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The Love as a Way of Life Devotional: A Ninety-Day Adventure That Makes Love a Daily Habit
Start Developing the Best Habit of AllTo become a person who consistently loves others, you first need to be a loving person. In this companion devotional to Love As a Way of Life, you’ll find inspiration for letting love guide the way you respond to others in every situation. The daily readings capture God’s wisdom and direction in practicing the seven traits of a loving person. Compelling stories and biblical illustrations will show you how to live out the characteristics of kindness, patience, forgiveness, courtesy, humility, generosity, and honesty. These ninety short devotionals–perfect for reading on your own, with your spouse, or with a friend over coffee–deliver the inspiration and encouragement you need to make love a lasting habit. Whatever your love language, you’ll enjoy richer, more rewarding relationships as you embark on an exciting daily adventure in loving others.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 7, 2008
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Gary Chapman
582 books3,512 followersGary Demonte Chapman is an American author and radio talk show host. Chapman is most noted for his The Five Love Languages series regarding human relationships.
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April 16, 2021
Sometimes the entries are powerful, sometimes they’re very sweet, other times I scratch my head at how they’re relevant to the Bible verse with which they’re paired.
Chapman gives a little advice on studying the Bible in the conclusion that would have been way more helpful in the introduction for those who want to learn how they can study the Bible devotionally. I recommend reading that little advice before going through the book, and then, instead of reading just the single verse that Chapman pairs with his entries, go and read the whole chapter in which that one verse is found (or at least the section of the chapter).
I don’t usually read devotionals for my quiet time, but this one was a gift and so I wanted to honor the gift-giver. In the end, it did help me to be reflective on how I am living a life of love for God and for others. Because of that, it was valuable.
Chapman gives a little advice on studying the Bible in the conclusion that would have been way more helpful in the introduction for those who want to learn how they can study the Bible devotionally. I recommend reading that little advice before going through the book, and then, instead of reading just the single verse that Chapman pairs with his entries, go and read the whole chapter in which that one verse is found (or at least the section of the chapter).
I don’t usually read devotionals for my quiet time, but this one was a gift and so I wanted to honor the gift-giver. In the end, it did help me to be reflective on how I am living a life of love for God and for others. Because of that, it was valuable.
July 16, 2018
My morning Saver
Read this one two times and counting. The short messages provide bursts of Hope and inspiration...just enough to infuse optimisim and positivity into my mornings.
Read this one two times and counting. The short messages provide bursts of Hope and inspiration...just enough to infuse optimisim and positivity into my mornings.
January 28, 2020
I think this devotional would have been better, for me, had I read the book by the same title. Still a good read.
September 10, 2009
Perfect for : Personal Use, Bible-Study group
In a nutshell: The authors have written a wonderful little faith-based devotional that aims to help the reader focus on the seven characteristics involved with loving a person, whether that person is your spouse, relative, friend, or co-worker. Each devotional starts with a scripture from the Bible, then continues with a few paragraphs pertaining to the topic of the day.
Extended Review:
Content: The book contains 9 sections, including seven characteristics of a loving person, an opening section called "Love as a New Way of Life" and a closing section called "Making Love a Way of Life Every Day." In between these two sections are the seven traits: kindness, patience, forgiveness, courtesy, humility, generosity, honesty.
Format: Each topic is listed at the top of the page (there are a total of 90 topics), and is followed by a scripture from the Bible, then a few paragraphs that address the topic, ending with a thought or prayer for the day.
Readability: These topics are quick and easy reads, and will provide you with a nice start (or break) to your day.
Overall: These inspirational devotionals only require a few minutes to read, but will provide you with wonderful life stories that you can learn from and share.
In a nutshell: The authors have written a wonderful little faith-based devotional that aims to help the reader focus on the seven characteristics involved with loving a person, whether that person is your spouse, relative, friend, or co-worker. Each devotional starts with a scripture from the Bible, then continues with a few paragraphs pertaining to the topic of the day.
Extended Review:
Content: The book contains 9 sections, including seven characteristics of a loving person, an opening section called "Love as a New Way of Life" and a closing section called "Making Love a Way of Life Every Day." In between these two sections are the seven traits: kindness, patience, forgiveness, courtesy, humility, generosity, honesty.
Format: Each topic is listed at the top of the page (there are a total of 90 topics), and is followed by a scripture from the Bible, then a few paragraphs that address the topic, ending with a thought or prayer for the day.
Readability: These topics are quick and easy reads, and will provide you with a nice start (or break) to your day.
Overall: These inspirational devotionals only require a few minutes to read, but will provide you with wonderful life stories that you can learn from and share.
September 25, 2008
I'm actually listening to this, as I do with most of my books. Lots of good reminders for all our relationships.
May 25, 2011
Excellent, encouraging book!
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