What if you could ask God anything? What would you ask? And how would He answer? Chelsea
Chambers is on her own. After a public split from her NFL superstar
husband, Chelsea takes a bold step out of the limelight and behind the
counter of the Higher Grounds Café, an old-fashioned coffee shop in dire
need of reinvention. But when her courage, expert planning, and
out-of-this-world cupcakes fail to pay the bills, this newly single mom
finds herself desperate for help. Better yet, a miracle. Then a
curious stranger lands at Chelsea’s door, and with him, an even more
curious string of events. Soon, customers are flocking to the Higher
Grounds Café, and not just for the cupcakes and cappuccino. They’ve come
for the internet connection to the divine. Now the café has become the
go-to place for people in search of answers to life’s biggest questions. When
a catastrophe strikes and her ex comes calling, Chelsea begins to
wonder if the whole universe is conspiring against her quest to make it
on her own. After a shocking discovery opens her eyes to the unseen
world around her, Chelsea finds the courage to ask God a question of her
own. Heaven answers in a most unexpected way.
Author's Website: http://maxlucado.christianbook.com/miracle-at-the-higher-grounds-cafe/max-lucado/9780718000882/pd/000882/1529702503?event=MLDTS01
MY REVIEW
Although I am not a coffee-drinker, I was close to trying a mochachino as I read the newest book by Max Lucado. The book started out a little slow for me, but I perked up when the God Blog modem was installed at the cafe. The questions being asked by the customers and the answers they received from God were interesting to read and warmed my heart. The responses reminded me of the Jesus Calling devotions in which scripture is written as a brief note from God.
The variety of relationships seemed to be the theme of this book - there were strong, bold relationships and light, sweet relationships. The story revolves around the bittersweet, failing marriage of Chelsea and Sawyer. I am probably the odd reader out because I enjoyed the maturing character of Sawyer. I respected his desire to salvage his marriage and family. He knew he had horribly wronged Chelsea yet he sought her forgiveness and tried to regain her love in a humble way. The fact that he previously played for the Dallas Cowboys had only a small part in this. Overarching these relationships was the relationship of God and His people. With the God Blog we see His amazing love and throughout the story you cannot help but see His sovereignty in each of their lives. My favorite character would be Manny - our "geeky" angel who I'd love to see fighting the Dark Side with his light saber.
There is a battle brewing in the spiritual world and the book gives you glimpses of demons succumbing to the Heavenly angels. (They don't need a light saber:)) At one point an angel said he had been delayed and that reminded me of Daniel 10 when the angel was delayed and left Micheal fighting in the spiritual realm. I easily forget what all could be going on in the unseen by my human eyes. I am humbled that God finds me worth fighting for.
Miracles abounded at this beloved cafe and each was such a joy to read. God is SO good! For days I thought about the 1 question I would ask the God Blog. Are You proud of me? Am I serving as You desire? Why have I dealt with so much pain in my life? Then came conviction and the remembrance of the TRUE MIRACLE - we don't need a God Blog, we have direct access. We can ask God infinite questions and, like the cafe-goers, we can expect an answer. It won't always be a written blog comment, but God knows how He can talk to His children. Whether it be via music or nature or exercise, He will speak. Are you listening?
Author's Website: http://maxlucado.christianbook.com/miracle-at-the-higher-grounds-cafe/max-lucado/9780718000882/pd/000882/1529702503?event=MLDTS01
MY REVIEW
Although I am not a coffee-drinker, I was close to trying a mochachino as I read the newest book by Max Lucado. The book started out a little slow for me, but I perked up when the God Blog modem was installed at the cafe. The questions being asked by the customers and the answers they received from God were interesting to read and warmed my heart. The responses reminded me of the Jesus Calling devotions in which scripture is written as a brief note from God.
The variety of relationships seemed to be the theme of this book - there were strong, bold relationships and light, sweet relationships. The story revolves around the bittersweet, failing marriage of Chelsea and Sawyer. I am probably the odd reader out because I enjoyed the maturing character of Sawyer. I respected his desire to salvage his marriage and family. He knew he had horribly wronged Chelsea yet he sought her forgiveness and tried to regain her love in a humble way. The fact that he previously played for the Dallas Cowboys had only a small part in this. Overarching these relationships was the relationship of God and His people. With the God Blog we see His amazing love and throughout the story you cannot help but see His sovereignty in each of their lives. My favorite character would be Manny - our "geeky" angel who I'd love to see fighting the Dark Side with his light saber.
There is a battle brewing in the spiritual world and the book gives you glimpses of demons succumbing to the Heavenly angels. (They don't need a light saber:)) At one point an angel said he had been delayed and that reminded me of Daniel 10 when the angel was delayed and left Micheal fighting in the spiritual realm. I easily forget what all could be going on in the unseen by my human eyes. I am humbled that God finds me worth fighting for.
Miracles abounded at this beloved cafe and each was such a joy to read. God is SO good! For days I thought about the 1 question I would ask the God Blog. Are You proud of me? Am I serving as You desire? Why have I dealt with so much pain in my life? Then came conviction and the remembrance of the TRUE MIRACLE - we don't need a God Blog, we have direct access. We can ask God infinite questions and, like the cafe-goers, we can expect an answer. It won't always be a written blog comment, but God knows how He can talk to His children. Whether it be via music or nature or exercise, He will speak. Are you listening?
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