Maybe Today by David Butler and Emily Belle Freeman -- Blog Tour

Maybe Today: A Simple Approach to a Soul-Satisfying Life

Authors: David Butler, Emily Belle Freeman

Publisher: Ensign Peak (Deseret Book)

Published: August 4th, 2015

ISBN13: 978-1-62972-038-8

Hardcover: 128 pages

FTC FYI: Received a hardcover copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

Maybe today the sun came up just like it always does, and you rolled out of bed just like you always do, and you knew it was going to be one of those days. But maybe today could be different. What does your soul need? What do you long for? This path that you are on, where is it taking you? How do you fill your unscheduled moments? Is your heart content? Perhaps you feel as if you are missing something. If you want life to satisfy your soul, you have to start living the soul-satisfying life.

Maybe Today describes five holy patterns that, when lived daily, will lead to the soul-satisfying life.
Tilt Your Soul
Let Down Your Bucket
Tune Your Heart
Take Off Your Shoes
Be All In

My Review

This book could not have come at a more perfect time.  There have been some changes in our home lately with my work, and it is taking some getting used to.  I loved how this book put many things in perspective for me.  All of the quotes hit me hard and help me reflect on myself for a bit, and what I needed to improve about me.  I loved this quote: "If you want life to satisfy your soul, you have to start living the soul-satisfying life." This book shows us how to have a soul-satisfying life in the 5 steps mentioned above in the summary.  Each step has lovely quotes that go so well with each one. The pictures are very nice too and flow really well with the words.

5 out of 5 stars.

The back of the book summarizes it all up perfectly.

He knows your heart

Live your life so you can come to know His.  

Purchase Links

Amazon / Barnes and Noble / Deseret Book

Celebrating a Christ-Centered Easter -- Blog Tour

Celebrating a Christ-Centered Easter: Seven Traditions to Lead Us Closer to Jesus Christ

Author: Emily Belle Freeman

Publisher: Ensign Peak (Deseret Book)

Publish Date: March 3, 2015

ISBN13: 978-1-60907-977-2

Paperback: 86 pages

FTC FYI: Received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Book Summary

Discover how the personal experiences of people who were closest to the Savior during the final week of His life can change the way your family celebrates Easter. Learn the meaning behind the wheat baskets, the forget knot, the red egg, and other traditions that will help Easter become a "High Holy Day" in your heart and in your home.

Celebrating a Christ-Centered Easter offers hope for an Easter filled with the Spirit of Christ as we offer our finest to Him in deepest gratitude for His sacrifice. Return to the spiritual roots of this holy celebration with this beautiful gift book that will help bring you and your family closer to Jesus Christ.

Personal stories include

• Lazarus
• Simon
• Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
• Mary Magdalene, Mary, and Salome
• Thomas
• The disciples on the road to Emmaus
• Jesus Christ

My Review

Another beautiful book focused on the Savior by Emily Belle Freeman.  I loved the scriptures referenced, the personal stories, and wonderful insight given by the author.  I love how this book is organized.  With the chapters listed above there is a scripture, and at the end of the chapter, my favorite part, the tradition.  With hymns, a story to tell and a lesson to share.  A perfect summary of each chapter to help us remember Him.  There were many passages in the book that I enjoyed, but this one especially.

"As Easter approaches, we too must prepare.  Make ready your heart.  Make ready your home.  Make ready your celebration.  And then ... remember." (page 73-74)

What I loved most about reading this book was the reminder to me to slow down, remember Him, make more room for Him in my life.  Yes, at Easter, but more so everyday.

Author Links

Daily Closer to Christ / Facebook  / Goodreads

Purchase Links

Deseret Book / Seagull Book / Amazon / Barnes and Noble

About the Author

EMILY BELLE FREEMAN is a coach's wife, a mother to four children and a few others who have found refuge in her home, author of several bestselling books, and sought-after inspirational speaker. Her days are spent watching over teenagers, her flock of pampered chickens, and a rabbit that she adores. 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. For a few minutes every day Emily forgets about the laundry, leaves the dishes in the sink, and writes. She coauthors a blog that is a stopping place for hearts seeking all that is good: www.multiplygoodness.com.