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30 Days to Growing in Your Faith: Enrich Your Life in 15 Minutes a Day
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLER 30 DAYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE.
Deepen your faith, strengthen your relationship with God, and enrich your life with this practical guide for spiritual growth.
In 30 Days to Growing in Your Faith, Max Anders uses a repetition and response methodology to outline a helpful framework for Christian living. To make a complex topic easier to grasp, this book is divided into three sections that reflect the basics of spiritual
feed your mind with the integrate your life with the lives of other solid get up each day and try your best to do what is true and rightWithin each of these sections, Max outlines the most important things you need to know, using simple explanations and workbook-style learning to drive biblical truth into the hearts and minds of those who seek it. Themes like these will be
Eternal perspective and purposeDesired attitudes, values, and behaviorResponsibilities as followers of ChristInsightful, engaging, and easy-to-use, 30 Days to Growing in Your Faith balances classic Christian teaching with innovative applications for today, giving you a solid foundation for a lifetime of growing in your faith. If you've been wondering how to engage with God's Word in your daily life, this is a must-read.
Deepen your faith, strengthen your relationship with God, and enrich your life with this practical guide for spiritual growth.
In 30 Days to Growing in Your Faith, Max Anders uses a repetition and response methodology to outline a helpful framework for Christian living. To make a complex topic easier to grasp, this book is divided into three sections that reflect the basics of spiritual
feed your mind with the integrate your life with the lives of other solid get up each day and try your best to do what is true and rightWithin each of these sections, Max outlines the most important things you need to know, using simple explanations and workbook-style learning to drive biblical truth into the hearts and minds of those who seek it. Themes like these will be
Eternal perspective and purposeDesired attitudes, values, and behaviorResponsibilities as followers of ChristInsightful, engaging, and easy-to-use, 30 Days to Growing in Your Faith balances classic Christian teaching with innovative applications for today, giving you a solid foundation for a lifetime of growing in your faith. If you've been wondering how to engage with God's Word in your daily life, this is a must-read.
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Published August 3, 2021
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August 3, 2021
I read and reviewed Max Anders' book ‘30 Days to Understanding the Bible’ a few years ago. I was intrigued by the idea of committing 15 minutes a day to learn the Scriptures. The greater appeal of this book is the discussion of well-tried practical applications of the Bible. The proposals are well-phrased, the directions are plain, and the text is clear and simple.
Anders’ premise is "If something is important to you it has to be repeated till it changes you." This process of repetition is an essential part of his approach. I did not expect the scope of his directives. It seems that every aspect of spiritual growth finds its way onto the pages of this book. The exposition on Mental Renewal was especially challenging. Even in the more familiar areas of growth, there are unique insights.
The author claims it is crucial that believers live with an eternal perspective. (Chapter 2) In this context, Christians must recall evidences for God’s existence, which are readily apparent, and not always argue about proofs. "When you leave the laboratory where you were looking for proof, and go to the courtroom looking for evidence, the ground shifts dramatically." Well-said.
I was at first skeptical of the last chapter on Humanitarianism. Some debates on this topic deteriorate quickly. It is not usually addressed in these kinds of books. I found the section to be helpful.
The book will appeal to new believers, just getting started in the Christian walk. Bible teachers will appreciate the chapter reviews with blanks that allow for memory stretching. Mature believers and pastors may benefit from the fresh expressions of well-known principles.
August 2, 2021
EXCELLENT RESOURCE!
