The One Year Daily Grind

by Sarah Arthur

The One Year Daily Grind will encourage readers to make devotional time a daily part of their life. If they can make time to go to their favorite coffee house for a latte, they've got the time to connect with God in a challenging but encouraging way that will build their relationship with him.

Genres: Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published August 16, 2007

About the author

Sarah Arthur is a fun-loving speaker, Christy Award finalist, and author of numerous books for teens and adults, including the bestselling ONCE A QUEEN, the first in her acclaimed Carrick Hall Novels. Among other nerdy adventures, she has served as preliminary fiction judge for Christianity Today’s Book Awards, was a founding board member of the annual C. S. Lewis Festival in northern Michigan, and co-directs the Madeleine L’Engle Writing Retreats. She lives in Lansing, Michigan with her husband and two preteen sons.

Reviews

[Leah Belle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’d give this a 3.5–there were a lot of great days that really made me dig deep into what I was processing through and looking for Gods hand on my life in new ways. Some days were a bit odd or random and I couldn’t relate. But overall this was a great daily devotional.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are a couple of amazing devotionals I've been reading since January 1st. Sarah Young is a missionary and Sarah Arthur is in ministry also. Some of you might be familiar with Jesus Calling, as I think it's sold quite a few copies. The overall theme of this book is in its subtitle: Enjoying Peace in His Presence. Sarah Young talks about trusting Jesus, letting go of anxieties, being thankful, how much He loves us, and keeping our eyes on Jesus instead of the problems around us. Many times I've felt the specific topic is exactly what I needed to read that day. It's a one year devotional with just a few paragraphs to read a day and she gives 2-4 Scriptures to read that correspond with the topic. It's very quick to read, but is very powerful.

The One Year Daily Grind has a little bit more to read each day, but is still between a few paragraphs and a full page. She also gives a few references or a little longer passage. She uses humor, a lot of her own life experiences to show what she's learned, and usually has an interesting question to leave you with.

Check out the rest at http://shopgirl152ny.blogspot.com/201...

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a pretty good yearly devotional. Just as it's advertised, it's not too deep, pretty informal. I liked the references to university life and the process of writing especially, as I am a student and future published (and successful) writer, God willing. Like any devotional (or devo, as the kids call 'em these days)it keeps your Bible study "on track" all year.

[Sarah-jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like devotionals but can I say they get totally boring after awhile and by the time I end up at the 3rd day I feel like giving up on it. This devotional however is more down my alley. Pretty raw and it's actually someone's life so I really was able to get it and connect with it. Hope this helps and wasn't too confusing.

[Cricket Rawlins]

I am really enjoying reading this book. The author writes in such a familiar, easy way, just like if you were talking to a friend!

[Allegra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great one year devotional, mostly because it's not really a devotional. Thoughtfully written; solid theology mixed with personal stories and a journal-type ramble.

[theelfqueen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been toying with this off and on throughout 2011. I haven't read every day but each day that I have read inspired me!

[Jay Padar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This devotional really keeps me going. It's easy to read and relate to. Help me find another one like this for next year!

[Christy imworthyandenough · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not at all what I was expecting :(
Off to the donation bag.