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Summary: Challenge for serious Christians
Review: There are bland daily devotional books clogging the shelves of every Christian bookstore (or the religious shelf of every secular bookstore) in America. This is the one that will rock your world, a gutsy and unflinching 365-day walk through what God expects of you and what you can expect of God.
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Summary: Narrow focus and extremist
Review: There are many people who are fans of this devotional. I am not one of them. The main (and, perhaps, the only) theme to this book is to put aside every other consideration but the service of God. Superficially, this sounds good, but the author (like many extremists) forgets that we serve God in our daily life in mostly indirect ways-simply by the performance of our duties as workers, spouses, parents, children, and by being friends to each other. "Pushing aside every other consideration" seems to be a good formula for fanaticism and for losing our well rounded and fully developed humanity. I once heard a saying that, in effect, stated that "Mr. so-and- so was so holy he was useless". And, most probably, unbearable to all those around him, also. I think poorly of devotional books that urge me to push aside the world and the people in it to make room for God and His service. I figure I am put here for a reason and that reason can't possibly be to choose God as opposed to the people He created and put me in the midst of (as if one had to choose one or the other!). That suggests that all of these people are mistakes and distractions, an appalling suggestion. Thanks, Oswald, but I prefer meditation books that give me the inspiration and strength to carry on in the world with the notion that God cares a great deal about what He created-and wants me to care also.
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Summary: A Favorite Daily Devotional
Review: These excerpts from Chambers' most insightful writings in theology and Christian living were compiled and organized in this form by his wife after his death. The devotional has been a favorite since Chambers' death, being outsold by no other daily devotional. The daily readings are not shallow, as are many daily readers, and are stimulants for huge studies in every area of life. A must have (and a must use)!
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Summary: Help for the soul
Review: This book speaks to the depths of your soul. Everyday I feel its profound effect on me. I'm gratefull for this book.
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Summary: Second only to the words of God.
Review: This book was first placed in my hands in 1973, and I have worn out that copy, rebound it, and worn it out again. I have read it almost daily since my friend gifted me with her copy, when a new one could not be found. I am continually blessed by Mr. Chambers' sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's teachings. I know Jesus loves this book also!
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Summary: Roadmap to a walk with Christ!
Review: This compilation of Oswald Chamber essays and sermons was originally captured by his wife after his death. The format of a daily devotional provides an excellent daily read for the avid and growing Christian. The individual devotionals are not easily devoured in one reading, generally requiring a second or third reading to fully grasp the depth of Oswald Chambers' deeply Christian messages based on Biblical scriptures. This is not light reading, but in the small fifteen minute devotional increments daily, this makes for excellent reading and provides specific daily focus for the Christian reader. This thought-provoking book can easily become a favorite habit, and it also makes an excellent evangelical gift to those who are new to Christianity. If you buy only one Christian book this year, buying Oswald Chambers' 'My Utmost for His Highest' would be an excellent choice.
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Summary: My Utmost for His Highest
Review: This is a book that will never become obsolete. Each day Mr. Chambers gives you another great thought! In the back of the book many topics are listed with pages referencing where the topic is addressed. This is very helpful. We live in a day & age when many families are abandoned by either a father or a mother. He writes several devotionals on abandonment. Jeanetta Bearden Pollard author of "Mrs. Claus Shares Stories from the Heart."
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Summary: great devotional book
Review: This is the best devotional book that I have ever read. I go back after a few years and use it again for another year. It has depth that makes you stop and read it again to gather more insight.
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Summary: Best Christian devotional book I've read
Review: This little book has impacted my personal Christian walk more than any other book besides the Bible. Mr Chambers has managed so well to sublimate his life to the control of the Almighty that I continuously sense God's Holy Spirit speaking through the pages Mr Chambers wrote. It's as if God reaches through the mere two paragraphs per day and grabs me by the lapels saying "I want YOU! I want ALL of you! Just trust ME to take care of your every need..." I deeply appreciate this call to a whole hearted Christianity in today's pluralistic society. Oswald Chambers is an author whose work I will read and re-read into the foreseable future.
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Summary: An Essential for Every Library
Review: This short tome is an essential in every library.
For those who adhere to the Christian faith it shows the depths of the author's devotion and serves to make one think of their own situation.
For those of other faiths it is still a valuable work and provides insight into the thinking of many Christians.
And finally, for those without a faith, it gives insight into the meaning a committment to a higher power can make in one's life.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone. Whether a friend, acquaitance, or foe of faith, you will benefit from reading this book.
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