Stand
Strong
365
Devotions for Men by Men
by Our Daily Bread Ministries
I’m
not a man. True. But through many days and nights of reading devotions with my
husband, I can judge well what styles of devotional readings tickle his
fancy—and which ones don’t. And just like us women, sometimes men must wade
through a few uninteresting books to find one that speaks to them.
Stand Strong definitely has a masculine slant. From ants to pine cones, male friendship to obedience, the lessons in the devotional focus on examples with which men can connect. General
Eisenhower, The Bourne Identity
movie, one-handed football player Kris Silbaugh, a young soldier being
harpooned with vaccinations, and a wife who makes pot roast are just a few of
the characters used to illustrate Scripture in a way that is engaging to most
men.
Another
plus was the mix of daily topics. Where I enjoy devotions that run for days or
even weeks with a focused theme, my husband would much prefer variety, not
addressing the same issue even two days in a row. Stand Strong’s daily topics are fresh and unique each day. They are a short read with practical examples that put God’s Word into perspective
for today’s world and the challenges men face.
I
give this FIVE book stars. It is well written and Scripture based. I think it
would make a nice gift for the man in your life.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from
Discovery House Publishers via NetGalley.
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
