and being able to endure. Looking unto Jesus helps us understand we weren’t sent to run the race alone (p. 41).” “In Moroni 7:26 we are taught five simple steps to improve our prayers…. The first step is to
ask. We must pause long enough to recognize what we are in of need and then ask…. The next step is to ask…in the name of Christ. We do this because He is our Mediator…our advocate; He pleads our case to the Father, giving us a greater chance at the victory…. The third step is to determine ‘which is good’…. The fourth step is to ask ‘in faith, believing that ye shall receive…. The last step is the best step of all ‘Behold, it shall be done unto you.’ Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, ‘Some blessings
come soon, some come late,… but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, the come (p. 43).’” “Constantly and consistently praying will help us experience joy and comfort that comes from knowing that the One who knows the path is helping us to finish the course (p. 45).” “As you kneel to pray tonight, thank your Heavenly Father for His Son, Jesus Christ (p. 45).” “The sheep learn to rely on this shepherd who earns their trust because of his watchcare. He leads them to
green pastures and finds them still waters to drink from. He anoints their heads to keep insects away. He protects them from danger and offers healing when they are wounded or ill. He is their guardian, their defender and their comforter. He makes sure they want for nothing (p. 49).” “As the Good Shepherd, He has promised to lead us, protect us, heal us, defend us, and comfort us. He gave His life for us. In return He asks each of us to ‘come, follow me.’ But to follow Him we must know His
voice (p. 49).” “To know the voice of the Shepherd is a privilege and a blessing. Setting aside time to listen to the voice is our responsibility. We show our devotion to the Shepherd when we choose to listen to His voice and come when we are called (p. 50).” “Think about how you have learned to recognize the voice of the Shepherd. How has His ‘voice’ come to you? Make a list of the moments when you have heard that voice and have heeded the call (p. 51).” “If we want to know
the Savior, we can look to the prophet who holds the keys and who will lead us closer to Christ (p. 55).” “‘Open your ears that ye may hear’ (Mosiah 2:9). This is an invitation to take the time to listen to the prophet (p. 56).” “King Benjamin reminds us to open ‘your hearts that he may understand’ (Mosiah 2:9). Sometimes we will hear counsel that we do not understand. We can pray that our hears will be opened to receive new understanding. Then the Spirit can whisper a confirmation
that what we have heard is true (p. 56).” “We need to open our minds ‘that they mysteries of God may be unfolded to [our] view’ (Mosiah 2:9). For me this includes study (p. 56).” “Remember the words we have been taught… I recommend trying to identify and apply one principle at a time (p. 57).” “Once we have listened with our ears, come to understand with our hearts, studied it out in our minds, and learned to remember the counsel, we need to apply that direction in our life.
The result of doing these things will be to experience a mighty change, which will enable us to come to know Christ more fully (p. 57).” “What is one way you can apply inspired counsel to your life today (p. 58)?” “There is a spiritual war being fought in Zion. President Ezra Taft Benson, ‘Never before on the face of this earth have the forces of evil and the forces of good been so well organized… Each day we personally make many decisions showing the cause we support. The final
outcome is certain—the forces of righteousness will win. But what remains to be seen is where each of us personally, now and in the future, will stand in this battle—and how tall we will stand…. We will never have a better opportunity to be valiant in a more crucial cause than in the battle we face today (p. 62).” “‘We must know Christ better than we know him; we must remember him more often than we remember him; we must serve him more valiantly than we serve him (Howard W. Hunter, p. 63).’” “People who are ‘captained by Christ will be consumed in Christ… Not only would they die for the Lord, but more importantly they want to live for Him (Ezra Taft Benson, p. 64).’” “When you see the battle raging, where do you see yourself in the fight?... Do you give some, or do you give all? Find one way that you can strengthen someone today (p. 65).” “‘Christ’s answer was as it always is every time: ‘Come’ (p. 67).” “‘While his eyes were fixed upon the Lord, the wind could toss his hair and the spray could drench his robes, but all was well—he was coming to Christ.’ But Peter was quickly distracted. He realized the force of the elements around him; he felt the boisterous wind and saw the turbulent waters and he became afraid and began to sink (p. 68).” “When Peter cried unto the Lord, Christ was there immediately. Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught him (p. 68).” “We wonder if the Lord will carry us through our own raging waters, if He will stretch forth His hand and catch us. Peter’s mistake was taking his eyes off the Savior and letting the raging of the world around him become his focus. So often in the process of learning we take our eyes off the Savior. We lose sight of the goal and find ourselves focusing instead on the turmoil that surrounds us, losing faith that He is able to calm the storm (p. 68).” “An important step in coming closer to Christ is finding time to focus on the Lord daily (p. 69).” “Nephi gives us three distinct ways we can look to Christ in our homes…. Talk of Christ…. Rejoice in Christ…. Preach of Christ (p. 69).” “Christ will become more than just a painting hanging in our homes or a porcelain figure displayed on our bookshelves—He will become a friend. When we focus on Him, Christ will become the center of our lives—someone we long to talk to and someone we long to be with (p. 70).” “Today focus on Christ. Allow Him to become part of your conversations, your celebrations, your teaching moments, and your thoughts. Long to be near Him (p. 71).” “The Lord had prepared His own message (p. 74).” “For a leper, becoming clean was an impossible dream, and there was only One who could make it happen, and that was Jesus Christ (p. 76).” “It was more than celebrating the gift—it was recognizing the Giver (p. 76).” “Identify a change that you would like to make in your own life… Approach the Lord in prayer and ask for His help (p. 77).” “‘Let us walk in the light of the Lord (Isaiah 2:5, p. 79).’” “The best way to move forward through these perilous times is to focus on the teachings of Christ. Through the scriptures and the living prophet we will be guided in the direction of safety (p. 79).” “One of the greatest struggles Christians through all time have faced is apathy. Going through the motions won’t prevent us from distancing ourselves from the Lord. It is important that we remain focused as to where our commitment and devotion lie (p. 80).” “To avoid walking in darkness, Isaiah encourages us to trust in the name of the Lord and stay upon our God. It takes a lot of faith to realize that we can’t do everything on our own and then to learn to trust in and be supported by the Lord (p. 81).” “Write down some ways that you have been able to turn to the Lord for direction and support. Write down some of the ways you have learned to trust Him (p. 81).” “She knew who she was; she believed in the quality of his work (p. 84).” “Each day we have the opportunity to give the better part. We too may feel cumbered and troubled about many things, but we can take the opportunity to lift and brighten the lives of others by simply doing that which we do best (p. 85).” “Discovering what we do best will bring a happiness and contentment that cannot be found any other way (p. 86).” “You may never know how much good you accomplish (p. 87).” “Remember who you are. What are you best at? What gift can you offer (p. 88)?” “Take the time to prioritize what is most important in your life (p. 92).” “Joseph Smith once said, ‘Seek to know God in your closets.’ Next to the fireplace in the master bedroom of Joseph and Emma’s home in Nauvoo there is a small closet. Inside the closet there is ladder that leads up to a tiny alcove. The secret haven at the top of the ladder is just large enough for one person to sit comfortably, and we are told it was a private place where Joseph could go and ponder. I wonder how many conversations between Joseph and the Lord took place there. It seems that the Prophet knew the importance of having a special place where he could escape to find a quiet moment with the Lord (p. 93).” “Find your sycamore tree, or the quiet place you can go to focus on the Lord… Make haste and invite the Lord into your home. How will you prepare to receive Him (p. 93)?” “‘If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth’…. ‘Because you can do anything, have mercy on us (p. 97).’” “Talk to the Lord. Please our case in prayer. Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your weakness and ask for greater faith. Then be still and listen to the promptings that will come (p. 99).” “Do we willingly give all that we have to serve the Lord (p. 102)?” “Commit today to give all you have in your service to the Lord (p. 103).” “Because the brother of Jared was obedient at each step, he was able to receive the next level of knowledge (p. 105).” “The brother of Jared did not sit and wait for a solution. He immediately went to work. He climbed up a mountain, and not just any mountain but a mountain of exceeding height, to find some stones. And he didn’t take just any old stones, but rather he did ‘molten out of a rock sixteen small stones; and they were white and clear, even as transparent glass’ (Ether 3:1). He did all the work he could do on his own, and then he cried unto the Lord (p. 106).” “The Lord God causes that there