Touching devotions that are the fabric of our lives.
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Have been reading Guideposts for many years.  It is an important part of my morning devotions and couldn't do with out it.
1438017
This book is a blessing. It embellished the scriptures with a rich human context of events and persons so familiar to us. Places, persons and prophesies become clear. It refreshes devotion of the heart.
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This book has devotionals that are short and applicable to everyday life.
3738812
Outstanding! This book has thought-provoking doctrinal chapters but more important to me, were the personal stories. They are offered from many different perspectives and are often touching. The experiences shared are very real and at times heartbreaking. However, they are also very inspirational. I came away with a deep appreciation for faithful souls living the Gospel and for Jesus Christ who makes all things possible.
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This beautiful hardcover book contains 90 devotions that cover myriad topics related to gardening, including perennials, almanacs, sowing, crop rotation, seed cleaning, grafting, root rot, rainy days, honeybees, zinnias, composting, netting, rain, first fruits, and soil. Each devotional features a gardening related title, followed by a key Scripture verse and a brief passage (about three paragraphs) that draws a connection between gardening and our Christian walk, with a short prayer wrapping everything up at the end. Gorgeous, full-color photographs of flowers are also included randomly throughout this book, making it a true work of art.

I loved this book because, for me, the teaching was twofold: knowing nothing about the pastime of gardening, reading Devotions from the Garden has not only taught me more about God's love and grace, but it taught me about the many aspects of gardening, giving me a deeper appreciation for God's creation and the incredible care He put into it.

In this fast paced world where everyone always seems to be in a hurry, these short but powerful devotions are the perfect way to spend time with the Lord each day - and to be reminded that He is with us always and forever.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the BookLook blogger review program in exchange for an honest review.
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These books are a compilation of devotions (365- one for every day of the year!) to encourage you to spend time in the Word each day. Each reading only takes a few minutes. They begin with a meaningful Bible verse and then a thoughtful inspiration for your day.  The children's book also includes a practical application section that suggests ways to incorporate scripture into their day and apply it in their own lives. Both suitable for gifting, and include beautiful binding and a satin bookmark for keeping your place as you read.

I have enjoyed reading through each of these books and have already thought of some additional ways I might like to use the short devotions for my family!
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I really enjoyed this devotional. I found it to be thought provoking and meaningful. The author didn't pull any punches, but I didn't feel "talked down to." I got the feeling that everything this author said was said out of love by someone who tried to live what she preached. I appreciated the fact that the author backed up her views with scriptures. In fact, this whole devotional was scripture based and focused on the idea that God's children should live pure lives dedicated wholly to the Lord. God's immense love for His children was evident throughout the book. I really enjoyed this devotional. It gave me a lot to think about.
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"Touch My Heart in Summer" was such a wonderful devotional for me.  I found myself taking a trip away from the daily cares of my life, and escaping to another place where I could rest and meditate on Jesus.  This devotional reminded me that spending time to meditate on the written word is so essential in the life of a christian.
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As I sit here to write a short review of this book, I realize that I will be sifting through these stories and recollections for some time.  Initially you may want to read this book to gain an insight into the Oklahoma City bombing and the extent of its tragedy: these are only three of the 168 lives lost that day, a multiplication of loss that leaves one reeling.
But Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda's book is not only about loss--it is not even mainly about loss.  Instead, it is a telling of the gifts these three young people were to those around them.  This gathering of recollections is, in turn, a gift to all of us beyond the circle of Valerie's, Mark's, and Julie's immediate influence.
Through this book, Valerie's, Mark's, and Julie's lives speak a profound truth to us: it is not always our calling to do great things, but we are all called to do little things with great love.  In this book, friends and family treasure the "little" things these three did in their daily lives.  Their stories come together in a beautiful mosaic of caring and compassion.
Inevitably, readers will find themselves wondering: what impact do we have in the lives of others?  In the rush of our daily lives, how might we do little things with great love?  If we were to die today, what would the people in our lives cherish about us?
Our reflections and answers to these questions are the gifts that Valerie, Mark, and Julie still offer us.  I thank Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda for being a channel for those gifts.
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These deeply personal essays touch the heart and relax the self-images we all hold, as we share in the author's joy and
angst in the small, gorgeous details of life and in the large, heartbreaking realities of the breakdown of a father-daughter relationship.  I felt deeply included in Ms. Miller's life and uplifted by her determined reach for joy in the midst of challenge and profound longing.  Wonderful.
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Beautiful reminder of who we are in Christ. I really appreciate the examples of simple faith and living in every chapter
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I am blessed with good health but am a caregiver for my husband who has many health problems.  These devotionals help me to be more compassionate and understanding of his problems and more thankful to God for all He has provided.
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This book is touching lives everywhere.  There is something for everyone among these pages; as heartfelt stories, experiences, and journeys unfold page after page.  These are not just stories shared; but real experiences of awakening, transformation, enlightenment, and true connection with spirit.  Just reading this you can feel the embrace of divine presence.  So many beautiful insights with something that everyone can relate to.
572512
Wonderful daily devotions from a cross section of women of faith. The readings give me encouragement and insight into life's experiences from a biblical perspective.
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I am the owner of many devotionals. I just can't seem to have enough. There are always one or two by my bedside. They can  add joy and clarity along our journey. They point us to the Word of God and can lighten our load in just a few minutes over a cup of coffee. The latest devotional for me to review is, "31 Rays of Hope", by new author, Hollie Marie.

This is a small devotional. Tiny in package, but full of joy. Thirty-one devotionals that lead us to hope. Hollie takes us on a thirty-one day journey and gives us valuable lessons  through such topics as, Let your light shine, It's only thanks, To speak or not to speak, The faith factor, Power in the name, Super friends and many more. She brings  scripture to the forefront of each devotional and she gives us the option of additional reading on the subject if we would like to dig a bit deeper.

What I enjoyed most is the prayer she adds at the end of each devotional. That's a time for me to reflect upon the gem she has just shared and bring me to a conversation with the Lord.

I love a devotional that can point me straight to God's Word and give me something new to ponder throughout the day.

I enjoyed this devotional. I would like to thank Hollie for my copy she sent me as a gift for doing this review.
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As women we face many of lifes greatest pleasures and some of lifes greatest obstacles and this book has so many heartwarming stories of Gods love and how we can persevere thought it all with God.  Sometimes we are so concerned with our lives that we forget that we should be living by Gods will and not our own will and there is an entire section about just that.

This book offers devotionals about forgiveness, about the dark days that everyone faces occasionally, about relationships and how to be the best wife that you can be and about the everyday trials and problems that we face.  It gives plenty of inspiration and motivation through story and scripture to help us overcome and live the life that God has designed for us.

I read this book through fairly quickly and now I find myself going back and re-reading several devotionals that meant something specific to me and during the re-reading I am finding even more inspiration than on first reading.  I can see that this book with be a bedside book that I will enjoy for some time into the future.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review
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a beautiful work.  very inspirational, memorable stories.  I will read this again and again.  Excellent for a daily "devotional" time or discussion/sharing with friends.