Designed to be read as a daily devotional over a period of 40 days, Dr Larry Crabb highlights specific "Love Letters" from God, meaning books of the Bible. Each book is set up with a short letter where God is talking directly to you the reader. It then has a few thought provoking questions and a prayer to pray to help you get your mind onto the things God's teaching you in the chapters.
I've never read a devotional book that is set up as specific love letters. It was neat to find something that was out of my normal realm of reading. The nuggets gleaned from some of the chapters did make me want to turn to my Bible and read that particular book. I'm sad to say that I didn't act upon my instincts though. There were several letters that I enjoyed more than the rest. These included Ruth, Habakkuk, Luke, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, James, 1 John, and Revelation. Why did these particular letters stand out to me? Well aside from Ruth being my favorite book of the Bible, there was a lot I could learn about overcoming obstacles. The others did make me think or look at a concept in a different way.
For the most part, as a primarily fiction reader, this non-fiction book held my attention better than most nonfiction. I probably wouldn't have picked it up at the bookstore simply because it is nonfiction. But having given it a fair shot, I did enjoy it overall.
I received this book for free from Booksneeze for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
I'm enjoying this book quite a lot right now. It has helped me view some things differently. I'm still pondering the thought that God's extravagant temple built in the Old Testament was basically like a camping tent for Him. Look at all He went through just to be near to us. Amazing love! Amazing devotion!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you're enjoying it. I got my next non-fiction book in yesterday. I'm excited about it. And I think you're going to LOVE it.
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