B&H Publishing Group, 2015, 195 pp., $16.99
Dance through the pages of Dancing Through Life with Candace Cameron Bure as she shares her lessons of standing with conviction in a season of being stretched. Best known for her role as D.J. Tanner on “Full House,” Candace now relates her journey on “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) and how she not only found courage in the face of opposition but seized every opportunity to live for God’s glory.
Candace challenges readers to look at their own hearts while reading her story. Her faith, honesty and wisdom shine as she relates her own weakness and vulnerabilities. In a culture where values may become substandard, Candace reveals how to take a leap of faith, trusting in grace and truth, and reiterating that standing with conviction requires courage. She emphasizes, “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.”
Although the focus can be a lesson for either gender, teenage girls and young women in particular will find guidance in the positive influence and role model Candace represents. Her amazing understanding of the Bible and its teachings come through in a non-preachy manner. Quoted Bible passages are broken down into simple and easy-to-understand language. Thought-provoking questions woven throughout make this an ideal resource for youth ministry. Included in her book is an appendix on how to find a truth-centered church and an appendix for Bible study recommendations. Her ability to instill confidence in readers to stand up for personal convictions will inspire one to dance through life.
