Priceless: A Devotional Cookbook Based on Proverbs 31 (Paperback)

Cookbooks and devotionals are two of my favorite kinds of books and this new book fits both of these categories. Author Vickie Burns uses Proverbs 31 as the basis for her cookbook/devotional and, as she opens our minds to what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman, she also tempts our appetites with menus meant to reflect each of the special qualities of that virtuous woman. Each day's devotion focuses on a specific section of Proverbs 31 and she lists six questions meant to increase our understanding. I especially like that there is ample room to write down our thoughts and that Burns also shares the recipes for the food in the different menus. Who doesn't like new recipes to try? We may think that we can't live up to the example of the Proverbs 31 woman but it is possible because all of us who love and fear the Lord have this woman deep inside us. God created us in His image, He values each one of us, and He considers us priceless! Hopefully, as I continue to use this Bible study, I will believe that I am priceless also! I received a PDF copy of this book but I wasn't required to write a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

Like its title, this was a unique and valuable book. It was written in a warm and welcoming style. As I read through it, I always felt uplifted and encouraged, even when there were words of conviction there. Sometimes women's lives as wives, mothers, workers, and family members can get overwhelming. Author Vickie Burns gives hope and encouragement throughout the devotionals about who we are in Christ-priceless-regardless of our circumstances or stresses. Knowing this and living in this knowledge helps us to serve our families with more loving attitudes. Following each devotional read, there are questions to answer and Scripture verses to consult. There are also journaling pages with prompts. And to decrease the stress level of the women working through this book, there are meal plans with recipes. The recipes are very doable, which for me means that the list of ingredients isn't too long, and the prep isn't too time consuming. The recipes look great, and the one that I tried was just right for our family. There are beautiful photographs to accompany many of the recipes. I found this book to be creative, encouraging, and useful, and recommend it for all women. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher, Redemption Press, through Celebrate Lit, for review purposes. The thoughts expressed here are my own.