The Message SOLO: An Uncommon Devotional

by Eugene H. Peterson

Today's world is all about Now—a fast-moving, high-speed, on-demand lifestyle. But has this pace changed how we study the Bible? 

Our relationship with God is a journey, a walk where we grow closer to Him each day. So it makes sense that reading and understanding Scripture is a continual experience, not just a moment. 

This innovative devotional is designed to change how you interact with God's Word. The Message Remix: Solo revolves around lectio divina, or "divine reading," an ancient approach to exploring Scripture updated for today's students. Each devotion delivers a unique, contemplative study that will encourage you to: 

Listen: Uncover biblical wisdom and revelations as you learn to read without the typical limitations that often cut Bible reading short. 
Think: Immerse yourself in the passage as you place yourself in the story or meditate on words and phrases. 
Pray: Connect with God through prayer and praise as you encounter new ways to communicate with him. 
Live: Take some time for rest, introspection, or even activity as you discover how to take the Word with you throughout the day. 

Features include: 
o An introduction to the lectio divina style of study 
o A topical index for finding issues that impact your life 
o Numbered devotions so you can start any day of the year 
o A time of rest and reflection for every seventh day

So don't just read the Bible. Get engaged with God's Word and let it revolutionize your life.

Genres: Christian

656 pages, Kindle Edition

About the author

Eugene H. Peterson was a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. For many years he was James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. He had written over thirty books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language a contemporary translation of the Bible. After retiring from full-time teaching, Eugene and his wife Jan lived in the Big Sky Country of rural Montana. He died in October 2018.

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

After about 18 months, I finally finished this year-long devotion. I thoroughly enjoyed the layout of this book, and highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a unique devotional book. Eugene Peterson takes the text of The Message and divides into 365 daily readings, with commentary and questions designed to get you to really think about what you are reading. The best thing about it is that it is not dated. The days are simply numbered. So if you miss a day, no worries, just pick back up with the next reading. Also, you can start at anytime of the year you want. Very good book!

[Spook Sulek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once I got used to the informality of the scripture, I loved this devotional! I like that I don't just read the scripture, sometimes I read it aloud, walk and read, read it 3x, things like that. I like the interactive questions in the daily 'think' part and the suggestions for prayer. I also like that each scripture has an extended passage noted so that I can look it up and get further background information on the story of the evening. More involved than my last devotional, I'm enjoying this one mightily!