Author Mark Batterson reminds the reader to give blessings as well as receive blessings. We are all able to enjoy God's blessings and to share His love with others. By sharing a smile or another act of kindness, we are sharing God's blessings. Very interesting read. I received a complimentary copy of this book. No review was required.

i have read each of Mark's books as they have been released. Each one speaks to me in a different way. this book didn't disappoint. Mark reminds us all through the use of great historical stories as well as personal examples about how important it is to recognize our blessings from God and turn those into blessings for others.

Get this book. Read it. And apply its principals to your life.

Mark Batterson has written an inspiring book with Double Blessings, How to Get It, How to Give It. This talented author gives readers a blessing with his book! Using stories from the Bible and real life Double Blessings shows readers the multitude of ways God blesses us and that we in turn can bless others.

This is an extremely well written and well planned book. The author's writing style is easy to read and flows effortlessly. He gives examples of passing along a blessing he has received (double blessing) which are heartwarming to read.

He uses Scripture freely to illustrate and teach. He uses the stories of Elisha and Elijah as well as Abraham and Isaac to show that we can receive and also give blessings that are from God. Sometimes a kind word or deed is a blessing to someone.

This is a thought provoking, encouraging book that will change your view on receiving and giving blessings. I highly recommend it to everyone. It definitely receives 5 out of 5 stars from me. A copy was provided from the publisher, but these are my honest words.

Double Blessing is a Christian living book by author Mark Batterson. There are two parts to this book (1) How To Get It (2) How To Give It. The author suggests the book be read with a friend or family member.

My favorite part of the book was the Umbrella Blessing. The blessing of God is like an umbrella, an extra layer of protection against the elements (an extra measure of grace during tough times). It is not about health, wealth, and prosperity.

I also found the trivia bits dispersed throughout the book to be interesting. I learned that Leonard Nimoy, who played the role of Spock on Star Trek, got the idea of his famous Vulcan salute from his Orthodox Jewish upbringing. He used one hand, instead of two, but the Vulcan greeting, Live Long and Prosper, is an abbreviated version of the priestly blessing (p.50).

Even though some of what the author mentions in this book I have heard before I still recommend it to fans of Christian living books.

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One of Mark's best books yet! Mark does such a great job helping to explain and define what blessing is and isn't. And (spoiler alert) the "double blessing" is not the prosperity gospel...it's not if you do X, God will do Y. I love how Mark clarifies what God's blessing is in this quote from the book:

"What is the blessing of God? It's GodGod with us, God for us, God in us. To reduce it to anything less dishonors God and devalues the blessing. God with us is joy unspeakable and the peace that surpasses understanding.21 God for us is His favor, the X factor between the best we can do and the best God can do. And God in us is power, resurrection power."