tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17201578.post8826903879517352309..comments2023-04-26T11:17:42.646-05:00Comments on blandthought: God raises up a Left-Handed WarriorJake Blandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650830364558886602noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17201578.post-9235060924127105602007-07-06T15:47:00.000-05:002007-07-06T15:47:00.000-05:00Jason -- thanks for your post. A few devotional i...Jason -- thanks for your post. A few devotional ideas:<BR/><BR/>1) Conversations with Jesus, is a book recently published by our 3Story YFC team. (insert shameless book plug here). It's written for students, but I've gotten a lot out of it's "conversational" approach to abiding in Christ. You can by it here (https://shop.youthspecialties.com/store/product.php?productid=319), or email me, and I'll send you a copy.<BR/><BR/>2) Try a red-letter study. Get one of those "words of Jesus in red" bibles, start with Matthew, and read Jesus' words -- skipping the black text. That's not a slam to the black text, but I've been profoundly impacted each time I've studied Jesus' words.<BR/><BR/>3) Bible Gateway has some great "Bible Reading Plans" here: http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/readingplans/<BR/>I'm using one right now that assigns old testament, psalms, and new testament passages each day. This has been cool.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line -- there is no formula in this relationship with Jesus. The minute it becomes a "checklist" or a to-do item, we're no longer abiding. Devotions need to come out of a passion from our heart, not an obligation on a to do list. <BR/><BR/>Let me know what you find helpful. I'll try your ideas, too, bro.Jake Blandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650830364558886602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17201578.post-54417144727251034662007-06-23T12:54:00.000-05:002007-06-23T12:54:00.000-05:00Hey Jake,This is sort of vaguely related, and mayb...Hey Jake,<BR/><BR/>This is sort of vaguely related, and maybe you could make a post on this:<BR/>I'm trying to get back into personal devotionals again. What books would you recommend for devotionals? My family uses Our Daily Bread, but those don't "click" for me (they seem like they're for an older crowd). Others have recommended C.S. Lewis. I've read Screwtape, but that doesn't seem like a devotional guide, at least not an obvious one.<BR/><BR/>Any other ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com