Unafraid tells the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Rivers tries her best to describe events from Mary’s point of view. Mary was a virgin when pregnant with Jesus, and the book describes her thoughts, doubts, and how she trusted God from the beginning. It was amazing how reading how Mary was an ordinary woman striving to please God in the same way that women still do today. Rivers made Mary seem real and not perfect. This book influence my theological thinking by knowing God speaks to sinners and does not pick favorites. God never left Mary and I know he will never leave me. The second book, Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands, is about the author, Lysa TerKeurst, and her struggle to always say yes to people. This book influenced me, because it taught me saying no is not ungodly or a sin. I found out I was stressing too much on how to please others and not about pleasing God. After reading the book, I now have time to study the Bible and make time to
Unafraid tells the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Rivers tries her best to describe events from Mary’s point of view. Mary was a virgin when pregnant with Jesus, and the book describes her thoughts, doubts, and how she trusted God from the beginning. It was amazing how reading how Mary was an ordinary woman striving to please God in the same way that women still do today. Rivers made Mary seem real and not perfect. This book influence my theological thinking by knowing God speaks to sinners and does not pick favorites. God never left Mary and I know he will never leave me. The second book, Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands, is about the author, Lysa TerKeurst, and her struggle to always say yes to people. This book influenced me, because it taught me saying no is not ungodly or a sin. I found out I was stressing too much on how to please others and not about pleasing God. After reading the book, I now have time to study the Bible and make time to