Dr. Max Anders has used his vast Biblical knowledge along with his excellent communication skills and provided readers with another excellent resource tool for growing in your faith as a Christian. 30 DAYS TO GROWING IN YOUR FAITH: Enrich Your Life in 15 Minutes A Day is one of the best discipleship programs I have ever seen in over 40 years of working with discipleship groups. Max writes Biblical truth in a very clear, concise manner and presents these lessons in 15 minute increments. The reader is encouraged to participate and through their repetition and responses is able to establish a firm foundation for a lifetime of spiritual growth. Dr. Anders believes repetition is gateway to transformed behavior. He used this same type of teaching method in his fantastic bestselling 30 DAYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE. He covers the following topics:
The Importance of Gratitude
The Mystery of Prayer
The Challenge of Living Like Who We Have Become
The Role of Pain and Suffering
The Challenge of Discerning God's Will
The Necessity of Mental Renewal
The Importance of Scripture
Spiritual Disciplines
The Role of Trials
The Power of Humility
My favorite Chapter is Chapter 18: The Power of Trust and Obedience based on Hebrews 11:6. Dr. Anders writes, “If we do not obey God, it is because we do not believe him. And if we partially believe him, we partially obey him. The governing principle is this: in everything God asks of us, he does so to give something good to us or to keep some harm from us. Therefore, the shortest distance between us and the life we long for is total obedience to God.”
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Thomas Nelson and NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence. I have pre-ordered a copy for my own library.
Dr. Max Anders has used his vast Biblical knowledge along with his excellent communication skills and provided readers with another excellent resource tool for growing in your faith as a Christian. 30 DAYS TO GROWING IN YOUR FAITH: Enrich Your Life in 15 Minutes A Day is one of the best discipleship programs I have ever seen in over 40 years of working with discipleship groups. Max writes Biblical truth in a very clear, concise manner and presents these lessons in 15 minute increments. The reader is encouraged to participate and through their repetition and responses is able to establish a firm foundation for a lifetime of spiritual growth. Dr. Anders believes repetition is gateway to transformed behavior. He used this same type of teaching method in his fantastic bestselling 30 DAYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE. He covers the following topics:
The Importance of Gratitude
The Mystery of Prayer
The Challenge of Living Like Who We Have Become
The Role of Pain and Suffering
The Challenge of Discerning God's Will
The Necessity of Mental Renewal
The Importance of Scripture
Spiritual Disciplines
The Role of Trials
The Power of Humility
My favorite Chapter is Chapter 18: The Power of Trust and Obedience based on Hebrews 11:6. Dr. Anders writes, “If we do not obey God, it is because we do not believe him. And if we partially believe him, we partially obey him. The governing principle is this: in everything God asks of us, he does so to give something good to us or to keep some harm from us. Therefore, the shortest distance between us and the life we long for is total obedience to God.”
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Thomas Nelson and NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence. I have pre-ordered a copy for my own library.
August 3, 2021
In 30 Days to Growing in Your Faith Max Anders not only shares Biblical concepts but also uses a format to help plant these concepts deep into our hearts and lives. The book combines reading, repetition, fill in the blank statements, a central passage/Scripture daily, and questions (thought/discussion and decision/application) in each chapter to actively engage the reader.
Max divides his book into 3 sections:
Know, Be, and Do. He writes in his book
" As a complete Christian, you need to:
• Know what you need to know
• Become what you need to be
• Do what you need to do"
Each section has 10 chapters as you work your way from knowing about Christian life to becoming a more mature Christian to living out a Christian life through helping others and sharing God's Word.
I would suggest reading only one chapter daily, using this as a devotional or Bible study, so you can read slowly and focus on just one concept for that day. You can do further study or research along with the daily chapter if you struggle with the concept or just want to learn more. The daily central passage/ Scripture can be used as a focus verse for the day and memory verses which you can add to as you progress through the book. I would recommend the print format over the digital as I found it a little difficult to do the digital format on my phone but may be easier on a larger screen. You can do the fill in the blank statements and questions in the printed copy easier than a digital copy, in my opinion. You can use a notebook or journal to write out the fill in the blank statements, take notes or answer questions as you read.
