The One Year Devotions for Women: Becoming a Woman at Peace

by Ann Spangler

Don’t we all want just a little more peace in our lives? Peace in relationships. Peace at home and at work. Peace from painful memories. Release from pressures and demands that threaten to crush us. What if we could build a moment of peace into every day of the year, opening our hearts to the peace God has promised? Wouldn’t it be great to live with less fear and anxiety and with more confidence and joy?The One Year Devotions for Women is a chance to spend time with God every day, to breathe deeply and grab on to the kind of peace that only God can offer—a peace far richer and more satisfying than anything we can hope or imagine. Each of these uplifting devotions includes a key Scripture verse, a devotional reading, and a suggested prayer for connecting with God.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction, Devotional, Religion

379 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 17, 2012

About the author

Ann Spangler is the best-selling author of numerous books, including Praying the Names of God, Women of the Bible, and Finding the Peace God Promises. An award-winning writer, Ann’s books have sold millions of copies over the course of her writing career. The mission of her books is to help readers strengthen their connection with God by encountering him in Scripture.

Before becoming a writer, Ann was an acquiring editor at various Christian publishers. From her unique perspective as an author and publishing professional, she believes readers are looking for well-written books that address the deep spiritual hungers that characterize our world.

She is the mother of two teenage daughters, both of whom were born in mainland China. In her spare time (what is spare time?), she loves to read, have dinner with friends, spend time on Lake Michigan’s beautiful beaches, travel, and stream British TV shows. An admitted Anglophile, she harbors deep prejudices in favor of anything British.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was really frustrated by the quoting of other authors. A large amount of the time, their thoughts took up the vast majority of the daily devotional.

But the final straw for me was comparing something in a Harry Potter movie to anything biblical. I know I’ll get some flack for this but Harry Potter is magic and the Bible very clearly states to not have anything to do with magic. I felt that was a very poor analogy.

[Cynthia Keene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peace, Comfort & Joy

I read this devotional every morning before reading the Bible, as part of my goal to grow spiritually. Ann Spangler’s writings are comforting and thought provoking. We live in such a fast paced world that it is easy to forget the promises our Lord has given us. His peace is always with us. All that we have to do is stop, take a breath and ask him to helps us through.....

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

so wanted to like this book but it just fell flat for me. I wish the devotionals were a bit longer and more in depth, but I understand the mass appeal of a single page per day.

I wouldn't recommend this book if you want to go deeper intro Scripture with your devotional reading, but if you desire a quick few minutes to get into the habit, this book might work for you.

[Rosalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

These devotionals are nice and short, but therefore mostly not quite meaty enough for me.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found most of the devotions to be personable, with words of wisdom to carry me throughout the day. I highly recommend!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: THE ONE YEAR DEVOTIONS FOR WOMEN: Becoming a Woman at Peace
Author: Ann Spangler
Publisher: Tyndale
August 2012
ISBN: 978-1414336022
Genre: Christian Life / Devotional

What wouldn’t we give to have a little more peace?
What is your typical day like? Filled with meetings? Scheduled to the max? Spinning out of control? Does the to-do list go on and on? In the craze of modern life, it’s easy to lose touch with the peace that is freely available to us.

The One Year Devotions for Women: Becoming a Woman at Peace helps you take hold of the peace God offers—a peace far richer and more satisfying than anything you can imagine.

Bestselling author Ann Spangler has a deep desire for women to experience greater peace in their lives. She provides an uplifting devotion for each day that includes a key Scripture verse, a devotional reading, and a suggested prayer for connecting with God. These daily readings will help open your heart to the peace that God wants you to experience every day.

Whatever your life looks like right now, breathe deeply and spend a little quiet time in God’s Word. As you do, you’ll discover a life that is filled with confidence, joy, and unending peace!

Do-able. Daily. Devotions. Start any day the One Year way.

Do-able. Every One Year book is designed for people who live busy, active lives. Just pick one up and start on today’s date.

Daily. Daily routine doesn’t have to be drudgery. One Year devotionals help you form positive habits that connect you to what’s most important.

Devotions. Discover a natural rhythm for drawing near to God in an extremely personal way. One Year devotionals provide daily focus essential to your spiritual growth. It’s convenient and easy to grow with God the One Year way.

THE ONE YEAR DEVOTIONS FOR WOMEN is the perfect devotional for a woman on your shopping list. The devotions are dated, so you always know what day to read. They start out with a verse for you to read and meditate on, then the devotion, and then end with a prayer.

I enjoyed using this devotion so I could review it. It’s a great one for women. This isn’t a deep, in-depth Bible study book, but instead a one page moment with God. Recommended. $15.99. 384 pages.

[Create With Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ann Spangler has written a fabulous book – The One Year Devotions for Women – which is designed to help us explore this concept and to experience the peace that Jesus promised us in that verse!

In The One Year Devotions For Women – Becoming A Women Of Peace, Ann has written an extremely readable and relevant devotional that speaks directly to the needs of women from all walks of life, providing them with a daily Scripture to meditate on – an interesting devotion filled with personal anecdotes, stories or quotes to mull over – and a short but meaningful closing prayer.

To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

[Kasey Cocoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect daily devotions for even the busiest women. These are easy to follow and can be started any day of the year. I loved everything about this book, even the beautiful cover. Each day is designed to be simple to understand and take very little time out of our very busy lives. It's easy to read and lovely to behold. This would make a perfect gift, even as a gift to yourself. Following the daily devotions brings a sense of peace and a deeper understanding of our inner selves while strengthening our bond and relationship with God.
A free copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest unbiased review. Read more reviews, author interviews and enter giveaways on my blog.

[Gail Welborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The three one-year devotionals below are intended for people and families who lead busy lives. Their daily use takes only minutes from busy schedules and establishes enjoyable habits that foster togetherness. In addition, their consistent use increases Bible knowledge, encourages prayer, spiritual growth and intimacy with God.

With Christmas and New Year’s just weeks away one-year devotionals are a good gift choice as thoughts turn to new beginnings in the New Year.

***Mini reviews are above each of the three devotionals below and begin with***
One-Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional
The One-Year Devotions for Women
The One-Year Father-Daughter Devotions

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[Angela Rueger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered this devotional in October, through the Bible app on my phone, and began binge-reading the entries in an effort to finish the entire book this year, with the intent to start on January 1 by reading one entry per day and really let the truths sink in. My greatest take-away has been that shalom, biblical peace, implies wholeness. It's not a feeling of serenity, but knowing that you are complete in Christ.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have read this over the past year. Reading it all again for this year. Very uplifting.
This is the second year I have read through this book and again it has been inspiring and I have had new insights.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy reading a good devotional. The One Year Devotions for Women: Becoming a Woman at Peace is one that I will keep by bed to reread from time to time. Thank you.