The Promise of Lent Devotional: A 40-day Journey toward the Miracle of Easter

by Chris Tiegreen

Lent is a time of remembering Christ’s sacrifice—and yet it is not meant to be depressing; it is meant to be reorienting. The 40-day holy season is one of transition when we turn our eyes away from fading disappointments and move ever closer to the radiance of Easter hope.This is the purpose of The Promise of Lent to stir up the hope that God has given us in the midst of a fallen world. Each day you’ll read of death and new life, temptation and the power to overcome it, the life and ministry of Jesus, and the transformative power of God. Because when we gaze at God’s true nature—his sacrificial love and his glorious resurrection—everything changes. The past fades, the tomb’s stone rolls away, and our hearts awaken to faith once again. Discover that to be true this year, through The Promise of Lent Devotional.

Genres: Devotional, Christian, Religion

191 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2018

About the author

Chris Tiegreen is an award-winning author of more than 60 books and discussion guides that have been translated into more than 40 languages and read by more than 5 million people worldwide. He is also a collaborative/supporting writer on more than 40 book projects. As a journalist/photojournalist, he has written hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles covering city and county government, sports, and education. His experiences in media, ministry, and higher education bring a unique perspective to his writing, which often focuses on cultural commentary and devotional themes.

Reviews

[Tawanda A · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this books years ago but finally stuck to finishing it. This book gives a daily reading averaging 3 pages and shares the story of the crucifixion but mostly in terms of how we live on earth because of what Jesus did to save us. There's a lot of discussion on suffering, death and living a purposeful life even when our fate isn't where we imagined. The only thing I would change is doing the daily prayers in a darker print.

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The PERFECT book for Lent devotionals. Perfect daily length and DEPTH. Wonderful questions that made the reader reflect upon and connect in a relevant way. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this devotional book every morning during lent.

[Larry White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Discipline

Featured by my church for a Lenten devotional this year, Chris Tiegreen’s “The Promise of Lent” is very good. It’s a beneficial spiritual discipline to make use of a devotional as often as possible, preferably daily, at all times during the year, but especially in the seasons of Lent and Advent. That habit is so important to growth and understanding. I typically use more than one year-round. This devotional book is very helpful. Six days a week it features a Bible verse, a commentary on that verse and its application to your life, a prayer, questions for reflection, a suggestion for further Scriptural reading, and verses from an applicable hymn. Because reflection is unique to each reader every day, it is impossible to estimate a time commitment, but apart from personal reflection it easily is less than ten minutes per day. On the six Sundays of Lent and on Easter the focus is on a short Scripture reading, prayer and a hymn rather than commentary and reflection, but reflection will be stimulated for most readers. It’s a good discipline.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this devotional and looked forward to reading it every day during Lent. It had scripture, a thoughtful essay, a prayer, and an interesting praise piece (typically song or poetry excerpt) that gave me plenty to reflect on during the period of Lent, as well as a rest day on Sunday to simply reflect on powerful moments in the Gospels. I liked how it balanced the solemnity of the season with the hope that is also present as Easter nears. I'll be revisiting this in future years. This was my first of Tiegreen's work, but I will be checking out other works after this strong collection.

[Bridget Jeffries · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I picked up this devotional for Lent and enjoyed it a lot. Most of the entries were thoughtful, interesting, and helped me think about different aspects of the season of Lent. Each entry contains a Scripture verse, a 2.5-page reflection, a prayer, questions for further reflection, and a few lines from a hymn.

My only complaints about this devotional are that the author favors the ESV (aka the abusive boyfriend of Bible translations) and it could use more hymn selections by women and people of color.

I'll definitely be picking up the author's Advent devotional later this year.

[Sheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Companionship on the journey of Lent

The thoughts expressed in this devotion were most helpful in my journey through Lent. I haven’t participated in this event in the church calendar - indeed I am new to this so Chris was a great companion along the way. As always, deep and yet accessible, Chris writes with conviction and clearly out of experience in his own relationship with God. Thoroughly recommend this resource to anyone who journeys Lent.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easter Morning Resurrection Sunday

I have used this devotional for Lent this year. It was very tempting to read ahead but I didn't. I also glad I used it as it was intended. My season of Lent has been enriched.

[Todd Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christ Centered, grace focused!

This was a beautiful book that helped us prepare the heart for Easter! The glories of the new covenant are made clear.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second devotional by Chris Tiegreen - the first was his Advent devotional. I highly recommend them - thanks to my mother for introducing me to him. Very thought provoking and inspirational.