This is the story of Connie Limmex who was raised as a Catholic, and raised her oldest children as part of the Catholic church, as well. Later in her life, when her last child was a toddler, Connie became involved in a Christian group that was made up of Protestants. From their influence, Connie began to doubt that she would go to Heaven after she died. She realized that despite all the church services she had went to, and church school she had attended, she had never personally asked Jesus into her life–into her heart. From the things she had heard from the Protestants she knew, as well as, a letter written by her Uncle during World War II combat, Connie understood it was vital to accept Christ in a personal way to be assured of Heaven.
Connie made the decision to ask Christ personally to forgive her sins and be in her heart. She made that simple request while standing outside by herself. Afterward things began to change for her. As Connie read the Bible, the words had great meaning for her. She told her husband about her commitment to Jesus, and, in time, he made the same commitment. Connie tells of how much richer and more satisfying life has been for her, her husband and their child since this change came in their lives–after asking Jesus to be in each of their hearts. She also talks about the effects this has had on her other family members.
If I could, I would change the front book cover. A different color is needed where the word “beyond” is located. The white font blends in with the background too much. When you look at the cover it looks like the title is, “My Journey Being Catholic,” with the word “beyond” disappearing into the pattern. This is not very apparent when looking at the cover on the computer screen. However, when holding the print copy, it is obvious that “beyond” does not show up. Future printings of the book would make the title easier to read if the font was red or some other stand-out color for the word “beyond.”
This is a joyful book. Connie is obviously very sincere in her beliefs, and I enjoyed reading it. This is a short book, I wish it were longer. I would have liked to see more details about her life. But the book’s shortness also makes it very easy to read. I think this book would appeal to anyone, and give it five stars.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Life Sentence Publishing, LLC in exchange for a free book review through the www.bookcrash.com book review program. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.
