Perhaps you’ve heard it said that the Bible is God’s love letter to us. In Jennifer Rothschild’s book, 66 Ways God Loves You, we are given 66 summaries of God’s individual love messages in each book. That’s right! Every book—even Lamentations.
Take the book of Ezekiel, for example. At a time when most thought the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem meant that God had abandoned his people, Ezekiel’s message is one of hope; God’s promise to rebuild His chosen nation of Israel. Jennifer’s writings help personalize that hope. She encourages us to apply Ezekiel’s message to our own personal valley of dry bones. She writes:
“Sometimes we look at the landscape of our lives and see only a valley of dry bones. We look at dead dreams, lifeless hopes, and ruined relationships, and with Ezekiel, we wonder, Can these bones live? Can all this really come back to life? Can hope be restored? Can God breathe life into these dry bones? We all face times when everything seems dry and dead. We can only summon a weak, “Lord, You alone know the answer.”
God’s promise to us today is, ‘I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD ( Ezekiel 37:6).’
Open your spiritual eyes today to see that God, and God alone, can turn your valley of dry bones into a wellspring of hope. Then ask Him to breathe new life into you.”
I don’t know about you, but that makes me want to stop, reflect, and invite God to breathe life into some dead zones of my life. Jennifer has a way of doing just that chapter, after chapter in this book.
Jennifer’s ability to draw out truth and help readers apply it sets this book apart from other gift books. Through poignant but never gushy language, she engages her readers to not only read God’s love letters, but to put them into practice in specific areas of our lives.
Speaking of the practical, the format of this 6”x 7” book is both lovely and practical. A perfect gift book, with short two-paged chapters, the ideas are deep enough to take away life changing truth, but simple enough that anyone can learn from them.
Each chapter has a short title summary of God’s message of love:
- In Leviticus, God Grants Me Access to Him
- In Proverbs, God Offers Me Wisdom, More Precious Than Rubies
- In Zephaniah, The Mighty God Sings Over Me with Great Joy
- In 1 Peter, God Gives me Victory over Suffering
I’d recommend 66 Ways as a wonderful teaching tool for Bible study leaders, Sunday school teachers, and small group leaders who’d like a fresh perspective on God’s cover-to-cover message of love.
Thank you for reading my book review! To enter the giveaway, simply share a comment. A winner will be randomly drawn on Tuesday, November 1.
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Love this post and the introduction to JR’s book. God’s perfect timing shows up when most unexpected. Sounds like a great reference tool while witnessing and a practical reminder for us all to begin anew each day. THANKS!
Hi Tina! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. You’re entered in the drawing. I could see this book as a wonderful witness tool in Uganda too 🙂
Thank you so much for this giveaway! I have heard of this book, and I always wanted to have a copy. God is eveything. God is good all the time.
You’re welcome. I’m so glad you stopped by. You’re entered into the drawing, Zhaina!
It sounds like a beautiful book, Maresa! I’ve really enjoyed your blog and the encouragement and challenges it offers. Thanks for doing this!
Thanks, Ginger. So glad to hear that. You’re entered in the drawing. 🙂
Hi! I just saw your post in instagram and I was glad to know that you’re having a book giveaway! It caught my attention but do you know what really caught my attention? The title of your book! And I will be very happy if I’ll have that book and blessed of course. So thank you for this giveaway! 🙂 I love God so much but He loves us more than we love Him. Spread the good news!
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving this comment. Yes! He does love us so much more than we can even comprehend. I’ll enter you in the giveaway. The winner will be notified by email tomorrow. 😀