“Real is the new perfect. The kind of authentic-reflecting real, where a freeing relationship dwells; where love, joy, peace, patience, and grace abide; where second, third, and fourth chances reside.
I’m inspired to settle into His perfection instead of attempting authenticity on my own.”
Bekah Jane Pogue from Choosing Real
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I stepped into 2017 with the word open. This word has had me shaking in my boots. Pondering what God might me call be to open with.
The unexpected has stripped me of my former life. I have learned to embrace who I am in this season. Embrace a simpler, quieter way of life. But I was sensing more. Sensing changes needed to be made.
BAM! Bekah Jane Pogue’s book Choosing Real fell into my hands.
Somewhere in my journey, the layers I had been stripped of had come back in sneaky and unexpected ways. I had begun a search to find my true authentic self once again.
Another year on this journey, another birthday, had set me up for an honest evaluation.
Choosing Real gave me affirmation and equipping in life’s unplanned circumstances. Bekah’s words urged me forward in the search for true authenticity. Releasing my own self imposed expectations. Giving me space and breath in choosing real. Choosing, embracing, living fully as God would have me to, real and authentically in Him.
“As I stepped into the pain of loss, into foggy weeks of numbness and standing outside of my body, life shifted. They say suffering does that, and it’s entirely true. And freeing. Alone with my thoughts, I recognized self-made habits I’d built around control.” Bekah Jane Pogue from Choosing Real
I came away from this book with clarity in the tender places God was asking more of me.
If you are longing to find authenticity, find the real you and your identity in your Maker, Choosing Real is a must read.
I recommend this book to any woman who’s identity has been muddled, or perhaps lost in today’s society of be more, do more, have more. The comparison and competition cycle social media demands of us.
Purchase your copy of Choosing Real today and find freedom from control.
“Our minds are like empty rooms to fill with the thoughts we choose, the very thoughts that create or destroy a safe abode. Here’s the catch. Every thought follows a choice: Do you want truth or lies inside that noggin?
Bekah Jane Pogue from Choosing Real
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Here’s the fun part! I am giving away a copy of Choosing Real! To be eligible, you must comment directly on this blog post by Thursday, March 2, 2017. A winner will be chosen and announced on Friday’s post! Be sure and sign up here to find out who the winner is!
I loved this book and I believe you will too!
Gifts of Grace
Sounds like a great book. I’d love to win!
It’s a wonderful book! Good luck Barbie!
XO
Tammy
Hi Tammy,
I have this book on the top of my to-read list, but just haven’t had a chance to start it yet. Now I’m looking forward to reading it even more!. Thanks for your review. (Please don’t enter me in the giveaway.)
Blessings,
Laura
You’ll love it Laura!
XO
Tammy
Sounds like an excellent read that I want to add to my booklist! Thanks, Tammy! Your book recommendations are always good!
Thank you for stopping by Pam! It’s a lovely book!
XO
Tammy
Sounds like a very fitting book for this time in my life!
You will love it Kim! I’m so glad you stopped by and took the time to comment!
XO
Tammy
This sounds like a wonderful book that I would love to read! Thank you for sharing such beautiful reviews here! –Blessings to you!
Bettie, it is so good! It will be in my top 5 non fiction books this year, and it’s early! 🙂
XO
Tammy
Sounds like a great book, Tammy! I can certainly relate to wanting to dig up my real self–the whole concept reminds me of a passage from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis where the other kids recognize that Edmund has became his real self for the first time since he ‘went away to that nasty school.’
I loved this book Anita! I’m looking forward to sharing it!
XO
Tammy
This sounds like a great book. I love the title, sometime life doesn’t go as planned, but sometimes it is hard to live in the moment and not pretend that life is different.
Absolutely Amanda! It is hard!
Thank you for stopping by!
XO
Tammy
Looks like something I need to read! You always have such good recommendations.
Thanks Kammy! Good luck!
XO
Tammy
Tammy, cheers to living into your true authentic self. Brave work, my friend. Thank you for the kind giveaway! I’m so glad you connected to this message and hope other new readers will as well. xo, Bekah
Thank for you sharing your words Bekah! I loved Choosing Real! It made a huge impact on my life in this season.
Thank you for stopping by!
XO
Tammy
Sounds like a great Book. Need to read sometime. Still cannot get my internet to work at times. Just keep sending
to this one. Happy for your Dr. appointment. Have great one.
Love,
MOM
Tammy, I can’t wait to read this book!!! I love the last quote from the author that you included in your review!!!
Thanks!!
Thank you for stopping by Becky! Good luck!
XO
Tammy
You know Tammy, this is the subject my 5 friends and I experienced and shared about today over lunch. How freeing when you can be real!!
I look forward to reading this book.