The Devotional for Women

About the Author

Dorothy Kelley Patterson is the professor of Theology in Women’s Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She is a homemaker, popular speaker, and successful writer, editor, and compiler of numerous books and coeditor of the Old Testament and New Testament volumes of the Women’s Evangelical Commentary. Her husband Paige is president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Rhonda Harrington Kelley is the president’s wife and adjunct professor of Women’s Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a frequent speaker for women as well as the author of numerous books and coeditor of the Old Testament and New Testament volumes of the Women’s Evangelical Commentary. Her husband Chuck is president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

If you are looking for a good devotional, this is it.  A 366 day devotional that isn't dated, so you can begin your readings as soon as you receive your copy.  It makes it a lot easier than ones that are dated; as you can read and reread them over and over again.  I am sure that you willB&H Publishing group with this devotional.

The devotions are written by a team put together by Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Kelly.  In the back, you will find a biography of each of the writers,  and all are well versed in Theology.  

Each day you will open up to a verse, and a devotional, and then followed by a prayer and space for your personal reflection on what you have read.  It is very easy to read and follow, very well done, with an attractive purple soft imitation cover and a handy size.  This would make a lovely gift for any woman.   I highly recommend this, you can't go wrong with this team of writers.  It makes a great companion to the Study Bible for Women, also edited by Dorthy Kelly Patterson and Rhonda Harrington Kelly!

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 I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Messed Up Men of the Bible

In his book, the authors Dave and Tina Samples, take men of the Bible and try to relate them to men in our lives today.    Tina and Dave Samples remind us  that the Bible is filled with a cast of men who struggled and fell, and yet were consistently used by God to accomplish His purposes.  These historic men faced the same emotions and questions that contemporary men face.  Through their lives, we can see just how God's power is perfected in our weakness, then and now.

The authors use personal stories to illustrate what they are trying to covey to their readers, and supply practical applications for them as well.

The book is well-written, and a good resource for counseling,  and for those who may be struggling with their Christian walk.   

It wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it does teach the reader a lot about grace, and forgiveness, and using these men's mistakes to help us in our own lives. 

I also don't understand why they consider Job a "messed up" man of the Bible, me, I think he was a blameless character, used by God to show us that we can be tested by Satan, and win.

All in all a good book with practical application.


I received this book free from the publisher. http://www.kregel.com I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”