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A Spectacle of Glory: God's Light Shining through Me Every Day
Your life is not too ordinary, your world is not too small, and your work is not too insignificant to make a difference--instead, all of it is a stage set for you to glorify God. Join bestselling author Joni Eareckson Tada as she shares daily devotions designed to help you embrace your eternal purpose. Do you ever wonder why God created you? The Bible says it plainly: God created you to showcase His glory--to enjoy it, display it, and demonstrate it every day to all those you encounter. Through this award-winning, 365-day devotional, Joni will help you discover how to put God's glory on full display, no matter what challenges you're facing. A Spectacle of Glory will prepare you to take on each day with the help of: An inspirational figure to millions of people in the more than forty years of her ministry, Joni Eareckson Tada has shared honestly about the struggles of living as a quadriplegic and dealing with chronic pain. Let A Spectacle of Glory give you the tools you need to focus your heart on the One who longs to lead and guide you every day and every step of the way.
400 pages, Hardcover
Published October 4, 2016
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Joni Eareckson Tada
323 books549 followersJoni Eareckson Tada is an American evangelical Christian author, radio host, artist, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community".
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November 8, 2019
This year-long devotional includes solidly biblical daily readings about how to allow God to shine His glory through us even when we go through very difficult things in our lives. Joni clearly has a heart for God and for people and for bringing the two together. This book serves as a good reminder that as long as we're still here on the earth, God has a purpose for us and He is more than able to work even our most painful moments together for our ultimate good and for His own glory. Those who are going through a difficult time, and especially those who are suffering from some kind of chronic difficulty, whether it be a health problem of the body or mind would probably be the ones to benefit the most from this devotional. However, those who are not currently going through a difficult time can also benefit from this book because we all go through trials at some point in our lives. For me personally, it helped remind me that a lot of the times, the things I'm going through that seem so big are not all that bad in comparison to other people's troubles, but even when my struggles really are big, God is more than capable of carrying me through them.
December 1, 2016
A Spectacle of Glory is Joni’s new 365 day devotion book. It is encouraging, challenging, and helpful. The devotions are short and will be good for those who cannot read long chapters.
Joni has been a quadriplegic almost 50 years. She writes from a perspective of someone who has suffered a lot from disability, but also from the perspective of a woman who has walked with God for many years. Joni’s devotions are always based in Scripture. She writes on a variety of topics including joy, perseverance, suffering, prayer, difficulty, disappointment, pain, gratitude, fear, hope, turning from sin, faithfulness, and Heaven.
If you are looking for a new year-long devotion book for 2017, A Spectacle of Glory is a great book to choose! I especially recommend this book if you have a chronic illness or disability.
I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Joni has been a quadriplegic almost 50 years. She writes from a perspective of someone who has suffered a lot from disability, but also from the perspective of a woman who has walked with God for many years. Joni’s devotions are always based in Scripture. She writes on a variety of topics including joy, perseverance, suffering, prayer, difficulty, disappointment, pain, gratitude, fear, hope, turning from sin, faithfulness, and Heaven.
If you are looking for a new year-long devotion book for 2017, A Spectacle of Glory is a great book to choose! I especially recommend this book if you have a chronic illness or disability.
I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
January 9, 2019
Joni Eareckson Tada explains that the title for A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day comes from a quote of John Newton’s:
Joni, as most of you know, broke her neck in a diving accident in her teens and has been in a wheelchair the 51 years since. In addition she’s had breast cancer, chronic pain, and has recently been diagnosed with a second bout of cancer. So she knows about suffering, and she has spent many years seeking God’s grace and purposes through them. The book is not exclusively about suffering, but many of the entries do deal with that and related subjects.
The pages are small, about 4×6″. Each day’s reading takes just one page and includes a Bible verse, a couple of paragraphs of Joni’s related thoughts, and a prayer at the end. So this book is easily readable through the year and tremendously meaty.
I have many more places marked than I can possibly share, but here are just a few samples:
I can heartily recommend this devotional book to you.
Some Christians are called to endure a disproportionate amount of suffering. Such Christians are a spectacle of grace to the church, like flaming bushes unconsumed, and cause us to ask, like Moses: ‘Why is this bush not burned up?’ The strength and stability of these believers can be explained only by the miracle of God’s sustaining grace. The God who sustains Christians in unceasing pain is the same God — with the same grace — who sustains me in my smaller sufferings. We marvel at God’s persevering grace and grow in our confidence in Him as He governs our lives.
Joni, as most of you know, broke her neck in a diving accident in her teens and has been in a wheelchair the 51 years since. In addition she’s had breast cancer, chronic pain, and has recently been diagnosed with a second bout of cancer. So she knows about suffering, and she has spent many years seeking God’s grace and purposes through them. The book is not exclusively about suffering, but many of the entries do deal with that and related subjects.
The pages are small, about 4×6″. Each day’s reading takes just one page and includes a Bible verse, a couple of paragraphs of Joni’s related thoughts, and a prayer at the end. So this book is easily readable through the year and tremendously meaty.
I have many more places marked than I can possibly share, but here are just a few samples:
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” When you are in trouble, God doesn’t just send help; He is your help. And this help is ever-present. God is closer than your troubles and stronger than all your fears. Fix your thoughts on Him, and He will sustain you (p. 28).
When God gives you some extraordinary blessing, don’t clutch it with a white-knuckled grip, or you may destroy the very thing that makes it a blessing to you…Be willing to let the blessings go, should God choose to take them away. One day He will return what He has removed–or replace it with something better (p. 47).
Show people how someone changed by the gospel actually responds to the rough edges of life (p. 110).
It takes spiritual discipline, as well as consuming adoration for the Savior, to not become weighed down and distracted by the hard work of energetic service. Don’t shrink from serving the Lord today; just be certain to keep Jesus and His glory as your goal (p. 114).
Lord, You have never asked me to go where You haven’t gone Yourself. If I find myself on a path of pain or sorrow, I can see Your footprints ahead of me. And I know where this path leads–to joy! Just around the bend, all of the suffering will be over forever–little more than a dim memory on a fresh, eternal morning (p. 135).
If these are mere flashes and keyhole glances of heaven, what will the reality be? Every earthly beauty that moves your heart is a God-sent gift to whet your appetite for the next life (p. 314).
