If you like devotional works like Our Daily Bread you'll like I Lift Up My Soul" by Charles Stanley. Each day of the year, you can begin your day with a Scripture reading, a key verse, and a devotional thought from Charles Stanley's writings. Readings are taken from several of Stanley's previous works: Pathways to His Presence, Seeking His Face, On Holy Ground, and Into His Presence. It's a very sturdy hardback volume, great for a Christmas present. The devotional selections are written in typical Charles Stanley fashion—he puts the cookies on the bottom shelf. Some will find this to be just what they need, and others may find it mundane. That's not to say, however, that the selections are without any depth. The selections do cover some deep topics, but they are stated in a very simple, straightforward fashion.
Personally, I enjoy a little more challenging material in my devotions, but I am definitely keeping this book on the shelf as a resource. It's absolutely perfect for either a new Christian, or a believer who is new to daily devotions. It's a great tool for beginning that daily discipline without being overwhelmed.
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