should be a furious wind blow upon the face of the waters, towards the promised land; and thus they were tossed upon the waves of the sea before the wind (p. 107).” “Have you received a blessing after all you could do? Through the process did you come to know the Lord (p. 108)?” “If you are searching for your promised land, ‘seek this Jesus’ (Ether 12:41), the One who encourages us to build, to perform great works, to prove ourselves worthy and obedient. Who offers solutions, who encourages us to search for ourselves and find the answers we long for. Seek this Jesus, who will not let you cross the water in darkness, who will prepare the way before you, who knows what you have been through, who knows what is still toe come. The One who allows the trials because He knows the blessings that will follow. The One who will show you the greater things, who will bring the unspeakable gifts The One who leads us to the promise (p. 112). “After you have done all you can do, place it at the feet of the Lord (p. 112).” “Come forth from the darkness, despair, and discouragement that surround you, come forth from the sorrow and be healed (p. 115).” “We do not experience trials just to see if we will make it through. Each of us experience the refiner’s fire for one reason—to come to know the Refiner. We are not just tried; we are proven. Priceless lessons can be learned from the Master during times of adversity. It is in these moments of heartache that we come to know the Savior and more fully appreciate His atoning sacrifice (p. 116).” “She went seeking the Savior. In her hour of greatest need, in deep despair and longing for answers, she did what she had learned to do—she turned to Christ (p. 117).” “Mary did not recognize the Savior until He called her name. Then, suddenly, light and understanding came. A new level of knowledge: Christ was risen; He lives; there is life after death. He had triumphed and was victorious. The Savior stood by her in her moment of learning. He waited patiently until she was ready, and then He taught (p. 118).” “Seek the Lord. Find in Christ the answers you long for. Dare to reach a new level of understanding (p. 119).” “I would come to know that God would hold me in the palm of His hand (p. 122).” “Often we walk our own road to Emmaus, so consumed by life’s demands that it is hard for us to open our eyes to the miracles that surround us. If we are able to recognize our spiritual longing, we might be moved to plead: ‘O Savior, stay this night with me; Behold, ‘tis eventide (p. 123).’” “As we turn to the scriptures and begin to recognize the voice of the Lord, there will be moments when our hearts will burn within us. These moments will teach us to look to Him more often (p. 125).” “Learn to use the scriptures to receive personal revelation from the Lord (p. 125).” “These twelve men left a legacy to their families for generations to come of their testimony of the Lord and the great power He has to bless His people (p. 131).” “Testify how you are coming to know the Healer, the Master, the Son of God, even Jesus Christ. What are the stories you can tell about how He has strengthened, enlightened, comforted, or otherwise blessed you (p. 132)?” “The journey is the reward (p. 135).” ...more
Sep 07, 2020 Colleen rated it it was amazing This is a beautiful and inspiring book. The artwork is gorgeous and depicts many inspirational aspects of Christ's life and the miracles that He performed. The book is written to help the reader make a plan to become closer to Christ over 21 days through a series of inspirational stories, scriptures, insights into Christ's life, and personal exercises/challenges. I borrowed the book from the library so read the book at once. However, I think the 21 days of activities for spiritual development wo This is a beautiful and inspiring book. The artwork is gorgeous and depicts many inspirational aspects of Christ's life and the miracles that He performed. The book is written to help the reader make a plan to become closer to Christ over 21 days through a series of inspirational stories, scriptures, insights into Christ's life, and personal exercises/challenges. I borrowed the book from the library so read the book at once. However, I think the 21 days of activities for spiritual development would be very beneficial. I really loved the personal stories and experiences that the author shared regarding her personal journey to listen to Christ and to develop a personal relationship with Him. ...more
Jan 17, 2012 Natalie rated it it was amazing This was a beautifully written book. The author has a very gentle way of teaching the LDS Gospel. The thing I found most impressive was her interpretation of scripture stories. She has a unique way of looking at, what I thought, were very common scripture stories. Definitely helped my testimony grow and often brought me to tears. I loved it! I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to bring a little more Light into their lives.
