Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

by James MacDonald

In the pursuit of living healthier, wiser, stronger lives, many Bible readers faithfully tap into the book of Proverbs each day. Ancient Wisdom provides easy access to both God's timeless book and timely application of truth for every reader's current needs. This natural combination from Chicago-area pastor James MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel, best known across North America as Bible teacher on the popular Walk in the Word radio program and most recently for his personal revival conferences, He Will Come to Us like the Rain, will be a trusted source of daily, biblical direction for readers in every season of life. The biblical text is featured in the popular new Holman Christian Standard Bible® translation." "With its unique leather-like packaging and nontraditional arrangement of content, Ancient Wisdom makes an excellent devotional resource and gift idea."

Genres: Christian, Christian Living

160 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2007

About the author

James MacDonald (D. Min. Phoenix Seminary) is married to his high school sweetheart, Kathy, and both are from Ontario, Canada. He is the father of three grown children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and grandfather to four amazing grandsons. James’ ministry focuses on the unapologetic proclamation of God’s Word. In 1988, along with a small group of ministry partners, James and Kathy planted Harvest Bible Chapel which has grown to 13,000 people each weekend, meeting in six locations.

In 1997, a Bible-teaching broadcast ministry called Walk in the Word was established, now reaching more than three million people weekly. In 2002, a church planting ministry called Harvest Bible Fellowship was born and has established more than 70 churches across North America and around the world. James’ vision is that God will use him to help plant 1,000 churches in his lifetime.

James’ extensive ministry also includes a training center for pastors, a year-round camp, a biblical counseling center, a disaster recovery organization, and a Christian school—all used to reach more people with the life-changing message of the Gospel.

Now impacting millions of lives annually, God’s favor upon these ministries has been described by James as “abundantly baffling.” The MacDonalds’ view their ministry as proof that God still uses broken vessels to pour out His grace.

Reviews

[Joel Rockey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid devotional from the book of Proverbs. I enjoyed James MacDonald's writing style and application of the selected Proverbs. This was a quality devotional with a few really great insights scattered throughout the book. Enjoyed it.

[Meileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so encouraging, opened my eyes to see and learn about my pride, how I handle money and it is a great daily reading for meditation.

[Elaine Lucky · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Proverbs devotional for 31 days and includes the entire book of Proverbs at the end

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of Dr. MacDonald's devotions in this book are common sense, but they are very true, fundamental, and applicable to the Christian life. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as well as receiving several "wake-up calls."

[gfguildjr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical devotional.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a wonderful book exploring the book of Proverbs. If you are looking for a thought provoking and inspiring devotional this is a good one to check out!