Friday, January 20, 2017

Devotions for Easter by Stacy J. Edwards


Devotions for Easter by Stacy J. Edwards: a vibrantly illustrated collection of Bible verses and personal stories to indulge in at Eastertime. The book is organized into 40 reading Days: Day 2: At the Easter Parade, Day 12: Coloring Eggs, Day 32: The Empty Tomb, etc. Each Day includes a Bible verse followed by a story (often about the author’s Easter traditions) and a connection to Jesus’ death or resurrection.  

The delight of this small, hardcover gift book exists as much in the illustrations as in the words: the beginning of each Day humbly boasts a vivid pastoral or floral scene, and many days end with Bible verses lavishly designed around buds, blossoms, or butterflies. The abundant floral theme appeals primarily to women, but men could appreciate the stories. The daily devotionals are meaningful, and sitting down with this book each day of the Easter season would be a tranquil, meditative experience.