Review: With Fear and Trembling

I loved this devotional – it’s one-of-a-kind, engaging, relatable, and powerful in the truths shared throughout its pages. And this is coming from someone who never liked – or should I say, gravitated towards – devotionals that much. Maybe it’s because I rarely “connect” with them, especially in terms of the unrelatable examples they give. (Okay, maybe I’m not qualified to say it’s one-of-a-kind because I haven’t read many in general, but, just ignore that, alright? :P)

But With Fear and Trembling isn’t geared toward a specific demographic; I believe it really is for everyone. While, naturally, most people might find certain theological nuances they disagree on (though the point of this devo isn’t to argue for specific doctrinal points), overall this devotional is full of solid Biblical truths that every Christian will relate to and find encouragement in. Many times, I found myself being convicted, motivated, and encouraged. I mean, you just can’t go wrong with Scripture, and Grace A. Johnson’s heartfelt commentary provided many insights I hadn’t considered before. (And I LOVE food for thought, so that was awesome!)

ALSO. Grace wrote this in an engaging, entertaining style that anyone can understand – and it’s so NOT dry, which I so very much appreciated! Just because the topic is about growing in Christ doesn’t mean it has to be delivered in a stale and boring way – that doesn’t impact people. Words are used powerfully and skillfully in the Scripture, and there’s no reason they can’t be used in the same way in devotionals, sermons, etc. This devotional doesn’t have that problem. (Yayyy!)

With Fear and Trembling is full of encouragements, beautiful truths, and thought-provoking messages. (And let’s be real; an absolutely lovely cover.) I hope you read it – it will be worth it! 😉

Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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What is your favorite devotional? (Charles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening is my favorite, and With Fear and Trembling is a close follow!) Do you find that many devotionals are written in a dry and boring way, or have I just not read enough? And do you think the way it’s written even matters?