Sword Fighting: Applying God's word to win the battle for our mind

This book is an excellent resource for anyone grappling with any kind of emotional battle. It is a non-fiction piece, and I can never read this sort of writing cover-to-cover. But I love how I can read just a few short pages and find much for my mind to ponder and respond to until I’m ready to pick it up again. Really good reflective questions at the close of each section as well.

Having recently finished this book, I have just invited my book club to read it too. Here is what I shared with them: 'I think this book has potential to richly bless and grow us all in different ways. I feel this book takes a very biblical and balanced approach to spiritual warfare. It tackles different ways we struggle and encourages us to be spiritually fit by giving us scripture to reflect on and learn so we can hear God's truth in our struggles. I found it practical, helpful, and encouraging.' On a more practical note of what to expect, the first quarter of the book addresses the topic of spiritual warfare; what does the bible say it is and how do we respond. It looks at the spiritual armor we have been given and how we use each part. The remainder of the book, chapter by chapter, picks key themes we tend to struggle with (eg. worry, fear, self-esteem, impurity, bitterness etc.) and provides wisdom, scripture, and true stories that help us with the practical application of applying God's word to our struggles. Each chapter has questions for reflection and suggested scriptures to learn.

Disclaimer: I had access to a free copy of this book from the author but my review is my own opinion. Christine's books both fiction and non-fiction are always engaging and challenging. This book goes back to the Bible, challenging the reader to think about how to approach the problems in their life. The book also offers practical next steps with each chapter containing a list of questions to reflect on and things to pray about.