1. Beautiful Battlefields
    Bonita Stern
    NavPress / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. The IE Mommy
    Beaumont, CA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Conquering Goliath
    March 9, 2013
    The IE Mommy
    Beaumont, CA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    A friend has recently won her battle with breast cancer and she said that the entire journey brought her to have an amazing relationship with God. I did not fully understand what she meant until I read Beautiful Battlefields.

    The author Bo Stern does a fantastic job explaining how the Goliath giants in your life can reveal the power of God in ways that you have never seen before. She explains through her struggles and the stories of others how "when God comes to love us in our battle, our enemy is made weak and we are made strong." These words of encouragement show us that through the battle there are beautiful treasures for us.

    The second part of the book is divided into an action plan. Here the author gives the reader strategies for growing stronger through every battle. The main theme throughout the book is to draw near to God regardless of what your circumstances and he will keep his promise to draw unto you.

    I have never read a book that gives such great insight into the joy of battles. The author is positive and with each story you can see the heart of God through her. If know someone in a battle, Beautiful Battlefields is just the book to strengthen them and bring them through it.
  2. Mekenzie
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 4, 2013
    Mekenzie
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    From the first stroke of pen to the last Bo Stern takes you on a journey through the harsh, raw, and beautiful treasures that can only be found in battle. I will forever be grateful for the wisdom, truth, and honesty that these pages contain. A must-read!!
  3. Anonymous
    Chicago, IL
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Blue Print for Overcoming Hardship
    March 23, 2013
    Anonymous
    Chicago, IL
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    In 2011, author Bo Stearn received a devastating blow: her husband Steve was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), a terminal illness.

    In the pages of Beautiful Battlefields, Ms Stern conveys, through precious vulnerability, the ways the carefully constructed foundations of family, friendships, finances, faith, and future have all been impacted and altered in response to the paralysis systematically overtaking her husband, Steve's body, and the tender ways God is journeying with them in the midst of this crisis.

    In section one, "Discovering Beauty In The Hard Places," the author shares lessons learned of God's promises, provision, and presence in the midst of the prolonged seasons of hardship. Every single page oozes with the assurance that God is present, that God is real, that God cares, that God provides, and that if we allow our perspective to shift from "Why me?" to "What can I learn from this?" we will discover a depth to faith, love, trust, character development, and compassion that would not be possible without experiencing some hardships in life.

    In section two, "Strategies For Growing Stronger Through Every Battle," the author outlines an action plan for how to endure, survive, and grow through hardship. The multi-step approach is rooted in two core principles: press into God, daily, and intentionally build support systems that will provide emotional, physical, and spiritual encouragement.

    There are times in life when we experience a prolonged season of difficult circumstances during which we feel we are suffering under the crushing weight of our troubles. Yet what Bo Stern conveys so confidently, beautifully, and tenderly on every page of Beautiful Battlefields, is this: God is present with us always (ALWAYS!), God walks with us through everything (EVERYTHING!), and that in the midst of suffering and hardship God reveals Himself in specific, powerful, purposeful ways that breathes fresh life, new perspective, and compassion for others in the midst of our circumstances.

    If you find yourself in the midst of a prolonged or overwhelming season in life, Beautiful Battlefields is written specifically for you.

    (I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for an honest review.)
  4. Sandy
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Beautiful Battlefields
    March 4, 2015
    Sandy
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Fabulous insight - great writing - a must read for everyone - loved it!
  5. Nancee
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    From Bitterness to Beauty!
    March 4, 2013
    Nancee
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Bo Stern is a teaching pastor in Bend Oregon, where she has experience teaching others how to meet and do battle with the giants in life. Having been through her own battles over the years, Bo has developed valuable techniques in taking on giants through tough times. Steve, Bo's husband of 27 years, had been a strong and healthy man who recognized the onset of some muscle weakness. Numerous medical tests eventually confirmed a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Bo had met her Goliath. The ALS giant was the biggest and toughest of any foes she had encountered in the past, and threatened her to the core. Bo chose to fight her giant with prayer and walking through the battlefield with God at her side. Her experiences and teachings prove that beauty can sometimes only be found in the midst of the toughest times, and God's love is unconditional.

    "Beautiful Battlefields" is written in two parts, "Discovering Beauty In The Hard Places," and "Strategies for Growing Stronger Through Every Battle." Bo presents biblical illustrations of battles fought and beauty found. She gives examples of how to develop perspective, endurance and joy even through the bumpy, shaky battlefields of insecurity, through the security and love of God. From there she reveals opportunities to discover peace through prayer, listening and obeying. Building a support system is an integral part of seeking strength from trusted, selfless, devoted friends. Throughout the book are points to ponder and suggested activities for taking positive action on the battlefield. The use of positive memories of God's goodness and grace develops strength and assurance that God's grace is a stronghold in battle.

    The author writes with conviction and passion regarding the use of appropriate tools to meet our giants on the battlefield, including illness, financial hardship, marital discord, dysfunctional families, drug or alcohol abuse, physical abuse, guilt, etc. These tools can be utilized in all situations, no matter what those giants represent. Practical ideas and spiritual tools are described as a method for experiencing the beauty of God's love and His presence throughout the battles we face. This is a beautiful, informative and spiritual testimony of valuable techniques to be utilized in every day situations as well as when meeting Goliath on the battlefield. It's a transformation from bitterness to beauty.

    DISCLAIMER: I received a copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity Group, with no expectations regarding a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine, and no compensation has been received for this honest review.
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