The robust hope of the believer is not that we will escape hurts and sorrows, but that God will make every one of them an instrument of His mercy to do us good–both now and in eternity (p. 168).
Don’t ever tolerate low thoughts of a barely adequate, minimalist Savior who might “keep you going” but not much more. Jesus has riches to bestow on you right now. He will not only give you heaven above, but heaven-hearted joy in serving Him here on earth (p. 242).
Who was the fourth man? An Old Testament appearance of Christ. But notice this. These men were walking in the midst of the fire. We tend to think heartbreaks and tragedies will stop us dead in our tracks–and keep us from moving forward in life. But the truth is, a trial is one of the streets through which we move to reach our destiny. a road leading us deeper into the heart of Christ.
Lord, I have so often seen suffering as something to escape–a puzzle needing to be swiftly solved so I can “get back to normal.” But maybe You are inviting me to walk in the fire rather than cower in self-protection. It’s so good to know You’ll be walking with me (p. 171).
We don’t get charged up in God in order to unplug and live on our own–until it’s time for the next charge. No. We never disconnect from Him. We are living branches connected to the living Christ. His life is our life.
Abiding is living in constant awareness of total dependence on Jesus. It involves a constant flow of life-giving sap from the Holy Spirit–not a spiritual charge that takes us up to 80 percent. Abiding in Christ is a 100 percent relationship.
I can heartily recommend this devotional book to you.
December 31, 2017
God's light shines on every page
These devotionals speak to every heart and open us to receive the word of God fresh every day. No one can say they are more broken than Joni or more whole spiritually.
These devotionals speak to every heart and open us to receive the word of God fresh every day. No one can say they are more broken than Joni or more whole spiritually.
May 22, 2017
Truth to Strengthen our heart, mind, soul and spirit
It’s been my privilege to read Joni Eareckson Tada’s books and devotionals over the years. That’s why I was grateful for the opportunity to read her latest devotional, A Spectacle of Glory – God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day, which she co-authored with Larry Libby.
Joni is a mature Christian and her continued growth and love for the Lord and Scripture comes shining through this devotional, A Spectacle of Glory. This year, will be 50 years since Joni’s tragic accident that left her as a quadriplegic. Joni’s life has not been easy and her witness and testimony have a weight of credibility other’s may not have.
In A Spectacle of Glory, Joni focuses on a Scripture verse or two each day. She includes stories from her own life where she’s seen God at work. With openness and transparency, she relates to the reader as she confesses her struggles, which may be similar to our own. She closes each day with a prayer and aligns her heart and mind on the truth from Scripture.
Joni always come back to the Bible which is the believer’s plumb line. She takes the Scriptures and uses them as a mirror to reflect what’s going on in our heart. Shining the light of God’s Word has a way of driving out the darkness.
I highly recommend Joni Eareckson Tada new devotional, A Spectacle of Glory, written with Larry Libby. It’s a great way to start or end your day.
I would like to thank BookLook and Zondervan for the opportunity to read A Spectacle of Glory. I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.
It’s been my privilege to read Joni Eareckson Tada’s books and devotionals over the years. That’s why I was grateful for the opportunity to read her latest devotional, A Spectacle of Glory – God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day, which she co-authored with Larry Libby.
Joni is a mature Christian and her continued growth and love for the Lord and Scripture comes shining through this devotional, A Spectacle of Glory. This year, will be 50 years since Joni’s tragic accident that left her as a quadriplegic. Joni’s life has not been easy and her witness and testimony have a weight of credibility other’s may not have.
In A Spectacle of Glory, Joni focuses on a Scripture verse or two each day. She includes stories from her own life where she’s seen God at work. With openness and transparency, she relates to the reader as she confesses her struggles, which may be similar to our own. She closes each day with a prayer and aligns her heart and mind on the truth from Scripture.
Joni always come back to the Bible which is the believer’s plumb line. She takes the Scriptures and uses them as a mirror to reflect what’s going on in our heart. Shining the light of God’s Word has a way of driving out the darkness.
I highly recommend Joni Eareckson Tada new devotional, A Spectacle of Glory, written with Larry Libby. It’s a great way to start or end your day.
I would like to thank BookLook and Zondervan for the opportunity to read A Spectacle of Glory. I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.
August 31, 2020
This devotional book contains daily devotions (the Bible reference, short meditation and a short prayer).
This is deep book of daily reflections, "mapping" the way of faith of someone who has suffered deeply and has got the best out of it, the wisdom of someone going through the fire victoriously (and I am more than sure that there were and are many days of pain, too - which is very human experience and without it there would be no depth). Also, this means that one should go deep when reading these short reflections, there is no cheap, superficial plaster to be found. Which, on the other hand, means that a simple joy is sometimes missing, too (but this is only my personal opinion and I very well might be wrong).
Here in the book I connect best with the devotions that are personal, that have some authentic reflection of Ms Eareckson Tada´s life and feelings.
I think that this devotional is not for everybody. But a person wishing to go deeper (and maybe also having some deeper knowledge of the Christian faith and Christian way of meditation) can find a wealth of wisdom here.
This is deep book of daily reflections, "mapping" the way of faith of someone who has suffered deeply and has got the best out of it, the wisdom of someone going through the fire victoriously (and I am more than sure that there were and are many days of pain, too - which is very human experience and without it there would be no depth). Also, this means that one should go deep when reading these short reflections, there is no cheap, superficial plaster to be found. Which, on the other hand, means that a simple joy is sometimes missing, too (but this is only my personal opinion and I very well might be wrong).
Here in the book I connect best with the devotions that are personal, that have some authentic reflection of Ms Eareckson Tada´s life and feelings.
I think that this devotional is not for everybody. But a person wishing to go deeper (and maybe also having some deeper knowledge of the Christian faith and Christian way of meditation) can find a wealth of wisdom here.
December 16, 2016
A Devotional for Those Who are Suffering
Joni Tada knows about suffering first hand. After suffering a diving accident as a teenager, she has been a quadriplegic for almost 50 years. While the suffering hasn’t been pleasant, it hasn’t dimmed her faith in God. In fact, it has strengthened it.
The daily devotionals consist of a short reflection with often a Bible reference and a short prayer. They cover topics such as fear, hope, suffering, disappointment and others. The reflections are short, perfect for anyone with limited time, or for someone who has difficulty reading for extended periods.
