Revived & Renovated Review

 I received a book to review. All opinions are my own. 

I had the opportunity to review Revived & Renovated: Real Life Conversations on the Intersection of Home, Faith, and Everything in Between, by Victoria Duerstock and Paige Rien. I'm so glad I did and it really is a pleasure to read. 

The connection between restoring a home or piece of furniture and restoring our souls and growing closer to God really is amazing and something I have never thought about before. From now on, I will always think of this when working on any project. Even organizing a room or starting a habit is like growing in our walk with Jesus- one thing at a time and sometimes that thing is a drink of water, whether literal or figurative. 

REVIVE that old dresser. Let's RENOVATE the bathroom. We're RESTORING and old house! The paint job needs needs a REFRESH!

These words describe the work we do to improve our homes, but we can use these very same words to describe the work on ourselves, especially the work god is doing within us. 

This book is really a joy to read and a real eye-opener. Sometimes we don't realize the work we are doing - the same is said for the work God is doing within us. This book has really opened my eyes to that as well as to help me get away from the feeling that everything has to be perfect right now. It is my worst personality trait, but I've struggled since I was a child and I see the same in my daughter. This book is showing me ways of helping my daughter as well. 

I'm really enjoying this book. I just have to decide if I will pass it along or keep it to revisit it. 

You can win your own copy of Revived & Renovated here. 

: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to Our Children (Free Workbook)

 Disclaimer: I received items to review for free. All opinions are my own. 

Yael Eckstein, daughter of world-renowned Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, has written a wonderful book to help guide us in passing on the faith to our children. In Generation to Generation: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to Our Children, Yael speaks about dealing with her father's death, following in his footsteps, and how the things he taught her are being passed to her children. Yael writes about how Jewish families have set in traditions and observances that teach children to take time to observe what God has done and to ask questions so they can grow in their faith. She speaks about how to encourage our children to hold on to these traditions. 

Even though I'm not Jewish, I am learning that the things I am doing through Christmas to help my children on the journey to get closer to God are something to keep doing and to find ways of working it into our lives throughout the year. Maybe Sunday dinner will be our time of this encouragement. Each family is different and we find what works best to ensure our children have the tools to have a wonderful relationship with God. 

Along with Generation to Generation, you can purchase the Our Holy Land Moments Coloring Book with beautiful illustrations and reflections by Yechiel Eckstein. You can also learn more about the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) on their website. 

The IFCJ is also offering a free workbook to everyone.

Discover how Christians can pass on these lessons of Faith to their children and grandchildren with this companion workbook.

This family-friendly workbook is filled with Bible lessons, activities, and discussion questions for all ages. 

Download the workbook here. It will be a wonderful addition to a family bible study, Sunday School, or homeschool!