Fighting Words: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness
By Ellie Holcomb (B&H Books)
Christian singer and songwriter Ellie Holcomb offers Fighting Words: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness as a book for women in need of the daily light of Jesus. An Amazon No.1 Best Seller in Depression, No. 3 in Christian Devotionals and No. 8 in Anxiety Disorders, the volume provides sound biblical guidance for those suffering from loneliness, grief, isolation, overwork, loss, hurt, fatigue, fear of failure and a myriad of feelings that steal joy.
Clearly meant to be absorbed one at a time, each devotional begins with an encouraging Scripture before personal stories, illustrations, examples and reflections apply the passage to the daily world of women. Simple yet thought-provoking questions follow, and each two-page entry closes with a comforting prayer. In the narratives, the wife and mother of three honestly shares her own struggles and how God has given her “fighting words” from the Bible at every turn. Additionally, she recommends committing the verses to memory.
Beautiful art and space for writing personal thoughts make Fighting Words especially appealing and useful. With the disclaimer that the purpose of the devotional book isn’t to sell recordings, the Dove Award-winner recounts the circumstances for writing many of her songs and refers to her children’s books and their companion albums, Who Sang the First Song and Don’t Forget to Remember.
Ultimately, Fighting Words: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness by Ellie Holcomb makes a thoughtful purchase or gift for the woman constantly living in life’s murky shadows, particularly if she listens to the audio or reads entries one day at a time.
Kathy Robinson Hillman, former president
Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas and Baptist General Convention of Texas
Waco
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