Feb 02, 2008 Sally rated it really liked it This beautifully illustrated book is a lovely addition to one's personal journey to get closer to Christ. The sections are short with invitations to personally work on specific characteristics addressed in the book. I appreciated her personal experiences, but even more so, her understanding and interpretation of scripture. This beautifully illustrated book is a lovely addition to one's personal journey to get closer to Christ. The sections are short with invitations to personally work on specific characteristics addressed in the book. I appreciated her personal experiences, but even more so, her understanding and interpretation of scripture. ...more
I have read and reviewed this book many times. This last time I focused on a chapter a week as opposed to a day. More time to contimplate and ponder what the Savior means to me and his affect on my life.
Jul 23, 2011 Macy Robison rated it it was amazing Beautiful book. I love the way the author views the world through the lens of the Gospel. About to start re-reading it.
Mar 10, 2019 Charissa rated it it was amazing This is an inspirational, spiritual book with experiences from the author’s life to teach short lessons about coming unto Christ a little more each day. There are New Testament passages to look up that go along with each lesson, as well as goals and ideas to help push the reader to live a little better and a little closer to Christ each day. The book goes through different names of the Savior, and explains, expounds on them. It’s not a long book, and each chapter is pretty short, but it took me This is an inspirational, spiritual book with experiences from the author’s life to teach short lessons about coming unto Christ a little more each day. There are New Testament passages to look up that go along with each lesson, as well as goals and ideas to help push the reader to live a little better and a little closer to Christ each day. The book goes through different names of the Savior, and explains, expounds on them. It’s not a long book, and each chapter is pretty short, but it took me a long time to read this because I tried to stop after each chapter and apply the teachings I’d just read about and journal about the experiences. It has beautiful paintings of scenes from Christ’s life done by Simon Dewey, so the book is a work of art. A perfect gift to give to someone, or to give to yourself. I want to reread this and explore some of the themes a little more over time. But I highly recommend this one. It’s a touching, uplifting book. ...more
Aug 26, 2017 Emily rated it really liked it I feel like I start off all my reviews of her books with "I love Emily Belle Freeman." But that is how I feel after I read her
writing. I am grateful she has chosen to be an author so we can all benefit from her love of the scriptures, her inspiration, and her experiences. This particular book lends itself well to a daily devotional as each chapter focuses on a different role of the Savior. The power of the book is
I really liked the set up of this book with each section having a personal story that related to a principle of coming unto Christ, extra scriptures to read, and a goal to complete with suggestions of how you could do it. I've read a couple books by this author and she has such a knack for seeing something new in scripture stories and finding ways that her personal stories relate. I learn well through stories so that approach was great for me. I really liked the set up of this book with each section having a personal story that related to a principle of coming unto Christ, extra scriptures to read, and a goal to complete with suggestions of how you could do it. I've read a couple books by this author and she has such a knack for seeing something new in scripture stories and finding ways that her personal stories relate. I learn well through stories so that approach was great for me. ...more
Dec 24, 2020 Amanda rated it it was amazing I really loved reading this book, and am especially grateful that it worked out that I was able to read it in December and finish today, on Christmas Eve. The author shares beautiful thoughts and insights. I love that each chapter has action steps— additional scriptures to read, questions to ponder, or a challenge. The chapters are short and you can skip the extra stuff, or make it as long as you want. Great read.
Dec 05, 2017 Laura W rated it really liked it I ended up liking this book. It started out feeling contrived like a lot of books by LDS authors so I was worried, but it became less so as I read and there was a lot of good stuff in it. I do wish I had been in the position to set aside the time to read it the way the author intended, but it was the wrong time of year for me.
