Designed for Devotion

A 365-Day Journey from Genesis to Revelation

by: Dianne Neal Matthews

• Format

  E-Book

  ISBN

  9781441238979

  Pub. Date

  Sep 2012

  SRP

  $8.99

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About

You are always just one day away from a deeper relationship with God.

There is no better way to know God more intimately than to immerse yourself in his Word , and Designed for Devotion helps you do just that. Combining fascinating historical background information about the Bible with practical application you can implement in your life each day, Dianne Matthews takes you through the Bible from beginning to end. Guiding your journey, she

• highlights key stories, characters, and basic teachings
• explores Old Testament passages that reveal Jesus as the Messiah
• offers historical background about each book of the Bible, including author, theme, and purpose
• ties the Old and New Testaments together to show the Bible as a single story
• shows you how to apply each day's lesson to your own spiritual journey

Whether you are new to Bible study or you simply long to learn more about God's Word, this is the perfect devotional to bring you deeper into the Scriptures as you deepen your relationship with God.

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Endorsements

"I recommend Dianne Neal Matthews's Designed for Devotion as a devotional that will not only daily inspire you, but will strengthen both your knowledge and understanding of the Bible as it strengthens your faith in God."--Linda Evans Shepherd, bestselling author of When You Don't Know What to Pray and the Potluck Club series

"Dianne Neal Matthews gives readers a passport for abiding in Jesus and remaining in his Word in her book Designed for Devotion. With daily Scripture verses and meditation passages, Dianne allows the seeker the opportunity to grow in their love of Jesus and knowledge of God's revelation to mankind. By taking time to daily abide with the Lord through these Bible readings and meditations, you will bear the fruit of being in his presence--and the truth will surely make you free."--Craig von Buseck, DMin, Ministries Director, CBN.com

"What I love best about Designed for Devotion is how deep Dianne Matthews leads the reader into the Word. Fitting together both the New Testament and the Old, she leads us into God's plan and then succinctly shows us how relevant it is in our everyday lives. As a Bible study teacher and a woman who longs to know more about my God, I loved every word."--Suzie Eller, Proverbs 31 Ministries author and speaker

"We can all use a little help in applying the Scriptures to our everyday life, and no one does that better than devotional writer Dianne Matthews. In her newest offering, Designed for Devotion, Matthews once again opens daily Scripture reading in a way that is both practical and insightful. Readers learn about major historical events and relatable characters through stories that teach and challenge. I have personally read and benefited from this author's previous devotional collections, and I highly recommend this one as well."--Kathi Macias, author of Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today and Deliver Me From Evil

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