Thank you, Sarah Young. Look at other people through lenses of Love; see them from My perspective. Really? (May 31), Let my love seep into the inner recesses of your being. 5 “For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate,' (Genesis 3: 1-6). I lead you from glory to glory, making you fit for my kingdom.”. My children are really appreciating the daily letter from Jesus and their short enough that we can do them right before we j. I've always had a hard time doing the whole "family devotional" thing. Isn't the Bible sufficient? It's not that I'm against it, it's just hard to find something that gets it and isn't goofy and just lets me engage my kids. My 7 yr old daughter got this book as a gift and it's perfect for her! The devotions are good for all ages. Matt Slick is the President and Founder of the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry. The publisher describes the book in this way: “After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior’s voice and begin listening for what He was saying. (Apr. Sarah Young's book "Jesus Calling" is a devotional that many in my church read already, and when I saw that there was a kids version I wanted to check it out. I would say that obviously they are not since they have to be corrected. Now, I suspect that a lot of people reading this will be upset. I enjoyed looking up the verses referenced in my big Bible. Comes with a daily devotional and scriptures to look up for each day. If you study God's word you will learn the progression of deception offered by the enemy. I used this devotional with my 9 year old daughter in 2012 every morning before she went to school (well, most days ;) ) I loved how it followed my version but broke it down into simpler language that my daughter could relate to. . Advertising capitalizes on the longing of people. Offering counsel on a wide-range of questions from actual readers like you! Each devotional is about a paragraph, and each is based off of a bible quote, which is also shown. The longevity of this devotional’s success is no small phenomenon. It is my take on the devotional based on my experience with the adult version and flipping through this version. Somehow, Young manages to both absolve us of responsibility for keeping ourselves in God’s love, and rob us of the comfort of God’s promise to keep us. My children are really appreciating the daily letter from Jesus and their short enough that we can do them right before we j I've always had a hard time doing the whole "family devotional" thing. Relax in My Holy Presence while My face shines on you. No, it is not. . It acknowledges their reality, to be sure, but it addresses them superficially. It's been fantastic! Just ask.”, YA Debut Sets 'Romeo and Juliet' in 1920s Gangster Shanghai. Start by marking “Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Book Review of Jesus Calling (Challies.com) An Open Letter to Jesus Calling ... the focus is so much on personal experience and emotion. Is Sarah Young not satisfied with God's inerrant, inspired Word and has to receive feel-good messages while in prayer? It was a little weird reading aloud from Jesus’ perspective, but my son and I loved this special time we shared talking about Jesus and His plans for us. Resources: Teens Find Focus on the Family broadcasts, best-in-class books, referral recommendations, and more. As your trust in Me goes up, fear and worry automatically go down. The book is beautifully written, connecting excerpts from the bible with real life struggles children could relate to. I enjoyed them very much. As they open their souls to your scrutiny, you are on holy ground.". Ripples of good tidings? "Wear My Love like a cloak of Light, covering you from head to toe. I planted that longing in human souls, knowing that only I could fully satisfy it” (Feb. 12). While the kids are eating, I read. For their times of quiet study, meditation and prayer, God’s people would be better off using a time-tested and rich resource like Charles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening. It is written from the perspective of Jesus speaking to Sarah. Consider the alteration for August 23 from the 2004 edition compared to the 2011 edition. ", "I AM ALL AROUND YOU, hovering over you even as you seek My Face. October 10th 2010 “I died for your sins, that I might clothe you in My garments of salvation. Really? This 365 daily readings devotional is an absolute must read to kids! . Refresh and try again. Also I found alot of it speaking to me too! I just finished Jesus Calling and I am giving copies of this book to my family and friends. Christians should look to Scripture instead of it for their devotions and comfort. First, Jesus Calling reminds us that Jesus’ work on the cross is the foundation for being reconciled with God. Maybe all of these accusations are true. . Another misleading statement of Young’s is her belief that because God has made us able to respond to Him voluntarily, He must remain in a state of passivity and inertness until we seek Him. The first troubling trait of Jesus Calling is Young’s decision to write “from the perspective of Jesus speaking.” Perhaps this perspective contributes to the book’s popularity. Our work is possible by the generosity of our readers. I have the adult version, which is great as well - but this book is just beautifully written and shows the loving-kindness of our gracious God. Each devotional is special and true to the catholic beliefs. If these devotions are really from Jesus, then why do they contradict Jesus' words? “I risked all by granting you freedom to think for yourself. It has a leather like cover that makes it feel nice in your hands. I’ve read a few different devotional books and this one is not a bad one, I have never read a bad devotional but this one is not as good as some of the other ones I have read, such as the one my teacher wrote called “That Was Random”. I read it to my children every night, and even bought copies to send to the orphans we sponsor in Sierra Leone. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. If the positive elements mentioned above were the only principles found in Jesus Calling, there would be little reason for concern. Whenever we’re told that our griefs will “vanish instantly” if we only trust more, we are receiving instruction that is not far removed from the prosperity gospel. I absolutely LOVE it and would recommend giving it to your kids, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, god-children, whomever. I am now a ninth grader and still love reading the devotions in it. (July 28), Breathe slowly and deeply. Two years later in September 2006 Integrity, along with its catalog of books, including "Jesus Calling", were bought by Thomas Nelson. A great way to encourage her to read and explore more on her own! She never makes clear that we can trust the Bible like nothing else. They don’t for us either. Statements like this occur throughout the book. 19) Young captures a kernel of truth here. He is rather one-sided and, I think, it is a misrepresentation of Him. If you have any issues, please call the office at 385-246-1048 or email us at info@carm.org. But Jude says, “Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life” (Jude 21). through sights, sounds, thoughts, impressions, Scripture. Generically warm readings that purport to be from Jesus can lull a person into believing that the Scriptures themselves aren't as beneficial as time spent alone with God with pen in hand waiting for something to come to mind. It is a GREAT book for kids. So Abraham was accused of "son-worship" as well as "undisciplined emotions". If you want to start your relationship or get closer to God start with this book. I recieved this book for my first communion. Worries, if indulged, develop into idols” (Jan. 30). This book always manages to bring me back to my faith when I am struggling. This book, although targeted for kids, is a great read for any age. I would recommend this book to any family wanting to reinforce faith/spirituality. It has many good things to say. Whatever occupies your mind the most becomes your god. This means that 88% of the positive reviews were from women. I made you in My image, precariously close to deity” (Apr. This is how you walk in the Light, and it pleases Me. My children are really appreciating the daily letter from Jesus and their short enough that we can do them right before we jump on the bus for school. You bet it is. Also didn't like that it put the idea of "troubles" in my kids heads for most days of the devotions.