Seize the Day -- with Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A 365 Day Devotional

by Charles R. Ringma

This devotional of 365 meditations by theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer helps you see that it is possible to impact that world if we allow ourselves to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. Experience the power of Bonhoeffer’s words in a way that challenges you to live out your discipleship daily—combining personal spirituality with an active concern for those around you.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Devotional, Religion

396 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 16, 2000

Reviews

[David Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is somewhat mis-titled. A Year with Charles Ringma might have been a better title. The book is a daily reading book and each day starts with a very brief (and sometimes out of context) quote from D. Bonhoeffer. This is followed by a more lengthy commentary from the author, which is well written, and then a very brief meditation, presumably by the author as well.

I guess that I was looking for a bit more substance from Bonhoeffer. Had I browsed the book more carefully before purchasing it, I could have figured this out.

[Thomas J · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great opportunity to capture infinite pearls from Dietrich Bonhoeffer

His works are deep and challenging, but by pulling some of the key concepts of the obligations we face as Christians into a easy to read, reflect upon and to study, it becomes a resource that will constantly be with you throughout your life.

[Jessica Baker · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok. It had tiny excerpts of Bonhoeffer's writings, then a further extrapolation by Charles Ringma, which I didn't think always connected to the Bonhoeffer quote used.

[Elaine Reinhard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent inspirational daily read.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great daily reader!

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little devotional, very thought-provoking and scripture-guided. Each day has excerpts from one of his books (he was eventually a martyr/murdered for helping try to stop Hitler during the Holocaust).

[Glen Gersmehl · Rating 5 out of 5]

a great intro to a great thinker, deeply committed to justice and peace -- the format allows for quotations of several paragraphs in length giving the reader more fleshed-out views and insights than in many quote books ,

[L.D. Stewart-Author · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing and you can literally overlay his teachings still in 2022 with all we see going on. I love his focus on community and the larger focus Christians should have when praying for; the world, government, church, and the 'natural man'/fallen world. Great daily devotional.

[TJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful and insightful nuggets for daily devotions

[Kirk · Rating 1 out of 5]

Abysmal. Homeopathic doses of Bonhoeffer. Plenty of Ringma, if that's what you want.

[Mar · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book has a short bible verse for each day and a small quotation from one of Bonhoeffer's books and then Ringma's thoughts on the subject.

[Tom Bolton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been my favorite devotional these past two years. It inspires me each day.

[Gavin Stephenson-Jackman · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best daily devotional books I've seen in a very long time!

[Raine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth referring back to year after year. Bonhoffer was an awesome leader who tried to help his 'flock' clearly see the right path.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

would have liked more Bonhoeffer and less Ringma.