Season of Heartbreak by Mark Gregory Karris (Book Review!)

Season of Heartbreak

Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul

by Mark Gregory Karris

(received in exchange for an honest review)

Genre- Nonfiction / Religion / Christian Life / Relationships

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2017

Number of pages- 226

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $15.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4471-5

Using his own circumstances and those of his time as a therapist and pastor, Mark Karris has written a book to help those who are grieving. 

This book was written in four parts:

• Part 1 is about the grieving process.
• Part 2 is about three different connections- God, others, and yourself.
• Part 3 is about ways to help grieving- like prayer, journaling, and forgiving.
• Part 4 is about learning to listen to others and a theology of suffering.

About the Author-

Mark Gregory Karris currently lives in Japan with his wife.  He is a recording artist, ordained pastor, and licensed marriage and family therapist.  His website is www.markgregorykarris.com.

My thoughts-

This book has so many nuggets of advice for those who are dealing with heartbreak.  It was easy to read as it didn’t have a lot of technical terms and had lots of relatable stories from his life and those in the Bible.

While I liked all of the different parts and all of the information that was given, there were some parts I would like to see added.  In nonfiction books like this, I like having a summary at the end of each chapter which discusses the most important points.  I also enjoy having study questions so I can find out more about myself from the material.

Season of Heartbreak would be a great book for those who are suffering and need healing for themselves. 

I recommend it!    

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Season of Heartbreak, by Mark Gregory Karris, for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

ReCreatable by Kevin Scott

ReCreatable:

How God Heals the Brokenness of Life

By Kevin Scott

(received in exchange for an honest review)

Genre- Spiritual Growth

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2014

Number of pages- 272

Age Group- Adult

Description of book- paperback, listed price- $15.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4211-7

In ReCreatable, by Kevin Scott, you will learn how to be recreated in Christ.

When we accept Jesus our brokenness is not healed right away.  We can be healed though, and it is part of God’s plan.  There are different ways in which it may work.  We could have Bible study, worship in church,  or it could be something different.  We could also do it with living a life sustainable in faith, love, and hope.

Excerpt from the book!

About the Author-

Kevin Scott is a pastor who currently lives in Indiana.  He has written many devotions and frequently speaks at conferences and workshops.  His website is www.kevinscottwrites.com. 

My thoughts-

When I read ReCreatable, by Kevin Scott, I was drawn to his thoughts and ideas.  It was a part of my life that I had not thought of before.  I had not thought of how I was still broken and how God would use it and heal me. 

One of the most interesting parts to me, was early in the book when he discussed what is means to be human.  To be a human doesn’t mean dealing with broken relationships, it means to trust God and have a relationship with him.  As I thought, I found that I need to focus on God and not on the human relationships I have.

I thought the questions at the end of each chapter were thought provoking and helped me focus on what I need to do.  I have always wanted to know how to have a mature life in Christ.  This book has helped me to pursue it in a way that is honorable toward God and myself.

I highly recommend that everyone read and study ReCreatable, by Kevin Scott.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received ReCreatable: How God Heals the Brokenness of Life, by Kevin Scott, for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour.  All links were current when posted.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.