Reviews for Word from the Lord: God's Special Message for You

The average rating for Word from the Lord: God's Special Message for You based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-07-28 00:00:00 Terr Bockl Hope Again is a series of reflections on the New Testament book of 1 Peter'a book that was originally a letter from Peter to followers of Jesus scattered throughout the known world. Peter writes encouragement and instruction to those believers, equipping them with what they need to endure (and even rejoice in the midst of) times of suffering, showing them how to live harmoniously with one another and in their communities, and communicating a clear theology of what God is like and how we are to relate to him. In following 1 Peter from start to finish, this book is different from some of my favorites by Chuck Swindoll (The Grace Awakening and The Mystery of God's Will) which range more broadly through the whole Bible, drawing in related stores and applications throughout. Hope Again references more than just 1 Peter (the books of James and Hebrews are also frequently brought into the discussion, along with many other parts of the Bible), but the focus on one book seems to limit the scope; and I find I prefer when Swindoll chooses a theme rather than a particular book of the Bible. Hope Again is more obviously based on a sermon series than some of Swindoll's other books. Still, this is a fantastic topic, always relevant and needed, and one that means a lot to me right now. Swindoll closes each chapter with a prayer about that chapter's topic, and I appreciated making those prayers personal for where I'm at in life right now. Chapter 15, "Hope Beyond Dissatisfaction," was particularly useful for me. This would be a good book to work through slowly, rather than reading cover-to-cover in a few sittings. I think it would be very good as a guide for a book group discussion that meets weekly. It offers many opportunities for sharing stories together and discussing Swindoll's suggested strategies for holding onto hope.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-06-15 00:00:00 William Reeb This book is full of hope for anyone regardless of where you are in life. As I read the chapter titles, I can't wait to dig into them. With the fourth anniversary of my sons death quickly approaches, june 26, I need all the help I can get.