✨ If the Boot Fits – Not Your Typical Cinderella Story

At first glance, If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer sounds like it would be a Cinderella story. However, there isn’t a mean stepmother or cruel stepsisters.

The only elements that resemble Cinderella are the ball and the lost “slipper” (or boot, in this case).

So far, the story doesn’t really feel like a Cinderella retelling—and honestly, that’s part of why it has been a bit disappointing for me.

It leans more toward a slow-paced Western with small bits of action.

Right now, the pacing feels slow, and it’s been a little hard to stay interested. I was expecting something more engaging or more clearly connected to the Cinderella theme, but it hasn’t really felt that way yet.

There are some good ideas—like themes of truth and forgiveness—but so far, it just hasn’t drawn me in.

I actually skipped to the end of the book. I couldn't finish it because I found it very boring. But others might enjoy this book. 

⛪️Revival God's Way by Leonard Ravenhill

This book is truly powerful—one that doesn’t just inspire, but deeply convicts and calls you higher.

Leonard Ravenhill speaks with a boldness that is hard to ignore. He reminds us that what many call “revival” today often falls short of what God intends. Too often, we settle for our way of revival—something organized, scheduled, and carefully planned. It becomes a series of meetings built on human effort, filled with hype, focused on numbers, and driven by emotion. Yet in the middle of it all, one crucial thing is often missing: the genuine invitation for the Holy Ghost to move. And without Him, there may be excitement in the moment, but there is little to no lasting change.

Ravenhill contrasts this with what true revival looks like—God’s way.

Real revival is not manufactured; it is born in prayer. It is not sustained by emotion but marked by deep, sincere repentance. It is not about crowds or popularity, but about the undeniable presence of God moving among His people. When revival comes God’s way, lives are not just touched—they are transformed. Hearts are broken over sin, souls are drawn back to holiness, and there is a renewed hunger for righteousness.

This kind of revival cannot be scheduled or controlled. It requires humility, surrender, and a willingness to seek God beyond comfort and routine. It calls for believers to return to the secret place, to cry out, and to truly desire God—not just His blessings.

Reading this challenges me to examine my own heart. Do I want something that looks like revival, or do I truly want God to move in a way that changes everything?

I don’t want revival shaped by human hands—I want revival that comes from Heaven.

I want revival God’s way… how about you?