Fruitbearers

I enjoy reading magazines, especially Christian magazines. I was excited to receive a copy of Link2Us's current issue for review.  Link2Us magazine  covers faith, food, fashion, culture, and wellness (spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional). This current issue (winter 2022) is called the Power Issue. It covers real-life superheroes and influencers who have made a difference in other people's lives and in communities. There are wonderful articles on the power of the Holy Spirit, the power in submission/surrender to God, and the power of prayer. This issue also includes great interviews with LeCrae and with Madison Prewett. I enjoyed reading from cover to cover (there are 85 pages in total). So many interesting topics...from books, brain, films, fitness to hats, health, recipes, and more. The magazine is well done; it is filled with relevant and inspiring content as well as beautiful, vibrant color photos. Want a magazine that offers helpful content for better living and who...

  No one can deny that we are living in a social media obsessed world. People are being influenced and are influencing others on social media every day. Influences can be good/positive or can be bad/negative. It is crucial to be prudent about whom we follow.  Who Are You Following? is written by Sadie Robertson Huff, a 24-year-old Christian speaker, author, and social media influencer. The book consists of nine chapters whose titles are questions such as Who Is Influencing You?, What Are You Seeking?, Who Are You Comparing Yourself To?, Why Do You Want to Be Famous?, What Are You Sharing and Why? Whom we are following does influence us, our thoughts & values, and the way we live our lives. And whether we are aware of it or not, we are influencing others around us. I am glad to see that the author ultimately points people to follow Jesus first and foremost and points out that our life's purpose is simply to love God and love people. Sadly, we live in a society that is addi...

My husband and I have been blissfully married for over 30 years. We still have fun flirting with each other; we still feel like newlyweds in some ways (totally crazy in love with each other). I enjoyed reading The Flirtation Experiment and realized that I have already been implementing these same or similar ideas/tips in my marriage. The Flirtation Experiment is written by two Christian women, Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer . The former has been married for 27 years and the latter has been married for five years. The authors share from their own personal experiences of doing the flirtation experiment. The book lists thirty ways of flirting with your husband. Some chapters also include the reactions from the authors' husbands. I appreciate the authors' authenticity and vulnerability. They are not shy away from including awkwardness, insecurities, struggles, and unexpected challenges. Overall, the authors, their husbands, and their marriages benefit from their Flirtati...

Church People is a Christian comedy about the absurdity of the commercialized, fame-fueled megachurch phenomenon vs. the simplicity of the gospel message. A youth pastor of a megachurch realizes that his popularity is choking his passion and that creativity can turn into craziness if not careful. Guy Sides (Thor Ramsey) is a beloved youth pastor who has a big heart for evangelism and for reaching kids with the gospel. However, along the way, his speaking tour managed by his money-driven agent (Donald Faison) turns into a circus show and he becomes known as the "Beach Ball Guy". As Guy tries to get back to his youth ministry at Sand Hills Neighborhood Church, he finds himself in conflict with Pastor Skip Finney regarding an outlandish idea for the church's upcoming Good Friday service. Guy and Carla (Erin Cahill), Pastor Skip's daughter, team up to stop Pastor Skip's madness (in spite of his right motives). Is the gospel enough? Or do we need gimmicks? Are Christ...