About the Book
Book: Pure Joy: 90 Devotions on the Book of James
Author: Anita Higman
Genre: Christian Devotional Book
Release date: February 27, 2024
Pure Joy is a profound 90-day devotional that delves into finding joy through suffering amidst life’s challenges. In the Book of James, we’re challenged to embrace our trials with “pure joy,” understanding that they lead us to a point of lacking nothing. But how can we truly embody this spirit of joy in the midst of adversity? This daily devotional takes you on a transformative journey through James’ enigmatic teachings, encouraging you to discover the profound change that occurs when we accept Christ’s power in our anguish, confusion, discontent, and hardship.
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About the Author
Anita Higman—an award-winning and bestselling 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, antiquing, exotic teas, gardening, and laughing with her family and friends! Her latest book, Pure Joy, is a collection of devotions inspired from the Book of James in the Bible.
My Review:
I loved the way that this devotional book gives us an encouraging look at life by leading us on a daily walk through the book of James. We all go through times of difficulty in our lives and these devotions provide hope as we seek to claim the joy of the Lord in any situation of life. Another interesting aspect of this devotional book is that the author compares the spiritual concepts in the book of James to some of the teachings in the book of Proverbs. She includes a “Pausing for Proverbs” selection along with many of these devotions. I enjoyed making the connections between both James and Proverbs.
There are 90 devotions in this book. These devotions are well-written and are just the right length to begin or end your day. This isn’t an in-depth Bible study, but meaningful daily reminders that we can find true joy in our daily walk with Jesus.
The book itself is a hardback book with a beautiful cover and nice artwork throughout the book. It has an easily readable font size. I’m going to be purchasing copies of this book for gifts for family and friends.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.
More from Anita
Life is broken. We keep trying and trying—and trying—to make something worthwhile out of life, but no matter what we do on our own, it’s still a hopelessly shattered mess. When we allow Christ to love His way into our lives, we discover this miraculous thing called grace. He can take what is fractured by sin and refashion it into a magnificent work of art. And He gives us a new lightness of heart and a livelier step. Best of all, paradise has been regained! Yes, that is us—when we journey humbly with Him.
It has been said that some of James’ inspired writings have similarities to the Book of Proverbs. So, I am hopeful you will also enjoy—Pausing for Proverbs—the little inset devotions, which are enfolded into this work.
May these ninety devotions and your journey with James flood your life with hope, ripen your faith, and transform you into a woman who knows how to dance in God’s light and His wonderful ways of joy…
Blog Stops
Godly Book Reviews, November 8
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, November 8
Inspired by Fiction, November 9
Because I said so – adventures in parenting, November 9
Sylvan Reads, November 10
Faith, Fiction, & Fairytales, November 11
Labor Not in Vain, November 11
She Lives To Read, November 12
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, November 12
Girls in White Dresses, November 13
Its Mama Safe, November 14
Life on Chickadee Lane, November 14
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 15
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 15
Older & Smarter?, November 16
Texas Book-aholic, November 17
Mary Hake, November 17
Lights in a Dark World, November 18
Leslie’s Library Escape, November 18
Locks, Hooks and Books, November 19
All-of-a-kind Mom, November 19
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 20
Lots of Helpers, November 20
Cover Lover Book Review, November 21
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Anita is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and two copies of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
This sounds like a wonderful devotional book for myself and as a gift to friends!
Thank you for featuring my work on this blog.
And I sincerely hope you are inspired by this devotional. God bless you! Anita Higman
I haven’t seen this one yet, but my mom said it’s great!
This looks like a great read. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds great!