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JOY. This is one of my favorite words and this new book helps me understand it even more! In this new devotional, author Anita Higman shares 90 devotions to help us understand that joy is possible, even during seasons of trouble and trials.

These well-written devotions focus primarily on the Book of James, but there are some based on Proverbs. I like that each two-page devotion has scripture, reflection, and a prayer, and I love that they're loaded with hope and encouragement. This beautiful, hard-cover book is a wonderful addition to my Bible study time and the beautiful appearance makes it a perfect book for gifts. Pure Joy is truly a joy!

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Pure Joy: 90 Devotionals on the Book of James by Anita Higman is the perfect length for your daily devotional time. Each devotional includes a passage of Scripture, the devotional, and a prayer.

It includes devotionals titled “A Quest for Real Joy,” “A Dramatic Difference,” and “God Has The Last Say.” Throughout the book are Scriptural images. I loved the beautiful backgrounds of these scriptural images. I would love to have the ability to place some of them in picture frames around our home.

I found the devotions enjoyable to read and the perfect length. This devotional could be used for times when you want something relatively short. Using other resources, you could also use it as a springboard for more in-depth study time. Also, you could use it as a starting point for a more in-depth study of the Book of James using additional resources.

So, if you are looking for a new devotional, check out Pure Joy: 90 Devotionals on the Book of James by Anita Higman.

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My sister and I have been using this devotional as part of our daily FaceTime call. We have both enjoyed it immensely as we learned from the book of James and also the parallel teachings in Pausing for Proverbs included. Each day includes scripture, a short interesting devotion, and a prayer. We found it a great tool to grow in our knowledge and to share the word of God. The cover is so pretty and looks nice on my coffee table for others to pick up and enjoy. Short daily readings but powerful. I recommend adding to your Bible study time and applying to your daily life.
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