Life can be downright “messy” can’t it? Have you ever felt as if there was something missing in your life, or had a longing for MORE that nothing could satisfy? Have you ever wished for a different version of your life? How about a different version of YOU?
That is what author and speaker Tammie Head was longing for when God met her and rescued her from a life in the sex trade industry, by personally whispering to her heart,
“You were made for more.”
I was thrilled when I was asked to review this book, especially since I relate so personally to the subtitle, “From Messes to Miracles”, in my own life. From the time Tammie Head began her personal walk with Jesus she had a hunger to learn everything she could about the God who had saved her and a passion to share His Word. Though she has been teaching the Bible for years, in this book she steps out in faith for the first time to share her story, and even as she wrote she found herself wondering what people would think of her when the messiness of her life was revealed, how others would respond to hearing of the less than lovely places God had rescued her from. The wondering was stopped with the question,
“Do people know how good your God has been to you?”
In this inspiring story of God’s redemptive power, Tammie shares her past but her focus doesn’t remain there long as she turns our attention to God, the Redeemer, the One who changed her life. She states that,
“Any significant change in our life begins with encountering God first.”
Tammie’s writing inspires us to seek after MORE of God than many of us have ever done before, in our normal routine of going to church, reading a daily Bible passage and saying a prayer. She talks about how our Christian culture has raised us to dress up and put on happy faces no matter what’s going on in our lives because “good performance is highly esteemed.” She stresses the necessity of inviting God into all the messy places of our hearts so that He can bring about healing. Wide open hearts is where our encounter with God begins!
Are we ready for MORE in our lives? It begins with seeking after MORE of God. And, “If we want more of God we must let God do more in us.” This takes surrender.
In this book Tammie will lovingly teach what it means to fully surrender and the steps to walking with God. She will ignite in you an excitement to know God the way she herself has come to know Him. She will inspire, encourage, exhort, convict, and, in the end you will want to jump on board for an exciting life of MORE!
I recommend this book to all believers, new and old in the faith. For new believers, this book will teach you how to experience MORE of the same miracle working God we read about in the Bible, and for more seasoned believers, it just might stir up something new and exciting in your faith as it challenges you to stop doing Christianity in the same old way. For both groups, this is a great book to read and to share with an unbelieving friend!
As BETH MOORE said of Tammie, “This young woman is a gift to the body of Christ. You will love Tammie Head and you will love what God does through her. Above all else, by the time she’s done with you, you will love her God.”
I love Tammie Head and her God. I feel like I’ve come to know her personally after reading her story and I believe you’ll feel the same way too! You can find the link to order the book MORE on my sidebar under “A Few of my Favorite Things” . . .
AND . . .
You can also enter to win a copy as Icon Media has generously offered a FREE copy of the book to one of my readers. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and I will announce the winner on March 31st. Please don’t forget to share this review with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. You just might change a life!
Blessings,
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Robin says
March 20, 2015 at 10:55 amI would love to have this book to give to a friend who is having a hard time trusting God because of some bad things that happened to her over her lifetime.
Linda Pedersen says
March 22, 2015 at 8:19 amI have bee n looking for a new read.
Linda Pedersen says
March 22, 2015 at 8:21 amI have been looking for a new read.
Diana says
March 20, 2015 at 12:25 pmI would love to learn more by reading the book. Thanks!
Michelle Faile says
March 20, 2015 at 1:48 pmi WOULD LOVE TO READY THIS!
Megan Glover says
March 21, 2015 at 12:52 amSounds like a great book! Thanks for the review! God Bless!!
Trena Quesenberry says
March 21, 2015 at 10:29 amSounds like a great read. I would love to be the lucky winner! Thanks for sharing!
Pamela says
March 22, 2015 at 9:59 amWhat a wonderful review! It made me eager to read it. I’m flinging open the door of my heart today — letting the light of God’s presence into every knook and cranny.
Mary Dolan Flaherty says
March 23, 2015 at 9:10 pmSounds like a great read and a great testimony.
Chris Malkemes says
March 25, 2015 at 9:13 amThanks for sharing about a good book – a good book to read. I’m joining you from Wednesday Prayer Girls. Have a blessed day. Chris~
Darla says
March 25, 2015 at 9:35 amBoy, I need to read this, because I am a hot mess! Thank God he loves me anyways, and lavishly pours His grace upon me! Thank you for the chance to win!
Valerie Sisco says
March 25, 2015 at 10:57 amPatti,
I’m your neighbor today at Holley’s link-up and so glad I stopped by your online home! Loved these thoughts on God redeeming our stories and appreciated your recommendation on the book — I will have to check it out! Nice to meet you! 🙂
Jesekah Testa-Soto says
March 26, 2015 at 12:07 amWhen I saw this title, it definitely perked my interest. I would love a chance at winning this book. Normally I wouldn’t try to win something like this, I would just buy it & read it but I have been out of work for several months & have had a hard time finding work. I am having to really trust God & really believe in miracles at this point in my life. Whoever wins it I am sure it will be meant to be ;p
Heather Hetchler says
March 26, 2015 at 8:20 amThanks so much for sharing Tammie and her new book. It is true that encountering God changes everything. I pray this book touches many and I am grateful for women who open their heart and their life to share what God has done. He created us for community.
Heather
Joanne Viola says
March 26, 2015 at 8:36 amI have so enjoyed both doing & leading Tammie’s study, Duty or Delight. I saw this one come out & I would love to do this one as well as life has been messy as of late. And yet, through it all, God remains constantly faithful. Thank you for this review & for the opportunity. Blessings!
Cindy says
March 26, 2015 at 9:26 amThank you for sharing this, and for this opportunity to win a copy of the book. It sounds very good. God continue to bless you.
Libby@BeautyWithoutWithin says
March 26, 2015 at 10:32 amI am your neighbor on Suzanne’s Live Free Thursday today and it is so nice to meet you and have an opportunity to win this wonderful book. Thank you!
Susan Mead says
March 26, 2015 at 10:37 amOh Patti! Thank you for sharing. I love her God too. Your words made her so real. Thank you. (Ps-would you like to offer a Dance With Jesus: Frim Grief to Grace as a give away on your blog sometime?). Susan
Arabah says
March 26, 2015 at 11:34 pmWhat a beautiful testimony. It really is mess to more for all of us, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing about this book on your lovely blog. And for linking up with Grace and Truth 🙂 AJ
Abby McDonald says
March 27, 2015 at 8:30 amSounds like a wonderful book, and if Beth Moore recommends it I will certainly trust her opinion. (LOVE her) I know I have experienced his transforming power in my own life and he’s not finished yet! Thanks for sharing and it was fun to be your neighbor at Susan’s today. I also love your sense of style displayed in your sidebar pics. 🙂
Sheila S. says
March 28, 2015 at 8:30 amGood morning Patti,
This books sounds like a wonderful read. Even though I consider myself a more seasoned believer, I am always looking for ways to deepen my relationship with our Heavenly Father and His son, my Saviour. Thanks for the review and I’m adding it to my list just in case I’m not the lucky winner.