Joni draws extensively on her own background particularly depression and chronic pain. I enjoyed the book. It is uplifting to read the reflections even if you’re not dealing with a serious illness or other life crisis.
I recommend this book for anyone living with a serious handicap. It would make a wonderful gift for a year’s worth of reading.
I received this book from Handlebar for this review.
Joni Tada knows about suffering first hand. After suffering a diving accident as a teenager, she has been a quadriplegic for almost 50 years. While the suffering hasn’t been pleasant, it hasn’t dimmed her faith in God. In fact, it has strengthened it.
The daily devotionals consist of a short reflection with often a Bible reference and a short prayer. They cover topics such as fear, hope, suffering, disappointment and others. The reflections are short, perfect for anyone with limited time, or for someone who has difficulty reading for extended periods.
Joni draws extensively on her own background particularly depression and chronic pain. I enjoyed the book. It is uplifting to read the reflections even if you’re not dealing with a serious illness or other life crisis.
I recommend this book for anyone living with a serious handicap. It would make a wonderful gift for a year’s worth of reading.
I received this book from Handlebar for this review.
April 7, 2018
Having struggled with chronic pain for years, a friend gave me this devotional last year. It is so inspiring - especially for anyone struggling with a chronic illness. However, in the midst of reading this devotional I lost my husband last fall. His death caught everyone off guard, especially me and my four children. But the Lord has already been preparing my heart through a lot of the readings in this book. I can not recommend it highly enough. If you know anyone going through any kind of struggle (and really, who isn’t?), this is a great book to give them. If you buy it for yourself you will probably want to go ahead and buy a couple extra copies to give to friends and family.
The Lord has met me through the devotions in this book morning after morning. If you approach Him with an open heart I promise He will do the same for you!
The Lord has met me through the devotions in this book morning after morning. If you approach Him with an open heart I promise He will do the same for you!
December 25, 2023
My wife said this is her favorite devotional and after using it for myself in 2023 I totally agree. I have now bought this as well for my sisters and a co-worker because not only does it look very nice on the outside, but it also resonates with your soul, mind and heart on the inside as you read it throughout the year. Joni is so transparent and thoughtful with her words on each day as she relates it to a verse of scripture plus sometimes what others have written as well. You hear the struggle with her handicap and now with her chronic pain which can relate to anyone going through a touch patch of life. There is rarely a day that I didn't feel touched, moved or motivated in my Christian journey after reading the devotion for the day. Plus, if you buy it from her website, you support her great ministry (Joni and friends).
December 17, 2016
A Spectacle of Glory is a breathtaking wonder full of genuinely, raw honesty softened with a wondrous heart of love and compassion. This is a devotion that will not soon be forgotten as it rubs you in a rough way while holding you close and filling you with hope and strength that you can’t imagine. my This is a jewel of a treasure that you will keep close to read every day for its unlimited reservoir of beauty and awe.
I found this daily devotional to be a very precious gift from my Creator. I felt His arms wrapped me so often as I fell into the comfort and truth of the words that I allowed to penetrate my drained and hurting heart. Giving a gift such as this would be a true and unspeakable treasure to anyone who receives it.
I found this daily devotional to be a very precious gift from my Creator. I felt His arms wrapped me so often as I fell into the comfort and truth of the words that I allowed to penetrate my drained and hurting heart. Giving a gift such as this would be a true and unspeakable treasure to anyone who receives it.
January 31, 2017
I have thoroughly enjoyed this devotional. Hearing Joni’s faith coming through each page is so encouraging. This would be a quick read for someone who only has a few minutes but wants to do something.
Each day starts with a short scripture for you to look up (which I think is important to do the looking up on your own) and then a reflection by Joni and then ends with a short prayer.
One of these devotion lead to a wonderful encounter with the Lord, for me. You never know how each reading will prepare you for what you are about to deal with in your day.
If you like Jesus Calling I think you would really enjoy this book.
A copy of this book was given to me. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Each day starts with a short scripture for you to look up (which I think is important to do the looking up on your own) and then a reflection by Joni and then ends with a short prayer.
One of these devotion lead to a wonderful encounter with the Lord, for me. You never know how each reading will prepare you for what you are about to deal with in your day.
If you like Jesus Calling I think you would really enjoy this book.
A copy of this book was given to me. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 31, 2021
I'd been looking for a new daily devotional and received this one as a Christmas gift last year. Each day focused on a different verse with a short reading to follow. Here at the end of the year I feel like I've grown so much in my faith in part through this book's focus on Scripture.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for an encouraging daily devotional .
I recommend this book to anyone looking for an encouraging daily devotional .
December 14, 2016
[Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan. All thoughts and opinions are my own.]
Knowing a bit about the author and her body of work helps to explain a lot of about this book before one reads it. The author has spent many years as a quadriplegic and writes about it often here. Additionally, this is at least the fourth year-long devotional book she has written, and its tone can get a bit monotonous sometimes. The extent to which you enjoy this book or find it profitable will depend a lot on a few factors: how much you enjoy the genre of devotionals as a whole [1] and whether the author's generally self-flagellating tone is bothersome to you or not. As for me, I found this particular devotional to remind me a great deal of the sort of devotional I would have written while struggling with my five-year battle with major depression from 2006 to 2011, or something that would have reflected in general my more melancholy and self-reflective moods. Others may find it more encouraging and cheerful, and more like its title.
The contents of this book are fairly standard for the page-a-day devotional. Each day of the year is listed, the devotional as a whole is divided into months, and a bible verse is cited but not always quoted within the devotional. The author chooses her citations from a variety of Bibles including the NKJV, NIV, NLT, ESV, NASB, KJV, Phillips, MSG, and MLB, showing an attention to a wide variety of textual approaches, it must be admitted. The contents themselves, though, consist of a couple of very short paragraphs making up only 100-200 words and then a personal prayer to either the Father, Son, or less commonly the Holy Spirit, as the mood strikes the author. The author muses on several subjects over and over again, including her struggle with fantasy life, her longing for a new body in heaven, the realities of her health problems, and the love and concern of her husband and her various helpers. The closer a reader's life matches that of the author, the more the reader is likely to appreciate the author's frustrations with the limitations of this mortal coil or with the reality of chronic pain.
