The Longing In Me

The Longing In Me

Sheila Walsh

About the Book:

Do your desires have you going around in circles? You may be looking for fulfillment in all the wrong places.

You vowed you’d never repeat the same mistakes—yet you find yourself right where you started. What is it that keeps drawing you back into the same old traps? The fact is, your longings are built from the blueprint of your needs: for protection, for love, for God. And those needs aren’t going anywhere.

Sheila speaks candidly about the trials in her life, including the heartache of her first marriage, and intertwines her story with the biblical saga of King David. As both Sheila’s and David’s stories make clear, some cravings are misguided, but they all stem from the same hunger—and they will haunt you until that hunger gets satisfied properly.

If you keep reaching out to the wrong people at the wrong times in your own life, The Longing in Me will help you understand that your cravings are not the problem. It’s where they lead you that makes all the difference.

About the Author:

Sheila Walsh is an author, speaker and Bible teacher who has sold over 4 million books. Her heart is to show what happens when your real life meets the Word of God. She is the author of the #1 best-selling line of Christian books for little girls, “Gigi, God’s Little Princess.” Sheila is the creator of Children of Faith and the Gnoo Zoo, a ministry to children that communicates God’s love for them. She is the author of several books for women including “Honestly,” “Gifts for Your Soul,” “Living Fearlessly,” and “The Best Devotions of Sheila Walsh”, “The Shelter of God’s Promises” and her latest book, “God Loves Broken People and those who pretend they’re not.” As an accomplished musician, Sheila has recently released the CD “Beauty From Ashes.” Sheila, her husband, Barry and their son, Christian live in Dallas, Texas.

My Review:

I first heard of Sheila Walsh 6 years ago when I first attended a Women of Faith event. When I heard her speak, I knew I had to find her books and begin reading them. She impacted my life greatly and I knew it was a God thing that I was able to go to WOF at the last moment. Since then I have read almost all of Sheila’s books and heard her speak two more times. When I first seen she was coming out with a new book, The Longing In Me, I knew I would be in for a treat. I was honored to be chosen to be on her launch team as well as be able to review this book for the publisher.

The Longing In Me is the book for any woman who is ready to make a change in their lives and let God lead you. Sheila is open and honest about the trials in her life and intertwines her story with the story of King David. This book is for those women who find themselves going in circles, making the same mistakes over and over again, and whose looking for fulfillment in all the wrong places. Sheila dives in and gives an accurate account of scripture and goes in details with the story of David.

I constantly find myself making the same mistakes over and over again and keep asking why do I this? Simply put, I’m not trusting God enough. I know I can change this with the help from a God who loves me. This book is a life changer and I highly recommend it to anyone who is ready to change. Change is hard but you don’t have to do it alone!!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest, unbiased review.

5 Minutes with Jesus: Peace for Today

Sheila Walsh

About the Book:

Jesus wants you to know peace—every day.

Deadlines and bills, illnesses and fears about the future, frustrations with others and ourselves . . . there’s enough going on in our lives to make us feel overwhelmed and anxious, if not panicked! But Jesus said that we could expect this, that trials and sorrows are simply part of life on earth, and He offers an amazing gift that changes everything: His peace. He tells us, “The peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27 nlt).

Bestselling author Sheila Walsh wants to guide you in worrying less and letting your heart be settled. Each reading includes messages such as:

Gratitude opens doors out of bitterness and doors into joy.

God loves you for who you are, not what you do.

Resting in the purpose and presence of God brings peace.

It’s amazing what God will do with a broken life when we give Him all the pieces.

No matter how big the storm, God is bigger.

The 5 Minutes with Jesus series is the perfect way to start your day with peace of mind and a peaceful heart.

About the Author:

Sheila Walsh is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, and bestselling author with more than five million books sold. She is the author of the award-winning Gigi, God’s Little Princess series, Peace for Today, Loved Back to Life, The Storm Inside, and Five Minutes with Jesus. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Barry, and son, Christian.

 

 

My Review:

From the first time I seen Sheila Walsh at Women of Faith 6 years ago, I knew she was truly on fire for God. She oozes Jesus and it shows in her speaking, her writings, her music and her life. I have read almost all of her books and still will reread them today. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her newest book, 5 Minutes with Jesus: Peace for Today. If you are looking for way to start your day off right and feel that you are pressed for time then this is for you. 5 Minutes with Jesus: Peace for Today is filled with wonderful stories from Sheila, a short message such as God loves you for who you are, not what you do. She includes a 5 minutes in the scripture part, giving you Bible verses to read and ponder on.

Sometimes are lives are so busy that we often wonder if you we have time to spend alone with God, here is your help, all it takes is 5 minutes, the first 5 minutes of the day! If you want to fill your day with peace of mind and a peaceful heart, have scriptures that will be on your mind all day and simple sweet messages that you need to hear then I highly recommend this book for you. Makes the perfect gift and the perfect book for anyone who is on the go!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review.

 

 

5 Minutes With Jesus

Sheila Walsh

 

How many times have you found yourself having not enough hours in the day? How many times do you feel you schedule is hectic? How many times do you long to spend more time in God’s word? Now you can with Sheila Walsh’s new book, 5 Minutes with Jesus. Sheila uses her signature honesty, humor to help you find perspective in the midst of your fast-paced life. You will love this book and it will help you draw closer to God.

