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.

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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…

MY REVIEW

Beautifully crafted and easy to read, this devotional was a pleasure to read. Each chapter is a different topic with scripture and personal stories or those from the Bible. I liked the chapter on joy because it clearly defined the term with a scripture. We all go through trials but of course we aren’t thrilled with it. We grow stronger from those trials and it gives us a way to share with others. When we talk with someone about their struggles we can relate to them if we have overcome what they are facing now.

Based on the book of James each chapter gives us hope, joy and encouragement. In between some of the chapters we find “Pausing for Proverbs.” This was refreshing to read and reminds us “be among the wise, and acknowledge flow from us like spring water.” This would make a wonderful gift for someone. Grab an extra copy to bless someone with this nice devotional to help them find joy.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.