This is by no means a perfect book even within its very confined bounds as a devotional. The target audience of devotionals does not usually seem to seek spiritual depth but rather a quick and encouraging bit of reading at the beginning or end of each day. Within those very modest expectations there are a few things that the discerning reader should be aware of. For one, the author herself does not appear to be very deep in her own biblical understanding. She states, for example, that she "knows" that God is Triune despite the unbiblical status of that writing, and she seems to take her doctrinal soundings from her own pastor (always a sensible thing for an author to do) as well as John Piper, Murray, C.S. Lewis, and other authors of devotionals. None of this is necessarily problematic, although it should be noted that Piper has a lot of negative things to say about C.S. Lewis, who was an Arminian rather than a Calvinist like Piper is. Of course, it is unlikely that the author's theological interests are serious enough for her to wade into the Synod of Dort or any other related subject, as the author's theology seldom goes further than the Prayer of Jabez. If you like your devotionals melodramatic and somewhat intellectually shallow, focused ond the emotional feeling of struggle and the knowledge that one needs to obey even where one does not feel good, this book can be a useful one, otherwise, it will likely wear on you.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
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https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2013...
Knowing a bit about the author and her body of work helps to explain a lot of about this book before one reads it. The author has spent many years as a quadriplegic and writes about it often here. Additionally, this is at least the fourth year-long devotional book she has written, and its tone can get a bit monotonous sometimes. The extent to which you enjoy this book or find it profitable will depend a lot on a few factors: how much you enjoy the genre of devotionals as a whole [1] and whether the author's generally self-flagellating tone is bothersome to you or not. As for me, I found this particular devotional to remind me a great deal of the sort of devotional I would have written while struggling with my five-year battle with major depression from 2006 to 2011, or something that would have reflected in general my more melancholy and self-reflective moods. Others may find it more encouraging and cheerful, and more like its title.
The contents of this book are fairly standard for the page-a-day devotional. Each day of the year is listed, the devotional as a whole is divided into months, and a bible verse is cited but not always quoted within the devotional. The author chooses her citations from a variety of Bibles including the NKJV, NIV, NLT, ESV, NASB, KJV, Phillips, MSG, and MLB, showing an attention to a wide variety of textual approaches, it must be admitted. The contents themselves, though, consist of a couple of very short paragraphs making up only 100-200 words and then a personal prayer to either the Father, Son, or less commonly the Holy Spirit, as the mood strikes the author. The author muses on several subjects over and over again, including her struggle with fantasy life, her longing for a new body in heaven, the realities of her health problems, and the love and concern of her husband and her various helpers. The closer a reader's life matches that of the author, the more the reader is likely to appreciate the author's frustrations with the limitations of this mortal coil or with the reality of chronic pain.
This is by no means a perfect book even within its very confined bounds as a devotional. The target audience of devotionals does not usually seem to seek spiritual depth but rather a quick and encouraging bit of reading at the beginning or end of each day. Within those very modest expectations there are a few things that the discerning reader should be aware of. For one, the author herself does not appear to be very deep in her own biblical understanding. She states, for example, that she "knows" that God is Triune despite the unbiblical status of that writing, and she seems to take her doctrinal soundings from her own pastor (always a sensible thing for an author to do) as well as John Piper, Murray, C.S. Lewis, and other authors of devotionals. None of this is necessarily problematic, although it should be noted that Piper has a lot of negative things to say about C.S. Lewis, who was an Arminian rather than a Calvinist like Piper is. Of course, it is unlikely that the author's theological interests are serious enough for her to wade into the Synod of Dort or any other related subject, as the author's theology seldom goes further than the Prayer of Jabez. If you like your devotionals melodramatic and somewhat intellectually shallow, focused ond the emotional feeling of struggle and the knowledge that one needs to obey even where one does not feel good, this book can be a useful one, otherwise, it will likely wear on you.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2013...
January 6, 2017
This beautiful pocket/purse size hardback devotional is inspirational. It includes a devotional for every day of the year. The devotionals are short and easy to read, yet powerful and encouraging. Each one includes a Scripture to read, which is something I really like about this devotional, and ends with a prayer. A lot of books only include one verse, but this one has an actual passage you read before reading the author's writings.
Joni is experienced with suffering, disability and trusting God. You can sense that through her words. She offers hope, inspiration, and definitely takes us back to the One who can help us in any situation, by bringing honor and glory to HIM.
I am looking forward to gathering glimpses of my Lord in the pages of this book this year.
I would definitely recommend it.
I received a free copy from Handlebar to review. All opinions are my own and I was not asked to give a positive review.
Joni is experienced with suffering, disability and trusting God. You can sense that through her words. She offers hope, inspiration, and definitely takes us back to the One who can help us in any situation, by bringing honor and glory to HIM.
I am looking forward to gathering glimpses of my Lord in the pages of this book this year.
I would definitely recommend it.
I received a free copy from Handlebar to review. All opinions are my own and I was not asked to give a positive review.
February 14, 2017
One of my fondest memories about my Grandmother is one of her sitting in her rocking chair in the kitchen and writing in her diary. Everyday without fail she would write about what she did, the weather and any special event. While she was alive she would allow us to read it, but after her passing reading it revives that special connection we always had. “A Spectacle of Glory” is a bit like reading my Grandmothers diary, creating a special connection with the author.
“A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day” by Joni Eareckson Tada is a daily devotional that will help you glorify God every day. Joni’s life hasn’t been easy, living 50 years as a quadriplegic, and dealing with chronic pain, Joni has learned the importance of glorifying God through the good times and the bad. This devotional will help you discover God’s love and greatness in your life and how to showcase His glory to everyone around out.
“A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day” is a charming daily devotional filled with uplifting stories that cover many of the situations that make up life on earth. Joni’s love and faith in God shine through each devotion. It’s a bit like reading her personal diary. As I read through many of the devotions there were times that I felt like she was speaking directly to me, offering encouragement and insight into God’s word while she shares many of her personal experiences.
Each devotion is set up much the same way. It starts with the Date, followed by a scripture reference. I would recommend keeping your Bible handy so that you can look up the referenced scripture. Then Joni’s thoughts. She shares words of thanks and praise to God, questions and word of acceptance and words of Love to our heavenly Father.
