If you enjoy Bible Love Notes' concise one-minute devotions online, I know you'll enjoy the Wisdom for Life devotional for a variety of reasons, but let me offer these ten to get you started:
Not only will it wear better, Wisdom for Life is also a great size—approximately 5"x7"—not too small or too large. Best of all, it's priced lower than most paperback devotionals.
2. Concise & Scriptural
Each devotion is like the Bible Love Notes online devotions: concise, understandable, and packed with relevant Scriptures.
3. Variety
Wisdom for Life covers a variety of subjects, often using everyday situations to explain God's wisdom. It will give you a deeper appreciation for the relevant wisdom found in Psalms and Proverbs.
4. Inspiration & Instruction
As well as offering daily inspiration, Wisdom for Life also explains the purposes behind Psalms and Proverbs and addresses misunderstandings about particular passages.
Each devotion is followed by a “For Further Thought” section with questions, mini-Bible studies, or helpful ideas for making the message of the devotion more meaningful.
See Unloading and Reloading, an actual devotion from Wisdom for Life with an explanation and sample of the “For Further Thought” section.
6. Room to Journal
Many of the 100 Wisdom for Life devotions have a half-page of room below the text for notes or drawings. I've found that colored pencils and archival markers such as Pigma Micron won't bleed through the pages. (I get no reimbursement for recommending Pigma.)
7. Worth Repeating
Since there are 100 devotions with different "layers" of truth, you can read the book multiple times, discovering new things about God's Word each time.
When you buy Wisdom for Life, you are getting more than a devotional. You're also getting a Bible study e-book you can use for individual or group study. You can download the free Bible studies with proof of purchase HERE.
9. Useful Appendix
You'll find different subjects addressed each day as you read through Wisdom for Life, but I've included an appendix at the back of the book that puts each devotion in one of eleven categories, such as “Seeking Healthy Relationships,” “Overcoming Discouragement and Adversity,” and “Standing Firm.” That way, if you want to focus on a particular area of your life, you can easily find devotions that apply.
Bible Love Notes online devotions occasionally include a little blue box at the bottom that encourages readers to gain additional insights from specific devotions in Wisdom for Life. Read more about that HERE.
I also encourage you to read some of the reviews on Amazon and find out what people enjoy about Wisdom for Life. You can purchase it a number of places:
You can also buy it at Barnes & Noble and many local Christian bookstores.
Outside the U.S.:
Koorong in Australia
Bokus in Sweden
Christian Book Discounters in South Africa
I was excited by the book before it was written, and looked forward to sharing it with others- esp friends who may prefer a book to email/online Bible study. When it was published we were struggling financially and my plan to give as valentines wasn't possible. However, I was able to order 11 copies as Christmas gifts and am excited to share them because they're full of thoughtful, scriptural guidance, encourage additional study, applicable to everyone AND they're very good quality. I was surprised how little I paid for such a sturdy, useful, well made book!
ReplyDeleteDear Bobbie, Thanks for that encouraging recommendation and also for your support of Wisdom for Life and Bible Love Notes!! God bless you! ~ Gail
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