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The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith by Gretchen Saffles
tana02's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
whatmeaganreads's review
5.0
If you're looking for something to help you see the bigger picture and grow your faith then this is a good place to start. I listened to the audiobook and it's read by the author.
"âThe Well-Watered Woman isnât the perfect woman. Sheâs fueled by the undeserved grace of God, not by her ambitions to be a âgood girl.â She recognizes that the good within her comes from God alone (see Psalm 16:2; Galatians 5:22-23). Jesus has set her free from her past mistakes, and she lives as a new creation (see 2 Corinthians 5:17). He has given her a fresh start, and his mercy propels her forward in love and obedience each day. She has come to the end of herself and found a new beginning in Jesus. Her future is secure, and her new life is most hopeful of allâeternity with Christ. The goal of the Well-Watered Woman isnât to be someone but to know someoneâthe one who changes everything. Her ambitions and dreams are being transformed by Jesus as he shows her, day by day, the better way to live. As she makes it her daily pursuit to know Jesus, she becomes the someone God created her to be: the Well-Watered Woman.â"
â Gretchen Saffles, The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith-Goodreads
"âThe Well-Watered Woman isnât the perfect woman. Sheâs fueled by the undeserved grace of God, not by her ambitions to be a âgood girl.â She recognizes that the good within her comes from God alone (see Psalm 16:2; Galatians 5:22-23). Jesus has set her free from her past mistakes, and she lives as a new creation (see 2 Corinthians 5:17). He has given her a fresh start, and his mercy propels her forward in love and obedience each day. She has come to the end of herself and found a new beginning in Jesus. Her future is secure, and her new life is most hopeful of allâeternity with Christ. The goal of the Well-Watered Woman isnât to be someone but to know someoneâthe one who changes everything. Her ambitions and dreams are being transformed by Jesus as he shows her, day by day, the better way to live. As she makes it her daily pursuit to know Jesus, she becomes the someone God created her to be: the Well-Watered Woman.â"
â Gretchen Saffles, The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith-Goodreads
kendranicole28's review
3.75
esus promises that He will satisfy us with water that never runs dry. But many Christian women find themselves languishing, spiritually parched and lifeless. Itâs easy to turn to the world for validation and refreshment, but true hope, purpose, and abundance come from surrendering to the Lord, bringing Him our empty cups and allowing Him to fill us with His flowing water of life. In this inspirational book, Gretchen Safflesâa young wife, mom, and Bible teacherâshares stories from Scripture and her own life as she expands upon what it means to be a well-watered woman, rooting ourselves in Christ and trusting Him to work within us. She offers guidance on studying Godâs word and making it the foundation of our lives, and she outlines a path towards spiritual living for disciples of Christ.
I have to admit that Iâm a little baffled by the enthusiasm for this book that has excellent reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, and was endorsed by several well-known women in the Christian world. I picked it up for a book club with church, which was what kept me reading after the first third of the book left me feeling underwhelmed. Parts Two and Three are much stronger and actionable, and less clichĂ©-heavy, so Iâm glad I saw the book through to the end. However, I donât know that I am the right reader for this one: the theology is solid, but the themes are predominantly a repackaging of Biblical truisms familiar to anyone who has spent time as part of Godâs family.
Granted, The Well-Watered Woman is a very attractive repackaging: the cover is gorgeous, and there are beautiful floral illustrations throughout. Iâm not a plant lady, but I really liked the numerous plant metaphors, and I enjoyed Gretchenâs writing style and found her very relatable. But I wanted more from this book that didnât measure up to the hype. Still, I could see a new believer really appreciating this, and with the lovely cover it would make a nice gift.
My Rating: 3.75 Stars // Book Format: Print
I have to admit that Iâm a little baffled by the enthusiasm for this book that has excellent reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, and was endorsed by several well-known women in the Christian world. I picked it up for a book club with church, which was what kept me reading after the first third of the book left me feeling underwhelmed. Parts Two and Three are much stronger and actionable, and less clichĂ©-heavy, so Iâm glad I saw the book through to the end. However, I donât know that I am the right reader for this one: the theology is solid, but the themes are predominantly a repackaging of Biblical truisms familiar to anyone who has spent time as part of Godâs family.
Granted, The Well-Watered Woman is a very attractive repackaging: the cover is gorgeous, and there are beautiful floral illustrations throughout. Iâm not a plant lady, but I really liked the numerous plant metaphors, and I enjoyed Gretchenâs writing style and found her very relatable. But I wanted more from this book that didnât measure up to the hype. Still, I could see a new believer really appreciating this, and with the lovely cover it would make a nice gift.
My Rating: 3.75 Stars // Book Format: Print
shelbiewitohers's review
4.0
Although I've followed Gretchen Saffles and her online ministry for years, this is the first time I've actually read any of her writings. She says she "wrote this book for every woman who wants more of Jesus in her everyday life but struggles to live out this desire." I've been that woman in many seasons of my life, and this book was refreshing and challenging. I enjoyed the gardening illustrations woven throughout the book, and felt the author's writing was strongest while drawing on this imagery. Saffles covers a range of topics throughout the book- from trials and suffering, to misplaced identity, discontentment, and distracted living in our social media saturated world. With such a wide scope, I feel nearly everyone who reads this will find something they identify with and will walk away with some encouragement.
Thank you Tyndale Momentum and NetGalley for the ARC.
Thank you Tyndale Momentum and NetGalley for the ARC.
idreamofbooksss's review
5.0
The was a great book about growing a deeper connection with God. It encourages you to not look for worldly approval but only the approval of God that matters. You read about âWell Watered Womanâ who were ordinary woman⊠wifeâs, motherâs and etc. who just made a big impact on the world but putting God first, sharing the gossip and staying close to God through the scriptures.