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Captivating Grace: 365 Devotions for the Reformed Thinker
Reformed theology informs our view of God's sovereignty, mercy, and the gospel. The spiritual leaders of the Protestant Reformation influence our faith every day. Learn more about their world-changing thoughts, biblical foundations, and passion for God's grace in Captivating Grace: 365 Devotions for the Reformed Thinker.
Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and To the Glory of God Alone--these are the five Solas and the basis for this beautiful collection of devotions. Inside this yearlong devotional you'll
365 devotions drawn from the books, sermons, and commentaries of the most influential figures of reformed thinking, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Charles Spurgeon
Each entry in this daily devotional includes a Scripture and a short reading
A purple ribbon marker and gorgeous interiors
Captivating Grace is a thoughtful gift for new Christians, seminary and college students, and anyone who wants a richer spiritual life, as well as newly ordained pastors and church leaders who need encouragement. With its classic design, this 365-day devotional is also a wonderful keepsake for a personal library. Here you will find treasured insights from the greatest voices of Reformed theology bound together with God's unchanging Word.
Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and To the Glory of God Alone--these are the five Solas and the basis for this beautiful collection of devotions. Inside this yearlong devotional you'll
365 devotions drawn from the books, sermons, and commentaries of the most influential figures of reformed thinking, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Charles Spurgeon
Each entry in this daily devotional includes a Scripture and a short reading
A purple ribbon marker and gorgeous interiors
Captivating Grace is a thoughtful gift for new Christians, seminary and college students, and anyone who wants a richer spiritual life, as well as newly ordained pastors and church leaders who need encouragement. With its classic design, this 365-day devotional is also a wonderful keepsake for a personal library. Here you will find treasured insights from the greatest voices of Reformed theology bound together with God's unchanging Word.
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388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2019
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About the author
Susan Hill
180 books2,265 followersSusan Hill was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in 1942. Her hometown was later referred to in her novel A Change for the Better (1969) and some short stories especially "Cockles and Mussels".
She attended Scarborough Convent School, where she became interested in theatre and literature. Her family left Scarborough in 1958 and moved to Coventry where her father worked in car and aircraft factories. Hill states that she attended a girls’ grammar school, Barr's Hill. Her fellow pupils included Jennifer Page, the first Chief Executive of the Millennium Dome. At Barrs Hill she took A levels in English, French, History and Latin, proceeding to an English degree at King's College London. By this time she had already written her first novel, The Enclosure which was published by Hutchinson in her first year at university. The novel was criticised by The Daily Mail for its sexual content, with the suggestion that writing in this style was unsuitable for a "schoolgirl".
Her next novel Gentleman and Ladies was published in 1968. This was followed in quick succession by A Change for the Better, I'm the King of the Castle, The Albatross and other stories, Strange Meeting, The Bird of Night, A Bit of Singing and Dancing and In the Springtime of Year, all written and published between 1968 and 1974.
In 1975 she married Shakespeare scholar Stanley Wells and they moved to Stratford upon Avon. Their first daughter, Jessica, was born in 1977 and their second daughter, Clemency, was born in 1985. Hill has recently founded her own publishing company, Long Barn Books, which has published one work of fiction per year.
Librarian's Note: There is more than one author by this name.
She attended Scarborough Convent School, where she became interested in theatre and literature. Her family left Scarborough in 1958 and moved to Coventry where her father worked in car and aircraft factories. Hill states that she attended a girls’ grammar school, Barr's Hill. Her fellow pupils included Jennifer Page, the first Chief Executive of the Millennium Dome. At Barrs Hill she took A levels in English, French, History and Latin, proceeding to an English degree at King's College London. By this time she had already written her first novel, The Enclosure which was published by Hutchinson in her first year at university. The novel was criticised by The Daily Mail for its sexual content, with the suggestion that writing in this style was unsuitable for a "schoolgirl".
Her next novel Gentleman and Ladies was published in 1968. This was followed in quick succession by A Change for the Better, I'm the King of the Castle, The Albatross and other stories, Strange Meeting, The Bird of Night, A Bit of Singing and Dancing and In the Springtime of Year, all written and published between 1968 and 1974.
In 1975 she married Shakespeare scholar Stanley Wells and they moved to Stratford upon Avon. Their first daughter, Jessica, was born in 1977 and their second daughter, Clemency, was born in 1985. Hill has recently founded her own publishing company, Long Barn Books, which has published one work of fiction per year.
Librarian's Note: There is more than one author by this name.
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February 21, 2020
This is a 365 day devotional with each devotional taking up one page. Each devotional had the date, a verse, and two to three paragraphs quoted from a Protestant reformer or famous preacher. The book was divided into five sections based on the Five Solas: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and To the Glory of God Alone. The quotes were sometimes related to the day's verse and sometimes only related to the section's theme. Martin Luther, John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, and Jonathan Edwards were frequently quoted but there were also other people like Theodore Beza, Ulrich Zwingli, and Francis Turretin.
I was disappointed that the cover almost immediately started to separate from the rest of the book. And I'm not hard on my books. There was a fair amount of repetition. For example, there were several days in a row that covered that the Bible was written by God, but these comments were made by different people. The quotes primarily showed what the different preachers thought relating to the Solas. I suppose I expected the quotes to provide more insight into the verses (or the verses to be more related to the Solas) rather than this devotional being a collection of statements about where they stood on certain topics.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through Amazon Vine.
I was disappointed that the cover almost immediately started to separate from the rest of the book. And I'm not hard on my books. There was a fair amount of repetition. For example, there were several days in a row that covered that the Bible was written by God, but these comments were made by different people. The quotes primarily showed what the different preachers thought relating to the Solas. I suppose I expected the quotes to provide more insight into the verses (or the verses to be more related to the Solas) rather than this devotional being a collection of statements about where they stood on certain topics.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through Amazon Vine.
November 12, 2020
Beautiful, reassuring, short writings from the principal Reformers (Calvin, Luther, Zwingli) and other important preachers of Protestantism like Spurgeon and Jonathan Edwards. Covering the Five Solas (Scripture alone; Faith alone; Grace alone; Christ alone; and to the Glory of God alone). Can be read as a daily devotional for a year or, as I did, read a few each night before bed. A reminder that we are saved by the grace of God and all praise and glory belongs to Him alone.
January 2, 2023
Excellent Devotional
This is an excellent devotional. It is brief enough for a morning jumpstart. But it is rich in theology and practicality. Highly recommended.
This is an excellent devotional. It is brief enough for a morning jumpstart. But it is rich in theology and practicality. Highly recommended.
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