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Christian Book Review: The Sorta Good Wife by Kim Hess

Today, I Have a Christian devotional in our book review spotlight. Check out The Sorta Good Wife, read my thoughts on the book, learn about author Kim Hess & be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.


 

Book TitleThe Sorta Good Wife: A Devotional of Proverbs 31:10-31 by Kim Hess
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  138 pages
GenreDevotional, Christian Marriage, prayer
Publisher:  Blessings Press LLC
Release date:  July2024
Content Rating:  G: This is a Christian devotional.
 
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About the Book


With so many distortions of the essence of a woman, today more than ever, women need to ruthlessly examine their perceptions and reality of being a wife, and then align them with Truth so that they may become the best version of themselves as God had intended them to be.

In The “Sorta” Good Wife, Kim Hess explores how A Good Wife, as described in Proverbs 31:10-31, beautifully portrays the dignity of being a spouse as a wife. However, this expectation gets warped by trauma, sin, fears, and lies, and many women do not know how to embrace and enjoy this vocation. A woman must align herself to Truth and rely on His power, not her own. The Lord desires to be a part of every aspect of daily life and every season of her life, so that she may reach her full potential.
 
My Review

Hess Offers a Relatable Devotional for Women. I generally have a Christian book or devotional in my stack of "to-be-read" books. Devotionals are my go-to books and resources to find that little bit of daily time to spend with God--and reconnect with Faith when the days are challenging (as they frequently are, it seems!)  I picked up this devotional because the title made me smile. While I am not sure that I'm consistently a "good" wife and mother--I can align with "sorta good" most days! I will say that I wasn't sure that I was ready for a devotional focused on Proverbs 31:10-31. The verses are sometimes offered in a fairly patriarchal interpretation that I am not always a fan of devoting my focus toward--or encouraging others to do either. Having said that, the first thing the author did was discuss being "ready to receive" messages. Just like the title, this fit me--and was relatable enough to pull me into the author's discussion of Proverbs. As the author moves through the pages, she does so in a way that is relatable and accessible to Christian women at various stages of life and faith. The book takes a tone that offers modern perspectives and even some practical, unexpected revelations from the verses. From beginning to end, the devotional offers conversational, relatable reflections and ideas that make the book less about being a "good wife" and more about a woman growing in faith and self-discovery. 

 

Readers will Find Short Passages and Points for Reflection in Each Section. The author packs a lot into each short section of the devotional. Readers will find some guidance on each verse, some relatable dialogue and discussion lending themselves toward the author's perspectives on the verse--and a few questions for the reader to consider as reflection on the verse and the ideas in the section. These devotionals are not preachy in tone but conversational and real. The author's writing style creates a devotional that offers insights and perspectives in an encouraging way that both educates and inspires.

 

Would I Recommend The Sorta Good Wife: A Devotional of Proverbs 31:10-31 by Kim Hess? I found the author's writing style interesting and encouraging, providing some perspectives related to the verses that I hadn't considered--and allowing the realization that "sorta good" is sorta okay, too. There were times that the "good wife" phrasing felt a little limiting and cringe-worthy--but, once I set the phrase into a deeper context related to my life and roles as a wife and mother--and took note of some of the author's modern interpretations and considerations, I found the book quite valuable and insightful. Is the book right for every Christian woman? It depends on the woman. I think this is the perfect book for a Christian woman of any age who is trying to grow in Faith and find a path in her roles as a woman navigating a marriage, life and family--if she is ready to receive the messages.

 
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Meet the Author


Kim Hess is a quirky, inquisitive, and compassionate child of God. She rocks being a homeschool mom and teacher, but freely admits to learning more from her students than teaching them. Kim has raced enduro karts, soared on a flying trapeze, and passed the motorcycle license class, but now prefers to take adrenaline-free walks with her husband. Her favorite pastime is being a prayer minister who relentlessly asks, “Do you want prayer?” Connect with her at KimHessBooks.com

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