At the bottom of each page is a prayer. This is a great addition for any believer in Christ. Sometimes starting a prayer is the hardest part. When you can’t find the words, this helps you start and you will find that the words just keep coming.
“A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day” is a great daily devotional that will help you showcase God’s glory every day in every way.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
“A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day” by Joni Eareckson Tada is a daily devotional that will help you glorify God every day. Joni’s life hasn’t been easy, living 50 years as a quadriplegic, and dealing with chronic pain, Joni has learned the importance of glorifying God through the good times and the bad. This devotional will help you discover God’s love and greatness in your life and how to showcase His glory to everyone around out.
“A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day” is a charming daily devotional filled with uplifting stories that cover many of the situations that make up life on earth. Joni’s love and faith in God shine through each devotion. It’s a bit like reading her personal diary. As I read through many of the devotions there were times that I felt like she was speaking directly to me, offering encouragement and insight into God’s word while she shares many of her personal experiences.
Each devotion is set up much the same way. It starts with the Date, followed by a scripture reference. I would recommend keeping your Bible handy so that you can look up the referenced scripture. Then Joni’s thoughts. She shares words of thanks and praise to God, questions and word of acceptance and words of Love to our heavenly Father.
At the bottom of each page is a prayer. This is a great addition for any believer in Christ. Sometimes starting a prayer is the hardest part. When you can’t find the words, this helps you start and you will find that the words just keep coming.
“A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining Through Me Every Day” is a great daily devotional that will help you showcase God’s glory every day in every way.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
February 4, 2017
Joni Eareckson Tada's new book, A Spectacle of Glory: God's Light Shining through Me Every Day, is a collection of 365 devotional readings "about glorifying God in every situation," according to the dedication page. The title comes from Tony Reinke's Newton on the Christian Life: "Some Christians are called to endure a disproportionate amount of suffering. Such Christians are a spectacle of grace to the church, like flaming bushes unconsumed.... The strength and stability of these believers can be explained only by the miracle of God's sustaining grace" (7).
Each reading consists of a Bible reference for the reader to look up, a paragraph or two of biblical encouragement to the reader, and a brief prayer to the Lord. Don't be fooled by the brevity of the entries, though; Joni gives real, substantial truth here in small servings. Here are a few examples:
Our heavenly Father will never let suffering, pain, and disappointment have the last word. The last note belongs to him. Even in your hardship and sorrow, he sings a melody of hope, comfort, and victory over you (July 15).
For reasons known only to Himself, the Father calls us to intimacy with His Son on His terms—and those terms call for us to suffer, in some measure, as His Son did while He was on Earth. Yes, suffering may seem like a high price to pay for having Christ as a confidant. But He is ecstasy beyond words. It's worth anything to be his friend (February 21).
Lord Jesus Christ, right here and now, I lift up Your mighty name, the name above every name. You are the Great Shepherd, the Word of God, the King of Kings, the Beginning and the End. You are the Author and Finisher of my faith, the Lion of Judah, the Lamb of God. I want to fill this room, this car, this day, with Your praise! (March 30).
I heartily recommend this book. Like many of Joni's books, it is especially well-suited for those going through a time of emotional or physical suffering and in need of hope and encouragement to keep walking with Jesus in the midst of their pain. The short daily entries are the perfect length for times when a trial saps so much concentration that a longer or more abstract work would be too demanding. Joni doesn't gloss over how hard the hard things are. She acknowledges the sorrow and pain but then points the reader's gaze to the Lord who Himself suffered and has redeemed our suffering.
It has the makings of an excellent pass-along book, too. I have already shared many brief quotes with a suffering sister and will hand my copy over to her once this review goes live.
Each reading consists of a Bible reference for the reader to look up, a paragraph or two of biblical encouragement to the reader, and a brief prayer to the Lord. Don't be fooled by the brevity of the entries, though; Joni gives real, substantial truth here in small servings. Here are a few examples:
Our heavenly Father will never let suffering, pain, and disappointment have the last word. The last note belongs to him. Even in your hardship and sorrow, he sings a melody of hope, comfort, and victory over you (July 15).
For reasons known only to Himself, the Father calls us to intimacy with His Son on His terms—and those terms call for us to suffer, in some measure, as His Son did while He was on Earth. Yes, suffering may seem like a high price to pay for having Christ as a confidant. But He is ecstasy beyond words. It's worth anything to be his friend (February 21).
Lord Jesus Christ, right here and now, I lift up Your mighty name, the name above every name. You are the Great Shepherd, the Word of God, the King of Kings, the Beginning and the End. You are the Author and Finisher of my faith, the Lion of Judah, the Lamb of God. I want to fill this room, this car, this day, with Your praise! (March 30).
I heartily recommend this book. Like many of Joni's books, it is especially well-suited for those going through a time of emotional or physical suffering and in need of hope and encouragement to keep walking with Jesus in the midst of their pain. The short daily entries are the perfect length for times when a trial saps so much concentration that a longer or more abstract work would be too demanding. Joni doesn't gloss over how hard the hard things are. She acknowledges the sorrow and pain but then points the reader's gaze to the Lord who Himself suffered and has redeemed our suffering.
It has the makings of an excellent pass-along book, too. I have already shared many brief quotes with a suffering sister and will hand my copy over to her once this review goes live.
March 15, 2017
About the Book:
God does not choose to display His glory through burning bushes; He chooses you! This inspiring, year-long devotional by Joni Eareckson Tada, focuses on your Heavenly Father, how He cares for you every day, and how His love enables you to live as a spectacle of His glory.
My Review:
Devotionals are a nice break from daily Bible reading and in depth study. I don't think they are to take the place of daily Bible reading and intense study but I like to read them sometimes just to have a nice change for a minute.
Most people know the author's story. I don't plan to go into it in this post. But if you aren't familiar with her, it's worth looking in to. For the author to find the peace that she has is definitely a miraculous move on God's part. She meets her obstacle with much grace probably much more than I ever could. She is a great inspiration and mentor on God's grace and benevolence.
A Spectacle of Glory is a great devotional that is just really simple. It is not overdone or boring it gives you just enough refreshment to keep you longing for more daily bread from the Lord.
This is a year long devotional. It has a scripture and a short devotion type lesson to further explain the scripture. The devotions are heartfelt and raw and very short and sweet. A great one!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. All opinions are my own.
