Heart & Home Review by April Kidwell
Interested in home design? Binge watch a lot of HGTV? Or perhaps you have entire Pinterest boards dedicated to what you hope your home will look like one day? (Yeah, the last one is very me. I’d probably binge watch HGTV, but we don’t have cable.)
Then this sweet little devotion book is for you!
DETAILS
Each devotion includes a scripture, a brief discussion of a design issue, trend, dilemma or purpose, a spiritual truth expressing an aspect of God’s love and design, and a short prayer. A design tip follows each devotion.
With ninety undated devotions you can read daily or pick and choose when you have a free moment.
IMPRESSIONS
Gorgeous interiors, inspirational quotes, and charming artwork ignite your creative juices. So many pin-worthy ideas! Although some variety exists in the styles represented a definite Magnolia/Country/Elegant Farmhouse/Rustic feel is evident in most images.
“Create in me a clean heart…” prayer from Psalms 51:10.
Segments are quick to read and provide thoughtful elements of truth. However, a few of the devotions, in my opinion, pushed the envelope when it came to connecting scripture to interior design.
Interior design can be addicting. There’s that nagging little voice telling you to do more, paint more, buy more. You run the risk of playing the comparison game as you see beautiful homes comes to life. Or maybe that’s just me.
For this reason, a right heart and attitude makes all the difference. This little devotion book keeps things in perspective.
Suggestions to maximize space and how to use limited funds encourage stewardship. For example, buying quality that lasts may prove more frugal in the long run. I don’t know about you, but balancing pretty things for the home and stewardship is a real challenge.
CONCLUSIONS
But even in the passages where spending a little more is encouraged the focus is still on aligning our hearts with God. Which ultimately is the real goal.
Not a comprehensive study by any means, the book is nevertheless a delightful novelty devotion for anyone creating a spirit-filled home. Easy to read, bite-sized truths allow any home designer a little boost for their day.
Definitely a fun book to add to any collection. Your Heart & Home will thank you.
LOOK FOR HEART & HOME: FOR CHRISTMAS RELEASING FALL 2019
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Writer, teacher, and speaker, Victoria Duerstock brings together her 20 years of work in the furniture and design business to inspire God’s hand in every area of our home. Her mission is to inspire hope and inspire each of us to ignite bigger dreams for God’s purpose in each of our stories. Victoria writes at Encouraging Women Today, Everything’s Gravy, Creative Corner, and Serious Writer Academy.
Learn more about Victoria at:
www.victoriaduerstock.com
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www.facebook.com/VDuerstock
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https://twitter.com/vduerstock
Is fiction more your speed? Check out my review of Kimberley Woodhouse’s Book The Golden Bride.
Or perhaps you need a little reminder of God’s handiwork in creating you?
I received a free copy of this title from the publisher. All thoughts are freely provided of my own volition.