 

In only 5 minutes you can read God’s word, when you take 5 minutes out of your day to spend with Jesus it will be the most peaceful 5 minutes you have. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

 

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review.

Loved Back To Life By Sheila Walsh

Loved Back to Life: How I Found the Courage to Live Free

Sheila Walsh

 

About the Book:

 

Join Sheila Walsh on her journey from despair to joy

Beautiful and talented, Sheila Walsh was at the pinnacle of her career, appearing daily on television as cohost of The 700 Club. One day she found herself walking away from it all and checking in to a psychiatric hospital, where she stayed for a month.

From the outside everything seemed fine, but on the inside Sheila was in trouble. In her journal she wrote, “Lord, please hold me. I’m falling into a dark well. I feel as if I am disappearing a little more every day. I am so angry inside that I am afraid of myself. I feel so alone.” How did this happen? What brought her to her knees?

Loved Back to Life takes readers on Sheila’s journey of the soul from hopelessness to joy as she finds that although the road was scary, at every turn God beckoned her to follow and trust Him. And He did not let her down.

 

About the Author:

 

Sheila Walsh is the creator of Children of Faith and the Gnoo Zoo, a ministry to children that communicates God’s love for them. She is the author or co-author of several books including “Honestly”, “Gifts for Your Soul”, “Living Fearlessly”, and “The Best Devotions of Sheila Walsh”. As an accomplished musician, Sheila has recently released the CD “Love Falls Down”. Sheila, her husband, and their son, live in Texas.

 

My Review:

 

I absolutely love Sheila Walsh and I have had the opportunity to hear her speak 3 times at Women Of Faith. Her story has always touched me in a way and renewed my faith. I always wondered what it was that made me so captivated by this remarkable woman of God and when her newest book came out, I had found out why. Clinical Depression….

 

Sheila had it all, a beautiful voice, and co-host off the 700 Club until one day she new something was wrong. After seeing a doctor and realizing the help she needed was to be admitted into a psychiatric hospital, Sheila knew that’s what she needed to do to save her life. While there, Sheila was diagnosed with Clinical depression and put on meds but the best part, she became closer to God and was able to find out where some of her issues stemmed from.

 

Mental illness is not fake, it is real and Sheila is getting her story out here for all to see exactly what mental illness is and that there is help. I know that from personal experience, being diagnosed with depression 17 years ago and realizing what I needed to do to cope with it and the help that I received from family and friends but most importantly God is the reason why I am here today. If you or someone you love is suffering from Depression or any other mental illness, I will hope that you will buy this book and read it and buy a copy for that special person in your life. You will definitely understand them better.

 

Thank you Sheila for writing your story for all of us!!!

 

I received this book for my honest review all opinions expressed here are mine.

The Storm Inside, very powerful book!!!!

The Storm Inside

Trade the Chaos of How You Feel for the Truth of Who You Are

By

Sheila Walsh

 

*A very special thank you to Booksneeze for sending me a review copy for my honest opinion*

 

About the Book:

 

Women feel the storm activity all around. We find ourselves teetering somewhere between everyday chaos and crisis.

We can feel a storm brewing, we are in the middle of a storm, or we are facing the aftermath of a storm. But don’t be afraid because it is possible to grow through turbulent times.

Storms show you what’s really going on inside, reveal what you really believe, and actually make you stronger. In this powerful book Sheila will help you:

•  Redefine your failures as a new beginning instead of an end.
• Replace the words always and never in your life with positive declarations of hope.
• Know with confidence how to help a friend in chaos or crisis.

About the Author:

Sheila Walsh is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, and bestselling author with more than 4 million books sold. A featured speaker with Women of Faith®, Sheila has reached more than 5 million women by artistically combining honesty, vulnerability, and humor with God’s Word. She is the author of God Loves Broken People, the bestselling memoir Honestly, and the Gold Medallion nominee The Heartache No One Sees. Sheila’s The Shelter of God’s Promises has also been turned into a DVD curriculum and in-depth Bible study. The Gigi, God’s Little Princess book and video series has won the National Retailer’s Choice Award twice and is the most popular Christian brand for young girls in the United States. Sheila co-hosted The 700 Club and her own show Heart to Heart with Sheila Walsh. She is currently completing her master’s in theology.

My Review:

5/5 Stars

I have had the opportunity to see Sheila Walsh two times at Women of Faith events near my hometown. I love hearing her speak and I love reading her books. What she has to say speaks straight to your heart and gives you that feeling like “Wow, she knows exactly what I’m going through or exactly where I have been!!” When I found out that she had a new book coming out about the storms in our life, my first thought was I have to have this book, she wrote just for me. Needless to say, I was right and boy do my toes hurt!!!!

Do you have trouble with forgiveness? Not only with forgiving others but asking for forgiveness also. I do and the moment I started reading I knew right then I had amends to make and I did, I didn’t hesitate to contact those people. Not only does she tackle the storm of forgiveness or unforgiveness, she tackles insecurity, fear, disappointment and many more topics that we as women face.

One quote from the book that cut like a knife is:

“Forgiveness is not about removing someone else’s liability, but about setting our own hearts free.”

Powerful words from a powerful woman of God!!! I definitely recommend this book to all you will not be disappointed.