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| The Girl's Still Got It! |
REVIEWED BY DIANA FLOWERS
~5 stars*****
Prepare To Be Changed!
In this delightful study of the book of Ruth, Liz Curtis Higgs sweeps us away on a fascinating journey back in time as the reader gets to know Ruth and Naomi in a whole new light. We will have an opportunity to walk with Ruth, experience her feelings, uncertainties, and acts of faith, and learn to apply them to our lives today.
As we take an intimate peek into the faith of Ruth and her Boaz, we will see and experience in a way as never before how God's plan unfolds in her life. He walks with her and listens to her very thoughts just as He does yours and you have "value, integrity, vibrancy, and worth" (thanks, Liz!). In spite of your past, God loves you fully and completely and has a wonderful plan for your life, just as He had for Ruth.
Read this gem of a book that is interlaced with Liz's delightful sense of humor and find out how God still wants to forgive your past, handle your present, and provide for your future. Girl, you still got it!
This book and other awesome books by Liz Curtis Higgs may be purchased through CBD, Amazon, Lifeway, and your local bookstores.
Question: Have you read any of Liz's other nonfiction books? If so, which one(s)?
Giveaway: We will be giving away two Liz Curtis Higgs' books this week. Leave a comment for a chance to win.
Pick me, Pick me ~*~ please
ReplyDeleteKathleen
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New author for me ~ I have not read her books; I did see the Scotland book cover and her travels she is now enjoying there! Kathleen lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
DeleteKATHLEEN, her nonfiction AND her fiction are marvelous! We have a couple of reviews coming up this week on her new Christmas fiction release, A Wreath of Snow, so be sure and come back, so we can pick you, pick you! LOL
DeleteI would love to win one of her books!! Thanks, Shonda shondaet at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteIsn't LIZ just the best, SHONDA! Thank you for coming by!
DeleteI would love to win this.Thanks for the chance.jackie_tessnair@yahoo.com.Really looking forward to the Christmas book.
ReplyDeleteBoth books are great, JACKIE! Thank you for showing an interest in Liz's novels!
DeleteDIANA great review!! This sounds like a good read...I've always loved Ruth and Boaz's story.
ReplyDeleteThanks, TERESA! I thought that I knew everything there was to know about the book of Ruth, but LIZ presents this study in such a wonderfully different way than ever before!
Delete**Attention Everyone** There is a question above in red print under the review that I would LOVE for you to answer! Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I love the cover. I definitely plan the read this on.
ReplyDeleteThis study was so much fun, SUZIE. Nobody likes boring Bible studies -- LIZ incorporates her delightful sense of humor in this -- not boring AT ALL! Thanks for coming by!
DeleteSUZIE, you certainly CAN and MAY read this book if that is your choice because you are the winner this week per Random.org of your CHOICE of any of Liz's books!!! Congrats!!!
DeleteCongratulations, SUZIE! YAY!
DeleteDiana, sorry, I missed the question. Bad Girls of the Bilbe. :-)
ReplyDeleteSUZIE, I think I'm going to have to enlarge the print on that question. You aren't the only one not seeing it, hon.
DeleteOK, it is now big and blaring, so no one has an excuse not to see it now! lol
DeleteOkay. Feeling dumb. I tried to fix that typo before it sent. I really *do* know how to spell *Bible*.
ReplyDeleteThe B I B L E -- yes that's the book for me...
DeleteLOL, SUZIE!
Great review, DIANA! Is this your first nonfiction review? Very nicely done! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, MARIAN! My very first. It was alot different, of course, and I was a wee bit nervous, but the Lord helped me. He always does. :)
DeleteGreat review I would love to read how Liz tells the story of Naomi And Ruth. thanks for the chance to win it!
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Thanks, DIANA! Feel like I'm talking to myself again --which I do quite frequently-lol! This is an excellent book, and will certainly help all of us to see more clearly that God DOES have a plan for each of our lives!!
DeleteI have not read her books. angelachesnut246@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteANGELA! You are in for a real treat then! Hoping you will get an opportunity ASAP to read one -- be it fiction or nonfiction.
DeleteEnjoyed the review DIANA! I love the story of Ruth and Boaz, there is so much truth and wisdom that can be gleaned from these stories and events that happened in Bible times. Sounds like a really good read... and no I haven't had the pleasure of reading anything by Liz Curtis Higgs... yet!
