Mary was there the day Jesus was born and she was there the day he was crucified. Her story is deep and rich and has myriad lessons for any woman-mothers, daughters, sisters, friends.
Mary's story reveals that a woman's heart is important to the Father.
When God selected Mary," Hickem says, "He was looking for heart. God set out to find the precise woman who would give her heart to Him, completely and wholly. He wanted a woman with whom He could entrust His perfect Son. This was going to be no ordinary woman."
Heaven in Her Arms will touch your heart if you are facing fear and uncertainty, wondering about leaving your plans behind, feeling a need for community and the support of other women, or wanting to deepen your life of faith.
Hickem reflects on Mary's story and offers practical applications, as well as inspiring real-life stories from contemporary women. With a six-week Bible study for individuals or small groups, Heaven in Her Arms shows the life of faith Mary exemplified and God's tender heart for His daughters.
This was a slow read in the beginning but eventually I was caught up in learning more about Mary. How Mary handles her situation provides a format we can all follow in raising our children, in being a woman and in just being a child of God.
Within this book, there are insights and perspectives that will benefit women of all ages and circumstances.
Throughout the pages, the author shares personal stories that will help women understand what she is trying to convey. The Study Guide at the back is a bonus that should be used.
Should you buy the book? Yes. I believe there things to be learned from Mary's life. Sometimes, all we need is a different perspective on things and the author has done well to provide that.
Disclaimer: This book was provided by Booksneeze for an honest review.
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