I did enjoy the book and feel that it is a useful resource to use in growing my faith and applying to my life. I will be rereading Max's book at a slower pace, focusing on one chapter a day to more fully grasp and digest the Biblical concepts and information from each chapter along with answering the questions. I would recommend this book to people searching on what a Christian life is about, for new Christian people, and even for a person who has been a Christian for awhile who wants to experience spiritual growth. Max takes you through the progress of becoming a Christian to transforming your life and living out God's Word daily. Pick up a copy today to start planting and growing a deeper faith. I received an advanced copy of this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Max divides his book into 3 sections:
Know, Be, and Do. He writes in his book
" As a complete Christian, you need to:
• Know what you need to know
• Become what you need to be
• Do what you need to do"
Each section has 10 chapters as you work your way from knowing about Christian life to becoming a more mature Christian to living out a Christian life through helping others and sharing God's Word.
I would suggest reading only one chapter daily, using this as a devotional or Bible study, so you can read slowly and focus on just one concept for that day. You can do further study or research along with the daily chapter if you struggle with the concept or just want to learn more. The daily central passage/ Scripture can be used as a focus verse for the day and memory verses which you can add to as you progress through the book. I would recommend the print format over the digital as I found it a little difficult to do the digital format on my phone but may be easier on a larger screen. You can do the fill in the blank statements and questions in the printed copy easier than a digital copy, in my opinion. You can use a notebook or journal to write out the fill in the blank statements, take notes or answer questions as you read.
I did enjoy the book and feel that it is a useful resource to use in growing my faith and applying to my life. I will be rereading Max's book at a slower pace, focusing on one chapter a day to more fully grasp and digest the Biblical concepts and information from each chapter along with answering the questions. I would recommend this book to people searching on what a Christian life is about, for new Christian people, and even for a person who has been a Christian for awhile who wants to experience spiritual growth. Max takes you through the progress of becoming a Christian to transforming your life and living out God's Word daily. Pick up a copy today to start planting and growing a deeper faith. I received an advanced copy of this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
August 2, 2021
30 Days to Growing your Faith
This book appealed to me because I am a bit of a DIYer when it comes to Bible Study. I am also a forever student of the Bible and what believer wouldn’t want to grow their faith? So, everything about this book drew me in. I can honestly say that I was not disappointed and greatly encouraged in my faith from reading this book. I have been a believer for over 60 years. I loved that this book challenged me to allow my faith to grow!
My experience was that this book reminded me, challenged me, and lead me to develop a more eternal perspective while living in this temporal world. In chapter 3 I was reminded to live with the end in mind! In chapter 4 the author tells us that it’s our outer man that sins, but the inner man is righteous – I appreciated how he developed that idea over the next couple of chapters. I so agreed in Chapter 6 that what we put into our minds…is what we become. So many more truths waiting for you to discover.
I feel this book will appeal to those who prefer learning with repetition and filling in the blanks. This really appeals to my mode of learning. It is set up to be worked through in 30 days (my preferred method to build on the principles while the previous days discussion is still fresh on my mind, and it helps keeps me on task). However, a person could work through it as it works best for you. It can be done as an individual or in a group. Each chapter has a review, discussion, and decision points. Oh, and did I mention repetition?
It's my opinion that this book is an excellent resource for the new believer or a seasoned believer, so I feel it has wide appeal. I liked how the book is a snapshot of Faith in 30 days, but it is also chock full of lots of resources to take your study deeper. Trust me – you will WANT to go deeper!
This book appealed to me because I am a bit of a DIYer when it comes to Bible Study. I am also a forever student of the Bible and what believer wouldn’t want to grow their faith? So, everything about this book drew me in. I can honestly say that I was not disappointed and greatly encouraged in my faith from reading this book. I have been a believer for over 60 years. I loved that this book challenged me to allow my faith to grow!
My experience was that this book reminded me, challenged me, and lead me to develop a more eternal perspective while living in this temporal world. In chapter 3 I was reminded to live with the end in mind! In chapter 4 the author tells us that it’s our outer man that sins, but the inner man is righteous – I appreciated how he developed that idea over the next couple of chapters. I so agreed in Chapter 6 that what we put into our minds…is what we become. So many more truths waiting for you to discover.
