365 One-Minute Meditations: God Calling
A.J. Russell
Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Ulrichsville, OH 44683
ISBN 9781602600522, $9.97, www.barbourbooks.com
"365 One-Minute Meditations: God Calling" is a collection
of beautiful and uplifting scriptures taken from the Bible. The
scriptures are very short so one can read them when s/he has limited
time and still have enough time to spend reflecting on their meanings.
The book, chapter, and verse where the reading can be found in the Bible
are listed so the reader can read further if he or she finds particular
interest or comfort in a specific quote. Each day a new scripture is
featured, encouraging the reader to create a routine or a set time to
spend reflecting on God's word.
The compact size of this book (slightly larger than five inches by
four inches) makes it convenient to take anywhere. One could slip it
into a purse and read it at the bus stop or a waiting room at the
doctor's office. It could also be packed in a briefcase and brought
on business trips so God will never seem far away. This book is cleverly
designed so that it has a built-in bookmark. There will be no more
having to find a random scrap of paper to hold your place.
The beautiful scenery and artwork in this book accentuate the peace
and tranquility of the scriptures. Devout religious people, as well as
those struggling to find spiritual guidance and renewal, will find
comfort in reading the word of God and the interpretations that are
presented. This book would make a great gift for religious holidays,
such as Christmas and Easter. But it will also be a wonderful gift for
graduates to help them better experience God's presence and
importance in their adult lives. Those in despair who need guidance to
make it through difficult times would greatly benefit if they invest the
time in this book.
The book, though small in size, is great in content. The reading
for each day has a title letting the reader know what the subject matter
is. This is helpful when someone needs instruction or motivation in a
particular area. He or she can choose what scriptures to read instead of
feeling the need to reflect on the scripture that is listed under that
day's date. "365 One-Minute Meditations: God Calling" is
an excellent resource for anyone seeking to improve his or her spiritual
life.
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