ReplyDeleteHer books are remarkable, NOELA! This is the first nonfiction novel of hers that I have read, but the fiction ones were total page turners. I hope you will get a chance to read one of her series soon! Thanks, gf!
DeleteThank you for this great review. I haven't had the opportunity to read any of Liz Curtis Higgs books yet. Our daughter told us her Sunday School class is using one of her books for their class and how much she enjoys it. Need to borrow some from the library. Blessings, Susan Fryman susanngarrylee@yahoo.com Good luck to all in this contest and thank you for sponsoring it.
ReplyDeleteSUSAN, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so hoping perhaps you will win one of LIZ's great books this week. We have several more fiction reviews coming up this week, so feel free to come back and comment on those as well. More chances to win!;)
DeleteI haven't read any of her non-fiction books, though I've heard they're wonderful. I've read some of her fiction and loved them. I've been looking forward to this one! shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteVERONICA, Liz is such a marvelous talent and such a lovely lady with so much compassion for others. So thankful she lets God use her in so many different capacities!
DeleteThis sounds like a wonderful story that I would love to read!
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SHADOWWOLF, here's hoping for a win for you! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGirls , I have not read any of Liz's books, but would like to remedy that by winning this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance. Maxie ( mac262@me.com )
Hi, MAXIE! I hope we can remedy that for you! :)
DeleteI haven't read any of Liz's books! But I would sure love to!! Thanks for all the giveaways you do!!!
ReplyDeletemarissamehresman(at)aol(dot)com
MARISSA, you have been missing out! Hope you get to read one asap. And you are so welcome!
DeleteI have done all of the Bad Girls of the Bible series and came away with a deeper understanding of each woman that God used. I would love to have this one!
ReplyDeletemissionwife@hotmail.com
MELODY, that is awesome! I have to admit that this is the first nonfiction book I have read by LIZ, but I sure enjoyed it!
DeleteI have not read any of Liz's books. From what I have understood, I am really missing out!
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campbellamyd at gmail dot com
AMY, I hate to sound like a parrot but....you are really missing out! LOL Thanks for your kind words and be sure to come back for our fiction reviews beginning tomorrow!
DeleteNo I have not read any of Liz's books, but I am going to have to start, they look like some good ones. Thank you for the chance to win this study.
ReplyDeletegriperang at embarqmail dot com
ANGELA, welcome to OWG! Her fiction as well as her nonfiction are wonderful! Give her a try! Thanks by coming by!
DeleteThanks for this review, Diana! I became aware of Liz's nonfiction books when I was working as a psychologist--she had many that looked very good to use esp. with my older teen girl clients to use as a study. Some of the other therapists in the office had them, too. At that time I did not realize she was also a novelist.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool, CARRIE! I was the opposite -- read her fiction books not knowing she was a such a wonderful Bible teacher and that she wrote nonfiction. I'm sure many teen girls and others have benefited from them. :)
DeleteDIANA, isn't this nice having the reply function? So much easier to reply to people!
DeleteLove the reply thingy, CARRIE! And it's so much easier for peeps to SEE your reply back to them, It's great!
DeleteI have not yet read any of Liz's books but I would sure like to. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBonnie (taskczar@thebelgiumco.com)
Hi, BONNIE! Welcome to Overcoming with God! I'm surprised to find that several on here have never read any of Liz's books. She is one of the "best of the best" so be sure to put her on your To Be Read list for 2013! Good luck!
DeleteI've never read one of Liz's NF books but I've had this one on my wish list. Please add me, thanks!
ReplyDeleteworthy2bpraised at gmail dot com
MERRY, it's always such a pleasure to see you here! Gotcha entered, gf!
DeleteHaven't read any but just checked A Wreath of Snow. out at the library
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We will have some reviews on that one beginning tomorrow, DEBBIE! Hope you enjoy it!
DeleteI have not read any of her non-fiction book. I think I've read all of her fiction books except the new christmas one. Great writer!
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pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
Good morning, PATTY! We will be sharing our thoughts on Liz's new book, A Wreath of Snow, the rest of the week so be sure and come back! Her fiction books are great, aren't they?