God does not choose to display His glory through burning bushes; He chooses you! This inspiring, year-long devotional by Joni Eareckson Tada, focuses on your Heavenly Father, how He cares for you every day, and how His love enables you to live as a spectacle of His glory.
My Review:
Devotionals are a nice break from daily Bible reading and in depth study. I don't think they are to take the place of daily Bible reading and intense study but I like to read them sometimes just to have a nice change for a minute.
Most people know the author's story. I don't plan to go into it in this post. But if you aren't familiar with her, it's worth looking in to. For the author to find the peace that she has is definitely a miraculous move on God's part. She meets her obstacle with much grace probably much more than I ever could. She is a great inspiration and mentor on God's grace and benevolence.
A Spectacle of Glory is a great devotional that is just really simple. It is not overdone or boring it gives you just enough refreshment to keep you longing for more daily bread from the Lord.
This is a year long devotional. It has a scripture and a short devotion type lesson to further explain the scripture. The devotions are heartfelt and raw and very short and sweet. A great one!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. All opinions are my own.
February 19, 2017
I chose to review this book because
1) It has such a beautiful cover (I love green, and I am amazed by mountains)
2) It is by Joni Eareckson Tada
When I received the box which held this book and opened it to behold the contents, I was surprised and delighted. Honestly, my first words upon seeing this new book were ''you are the most adorable book ever!" I know...it's not as if it were simply a diary or something. Yet I am a girl and girls like things which please the eyes and which fit nicely in their hands and purse. I expected this book to be a slim, medium sized hardcover one. Instead, this book although hardcover, is chunky and small of size, with a matte finish cover. It would make the perfect gift for a friend.
Spectacle of glory is more than a beautiful little book It is a year-long devotional which
will help you live in God's love as a spectacle of His glory.
I received this copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
January 9, 2017
A Spectacle of Glory by Joni Eareckson Tada helps us to explore the purpose of why God created us (to glorify Him) and how to do so, even when it is the toughest choice.
I read once that people aren't able to see the goodness of God through us until His joy is truly in us. That made me pause for several moments because as much as we, as Christians, may proclaim to love and serve Him, we have to truly know Him deep in our hearts. That involves lots of prayer, devotion, and doing the hardest thing of all - picking up our cross and following Him daily. This devotion shows us how to be a stage for His goodness.
While I've scanned ahead slightly so I could honestly review this, I've studied the nine days into the month that we are and am enjoying Tada's insight. For example, today's devotion is about rough edges.
Know anyone with "rough edges"? Maybe that describes you. Perhaps you've been told that you sometimes come across a little harsh, a little impatient. Today's Scripture (Philippians 4:5) has good advice for us all. "Let your gentleness be evident to all." The Greek word gentleness implies an appropriate response to the people in your life. It speaks of moderation in choice of words and tone of voice, with a healthy dose of patience.
How do we manage such a thing? The answer is in the very next phrase: "The Lord is near." In other words, He's listening to every conversation. He's sitting with your family at supper. He's in the car when you are on the phone. He is near. And that's why we should be gentle in our words and actions. Think before you speak. Consider before you hit send. Jesus holds us accountable for our words and the intentions behind them.
A short but powerful devotion to start off the day. One that will hopefully lead you to watch your words more carefully that day and realize that Jesus is near and only we are accountable for our words and actions. Each devotion leaves me pondering the words for that day and I look forward to learning how God's light can shine through me every day.
This book was given to me by BookLook Bloggers in exchange for my honest review.
I read once that people aren't able to see the goodness of God through us until His joy is truly in us. That made me pause for several moments because as much as we, as Christians, may proclaim to love and serve Him, we have to truly know Him deep in our hearts. That involves lots of prayer, devotion, and doing the hardest thing of all - picking up our cross and following Him daily. This devotion shows us how to be a stage for His goodness.
While I've scanned ahead slightly so I could honestly review this, I've studied the nine days into the month that we are and am enjoying Tada's insight. For example, today's devotion is about rough edges.
Know anyone with "rough edges"? Maybe that describes you. Perhaps you've been told that you sometimes come across a little harsh, a little impatient. Today's Scripture (Philippians 4:5) has good advice for us all. "Let your gentleness be evident to all." The Greek word gentleness implies an appropriate response to the people in your life. It speaks of moderation in choice of words and tone of voice, with a healthy dose of patience.
How do we manage such a thing? The answer is in the very next phrase: "The Lord is near." In other words, He's listening to every conversation. He's sitting with your family at supper. He's in the car when you are on the phone. He is near. And that's why we should be gentle in our words and actions. Think before you speak. Consider before you hit send. Jesus holds us accountable for our words and the intentions behind them.
A short but powerful devotion to start off the day. One that will hopefully lead you to watch your words more carefully that day and realize that Jesus is near and only we are accountable for our words and actions. Each devotion leaves me pondering the words for that day and I look forward to learning how God's light can shine through me every day.
This book was given to me by BookLook Bloggers in exchange for my honest review.
December 14, 2016
Joni Eareckson Tada’s story is well known among evangelicals. In 1967, at the age of seventeen, a diving accident left her as a quadriplegic. This led to struggles with depression, suicidal thoughts, and a crisis of faith. Two years later, Tada emerged from the darkness to become an artist, a Christian speaker and author. She is respected for strong and enduring testimony and she is a tireless advocate for the disabled. Her openness about her own struggles with depression, chronic pain and doubt has encouraged millions. Tada’s latest book, A Spectacle of Glory, is a 365-day, daily devotional designed to help readers put God’s glory on display, even in the midst of difficult, trying circumstance.
These daily devotions consist of a Scripture verse reference (occasionally a version of the Bible suggested), a couple of paragraphs reflection and exhortation and a short prayer. The scripture references consist of one to three Bible verses for each day. As someone who enjoys studying the Bible, I don’t usually go for the daily-verse type devotionals; however the brevity of these devotions is one of its best features. I have friends who have suffered from chronic pain, Parkinson’s, or have undergone mind-addling medical treatment. This zaps their energy and destroys their ability to concentrate for longer periods. Reading long swaths of Scripture or doing deep study is not feasible. What they need is an encouraging word. in the midst of their circumstance.
