Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, the Body & the Spirit (Faithwords) [Paperback]

Rebecca St. James (Author)

Book Description

Series: Faithwords | Publication Date: September 3, 2008

Rebecca St. James's messages of abstinence and modesty reflect her passionate love for Jesus and her commitment to living for Him. Rebecca does more than talk the talk--she walks the walk. And in this daily devotional, she offers young women the encouragement they need to join her in living a life of all-out purity. It's not just about sex. It's about mind, body, and spirit.
This 90-day devotional proves that purity is anything but old-fashioned and boring. It's edgy and relevant. Rebecca lives it--and readers can live it too. It starts with Day 1 . . . and ends with everyday radical living.

Editorial Reviews

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"I totally LOVE this book. Besides actually making me cry, it also challenged me to look more deeply into my own life and calling. I seriously recommend this book to anyone who truly wants to serve God. Really, Sister Freaks is awesome!" (author of Diary of a Teenage Girl and the True Colors series Melody Carlson )

About the Author

Australian born Rebecca St. James is a Grammy Award winner and a multiple Dove Award recipient, with international success that has driven her record sales into the millions. In January 2008, she was named Favorite Female Artist in Contemporary Christian Music by readers of CCM Magazine for the seventh consecutive year. Rebecca also won Best Female Artist of 2007 from Christianitytoday.com--her fifth consecutive year to be given this honor. She's been involved in several film productions and voiced the character of Hope the Angel in VeggieTales' bestselling DVD production The Easter Carol. You can read more about Rebecca on her official Web site: www.rsjames.com or on her MySpace page: www.myspace.com/rebeccastjames.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: FaithWords (September 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446500410
• ISBN-13: 978-0446500418
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rebecca St. James has been a defining voice in contemporary Christian music for more than a decade. She is a three-time Dove Award winner, as well as a winner of the prestigious Grammy Award. In January 2007 she was voted Favorite Female Artist by "CCM" magazine readers for the sixth year in a row. She also recently received her fourth consecutive Best Female Artist Award from ChristianityToday.com. In addition to her success as a musician, Rebecca St. James is the author of several books, with combined sales of more than 350,000 copies. Her books include "SHE: Safe, Healthy, Empowered"; "SHE Teen"; "Wait for Me"; "Sister Freaks"; "40 Days with God"; and "You're the Voice: 40 More Days with God."

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, September 12, 2008

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BOOK WHIZ (NASHVILLE, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, the Body & the Spirit (Faithwords) (Paperback)

Rebecca St. James has earned her stripes as a Christian "cultural warrior" whose young voice has spearheaded a positive move towards spiritual values for her generation and beyond. "Pure" presents a complete personal lifestyle-approaching purity of spirit, mind, and body in a refreshingly honest and deeply moving format that deals with real life issues. Rebecca takes her readers on an intimate day-to-day walk--presented in her own voice with personal insights on her own challenges and victories. She ultimately offers readers real wisdom and encouragement in living a lifestyle that's both counter cultural and totally exhilarating in its' freshness of purpose. On the 90 journey,Rebecca tunes into the dynamics of today's culture with a challenge to join her--a challenge backed by solid biblical principals and very thought provoking "looking futher" and "living it out" sections with each devotional that make this book perfect for group bible study and discussion. I would recommend for teens, 20's and beyond. Bravo!"

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging and inspirational, August 27, 2008

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Stacey (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, the Body & the Spirit (Faithwords) (Paperback)

"Pure" by Rebecca St. James is a 90-day devotional that is designed to minister to the body, mind and Spirit. This amazing book challenges you with powerful scripture and suggestions for living the Word of God. The author's personal reflections inspire and drive home the point of the daily reading. The "Looking Further" section gives the reader a deeper understanding of each day's topic. This is a must read for young and old. The book has touched me from day one. I will re-read this book for sure.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mind, Body, & Spirit Devotions, October 7, 2008

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Sally "SmilingSally" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, the Body & the Spirit (Faithwords) (Paperback)

The writing style is crisp and easy to understand:

Many people think of being pure as an action--something they must do--rather than... something they can be.

For time-sensitive people, this is a wonderful devotional tool. Using the book as intended, devotions take less than five minutes a day. Each day is divided into three sections: Reflection, where the topic is introduced; Looking Further, where a deeper study enriches; and Living It Out, where a challenge is given. A myriad of topic include perfectionism, body image, her fifteen years in Christian music, and insecurity.

I heartily recommend this to all ages who would like to be pure for Christ in mind, body, and spirit.