You are Redeemed and You are Secure

New Growth Press have released two more devotional books for women in the Gospel Truth for Women series. I found the initial book, You Are Welcomed, both encouraging and challenging, and gave it as a gift to a few friends. I was keen to turn to these.

You Are Redeemed: Devotions for Living a Whole New Life by Nana Dolce, is a journey through Exodus. Dolce starts with a relatable story, and moves to the details of the Exodus narrative and how God redeemed Israel for himself. She then draws the link to Christ, our ultimate redeemer and encourages personal reflection and response, both from Exodus and the New Testament. Each devotion is two pages with three reflection questions. Each of the eight weeks focuses on a different aspect of our Redeemer God who remembers, redeems, provides, covenants, reveals, judges and restores, prepares, and dwells with his people. It is clear biblical exegesis for part of the bible many might not read on their own, and helps the reader consider the application to their life today through the work of Christ.

You Are Secure: Devotions for When Life is Uncertain, by Aimee Joseph, walks through Colossians in small steps. Similarly to the others, there are two pages of reflection, starting with a story, an analysis of the passage and how you might apply it today. Covering eight weeks (40 readings), there is much to sink your teeth into and ponder. The devotional comments were shorter than the other two books, and I wanted a little more content. 

You are Welcomed may have been more focused on those who are wives and mothers, these two seemed to be more widely applicable for all women.

These books are beautifully presented, with pleasant formatting and graphics. However, they are also large and heavy (1.2kgs/ 2.6lbs each). I received ecopies to review, and was quite surprised when I later bought a hard copy. Up to 20% of pages are images or small amounts of words, adding to the bulk. Worth knowing if considering a hard copy.

I received ecopies of these books in exchange for an honest review.