And Tada delivers. With more than fifty years of faithful Christian service as a quadriplegic, she speaks with integrity about what it means to persevere, our strong hope and the robust character of Christian joy. If you are in the market for a devotional in 2017, this may be a good choice.
Note: I received this book from Handlebar media in exchange for my honest review.
February 4, 2017
A Spectacle of Glory
Joni Eareckson Tada with Larry Libby
Review: Do you ever wonder why God created you? The Bible spells it out plainly: God created you to showcase His glory—to enjoy it, display it, and demonstrate it every day to all those you encounter. After nearly 50 years of living as a quadriplegic, and dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis, Joni has learned firsthand the importance of glorifying God through the toughest of situations. Through this devotional, Joni will help you discover how to put God’s glory on display—how to say no to complaining and say yes to daily following God down even the most difficult paths. Along the way, you will find great comfort and encouragement by focusing on the one who longs to lead and guide you every step of the way, every day. Don’t ever think your life is too ordinary, your world too small, or your work too insignificant. All of it is a stage set for you to glorify God.
Review: I enjoyed this devotion very much. From the cover to the daily devotions it is a winner. The devotions were heart felt and truly enlightens the scripture. It is a great jumping off point to deeper thought and reflection. I found myself wanting to read ahead to know what insights God gave to Joni. I always think gleaning things from other Christians helpful and useful for growth. This will be a useful book for years to come.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Zondervan for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Joni Eareckson Tada with Larry Libby
Review: Do you ever wonder why God created you? The Bible spells it out plainly: God created you to showcase His glory—to enjoy it, display it, and demonstrate it every day to all those you encounter. After nearly 50 years of living as a quadriplegic, and dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis, Joni has learned firsthand the importance of glorifying God through the toughest of situations. Through this devotional, Joni will help you discover how to put God’s glory on display—how to say no to complaining and say yes to daily following God down even the most difficult paths. Along the way, you will find great comfort and encouragement by focusing on the one who longs to lead and guide you every step of the way, every day. Don’t ever think your life is too ordinary, your world too small, or your work too insignificant. All of it is a stage set for you to glorify God.
Review: I enjoyed this devotion very much. From the cover to the daily devotions it is a winner. The devotions were heart felt and truly enlightens the scripture. It is a great jumping off point to deeper thought and reflection. I found myself wanting to read ahead to know what insights God gave to Joni. I always think gleaning things from other Christians helpful and useful for growth. This will be a useful book for years to come.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Zondervan for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
December 25, 2016
A Spectacle of Glory: God's Light Shining through Me Every Day by Joni Eareckson Tada with Larry Libby is a compact devotional that focuses on how God loves you and enables you to live daily as a spectacle of His glory.
Joni Eareckson Tada, who has lived nearly half a century as a quadriplegic following a diving accident as a teen, knows a lot about living with pain daily, and we would certainly understand if she complained about her physical pain and frustrations. But she has learned to say yes to God on a day-to-day basis and continue to follow Him on this difficult journey and glorifying Him through it all. Joni uses her experience to encourage you and bring comfort in difficulties by helping the reader focus on following Him each step of the way. No matter how insignificant you may think you are or what challenges you face, you can use your life and circumstances to glorify God.
Using a passage of Scripture to look up, a couple of paragraphs of thought on it, followed by a prayer, this book, together with a Bible, is intended to help the reader focus on glorifying God through simple changes in attitude and thought patterns. Instead of being overwhelmed, it is bite-sized portions of Scripture to slowly digest and allow to nourish your spirit. The book is also compact-sized, making it easy to slip into a purse or briefcase to carry with you. This is a wonderful gift for anyone, including yourself, if you need encouragement during hardships---or simply feeling too insignificant to be used by God.
Many thanks to Handlebar Publishing for providing me with a copy at no cost to myself. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Joni Eareckson Tada, who has lived nearly half a century as a quadriplegic following a diving accident as a teen, knows a lot about living with pain daily, and we would certainly understand if she complained about her physical pain and frustrations. But she has learned to say yes to God on a day-to-day basis and continue to follow Him on this difficult journey and glorifying Him through it all. Joni uses her experience to encourage you and bring comfort in difficulties by helping the reader focus on following Him each step of the way. No matter how insignificant you may think you are or what challenges you face, you can use your life and circumstances to glorify God.
Using a passage of Scripture to look up, a couple of paragraphs of thought on it, followed by a prayer, this book, together with a Bible, is intended to help the reader focus on glorifying God through simple changes in attitude and thought patterns. Instead of being overwhelmed, it is bite-sized portions of Scripture to slowly digest and allow to nourish your spirit. The book is also compact-sized, making it easy to slip into a purse or briefcase to carry with you. This is a wonderful gift for anyone, including yourself, if you need encouragement during hardships---or simply feeling too insignificant to be used by God.
Many thanks to Handlebar Publishing for providing me with a copy at no cost to myself. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 30, 2016
I remember when I first learned who Joni Eareckson Tada was. I was a kid in the 70s and a book and movie were released about her about her life before and after her diving accident. Paralyzed in her teens, she became a beautiful artist learning to draw with a pen in her mouth.
Since then, Joni has become a prolific writer of Christian books. Her latest book is A Spectacle of Glory, a year-long daily devotional subtitled God's Light Shining through Me Every Day and is co-written with Larry Libby.
Joni uses the one-page devotions to help the reader learn about glorifying God in every situation. Each page is dated and contains a Bible verse that you look up in the translation of your choosing. After reading the verse you read the devotion about the Bible reading. Finally, there's a short prayer based on the lesson for that day.
A Spectacle of Glory is a lovely devotional to start your day with and can be used with your spouse or older children as well. Joni uses real-life examples from her own experiences to explain the topic of the day. She then ties the verse and the devotion together as a focus in the closing prayer.
Not only is A Spectacle of Glory a great book for yourself but it makes a lovely gift as well. When you share it with other it helps them grow stronger in their faith and truly helps them to learn to glorify God in all things no matter if they're good or bad. God uses every experience to make us better people and better examples of Jesus here on Earth.
Joni Eareckson Tada is no stranger to difficulty and she uses those experiences to bolster and encourage those whom she has contact with.
Since then, Joni has become a prolific writer of Christian books. Her latest book is A Spectacle of Glory, a year-long daily devotional subtitled God's Light Shining through Me Every Day and is co-written with Larry Libby.