DeleteOkay, DIANA, you hooked me on this one and I will be the FIRST to admit that I almost have to be literally dragged by a ten-mule pack to even OPEN the pages of a nonfiction book, so no, I have not read any of Liz's nonfiction, much to my shame!! But your review (and the fact that it IS Liz Curtis Higgs, one of my ALL-TIME FAVES in fiction) compels me to do so, so sign me up!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and GREAT review!!
Hugs,
Julie
JULIE, I'm hanging my head in shame here, too, b/c this is my first nonfiction by Liz. Nonfiction books have always been tough for me, b/c one has to take the time out and be able to concentrate, which isn't always easy to do around my house. But this one is written so delightfully, it will be hard to put down and it's easy to comprehend. Loved it! Gotcha signed up, gf! Thanks so much, JULIE!
DeleteWe have all of Liz's books in the Church Library. The non-fiction book of hers that I have read is "Rise and Shine". It is a devotional book with short stories we can all relate too. I would love to win a copy of "The Girl's Still Got It" to have for my very own.
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Janet E.
von1janet@gmail.com
What a great library you all must have, JANET! Thank you for sharing about "Rise and Shine" with us! I had not heard of that one. Good luck in the giveaway!
DeleteLIZ is an awesome communicator and storyteller! I've read Whence Came a Prince, and my daughter's read Here Burns My Candle and Mine Is the Night. We both love Liz's writing style and would thoroughly enjoy sharing this book about Ruth & Boaz.
ReplyDeleteYour review is fantastic, DIANA! I've not been on the internet too much. Coming down with the flu or something but I just had to pop in here and get my name in the hat :) Y'all have a great day...
ANNE, we will be praying for you over here. I'm so sorry you're sick. :( Thank you for taking the time to "pop in here" and see us! Liz IS an awesome author...you need to read that whole series in which Whence Came A Prince is just a part of. Oh, can't think of the series name, but it is fabulous!! Feel better, honey!
DeleteI have read almost all of her fiction books but I have never had the chance to read one of her non-fiction books. Ms. Liz is definitely one of top 5 favorite authors!!
ReplyDeletesamanthaakuiper(at)gmail(dot)com
The lady sure can write!!! I agree, SAMANTHA! Maybe you will have an opportunity to read this one soon! God bless~
DeleteYes Please!!! I would LOVE to win this or anything from Liz. I've always loved Ruth and her story. It is probably one of my favorite books from God's word. I usually don't branch out from Fiction, but "The Girl's Still got it" has made me want to! Thank you for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteAmada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a) Chavez
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Acts 16:31
I love fiction, too, AMADA, but this one is delightful and will leave the reader feeling good about herself and full of hope for the future! Thanks for coming by OWG!
Deleteoh, love to be entered in this giveaway thanks
ReplyDeleteABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
Hi, APPLEBLOSSOM! Have you read any of Liz's nonfiction books before? Or fiction?? Is so, I know you'll agree with me that LIZ is an extraordinary writer! Thanks for coming by!
DeleteI haven't read any of her nonfiction, but I have read her fiction. I started with Thorn in My Heart and kept reading the series to the end of the series.
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Hi, SUSAN! Loved, loved, loved that series! Come back and read our reviews on her new Christmas novel which start tomorrow!
DeleteHere she is, girls -- the fab LIZ CURTIS HIGGS!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Love being LIVE on Overcoming with God this week! My Internet is being wonky while I'm in Scotland and not letting me comment on the site (humph!), but know I've read and am grateful for every post!
Pretty sure Liz is on a book tour over there for her novel!!! Isn't that cool? I knew this was going to be a tricky week for her but she was in NY at a conf last week and just as busy.
DeleteI haven't read her books yet, but would love to win and get started : ) makeighleekyleigh at yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteMEGAN, you are in for a real treat! Throwing your name in our cyber hat, and perhaps you'll win your first Liz book here!
DeleteI haven't read her books either--I think I need a win! ;-) Great review Diane!
ReplyDeletevmarney at hotmail dot com
Thank you, VICKI! I think you need a win, too, so we're in total agreement here! lol
DeleteI have read many of her non-fiction books: Loved By God, Rise & Shine, Bad Girls of the Bible series, etc. - all wonderful books, hard to pick a favorite! Thanks for the opportunity to win one of her books!
ReplyDeletebonnieroof60@yahoo.com
That's wonderful, BONNIE! This is my first nonfiction book by LIZ, but I have read her fiction books as well. What a brilliant writer!
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