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To Live with Christ
The devotional writings of noted Swedish pastor, bishop, and author Bo Giertz offer what foreword writer John Pless calls "sturdy confessional Lutheranism with warm piety born of confidence in the Gospel."
To Live With Christ translates a collection of Giertz's classic devotions for those who want to explore their Christian faith and to connect God's Word in their daily lives. The devotional readings embrace the church-year calendar, just as Giertz did, preparing you for Sunday worship service.
Each Christ-centered devotion includes a Bible reading, meditation, and a prayer. The collection points readers to the cross of Christ, offering the assurance of God's grace, love, and forgiveness, helping them draw closer to their Lord. (From publisher site)
To Live With Christ translates a collection of Giertz's classic devotions for those who want to explore their Christian faith and to connect God's Word in their daily lives. The devotional readings embrace the church-year calendar, just as Giertz did, preparing you for Sunday worship service.
Each Christ-centered devotion includes a Bible reading, meditation, and a prayer. The collection points readers to the cross of Christ, offering the assurance of God's grace, love, and forgiveness, helping them draw closer to their Lord. (From publisher site)
832 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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August 26, 2014
My favorite devotion book of all time!
Bo Giertz is the Swedish Lutheran C.S.Lewis (started as an atheist and became an influential Christian leader -- read about his remarkable life on Wikipedia)
He wrote these devotions for people who, like himself, didn't have a background in Christianity. Yet the devotions are not tiringly simple and didactic. They bring you to Jesus. The prayers are so personal, too. I looked forward to my devotional time all year long for gospel and grace refreshment
An entire year of devotions, built around the Swedish Lutheran church calendar (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, etc.) yet not tied to the historic readings of the Sunday, I experienced some fresh connections between the devotions and the focus of the church year. During Lent you read the Passion History.
Bo Giertz is the Swedish Lutheran C.S.Lewis (started as an atheist and became an influential Christian leader -- read about his remarkable life on Wikipedia)
He wrote these devotions for people who, like himself, didn't have a background in Christianity. Yet the devotions are not tiringly simple and didactic. They bring you to Jesus. The prayers are so personal, too. I looked forward to my devotional time all year long for gospel and grace refreshment
An entire year of devotions, built around the Swedish Lutheran church calendar (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, etc.) yet not tied to the historic readings of the Sunday, I experienced some fresh connections between the devotions and the focus of the church year. During Lent you read the Passion History.
March 3, 2018
Profound in its intercession to Christ with deep confessional teaching and groans of heavenly longing for the suffering. The beauty and depth of the Christian's life are held up for examination while the reader becomes emboldened by hope . My most beloved devotional after the Treasury of Daily Prayer.
October 23, 2013
One of the better devotionals available. A great resource that follows the Church year calendar.
June 30, 2013
My wife and I have been reading this book together for our nightly devotions and we have very much liked it's content. It has a good old Lutheran, theology of the cross kind of substance to it.
September 21, 2021
Great devotional for new or "seasoned" conservative Christians! It takes you through the church year as well as the main teachings in the Old & New Testaments of the Bible. The reader can jump in at anytime and read it multiple times for refreshing on Biblical truths. I started this devotional last year in the middle of Pentecost ("Sundays after Trinity Sunday" as it is referred to in the book) and I could continue on even after reading all devotions. There is always new insight to gain as you grow in faith.
January 24, 2018
I frequently turn to these straightforward and concise devotions for personal meditation on the Scripture and at times when I'm studying a text.
November 26, 2019
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February 6, 2017
Great Lutheran Devotional
March 8, 2011
in-depth devotions and prayers on living a religous life and following the Lutheran church year calendar.
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