About the Book
Book: Glimpses of God: A Summer Devotional for Women
Author: Shirley Crowder & Harriet Michael
Genre: Devotional
Release Date: April 29, 2020
Creator God made the world in which we live. He placed the moon and stars in the sky, the rivers and ocean on the earth. He also created seasons throughout the year. Each season is defined by specific features/attributes that are common although the degree varies depending on where a person lives. In winter we think of cold weather; in spring, blooming flowers; in summer, warm weather; and in the fall, beautifully colored leaves.
As Christ-followers we also experience spiritual seasons. These seasons do not come in order like seasons in nature, which come regularly without fail. Each spiritual season we experience is defined by certain features also. In spiritual winter we think of the coldness of our relationship with God; in spring, new
This devotional is focused on summer—both calendar and spiritual. Our spiritual summer is a time of growth, hard work, and relaxation as we nurture and care for the new things that were planted in our spiritual spring and allow them to ripen or mature.
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MY THOUGHTS.....
During His Creation, God determined that there would be four seasons to enjoy. The Summer season can be a time of hard work but it can also be time for fun and relaxation and the authors of Glimpses of God focus on both of these. As I read the sixty-five devotions divided into thirteen chapters, I discovered that many of my Summer memories are similar to those of Shirley Crowder and Harriet E. Michael. Blackberry Winter, Dog Days of Summer, and Vacation Bible School are all familiar topics and there are also devotions for the special days of summer, including Memorial Day, the Fourth of July,.and returning to school the day after Labor Day. Each devotion is written in a conversational style that adds to its relatability and I especially like that they each have Bible Scripture, a suggested Prayer, and a Thought for the Day.
Glimpses of God: A Summer Devotional for Women is an inspiring book, filled with life lessons and spiritual nuggets, and I recommend it for both personal devotions and group discussion.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit but I wasn't obligated to write a favorable review. All opinions are strictly mine.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
About the Authors
Shirley is passionate about disciple-making, which is manifested in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities: biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music.
She is a biblical counselor and is commissioned by and serves on the national Advisory Team for The Addiction Connection. She is an award-winning writer who has had several of her articles appear in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden Times, and in a David C. Cook publication. She also writes articles for Life Bible Study, Woman’s Missionary Union, The Addiction Connection and Inspired Prompt. She has authored, co-authored, or contributed to eight books.
Shirley has spiritual children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren serving the Lord in various ministry and secular positions throughout the world.
Harriet E. Michael was born in Joinkrama, Nigeria, deep in the African jungle in the Niger River delta, where her father served as the only missionary doctor at that station. A few years later, the mission moved the family to a larger hospital in Ogbomoso. Co-author Shirley Crowder and her family lived right across the dirt road. The two children became constant playmates. Today they continue to enjoy their lifelong friendship.
Harriet is a multi-published, award-winning writer and speaker. She has authored or co-authored seven books (six nonfiction and one novel) with several more under contract for future release. She is also a prolific freelance writer, having penned over 200 articles, devotions, and stories. Her work has appeared in publications by Focus on the Family, David C. Cook, Lifeway, Standard Publishing, Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Upper Room, Judson Press, Bethany House, and more. When not writing, she loves speaking to women’s groups and teaching workshops on freelance writing.
She and her husband of more than 40 years have four children and two grandchildren. When not writing, she enjoys substituting at a Christian school near her home, gardening, cooking, and traveling.
In the same way that nature’s seasons serve a purpose on earth, so do the seasons in our spiritual lives. God provides, cares for, and sustains the earth, and in His faithfulness, He does the same for us. Our responsibility is to be obedient to God’s commands in the Bible and to cling to the truth that God is in control.
More from Shirley
Our “Glimpses of God” series consist of:
- Glimpses of God: a winter devotional for women
- Glimpses of God: a summer devotional for women
- Glimpses of God: a spring devotional for women (due out in early 2021)
- Glimpses of God: an autumn devotional for women (due out in late summer 2021)
How has He provided for you? How is He protecting you? How is He teaching you?
Blog Stops
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Spoken from the Heart, August 11
Inklings and notions, August 12
Get Cozy Book Nook, August 12
Artistic Nobody, August 13 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Older & Smarter?, August 14
Musings of Sassy Bookish Mama, August 14
Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 15
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, August 16
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, August 17
deb’s Book Review, August 17
Texas Book-aholic, August 18
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 19
Mary Hake, August 19
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, August 20
Lighthouse Academy, August 21
CarpeDiem, August 21
For Him and My Family, August 22
Locks, Hooks and Books, August 23
Splashes of Joy, August 24
Fiction Full of Faith, August 24
Giveaway
To celebrate their tour, Shirley and Harriet are giving away the grand prize package of a print copy of Glimpses of God: A Summer Devotional for Women and a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
Congrats on this tour and thanks for the opportunity to read about another great book out there to read. It helps out so I can find books I know my family will enjoy reading. Thanks as well for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful review, Connie! This devotional sounds like the perfect gift for the women in my life. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your review, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful book!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind review. We pray the Lord will be pleased to encourage our readers in their walk with Him
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