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I started this book and study guide a while ago and decided to pick it up again. It is hitting some good points about the depth I want in my walk with God.

Jesus never knew sin until they placed that crown of thorns on his head. He was crucified as a man, bearing the sin of every man, from the beginning and for all eternity.

Without a doubt, these short one-page devotions are some of the best writing Max Lucado has ever done.

Lucado 3:16 Day 13 of 40-day devotional – Why did Jesus get in the boat? It wasn’t to catch fish. In the boat, after a boatload of fish. Peter doesn’t see the fish or the Rabbi. He sees Jesus the Lord. That is why Jesus got in the boat. I want Jesus in my boat. I want to see Him in my life, in the everyday duties.
This is some of the best of Max Lucado.

The book narrative I found to be so-so, but the devotions are exemplary. Every day I find a small saying to hold on to for my day. Every bit is yummy food for thought.

I'm into the devotions after the narrative and am getting much more out of it. John 3:16 is, in my opinion, the verse that says it all about who God is and what is important to Him. The devotion is all about the 'only begotten son'. I like that.

Half way through - I love reading these at night. Gives me something to take with me into my sleep.

Esther is always a wonderful character to see and relate to. She was incredibly human, but when God called her, She answered.

So many basic truths, it isn't as if I have forgotten them. I just forgot to remember them.

Just began - reading a chapter in the morning and a chapter in the evening. As is typical with Lucado, each chapter makes you think.

I read this every Lent. Got started a little late this year. It is still powerful.

This is a daily devotional that I will complete on December 31st.

Day 8 - I'm behind a couple of days - but love reading in the book of Luke.

I love the focus on joy for week 3. Asking questions about where we find our joy and how often we ask God for joy in all situations. Tis the season to find joy. I need to seek joy more.

These daily devotions have been helpful, but I must say that some authors make assumptions about their readers. Things like those reading were raised in a Christian home and went to church from a young age. She assumes that all the women are married with small children. Much of what she has written I can either try to apply it in some manner or I can ignore it all together.

The one thing I'm struggling with here is the test of memorizing scripture, which is the main focus of this devotion. After rounds of chemotherapy, I do not have as much ability to memorize anything. Each day, the focus is something I can concentrate on. Even without the memory, it is still worth reading.

This is a 24-day devotion, so I will hold onto it until the 1st of December.

As with most personal devotions, some of the daily thoughts simply don't relate to my life where it is right now. It does not mean that I stop reading. I continue to find those words that bless and encourage. Where one day is not inspiring, the next can convict deeply to inspire deep thought.