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From the Book:
If grace seems too good to be true, well, in any realm
besides the kingdom
of God, it is.
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Try as you might, you can't outgive God. But trying can be a whole lot of fun.
—Marcia Ford
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Publishers Weekly Forecast
August 11, 2003
101 Most Powerful Promises in the Bible. Marcia Ford. Warner Faith,
$16.95 (232p) ISBN: 0-446-53214-2
This latest offering in The 101 Most Powerful series sets out to motivate,
encourage and redirect Christian believers through 101 powerful biblical
promises. Utilizing a combination of historical facts, current newsworthy
happenings and anecdotes from her own life, Ford succeeds in fleshing out key
biblical principles, providing her readers with substantial truths to reflect
upon long after the book has been closed. Whether Christian followers suffer
from a joyless existence, need wise instruction or find themselves mired in
religious legality, Ford supplies biblical cures found in the Old and New
Testaments. Her pithy, energetic style makes the reading and the contemplating
palatable, while she simultaneously offers a faithful, biblical perspective.
Each promise opens with a Scripture verse; a concise but ample essay commenting
on said verse, including lessons applicable for daily life; and a direct prayer.
Ford snares her readers’ attention with fascinating historical tidbits woven
through many of her devotions. Take the reference found in Luke 6:38, where
believers are instructed to give generously, expecting that their gift will be
returned to them in the same measure. Ford provides a mini-sidebar detailing the
habits and customs of grain merchants from Jesus’ time, explaining how each
merchant was, if honest, always to err on the side of the customer. Readers from
across the Christian spectrum will discover help, hope and instruction within
this compilation of powerful promises.
© 2003
Publishers Weekly. Reprinted with permission.
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