Dec 01, 2017 Donna rated it it was amazing I loved this book. It was edifying and thought-provoking and it did what it said it would do--it really did bring me closer to Christ in my heart and in my mind as I read from it each day for three weeks. This is a book to study and ponder and come back to again and again. A very worthwhile read.
Oct 08, 2017 Ruth rated it really liked it our latest book club choice--think it should be called 21 steps, 21 days seems to be rushing things
Mar 25, 2019 Diane rated it it was amazing Emily Belle Freeman is a great writer. I have found each of her books to be amazing. This well-organized book gives many good things to think about.
Apr 21, 2019 Terri rated it it was amazing This will be an Easter tradition for me. I loved the insight into the scriptures as well as the moving personal stories.
Sep 30, 2019 Brenda Daun rated it it was amazing Emily Belle Freeman knows how to write about her personal and sacred experiences in such a relatable way. This was a beautiful and quick read that left me feeling optimistic and hopeful.
Oct 11, 2019 Cheryl rated it it was amazing I enjoyed this thought provoking book. Broken into short chapters, it
was easy to read. I did like her personal stories as well.
Apr 21, 2020 Allyson rated it it was amazing I highlighted, made notes, and got to know my scriptures through this book. I will refer back to it over and over.
Nov 08, 2020 Maren rated it it was amazing A great book for singles who want to celebrate Easter deeply.
Dec 16, 2020 Shana rated it it was amazing Wonderful book. I loved the pictures and the challenges at the end of every chapter.
This book is an amazing path to help you learn more about the Savior and how to be closer to him.
Aug 06, 2022 Sandy rated it it was amazing Not just reading involved, there are some challenges.
This volume invites readers to take their relationship with the Savior to a new level. With inspiring artwork in each chapter, stories from the life of the author and the life of Christ, reading assignments from the Standard Works and ways to put the principles discussed into action in their own lives, this is a book I both recommend and plan to come back to in the future.
Amazing! I didn't expect any less because I'm such a fan of Emily Freeman! In this book she gives you 21 "challenges" on a topic relating to the Savior that help you come closer to
Christ. Loved it and every message made me stretch my learning and made me try to be a better person. And the artwork is gorgeous! This is one of my many favorite parts! "Think of Moses and the Red Sea, Noah and the flood, or the people of Alma who were in bondage for so many years. History proves the love the Lord has "Think of Moses and the Red Sea, Noah and the flood, or the people of Alma who were in bondage for so many years. History proves the love the Lord has for His people and His willingness and ability to lead them to a promised land. The power of God is amazing. The
scriptures provide countless examples of times when the Lord stretched forth His hand to offer relief for His children who were struggling. In every dispensation He has provided miracles for His children as they have wandered through the wilderness toward a better life. They have proved the Lord, and He has been there. A favorite poem reads: Blog review-
Feb 12, 2017 Mindy Lewis rated it really liked it I liked the daily insights combined with personal application and scripture. a few doctoral inaccuracies including the often confused notion of grace after all we can do. I wish the author, instead of trying to teach doctrine she didn't understand, would have kept to the personal stories and insight gained. Overall it was a very achievable way to invite the Savior more readily into my day, I was genuinely sad when I finished the book. I liked the daily insights combined with personal application and scripture. a few doctoral inaccuracies including the often confused notion of grace after all we can do. I wish the author, instead of trying to teach doctrine she didn't understand, would have kept to the personal stories and insight gained. Overall it was a very achievable way to invite the Savior more readily into my day, I was genuinely sad when I finished the book. ...more
Nov 02, 2008 Marshall rated it it was amazing This is a wonderful book. I have decided to share it with other people, and invite them to a journey of their own, and leave their thoughts on one of the blank pages in the back before returning it back to me. My own thoughts that I left were as follows: Emily Freeman and Simon Dewey collaborated on the bestselling book The Ten Virgins. For nearly 20 years, Emily has addressed groups of women as a writer, songwriter, and motivational speaker. Her deep love of the scriptures comes from a strong desire to find their application in modern-day life. Emily and her husband, Greg, are the parents of four children and live in Lehi, Utah. News & InterviewsNeed another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. To create our... Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. |
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