1. The Prayer Box, Prayer Box Series #1
    Lisa Wingate
    Tyndale House / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Andrea Cox
    Texas
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Beautiful story of renewed hope.
    April 26, 2015
    Andrea Cox
    Texas
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Prayer Box.
    by Andrea Renee Cox

    A couple weeks ago, I read a beautiful story from an author Ive never read before. Lisa Wingates The Prayer Box captured the essence of a lifelong faith in one character (Iola Anne Poole) and the seedling of hope in another (Tandi Jo Reese). There were times I wanted to wring Tandis neck for the choices she was making. But other times I wanted to wrap her in a hug and tell her everything would turn out right in the end. And Im pretty sure I would love hanging out with the Seashell Shop gals! All in all, Lisa crafted a charming story that seemed timeless and real. I didnt want to set the book down to proofread another, and Im already enjoying the next Wingate book on my list (which happens to be The Story Keeper; Im sure a review of it will be appearing on Writing to Inspire soon).

    In The Prayer Box, Tandi Jo Reese learns a thing or two about faith and family when she becomes responsible for cleaning out the large Victorian house of her recently deceased landlady, Iola Anne Poole. One day, while cleaning, Tandi discovers a closet full of mysterious boxes, but its whats inside the boxes that holds the power to change her life if she chooses to grab on to the opportunity. But her past has a stranglehold on her and threatens to keep her chained to the pages of the history shed rather thrust aside. What will this struggling young mother decide to do: step toward an unknown future with a God she doesnt understand or remain dependent on the bad habits she learned from her undependable mother?

    One of my favorite lines in this book came in chapter seventeen. The trouble with drowning in the mess of your own life is that youre not in any shape to save anyone else. It reminds me of the verse in the Bible that says (Im paraphrasing) to take care of the plank in your own eye before attempting to remove the dust from your neighbors (Matthew 7:3-5).

    Have you ever looked in the mirror and seen your mistakes staring back at you? I have. Its not easy to admit when youre wrong. Nor is it always simple to correct your mistakes. The way I approach this challenge is: Once I realize what my mistake is, I take it to God. While on my knees, I pour out my heart at the foot of the cross. I admit my mistake, ask for forgiveness, and ask God to help me learn how to make better choices (or whatever it takes to fix the mistake or avoid it next time it tries to crop up).

    Do I hear back every time? Not always right away. And not always in the way I expect. But God is faithful to answer my prayers when I come to Him with a humble heart.

    With Gods forgiveness washing me clean and a new determination to improve my character and fix the area(s) of my life that were messy with sin, I then thank God for His blessings and for helping me during the weak moments in which I make mistakes. From there, its about maintenance, the continuous work to improve my character (with Gods help and guidance, which sometimes comes in phases) and to upkeep my relationship with God.

    Being part of Gods family means learning from your mistakes and trying your best every day. It means working at gaining characteristics that will be useful and pleasing to God in the work He has planned for you to accomplish. And then, of course, doing the work He sends you to do.

    Thats my daily goal. Whats yours?
  2. Cricket
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Amazing Book!
    April 23, 2019
    Cricket
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    It can be easy to shortchange how powerfully a novel can speak to our hearts, but over time I have discovered good novels, good fiction, often speak volumes that help me grow, inspire me, and touch my heart.

    Reading Lisa Wingate's book, The Prayer Box, was my first introduction to this author. As her words began to weave together the story, I was caught up with not only the characters but the underlying themes as well.

    The setting for the book is the Outer Banks of North Carolina and tells the story of Tandi Reese and her children who have recently moved from Texas. Her life has been upended in more than one way, but she is hoping to find enough work to afford the cottage she is renting from 91-year-old Iola Anne Poole.

    The Prayer Box invites the reader to experience the faith and life of Iola along with Tandi as she discovers the prayers Iola has written for many years and tucked away in various prayer boxes. These prayers will reveal the untold stories of Iola's life, how she came to own the Victorian style house where she lives and also the cottage Tandi is renting.

    Iola's prayers are laced with not only her untold story, but also powerful words that lead Tandi to a life she never believed possible

  3. Court
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Delightful surprises
    November 16, 2019
    Court
    This review was written for The Prayer Box - eBook.
    This is the first book I read by this author, and I am hooked on her writing. Tandi's struggles and hopes come to life in a poignant, realistic story that I was sad to see end. Tandi's personal journey was somewhat predictable, but the twists in Iola's story kept surprising me, especially one revelation at the very end of the book.
  4. Jolene
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Prayer Box
    October 8, 2018
    Jolene
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Just when Tandi Jo Reese has found a safe place for herself and her children, her landlord, Iola Anne Poole, passes away. Desperate to find income and stay in the rental cottage, Tandi agrees to clean out Iola's home. To Tandi's surprise, she finds beautifully decorated prayer boxes that contain prayers and a life story. She finds unexpected connection with the author of the prayers and healing begins to take root. Read more in The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate.

    Once again, my book club has introduced me to an amazing book that wasn't even on my radar. It's one of the best books I've read this year. The novel held my attention from the beginning, was well-written, and progressed at the perfect pace. I was intrigued by the prayer boxes and the characters pulled me in, making me wish they were real. Tandi's character development was phenomenal. I loved watching her grow, change, and open her heart to the right people. Prayer is a prominent theme in the novel, but there were other secondary themes about grace, empowerment, and helping others.

    The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate is the first full-length novel in the Carolina Heirlooms series. It has a prequel novella, The Sea Glass Sisters, and a postlude novella, The Tidewater Sisters, which appears to continue Tandi's story. Neither of these are required to understand and enjoy The Prayer Box. I highly recommend The Prayer Box to anyone who enjoys inspirational fiction.
  5. Patsy
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Patsy
    October 23, 2018
    Patsy
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Wonderful writing, about imperfect people, finding redemption. I loved everything about this book. I couldn't get a thing done around the house because I couldn't put it down. Lisa Wingate is my favorite author right now.
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