This Life We Share is a woman’s guide to living well—from the inner journey of dealing with anxiety and insecurity to the everyday moments of waiting and distraction to practical principles for parenting, grandparenting, and aging. Jesus once said of the woman who anointed his feet, “She did what she could” (Mark 14:8, NIV)—and that is the goal of this book: to provide insights and wisdom for walking through life with the confidence that you’re doing “what you can” to live well for God, love others, and take care of yourself.
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Summary
This Life We Share by Maggie Wallem Rowe is a beautiful read. She shares 52 reflection on journeying well with God and others.
Admittedly, I chose to read this book because I met Maggie last year and was so impressed with her grace and knowledge.
Maggie shares from her heart throughout the book. The stories address issues from fear, self-doubt, comparison and worry. I am confident that one of these stories will connect with you as they did with me. Having met Maggie who is graceful and poised, I chuckled when she shared about her reactions when someone else got a position she wanted.
You will also find encouragement. One of my favorite lines “…know you have been given power through the blood of Christ to turn, confront and defeat the enemy”
I have a friend who lost her husband so the chapter on Where Do You Go to Get Warm was very impactful for me. “When people hear about difficulty in your life, their brans search like computer for a connection. Because they don’t know what to say… they tent to blurt out the first ‘search result’ that comes up. “ Oh how I have probably done that. Please have grace for us. Maggie goes on to share what we can do: Extend the ministry of presence and listen and be present.
Personally I was impacted by the ‘More Ways Than One to be a Mom’. Maggie encourages us that don’t have our own children to mother spiritual children. “someone might be praying for a ‘mom’ just like you”
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review.
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