Same Life, New Story by Jan Silvious

Designed as a Bible study for women, Same Life New Story delivers the empowering message that purposefully changing one's perspective from unaware or overwhelmed victim to a woman of attention and intention can alter the course of one's life and rewrite one's personal story, regardless of circumstances.

Each of the ten chapters introduces a Biblical woman and the positive life-change principle that her story illustrates. Each chapter ends with a page of personal reflection questions, a journaling prompt and suggested group discussion questions.

I was a little wary when I began the book, but the author's honest approach and streamlined style quickly won me over.

The ideas presented are neither commercialized nor trite; they address real issues affecting most women. Being intentional, cultivating a sound perspective, living above the drama and making good choices are a few of the habits on the author's list, and she makes sound cases for how and why we need to adopt them.

The chapter-end questions were impressive, precluding shallow or lazy answers. The inclusion of personal reflection questions, journaling prompts and group discussion questions makes this a versatile work, applicable to multiple settings and diverse learning styles.

Biblical references were clear and consistent, but you never felt beaten over the head with them. Examples were deftly laid out, both Biblical and modern day, to be graspable and inspiring to her readers. This one's a keeper for sure.

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