Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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--  'A LOVE MOST PRECIOUS:
90 DEVOTIONS ON THE 
BOOK OF RUTH'  -- 
AUTHOR ANITA HIGMAN

A Love Most Precious JustRead Blog Tour

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Love Most Precious 
by Anita Higman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

 

About the Book

A Love Most Precious

TitleA Love Most Precious: 90 Devotions on the Book of Ruth
Author:
  Anita Higman
Publisher:
  DaySpring
Release Date:
  October 9, 2022
Genre:
  Devotional Book

What does true love look like?

The book of Ruth has all the makings of a great love story: a grief stricken past, a homecoming, the challenge to survive, a poor Cinderella who chooses to serve, and an upstanding man of status who notices her. He fights to save her future. This Old Testament Bible story is about a love story far more immense than that of Ruth and Boaz. During this 90-day devotional by Anita Higman, you will be inspired by the heartwarming, true story of Ruth containing priceless gems: the power of an eternal love to redeem a bereaved mother, a foreign widow, a reformed prostitute's son, all God’s people, and yes, even you. God has the power redeem our broken spirits, broken hearts, and broken pasts. Come discover a precious, life-changing love hidden within four illuminating chapters of Scripture that will delight your heart and refresh your soul! It's also the perfect gift for a friend on any occasion.

EXCERPT:

A LIFE WORTH READING!

In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons.

RUTH 1:1 ESV

When we begin a brand-new chapter in our lives, we have no idea how it will read later. It might go very well for us, with a new career, or a new church, or a move far across the country. We all want to avoid any Shakespearean tragedies, and instead, we run merrily toward the happily-ever-afters. Right?

Naomi—Ruth’s future mother-in-law—was clueless as to how her life would turn out after she and her family moved to Moab. Even though they were fleeing a famine in their homeland, they surely had reservations. They knew Moab was not only a foreign land with a pagan people, but it was a forbidden place for Israelites like Naomi and her family. It appears that fear influenced them. Fear is such a universal and familiar emotion, and without God in the mix, it has the potential to drive us into ominous circumstances.

And so, yes—Naomi’s story is about to become a real page turner! For all of us, the Lord has the power to straighten our paths, calm our fears, and give us courage for the trials of the day—if we ask Him. May we include God in all our decisions, so that in the end, our life story will be worth the read!

Lord Jesus, guide me every day in all that I do throughout my life! Amen.

MY REVIEW:

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An inspirational and practical devotional for women . . .
 
This devotional was unique in my experience because it focused on the study of the Book of Ruth from the Old Testament rather than pulling daily devotions from different books of the Bible based on the theme of the collection.
 
Each selection includes a passage from the Book of Ruth—arranged in chronological order—a thought-provoking essay from the author, and a prayer inspired by the passage.
 
I learned a lot about Naomi and Ruth and their relationship through this study. The two women had many serious challenges to overcome, and they did so with grace, faith, and patience. 
 
My favorite elements in this book were the 'Pausing for Proverbs' devotions scattered through the collection. The author's selection of these heartfelt words of wisdom attributed to Solomon was especially meaningful to me in the context of the study on the Book of Ruth.
 
With positive themes such as hope, honor, respect, love, friendship, and faith, this is a book I will read again and again in the future.
 
I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
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About the Author

Anita Higman

Anita Higman, an award-winning and best-selling author from Texas, has authored or coauthored fifty-plus books, and she has a BA in the combined fields of speech communication, psychology, and art. A few of Anita’s favorite things are fairytale castles, traveling, antiquing, exotic teas, gardening, and laughing with her family and friends.

Connect with Anita by visiting anitahigman.com to follow her on social media.

Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a DaySpring prize bundle which includes a market tote, Bible cover, canvas pouch, and the Spring issue of Everyday Faith magazine!

A Love Most Precious JustRead Tours giveaway

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 1, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 8, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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2 comments:

  1. such a lovely review! thank you for being on the tour, June!

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  2. June, thank you for this wonderful review. I think I would love this devotional.

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