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Dancing in the Arms of God

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Connie Neal is one of the best authors I have read. She is honest, and shows courage in this discription of what she and her husband have victoriously overcome. Issues addressed in this book, such as depression and infidelity are everyday occurances. What is NOT so day to day is the forgiveness and love that are spoken of in this awesome book. Read it, and find out for yourself how the lives of two people become even stronger. It is not by their own strength, but by a Father who steps in where they surrender.

Every Christian women should read this book at least once. Dancing in the arms of God is a true romance with God. I just love her correlation to the cinderella story. Don't we all want to be like cinderella, well Connie shows us that we are. Our prince is Jesus Christ.

This book was very uplifting and encouraging. It puts into perspective who our first love should be, who we should seek out as our "Prince Charming". Uniquely written in Cinderella story form. Quick and easy reading. Scripture references were helpful as well as the study in the back.

This book is a must read for every christian woman. It speaks to the married as well as the unmarried. I borrowed the book from a friend a few years ago and made notes of key items that I wanted to reflect on later. I review those notes from time to time and am blessed all over again. (I actually have a tab for them in my day planner.) I have recommended this book to a number of friends, who were also blessed by Ms. Neal's words. This will definitely be a stocking stuffer for this Christmas.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Cinderella?

In this Novel, author Connie Neal shares her own story, using the Cinderella story as a backdrop. She shares her past, her present, and all that has gone into making her the woman that she is.

But more importantly, she asks us to question our values and our relationship with God. She invites us into intimacy with a God who will be our forever partner, even when all else breaks down around us.

Although it is difficult to hear some of what she shares, it is real and from the heart. I have already given this book to many of my friends and encouraged them to read it as well. It is worth giving, it is worth reading, it is a "keeper."

This book was fantastic and so inspiring. I would recommend to every woman who needs some inspiration!

I recently found this book in my daughters cedar chest. It was given to her by her best friend. As I read it, it was so clear to me that her friend must have known her well to give her this story. The story shows the real love of God for His children, His sheep. How we choose the things of this world instead of what He offers us and what consequences we suffer from this choice. How loving our Savior is and what a great dance life can be if we let Him lead. I thank God for the writer of this book that she was brave enough and giving enough to share her experiences.

I have always had a problem with the Cinderella story. My question -- why her? There would have to be lots of other good-hearted, downtrodden girls in that city, sitting in dirty places wishing for a better life. Why was this one girl picked to marry the prince?

Connie's book helped me answer that question -- and helped me understand why I am allowed to accept the gifts God has for me. The answer is that God has a Cinderella story for everybody, He's not just picking one cinder-girl to send to the ball and leaving all of the others to sit and cry by the fireplace. Our God-prince is large enough to go around and so we are not taking away the gifts from someone else when we accept what He has for us -- we are allowed to take the gift and enjoy it - to turn it down, just because we think maybe we shouldn't have it - well, that is just silly, isn't it?

Before reading Connie's book, I was actually afraid of God's gifts - what if it was a mistake? What if I don't really deserve it? What if He realizes His mistake pretty soon and takes away the gift after all?

How nice it was to realize that these questions were suddenly gone from the worry-box in my head, leaving only a sweet place in my heart to feel and know God's presence, comfort, and love.

Thanks for telling your story, Connie!

We are raised with the notion that we will find our one true prince and live happily ever ever but wonder what has happened when we find ourself covered in ashes ("cinder"-ella) and alone. Don't settle for waiting or wanting to be treated like a princess, you can only treat yourself that kindly from within. The author shows through scripture how God is there and he should be your savior, we are not to put that pressure on our spouse. This book is autobiographical with the author dealing with the struggles of infidility and how easily women lose their self-esteem but can rebuild. She has some great nuggets throughout and you will especially relate if you have lost a parent or dealt with abuse or were simply raised on happily ever after, weren't we all? Highly recommended.

I didn't see the six stars others have. Because the subtitle was "Finding intimacy and fullfillment by following His lead" I thought it would be more general for women looking for purpose and relationship. Instead I found the book to be highly autobiographical. While I enjoyed visiting how God carved the sculpture of her life, I found myself skimming over some of the detail and rabbit trails.

At books' end, though, I remain inspired to know that if God can work through this woman to the levels he has he can work through me similarly.