Thank you to the author/publisher for the review copy of this book via Celebrate Lit. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.
About the Book
Book: Chain-ged
Author: Casey Cassady
Genre: Non-fiction/Christian Living/Transformation
Release date: May 4, 2021
Synopsis
Casey Cassady is a young woman who, through Christ, overcame a lifestyle of partying, alcohol, promiscuity, toxic relationships, rejection, shame, guilt, regret, and probably anything else you can think of. Now free, Casey is using her new life, new future, and new passions to help other women and girls find their way out of the brokenness and bondage they were never meant for. Determined to live freely from her past, she uses poetry, prayer, and the word of God to draw us deeper into the healing process.
Chain-ged: Finding Freedom in Christ through Poetry, Principles, and Prayer is an artistic, soulful, and authentic work that teaches who God is, His character, and why He can be trusted with our fractured souls. Casey shows that as you grow spiritually and surrender to God, He will help you find your way to live a deeper revelation of who you are and the beautiful future ahead of you. Each chapter presents a poem, principle, practice, and prayer designed to help you work through your thoughts, emotions, new knowledge, and how you might respond.
The process of healing and growing into who God intentionally created you to be is not an easy journey. But the more you are able to surrender to God and allow Him to transform your mind, your heart, and, ultimately, your life, every step forward with Him, the good and the not-so-good, will be worth it in the end.
My Thoughts
“I wrote Chain-ged as a platform of encouragement to help women of all ages find hope, healing, and wholeness as they discover their identity in Christ through testimonial poetry, biblical principles, and prophetic prayer.”
Although this is a short read, it is one that you’ll want to take your time reading and reflecting on. It’s the perfect read for anyone who struggles with self love, and finding their identify in Christ. Her book uses poetry, biblical principles, personal experiences, and prophetic prayer to bring hope and healing to those who read it. I highly recommend taking your time to work through the prayers and questions in each chapter. I truly believe that by doing this, you will go from chained to changed (freedom) just like the reader hopes for – and will develop a deeper relationship with God.
His light broke through the darkness and he led us out in freedom from death’s dark shadow and snapped every one of our chains.
Psalm 107:14 (TPT)
This was a very relatable book, as I too have learned much of these lessons, and done the work the hard way. Although there was much that I’ve already worked through in the book, there was still much that I was able to glean from and talk to God about while reading the book.
About the Author
Casey Cassady is a born-again believer in Christ, author, and poet who is passionate about helping others to find hope, healing, and wholeness through her poetical testimony, wisdom, and gift of exhortation. Chain-ged is the first book of what she hopes to be many in her Finding Freedom in Christ book and poetry series. Some of the poetry in this book has been brought alive into spoken word format on her YouTube channel so viewers can connect with her through the shared experiences that we all, unfortunately, go through. Casey is currently pursuing a master’s degree of Christian Ministry with Oral Roberts University and resides in Fresno, CA.
More from Casey
“Chain-ged: Finding Freedom in Christ through Poetry, Principles, and Prayer” is a women-focused, Christ-centered book that will take you on a poetic, authentic, and practical journey of spiritual growth and healing. Each chapter’s testimonial poem, biblical teaching, prophetic prayer, and practice section are themed to focus on various roles that God has in our lives: God is Father, God is Son, God is Spirit, God is Creator, God is Savior, God is King, God is Healer, and God is Lover.
I wrote “Chain-ged” to demonstrate a sense of relatability to readers; and to provide readers with the tools, knowledge, and wisdom needed to gain freedom in Christ. This freedom is found as identity in Christ is discovered. It is then that hope, healing, and wholeness comes, and purpose may be lived.
Readers will be able to benefit from both spiritual and practical aspects. For example, there is content that discusses the importance of having conversations with the Holy Spirit, and what that can look like. Other chapters focus on relationships (both romantic and familial), and others focus more on the importance of community, mentorship, accountability, and healthy decision-making processes.
I truly want readers to know the things that I wish I would have known sooner – most of which I had to “learn the hard way”. If I can be used by God to help redirect people onto the path they were created for, I will be confident that I am living in my calling.
“Wounded Warrior” Spoken Word Video:
“Expired” Spoken Word Video:
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 24
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, May 25
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, May 26
For Him and My Family, May 27
Texas Book-aholic, May 28
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 29
Rebecca Tews, May 30
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 30
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 31
deb’s Book Review, June 1
Inklings and notions, June 2
Artistic Nobody, June 3 (Author Interview)
Cats in the Cradle Blog, June 3
For the Love of Literature, June 4 (Author Interview)
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, June 5
Susan K. Beatty, Author, June 6 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Casey is giving away a gift basket containing a hardback copy of the book, $50 Amazon gift card, and a copy of “Prayer C.H.A.T. Journal” Prayer Journal by Jessica A. Brown!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10c94/chain-ged-celebration-tour-giveaway
This sounds like a really great book!
This sounds inspiring!