I admit that I obsessively read reviews until I'm certain that I've landed on the perfect, most life-changing book that's going to inspire the pants … Women love Lysa Terkeurst. I don’t think Terkeurst writes in this fashion because she is unskilled. I was also disturbed to see many references to The Amplified Bible and The Message, which I just don’t think are responsible sources to be quoted as Bible translations. I think we should all read her book, entitled The Best Yes. #TheBestYes @LysaTerKeurst @Reading_List1. The Best Yes, by Lysa Terkeurst, published by Nelson Books 2014, ISBN 978-1-4002-0585-1 Book Review by Rachel HT Mendell I loved this book. This book was way too long for the premise. While these aren’t issues, I generally struggle with, I did feel challenged as to whether I make the best decisions, or just the most convenient ones. And yet more and more women are complaining of being overwhelmed, stressed and depressed. The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands. By Lysa TerKeurst Many of you know that Lysa TerKeurst is one of my favorite writers. “A Best Yes is you playing your part. In The Best Yes she will help you. Many of them are not sentences. I realize it's quite vogue these days to ridicule the Bible and Christianity, but I do not think the "good book" has outlived its usefulness just yet. Refusing to release often means refusing to have peace. We must walk with Him daily, using His gift of wisdom with each and every decision. Let me start with what is refreshing about Lysa Terkeurst, and I would hope is a big reason why so many women are attracted to her books and speaking. Yesterday’s “7th grade reading level” has evolved with our technology. No! Susan D. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. The first five in the list are the best known lineup, who played on 1971’s Fragile and 1972’s Close to the Edge. We must not confuse the command to love with the disease to please. I'm so conflicted. The Keys to Ascension duology gave some strong hopes that Y… Yes had a constantly changing lineup even during the time period covered on this page, with bass player Chris Squire the only constant. Why? And know Jesus when they know us” (231). This book … The sentences are short. (Note that this is recommended but not required in order to participate in group discussions.) Even her gospel presentation reads in a very man-centered fashion: It is difficult to embrace an intimate relationship with someone we never see. In The Best Yes, let Lysa TerKeurst help you discern the option that shapes all your other choices. For the most part, these blogging authors have promo-ed books, looked for beta groups to review it, and I've just not felt a draw to them. I say that unashamedly. Don’t let my mediocre star-rating put you off from reading this book if it sounds like something you’d like or need. I hated this book. Because a lot of the book didn’t apply to me and my life. New York Times bestselling author Lysa Terkeurst has written her seventeenth book, The Best Yes. Bestselling author and popular blogger TerKeurst (Made to Crave) tackles a topic that's top of mind for practically every woman: making wise decisions. Aimee Byrd is a wife and mother of three and the author of Housewife Theologian. It spoke to my hurried-ness, my anger, my bitterness, my scatter-brained-ness, my fears and my doubts. Appointment and disappointment walk hand in hand. I’ve included a summary of the band changes below. This book made me laugh. The Best Yes is marketed well. These slogans are then repeated in large, calligraphic lettering, interrupting the text throughout the book. There are many good yeses I could chase down, and much of this is because, like Lysa Terkeurst, I live a very privileged life enriched with many opportunities to serve and contribute. Some of these women will be studying it in their churches. Terkeurst rightfully concludes that we should want people to “see Jesus when they see us. The book is full of humorous stories, practical concepts and encouragement for women who are struggling to find the balance between servant of God and people pleaser. Regardless of whether a woman spends most of her Reading this book feels like you’re sitting down to have coffee with one of the most Godly, anointed and just plain amazing friends. Her next big mention of Jesus is on the last page of the main body of the book. My ratings are personal, and for me, this was just a so-so book. The absolute Best Yes we’ll ever give is asking Jesus Christ to be “the Lord God” over our lives. But just in case you didn’t want to interrupt your reading to grab that phone and quote her in a tweet, there is a section at the end of the book that contains all these “Things I Don’t Want You to Forget.” No, she does not actually suggest that you tweet these lines, but they are lying there beautifully on pages, practically begging like a puppy in the window. This is not a book on […] What is a Best Yes, you ask. But she did not use the 230 previous pages to teach us about Jesus. It spoke to my hurried-ness, my anger, my bitterness, my scatter-brained-ness, my fears and my doubts. My attitude of love must trump my activity every time. She writes as though she knows you and is sharing her heart, struggles and stories just with you. For example, Isaiah 30:21 just can’t be simplified as a lesson about God whispering his best yes to us in our daily stress (14). This book was way too long for the premise my life policy accept! 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