Devotions for Christmas: a celebration to bring you joy and peace published by Zondervan is a beautiful book to hold, read, and ponder.
The book is a small, easily held hardcover decorated with majestic, festive gold and silver snowflakes.
Within this holiday delight is a devotion for each day in December - the idea of the book is to not focus on hallothankmus (the grotesque combining of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas that is described early on in the book) . . . and delight in Him each day of the holiday season.
Each day is presented enticingly as a mini chapter. A one or two-page spread elegantly illustrated with Christmas themes opens each daily devotion. The devotions spread over two pages, and they are accessible, smooth, and thoughtful, allowing readers to be calmly contemplative during the holiday season.
Each devotion asks questions that prompt readers to be gracious and loving this holiday season.
Following each devotion is a prayer and a verse or poem, and the entire book is decorated in a peaceful, soft, snowy, theme that creates a calm and grand feeling - perfect for opening on a Winter day as readers reflect on the birth of the King.
I can't wait for December so that I can enjoy this book again each day!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Saffire by Sigmund Brouwer
I think that lovers of fiction will get into this book. I normally stray away from fiction, but this book had such a strong promotion that I figured I'd give it a try.
The protagonist, James Holt, is a likable, believeable guy. He is from th Dakotas but is sent on a mission to Panama during the time when the Panama Canal is being constructed.
Like me any engaging work of fiction, this plot includes mystery and romance. Personally I found the story hard to stay engaged with, but I think that if readers are avid readers of fiction and have a propensity for learning about the history surrounding th Panama Canal that they will enjoy the story.
The story is well written, and Brouwer cleverly ends his chapters with revelations that make readers wanting more.
The protagonist, James Holt, is a likable, believeable guy. He is from th Dakotas but is sent on a mission to Panama during the time when the Panama Canal is being constructed.
Like me any engaging work of fiction, this plot includes mystery and romance. Personally I found the story hard to stay engaged with, but I think that if readers are avid readers of fiction and have a propensity for learning about the history surrounding th Panama Canal that they will enjoy the story.
The story is well written, and Brouwer cleverly ends his chapters with revelations that make readers wanting more.
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