I feel this book will appeal to those who prefer learning with repetition and filling in the blanks. This really appeals to my mode of learning. It is set up to be worked through in 30 days (my preferred method to build on the principles while the previous days discussion is still fresh on my mind, and it helps keeps me on task). However, a person could work through it as it works best for you. It can be done as an individual or in a group. Each chapter has a review, discussion, and decision points. Oh, and did I mention repetition?
It's my opinion that this book is an excellent resource for the new believer or a seasoned believer, so I feel it has wide appeal. I liked how the book is a snapshot of Faith in 30 days, but it is also chock full of lots of resources to take your study deeper. Trust me – you will WANT to go deeper!
August 3, 2021
The well-known author and Bible scholar Max Anders has produced another helpful and encouraging resource for Christians with 30 Days to Growing in Your Faith. Using the same format he used in the classic work, 30 Days to Understanding Your Bible, this present book consists of 30 short chapters meant to be read in 15 minutes or less and to read one chapter each day for better retention of the material.
Anders directs this book to both newer believers and more seasoned disciples of Jesus, who might feel that their spiritual lives have stagnated or lack passion and energy. This volume builds its knowledge base for the reader in three parts: First, the person has certain fundamental truths they must know to be a Christian. Second, the person takes this knowledge they have gained about God and themselves to be the person God wants them to be. Third, the person is then in the position to live out God's plan and do the things He has called them to do.
As a skilled seminary professor, Anders uses many tools such as repetition, fill-in-the-blanks, and thought-provoking questions to help the reader more fully engage with the content covered in the book. And he covers a wide range of issues that every Christian faces in their spiritual growth, such as the battle between the inner man and the outer man, renewing the mind, trials and suffering, self-discipline, prayer, trusting God, and discerning God's will. This resource is one that a reader will actively work with and will want to return to multiple times. Highly recommended!
Anders directs this book to both newer believers and more seasoned disciples of Jesus, who might feel that their spiritual lives have stagnated or lack passion and energy. This volume builds its knowledge base for the reader in three parts: First, the person has certain fundamental truths they must know to be a Christian. Second, the person takes this knowledge they have gained about God and themselves to be the person God wants them to be. Third, the person is then in the position to live out God's plan and do the things He has called them to do.
As a skilled seminary professor, Anders uses many tools such as repetition, fill-in-the-blanks, and thought-provoking questions to help the reader more fully engage with the content covered in the book. And he covers a wide range of issues that every Christian faces in their spiritual growth, such as the battle between the inner man and the outer man, renewing the mind, trials and suffering, self-discipline, prayer, trusting God, and discerning God's will. This resource is one that a reader will actively work with and will want to return to multiple times. Highly recommended!
August 21, 2021
Thank you Max Anders for this book. All I can say is wow. The book was simple, short but was packed with so many golden nuggets. I found myself really looking inward and really doing a lot of self-reflection as I combed through each of the chapters. They forced me to look at my walk with Christ and really think about how I was living it. I have been a Christian most of my life but the way Max talked about certain subjects, it was like I was looking at my faith through a new lens. The chapter that really got me was the one about the inner and outer man. The whole time I thought "i never thought about it like that before!"
The book also challenges you to remember what you have read. It has a few fill in the blanks to remind you and keep the focus of the book in the forefront of your mind. It also had journal questions at the end of each chapter so one can really dig into that chapter and apply it to oneself.
I definitely feel as though I have grown in my faith just by reading this book and look forward to reading through Max's book throughout the years to keep the material fresh.
The book also challenges you to remember what you have read. It has a few fill in the blanks to remind you and keep the focus of the book in the forefront of your mind. It also had journal questions at the end of each chapter so one can really dig into that chapter and apply it to oneself.
I definitely feel as though I have grown in my faith just by reading this book and look forward to reading through Max's book throughout the years to keep the material fresh.
