Review: Encouraging and Insightful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2012
For me, a good devotional helps me not only to connect with God, but additionally to let another person's faith journey impact my own. This devotional succeeded in both respects.First, it not only gives a primary scriptural passage for reflection, but brings related scripture into play, thus giving a broader understanding of the teaching.Second, I found it helpful that passages were generally quoted from the NKJV. Since I typically use the New American Standard Bible, reading a different version helped me to see each passage in a fresh way.Third, the author quickly moves from explanation to application, so that I have very specific ways to apply the passage to life, which is what I'm primarily looking for in devotionals.I also appreciated that the author lets us peek into her life, admitting her shortcomings and struggles (e.g., she battles carpal tunnel syndrome - particularly annoying for a writer). She comes across as the real deal, not preachy, but sincere and full of grace toward her fellow travelers.