Joni uses the one-page devotions to help the reader learn about glorifying God in every situation. Each page is dated and contains a Bible verse that you look up in the translation of your choosing. After reading the verse you read the devotion about the Bible reading. Finally, there's a short prayer based on the lesson for that day.
A Spectacle of Glory is a lovely devotional to start your day with and can be used with your spouse or older children as well. Joni uses real-life examples from her own experiences to explain the topic of the day. She then ties the verse and the devotion together as a focus in the closing prayer.
Not only is A Spectacle of Glory a great book for yourself but it makes a lovely gift as well. When you share it with other it helps them grow stronger in their faith and truly helps them to learn to glorify God in all things no matter if they're good or bad. God uses every experience to make us better people and better examples of Jesus here on Earth.
Joni Eareckson Tada is no stranger to difficulty and she uses those experiences to bolster and encourage those whom she has contact with.
November 12, 2016
"A Spectacle of Glory" is a year-long devotional with a theme of glorifying God in every situation. Each day started with a verse reference followed by a short devotion that usually quoted that verse and ended with a prayer. The devotions generally focused on better understanding the verse and how it relates to our walk with God.
The devotions often contained the theme of how we respond to difficult situations (like health problems, financial worries, etc). Short devotions generally can't develop an idea very far, but these devotions were fairly good. They emphasized keeping our focus on Jesus, the gift of our salvation, and heaven rather than our problems.
I'm not sure I agree with some of the author's theology of suffering, but it's made me dig into the Bible to further study the topic. Perhaps people with chronic suffering (from disability or health issues) might find more comfort and encouragement in it as that's the author's perspective. Since it seemed to focus on what a suffering person should ideally be doing and feeling, it generally made me feel bad that I'm still confused and discouraged by my suffering and limitations.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
The devotions often contained the theme of how we respond to difficult situations (like health problems, financial worries, etc). Short devotions generally can't develop an idea very far, but these devotions were fairly good. They emphasized keeping our focus on Jesus, the gift of our salvation, and heaven rather than our problems.
I'm not sure I agree with some of the author's theology of suffering, but it's made me dig into the Bible to further study the topic. Perhaps people with chronic suffering (from disability or health issues) might find more comfort and encouragement in it as that's the author's perspective. Since it seemed to focus on what a suffering person should ideally be doing and feeling, it generally made me feel bad that I'm still confused and discouraged by my suffering and limitations.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
December 29, 2016
As always, Joni Eareckson Tada, ministers to my heart and comforts my soul with her beautiful words and deep Biblical truths.
This devotional has become my new favorite with it's focus on God being with us in our pain and suffering. Over and over again, she shares Scriptures that show God's profound love for us and the peace that only He can give.
Each day starts with a Scripture that you look up and then the devotion shares it's meaning and comfort. I have to say I really like looking the Scripture up for myself. It helps me to see the Scripture in my Bible, in context, and to make notes in my Bible regarding what I've learned in the devotion. At the end of the devotion, there is a short prayer that will give you a springboard for your prayers.
Each day I found something that spoke deeply to my heart and opened my eyes to the meaning of God's Word and His great love for me. His purpose in my life and in my suffering. I absolutely love this book and highly recommend it to everyone but especially those who are in pain or going through a difficult time. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
*This book was provided to me for my honest review by BookLook Bloggers
This devotional has become my new favorite with it's focus on God being with us in our pain and suffering. Over and over again, she shares Scriptures that show God's profound love for us and the peace that only He can give.
Each day starts with a Scripture that you look up and then the devotion shares it's meaning and comfort. I have to say I really like looking the Scripture up for myself. It helps me to see the Scripture in my Bible, in context, and to make notes in my Bible regarding what I've learned in the devotion. At the end of the devotion, there is a short prayer that will give you a springboard for your prayers.
Each day I found something that spoke deeply to my heart and opened my eyes to the meaning of God's Word and His great love for me. His purpose in my life and in my suffering. I absolutely love this book and highly recommend it to everyone but especially those who are in pain or going through a difficult time. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
*This book was provided to me for my honest review by BookLook Bloggers
January 2, 2017
I love devotional books, for myself as well as giving as gifts for the New Year. It is important to glorify God in our daily walk and to recognize Him working in our everyday trials and successes.
This little book (approximately 4.5” x 6.5”) holds a treasure trove of one-page devotions to read each day of the year. In addition to each of the devotional passages are Scripture verses, and closing prayers. The wording is simple and direct and inspires the reader to allow God’s Light to shine through us. Just a few short minutes of daily reading draws us closer to Him and prompts us to embrace all things (even the tough times) knowing He is faithfully guiding us.
A Spectacle of Glory is especially stirring knowing the author, Joni Eareckson Tada, recognizes all too well how God leads and guides us over the peaks and through the valleys.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via Handlebar.
This little book (approximately 4.5” x 6.5”) holds a treasure trove of one-page devotions to read each day of the year. In addition to each of the devotional passages are Scripture verses, and closing prayers. The wording is simple and direct and inspires the reader to allow God’s Light to shine through us. Just a few short minutes of daily reading draws us closer to Him and prompts us to embrace all things (even the tough times) knowing He is faithfully guiding us.
A Spectacle of Glory is especially stirring knowing the author, Joni Eareckson Tada, recognizes all too well how God leads and guides us over the peaks and through the valleys.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via Handlebar.
February 7, 2017
One of the best devotionals out there. No fluff, only real spiritual substance. I highly recommend it.
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March 27, 2017
A Spectacle of Glory by Joni Eareckson Tada is a 365 Day devotional book, its short lessons packed with wisdom from God’s Word. It’s so easy for me to feel sorry for myself day by day, but reading devotions written by Joni, who at a young age became paralyzed from a tragic accident, her strength and devotion to making her life a spectacle of glory for God is truly humbling.
September 22, 2017
This is a year long devotional so I marked it as read because it will be continuing for a year.
April 27, 2019
I suffer from a love/hate feeling towards Joni but this book has given me a greater understanding of her and our Lord. I am enjoying this title and although I suffer from ill health like Joni and there is the odd reading or two for people like me the vast majority of the readings are suitable for all.
I recommend this book for all.
I was given this book by NetGalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary and impartial review.
I recommend this book for all.
I was given this book by NetGalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary and impartial review.
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