Devotionals

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Revealing Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional review

Revealing Jesus cover imageA fresh, unique new devotional has been released, entitled Revealing Jesus – A 365-Day Devotional by Darlene Zschech.  Ms. Zschech is an Australian-resident singer, songwriter, worship leader, author, speaker, and co-pastor with her husband, and is best known for her song entitled ‘Shout to the Lord.’  Published by Bethany House in the spring of 2013, her newest book is an inspiring collection of readings arranged into a beautiful volume which is not only very visually appealing in it’s color coordination and easy-to-read size and format, but is more importantly filled to the seams with praise and love for our Heavenly Father.

Although designed to be accompanied by it’s corresponding song album of the same title, Revealing Jesus is very easily read as a stand-alone book.  Each day’s selection begins with a Scripture verse and insightful illustration for daily life, and is finished with a brief yet heartfelt prayer.  While simple in the delivery, the personal devotionals are sure to be compelling to many diverse circumstances, and thought-provoking enough to inspire more intense searching of Scripture, as well as the depths of the heart.  In truth, each daily selection gives readers the benefit of a concise and hard-hitting Bible study.  Unlike many other 365 day devotionals that merely skim the surface of difficult life issues and hardships, Revealing Jesus nudges readers into a deeper and more heartfelt level of Christian living, and promises to become a beloved, classic volume in the homes of many who are striving to reveal Jesus in their own lives.

“Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group”.

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A Jane Austen Devotional review

A Jane Austen Devotional cover imageThe unique little book entitled A Jane Austen Devotional was published by Thomas Nelson* early in 2012.  Compiled and written by Steffany Woolsey, this Christian devotional is high quality in every way. From the beautiful cloth cover and thick pages to the insightful and obviously well-researched writing style, this gift edition will be a treasure to Jane Austen fans everywhere.

As a daily devotional, this volume can be read in various ways.  You can  simply to go through the book from start to finish, reading one excerpt and the corresponding devotion and Scripture verse each day.  A second approach is given by the table of contents which lists each devotional subject, allowing readers to scan through the list until they find a topic that interests them.  This basic versatility adds to the appeal of A Jane Austen Devotional.

Each excerpt in this book is accompanied by a thought-provoking and insightful devotion, written in a comfortable and easily followed style.  Fans (or friends!) of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Emma Woodhouse, or any other of Jane Austen’s memorable characters will find the Biblical insights to be eye-opening and inspiring.  God’s Word shines through each page of this special little book, and will give hope and inspiration to anyone who reads it.

***Note:  I received this book free of charge for review purposes, courtesy of Thomas Nelson Publishers.  I would like to say thank you very much for sending it to me.