About the book:
This is a simple compilation of different articles or blogs I’ve written so far at JensMindUnwinds@tumblr, during my time as a ghost blogger, and elsewhere...all in devotional format. It’s a good way for me to dip my toes into the authoring a book world and simultaneously develop my coaching skills by the questions I pose throughout.
When answering the questions, please use a journal and really take some time. Pray, reflect, fight with God, scribble and repeat.
My thoughts: 5/5 stars
This is not your typical devotional, but it it were written in any other way, it wouldn't be right.
As we take a peak into the heart and mind of Jennifer Ervig, you can't help but relate to the thoughts, feelings, and stories she writes.
I feel like I really benefited from this book!
Sometimes the extra work was tedious but very worth it! The hard questions SOMEBODY has to ask really make you dig deeper and look into your heart and soul.
You know how in devotionals, often times the author will address a relatable problem and you'll get all excited, ready to remedy that thing in your life you just haven't found the answers to until now? And then they don't ACTUALLY give you the solution? Well that's not Jen.
I loved that she didn't just tell us about a problem, she also gave the solution and tips to help us when we're struggling with that problem.
She didn't say, "Christ died for you. Accept the Faith and live like you should."
(This is a poor example, I know.)
Instead she said, "Jesus loves you. He died for you because of that love. He wants you to have an amazing life and be happy, but not with what the world says will make you happy.
"Jesus wants you to live like Him because that's what is BEST for you and you'll most benefit from that way of life, with the reward of eternal, perfect life with Him" She then would go on to explain on how to live prosperously and fully in glory to Him.
I actually really love this book. You can feel Jen's fire for Christ through the pages!
She writes with humor, boldness, passion and beautiful honesty.
That's the kind of books I want to see more of in this fallen world!
Jen is an inspiring, motivational, beautiful, strong, vulnerable, woman of God. I was blessed by her and I hope you will be too.
"Broken things should be treated as if they're broken... with gentleness and the goal of restoration." - Jen Ervig.
About the author: Jen Ervig
Jen's FaceBook blurb proclaims, "Strong independent black
woman who don't need no man. Actually, Norwegian and I need
Mike and Ike(s)." Nothing could be more true.
Currently working as the Connections Pastor at The Grove Church in Marysville, Wa, Jen strives to bring people closer to
Jesus while encouraging them to not take themselves too seriously. She’s worked as a ghost blogger for an SEO company for
many years and has been a credentialed minister for 7 years.
She also recently acquired her Assemblies of God Coaching Credential. Her writing has appeared in Angela Craig’s book,
“Under One Umbrella”, as well as Reflections for Pursuit
Church Live and Her Voice Blog at NWMN.
Jen has been married for 15 years and has two boys, aged 13 and
10. She considers her family her favorite Missions Team to work with and her favorite Missions field? Disneyland. Hey, someone's
gotta be a ray of the hope of Jesus in that 90 minute line.
I hope you choose to pick up a copy of As My Mind Unwinds. And with such a great deal, why wouldn't you? :)
Blessings 💖
~Rebekah ❤️
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