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Under His Wings: What I Learned from God While Watching Birds

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I have a new devotional, and it's such an inviting and, well, cozy book. And the idea is so simple, yet so unique. Under His Wings, by Joy DeKok and Cristine Bolley, is a devotional with stories about birds!

The authors, through biblical truths and the collection of bird stories, remind us that like the sparrows in the sky, God will keep us safe and provide for our needs because we're His children.

The authors offer an illustration of God teaching us in their stories. Following each story they give three points to ponder:

The Bird Feeder is a bit of wisdom to think about while pondering the story.

The Birdbath section is the biblical truth of God's word and God's promises.

The Birdhouse section reminds us that prayer is the answer and helps us apply the lesson's truth.

Finally, a bonus: For The Birds is a section of practical tips about the birds themselves.

I especially enjoyed the following stories: Attempted Break-In (which reminds us that our conclusions are not always true), A Lesson in Love (a lesson in deep and abiding love), Cleaning House (which is not what you think), Goldie (the story I needed to hear), and Scout (a reminder that we can all use).

This is a great book to read and reread. It makes for a gentle way to begin each day.

Simply delightful. A series of short essays, mostly personal anecdotes, in which the authors share their experiences of watching birds and drawing spiritual lessons from doing so. Each essay is followed by some practical advice for fellow birdwatchers.

Not preachy (at least not overly so). Down-to-earth and heartwarming. Unless you absolutely can't stand to hear the Evangelical Christian viewpoint, if you're a birdwatcher you'll enjoy this little gift book.

I enjoyed this book of devotions soooooo much. They were nice and short so I could treat myself different times throughout the day when I needed a lift. It is a wonderful reminder that God has things to teach us all through-out our day..not just 'scheduled' times that we allow him into our busy lives. The book is beautiful enough to be given as a special gift but should also be a must-read devotional for all.

I've read a lot of devotionals over the years, but Under His Wings is a class by itself. Beautifully written, haunting, and totally compelling, you'll treasure this book, and drink of its wisdom again and again. Well done!

Joy DeKok has spent a lifetime worshipping God and watching birds. In this little book she combines the two into a delightful devotional. Each entry features an experience which the author has had with a particular kind of bird and what she has learned about God from that experience. There are also Scripture verses and tips on taking care of wild birds at the end of each section. This is a lovely book for birders, birdwatchers, and all who enjoy God's creation.