Pure Gold: Embracing God's Grace [Paperback]

Pam Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2008

Buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich. Revelation 3:18 NIV

Prospectors throughout the ages have sacrificed everything to search for the gold that would make them rich. For many, this was a fruitless journey. As Christians, we, too, are searching for gold—God’s priceless gift of grace. Learning to accept God’s grace is the most important thing you can do to become, grow and mature as a Christian. But first, you must understand every facet of grace.

Davis has done a marvelous job of correlating intangible grace with tangible gold—the greatest historical and universally valued commodity. Christians can now grasp the biblical concept of grace in a practical, real and meaningful way. Pure Gold picks and shovels through the mountain of Scripture, leading the seeking Christian, a spiritual prospector, to sift the soil of their soul and discover within the brilliant Rock, God’s pure gold, grace in Christ Jesus. Possessing the treasure of God’s grace enables us to live rich lives that give us joy, peace, energy, passion and the ability to rise above our daily burdens.

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About the Author

PAM DAVIS is an author and motivational speaker who views her charge as bringing the time-worn truths of Scripture to life. Pam's candid teaching style not only enlightens but also entertains, leaving her audiences with a refreshed desire for the living Word of God. She lives with her husband, Steven, and three children in Fort Worth, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Authentic (September 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934068640
• ISBN-13: 978-1934068649
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,700,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pure Gold, April 30, 2009

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W. Barker ""http://wendisbookcorner.blogs... (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pure Gold: Embracing God's Grace (Paperback)

Perfect for : Personal reading, Bible Study Group

In a nutshell: This is a nicely thought-provoking book - at least it was for me. Pam has done a wonderful job within this book of explaining what God's grace is and why it is important, even going so far as to equate it to the importance of real gold in the marketplace, which ends up being a very good example, something that most people should be able to relate to in some way. She explains that it takes time and effort to pan for God's "gold" or grace. She has done a wonderful job of supporting her points with scripture from the Bible. She has also included some powerful stories to help illustrate the points she is trying to make. This book is a good tool for an individual as well as a bible study group or Christian studies class.

My Review:
This is a good, thought-provoking book designed to encourage readers to become more influenced by God's grace in their lives.

Content: There is a lot of information in this book. Pam has included plenty of real-life examples and backed up each point with scriptures from the bible.

Format: The chapters were nicely organized, and each had a "Nugget" of information, a prayer of grace and questions for reflection.

Readability: There is a lot of good information within the book. I found some of it easier to understand than others, and found that I sometimes needed to put the book down in order to think about what I had read.

Overall: This is a good book for people in all stages of their faith. I believe that different people will receive different benefits from reading this book, and that they can later re-read the book and glean additional information from it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Will inspire faith in its readers, February 6, 2009

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This review is from: Pure Gold: Embracing God's Grace (Paperback)

The joy of life doesn't cost millions to attain. "Pure Gold" is an inspirational nondenominational Christian handbook for readers who want to better embrace their faith. Relating the love of god to having all the gold one could ever need, Pam Davis seeks to relate the concept of God's grace in a way that anyone can understand and learn to love God, and therefore love themselves. Spiritual and devout, "Pure Gold" will inspire faith in its readers, making it a must for any Christian who's down and out in life.

4.0 out of 5 stars Timeless devotional about the priceless gift of grace, November 20, 2008

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Christina Lockstein "Christy's Book Blog" (Oconto Falls, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pure Gold: Embracing God's Grace (Paperback)

Pure Gold by Pam Davis is an intriguing devotional comparing the qualities of gold to God's grace. Davis is passionate about the power of God's grace, so she compares it to one of mankind's greatest desires: gold. Gold has built and destroyed civilizations and has some amazing qualities. Davis uses these to bring the reader to a deeper understanding of God's amazing grace. She uses anecdotes like when gold is melted, the metalworker knows that it is pure when he can see his own reflection in it, much like when we are acting in accordance to God's will, His reflection can be seen in us. Each chapter ends with a prayer and questions to encourage deeper thought. Davis has some powerful personal stories to tell in her own quest for grace, but sometimes there seems to be an emotional disconnect in the writing, and I occasionally had a hard time connecting with the book. For the most part, this is a fascinating look into the value of grace and the miracle that God has given such a priceless gift to us.