August 18, 2021
30 Days to Growing in Your Faith: Enrich Your Life in 15 Minutes a Day
Excellent read! You should definitely take at least the 30 days mentioned in the title, if not more, to read it. There is so much good material in here, you may want to linger longer as I did. The book is full of biblical truths laid out in a brilliant spiral self-review format. It sets a strong foundation and builds on it throughout so that you can’t help but learn and grow. As Max says, “If something is important it has to be repeated until it changes you.” He has built in repetition that makes the information sink into your subconscious. There is also an excellent listing of additional recommended resources at the end of each chapter.
I would recommend this book to any readers as the material is explained so well that a new Christian will be enriched, yet is deep enough for a seasoned student to be inspired.
Excellent read! You should definitely take at least the 30 days mentioned in the title, if not more, to read it. There is so much good material in here, you may want to linger longer as I did. The book is full of biblical truths laid out in a brilliant spiral self-review format. It sets a strong foundation and builds on it throughout so that you can’t help but learn and grow. As Max says, “If something is important it has to be repeated until it changes you.” He has built in repetition that makes the information sink into your subconscious. There is also an excellent listing of additional recommended resources at the end of each chapter.
I would recommend this book to any readers as the material is explained so well that a new Christian will be enriched, yet is deep enough for a seasoned student to be inspired.
September 4, 2021
This book is excellent. I love the visuals and the systematic way it is broken down while the big picture is always on Christ. Max Anders reminds us that salvation belongs to God while pointing us to our part (in response) as well.
This is an wonderful resource for new believers as well as challenging for all believers. It appealed to me because I got so much out of his previous book - 30 Days to Understanding the Bible. This is a perfect companion to it but you could read each without the other as well.
Such rich, life-giving truths throughout this book and how to apply those truths, practically, in every area of your life. I have several favorite chapters but a few in particular are on humility, trust & obedience, and prayer. I feel like Max covers everything in this book! The repetition phrases and fill in the blanks are highly effective methods of learning.
This is an wonderful resource for new believers as well as challenging for all believers. It appealed to me because I got so much out of his previous book - 30 Days to Understanding the Bible. This is a perfect companion to it but you could read each without the other as well.
Such rich, life-giving truths throughout this book and how to apply those truths, practically, in every area of your life. I have several favorite chapters but a few in particular are on humility, trust & obedience, and prayer. I feel like Max covers everything in this book! The repetition phrases and fill in the blanks are highly effective methods of learning.
August 11, 2021
We really enjoyed the 30 days to understand the Bible book so we were all excited to go through this book as well. It didn't disappoint. Kids and adults will enjoy this book. That is rare that you can read it out loud for the family. Most devotionals like this are for women, men, or kids directly. However we all learned something, some more than others.
It sparked lots of conversation at the time as well as later in the day. I highly recommend this book for that reason!
It sparked lots of conversation at the time as well as later in the day. I highly recommend this book for that reason!
January 8, 2026
Max Anders’ books are life changing. I learn so much, take so many important pieces of knowledge and truth away, and am continually thinking about what he says. He speaks in a way that’s easily understood and always offers practical methods of growing in your faith. I am a terrible non-fiction reader, but I always highly recommend Max Anders’ books to people wanting to grow in their faith and read more. His other book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, is amazing (maybe even better?).
December 2, 2022
Great Book
Max really teaches you a lot of good information about the Christian walk. I love his writing style and how he breaks up the lessons in rememberable parts. I love this book.
Max really teaches you a lot of good information about the Christian walk. I love his writing style and how he breaks up the lessons in rememberable parts. I love this book.
July 1, 2022
GREAT BOOK
read first half in April and second half in June (lol) but incredible book. challenges you to think and provides biblical truth to know, be, and do the will of God.
read first half in April and second half in June (lol) but incredible book. challenges you to think and provides biblical truth to know, be, and do the will of God.
July 25, 2022
An excellent, well thought out book. As he recommends it should be kept as a reference.
May 20, 2025
This book is definitely helpful for any Christian seeking to grow their faith. Very enjoyable as well insightful book.
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