Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups

This devotional has excerpts from some of the most learned Christian philosophers in history. Their insight into walking with Jesus is transformational! I highly recommend this devotional if you want a deeper relationship with Jesus and are willing to walk the talk.

It is a really good book, but I got frustrated when I got the book because of this page that is folded inside and there is no way to gef it right. They should review the quality before selling.

I haven't read this yet. I think it will be beneficial for me. I look forward to reading it and thinking about it.

I used this as a supplemental resource for Bible study; it is very worthwhile.

Everything

We have a small neighborhood group that meets to discuss spiritual matters. A former pastor suggested this book. As we got into it, we found we were really over our heads. We were ready to give it up when we hit the first writer that we found a little easier to get our minds around. At that time we were waiting for the arrival of some other possibilities and continued rather than going without material at all. By the time we received the other books, we'd hit our stride. It's always interesting to see which writers will inspire which members of the group. We have been humbled by the intelligence and depth of spirit of those who lived as long as fifteen hundred years ago. Our discussions go deeper and deeper and are beginning to surface in our everyday lives. What more can you ask of spiritual material? It can change your life even if it is what my young pastor calls Theology 101. Not for those who want to be spoon fed but well worth the effort.

I love this book! It is one of my favorites. It is fantastic both as a devotional and as a primer introducing a reader to ancient founts of Christian wisdom. We are so often inundated with an onslaught of books by contemporary authors. However, few of us ever even hear about our historical predecessors. Yet, there were faithful giants who shaped history through their love and devotion to God. These selections are fantastic, insightful, incisive, brief and potent. I recommend this book often and suggest that everyone read it. Its effect on me has been powerful. It continually draws me back to my Creator and inspires me with ancient wisdom that is oh so timely for today. If you give it an honest look, I doubt you will be disappointed.

I am loving this collection of 52 classic devotionals from some of history's greatest Christian devotees. We have started using it in our small group at church and it provides the perfect catalyst for rich, deep conversations, learning and growth among us all.In the second entry, The Cost of Nondiscipleship, Dallas Willard writes, "The disciple is one who, intent upon becoming Christlike and so dwelling in his "faith and practice," systematically and progressively rearranges his affairs to that end."If you want to devote yourself to Christ - if you are one who is intent upon becoming Christlike - you need a great devotional through which to dwell in faith and practice. Devotional Classics provides you with the perfect resources to systematically, thoughtfully and progressively rearrange your affairs to that end. It provides just what a devotional book should provide, and does so better than any other resource I have ever owned or used.I highly recommend you purchase a copy today!

My husband and I were looking for a devotional book we could use to study together on our own or to lead a group Bible study. The book passages chosen are useful topics not too difficult to be unmanageable for a beginner, yet still challenging enough for a more mature studier. There is a brief description of each author at the beginning of the chapter they cover which is wonderful for setting context. The passage usually takes us about 15 minutes to read so not too time consuming. The suggested scripture passages correlate well and the questions and homework listed at the end evoke good discussions and manageable challenges to take away and fit along a busy life. This is my favourite study I have yet to find. I have even shared it with non Christian friends as it is written in such a literary impressive way and makes such good points I feel it can draw people in without being overly caught up in religious jargon yet at the same time theologically it makes no compromises.

Many thanks. Just what I was looking for. Arrived quickly and in excellent condition.

Will use this as a personal and group devotional book. Very well presented in a readable translation, with questions and exercises to do in order to apply the take home messages of the excerpts from the writings of the church fathers and mothers.

Inspiring

Best devotional book! You will read such a variety of theologians and mystics, I read it as my daily devotional and every day I'm challenged and blessed in a different way!