The Scribe's Portion

  "God With Us: 365 Devotions on the Person and Work of Christ"  Readings from Classic Christian Writers Compiled & Edited by Justin S. Holcomb This 365-day devotional focuses on the character of Christ. Each devotion contains a couple of verses followed by an excerpt by a classic writer or church father with the reference at the bottom of the page. Some devotions are a page long others are only a few sentences. What I like about this devotional besides having references to classic works is that it's undated and you can start any day you want.  It features the writings of several classic Christian writers such as; Jonathan, Edwards, Richard Sibbes. Thomas Watson, Calvin, Luther, B.B. Warfield, Irenaeus, Jerome, J.C. Ryle, McCheyne, John Newton, Spurgeon, Moody, Horatius Bonar, among others.  I recommend this devotional to all, especially those who appreciate the works of classic Christian writers and church fathers.  I received a complimentary copy of this b...

  "One Word For Today For Spirit-Filled Living: A 90-Day Devotional" by Chosen Books This little devotional focuses on a daily word covering a variety of topics like; goodness, faith, comfort, hope, seek, fire, trust, affections, and more. Each day contains a verse, a 1-page message, a reflection question, a prayer, a declaration, and an act section. The devotions are short and use several Bible translations (NIV, NKJV, ESV, NLT, TPT). The book is small (about a handbreadth) and has a gray ribbon marker.  If you like "meaty" devotionals like me, skip this one. The messages are simple and to the point but they don't do much for me. I'm not a fan of "declarations" or action prompts so those sections are not really helpful. This devotional is probably best for baby Christians who still need milk, not seasoned Christians who need meat. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here...

  "The Bible Recap Journal: Your Daily Companion to the Entire Bible" by Tara-Leigh Cobble This is the third Bible Recap product I get my hands on and review. I have been using The Bible Recap One Year guide and have just received the study guide along with this journal. I love the Bible recap products, they are helpful, simple, and complement my daily Bible reading. So I was excited when I learned that a journal was coming out. However, I was a bit disappointed when I flipped it open.  I'm not sure that a journal was needed in this line of products. This one has nothing special and you can easily replicate the contents on a dollar tree notebook and save $15. As you might have guessed, this journal follows the Bible Recap plan. Each page makes reference to the day's reading portion and is followed by three prompts; "Things I Love/learned/ noticed", "Questions/things I want to research", and "God Shot." You're only given 4 short lines ...

  "The Bible Recap Study Guide: Daily Questions to Deepen Your   Understanding of the Entire Bible" by Tara-Leigh Cobble Continuing the line of The Bible Recap products is this excellent study guide that goes along with the one-year guide published last year. I have used the year-long guide this whole year (2021) and let me say that reading the Bible chronologically has been a game-changer! It puts Bible events into their proper perspective and makes the Word so much more understandable. If you haven't read the Bible chronologically, I urge you to do so, you won't be able to read the Bible any other way again.  This study guide follows The Bible Recap plan and follows up with questions that correspond with each day's reading. The format is very simple. It is broken down into weeks and then into days. Each day has 4-7 questions with space to write in the workbook, though I suggest using a separate notebook as there isn't much space for those of us who like expo...

  "The Pursuit of God: A 31-Day Experience" by A.W. Tozer "The Pursuit of God" is my favorite Christian non-fiction book, it is the one that introduced me to Tozer and played a vital role in my early twenties. So it holds a special place in my heart, in fact, I have read it 5 times; twice this year alone. When I saw this edition I had to request it for review. If you have read this book before and/or own it don't make the mistake of passing on this edition for the following reasons. This edition breaks down the entire text of "The Pursuit of God" into 31-day devotions so you can savor and really meditate on the godly wisdom found in this book. The format is very interactive, interesting, and overall just cool to look at as it has graphics and pictures that make it look like a comic book. The drawings and doodles are very creative and smart and relate to the text. This alone makes owning this edition worth it. It makes for a great gift for someone who l...