Customer Reviews

The Message Promise Book

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3 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have two of these: one at home and one at work. When ever I feel an emotion and need some soothing I go to this book. Look up the topic and read the scripture. Alot of times I will randomly just open the book and read what pops up. Great help in time of need.

The Message Promise Book is a collection of God's promises given to Christians taken from the Message. (The Message is a recent translation of the Bible into today's language.) The promises were organized into topics so you could find what you needed to hear quickly. I found this selection of God's promises to be wonderfully encouraging and easy to understand. I bought one for myself and later bought another copy which made a great gift.

It helps us get a fresh perspective of the heart of God in relating to us.

Eugene Peterson has done a wonderful job of locating and organizing the promises of the Bible. A quick way to find solace and help when needed or to be reminded of the things God promises to us.

The Message paraphrase is really good for young people. This little book is a great value, cost effective. I have the opportunity to mentor through the largest non profit in Michigan dealing with teenage girls in distress www.vistamaria.org. The Message Promise Book has been helpful in that commitment.

What I especially liked is the ease of this little book, and its conciseness, right to the point. I have gifted it a couple of times. This book is a great tool.

5 stars for content, 4 stars for navigation. There is no link to the table of contents on the Kindle version of this book. You can link to "cover" and go forward, or link to "beginning" and go back to find the table of contents. The table of contents link should be working and not grayed out on this book! Other than that, it's a very helpful little book, especially if you are feeling too worn out to go for the big read. I am sure they will update the navigation at some point. Worth it.

The only thing that would have made it better for me is if it had the actual scripture instead of an interpretation.

This little pocket book is a great gift, stocking stuffer, or to keep for yourself. After ordering for myself and finding comfort and encouragement, I have given several as gifts and everyone has been so pleased. I highly recommend this book!

This is a good study book. arranging verses of the Bible in topical groupings. A helpful guide; good reference tool. I recommend it!

I keep this little book on my desk for quick reference - when I need a prayer or someone calls me with a challenge in life, it is such a blessing to be able to answer with scripture.