This book for me was a quick read. I have studied James many times and I downloaded it thinking that it would be a more in depth study than it was. This is not to say that it was not good. I found the thoughts presented practical, provoking and encouraging to read. If I were looking for a devotional to augment my faith or deepen my pursuit of faith, this would be the book. It would also be a good book to use as a family devotional for family study. It approaches some good topics dealing with the modern world as well as the past. Money and how I use it, patience and how to learn it, what to do about mouths, all very good thoughts and presentations. I just wish for my part that there was more of it to read. I found myself intrigued by the topics, but when wanting to pry into the depths of matters and dig out the essence of contexts and understandings I was disappointed. That however, is not the fault of the author.
I recommend the book to you for devotional study, or for personal quiet time study. This is where I believe the book hits home, in those moments when you don't want to spend a week considering something, but have a few moments just to ponder spiritual thought for the day. In this you won't be disappointed and it will be a good book for small group discussion and study.
Jim
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