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These Lenten devotions are exceptional. The author seamlessly weaves together scripture and personal anecdotes to create daily inspirations tailored for the Lenten season. However, its relevance extends beyond just this period and can be appreciated year-round. Personally, I found this book to be both enjoyable and uplifting.

Thank you to NetGalley and Chalice Press for the electronic version of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I read this devotional during most of Lent 2022. I enjoyed it, but quickly realized that it was the first time I had tried to read a devotional that was not for a specific year—it had numbered passages instead of dates. I had trouble keeping track, and was still reading it after Easter.

I did like the format—a biblical passage followed by a personal reflection. The only thing I missed that some other devotionals have had was a daily prayer. I appreciated references to personal struggles involving depression and loss, as well as timely references to the pandemic.

I would definitely recommend this devotional, but if I had a hard copy, I would definitely write in the calendar dates for the year I was reading it!

I really enjoyed working through this series of short meditations throughout my Lent. It helped keep things in perspective. The format was straightforward and easy to follow.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advance copy!

Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of Rise by John Pavlovitz.
The perfect read for Lent. Written in 40 devotions, this book fits nicely with the 40 days of Lent. A good balance of scripture and reflection. Each devotion was concise for days when you are in a hurry, but offers options for digging deeper.

Rise
An Authentic Lenten Devotional
by John Pavlovitz
Pub Date 04 Jan 2022 | Archive Date 31 Mar 2022
Chalice Press
Christian | Religion & Spirituality | Self-Help




I am reviewing a copy of Rise:An Authentic Lenten Journal through Clarice Press and Netgalley:



In this New Lenten Devotional popular progressive Christian author John Pavlovitz (LOW: An Honest Advent Devotional) once again takes us on a transformative spiritual journey. We are reminded The Spiritual journey like the human experience is not a level path. It Is about falling and rising. We allow our hopes to rise when we are in the middle of the struggle. We sit for sunrise knowing that Joy comes in the morning.






We rise to meet the coming day, knowing we are held by a Love that will have the last word. RISE is a 40-day journey of elevated hopes and ascending spirits. Each entry includes scripture, a reflection, and a prayer.



I give Rise, five out of five stars


Happy Reading!

Excellent set of Lenten devotions. The author blends scripture and personal stories for a daily inspirational piece for use during the Lenten season of the church. This would also be good for other times of the year as well. I enjoyed this book and found it inspiring.

I really enjoyed this book by John Pavlovitz. It was very well written and I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Rise, by John Pavlovitz is a new kind Lenten devotional, it's honest and blunt. You won't find any syrupy, sweet "everything is going to be just wonderful" here. Instead, it takes you on journey meant to transform your soul. Plus, unlike many other devotionals, it's full of scripture and not just one or two lines with each day's devotion.
Most people's spiritual journey isn't an easy straight path, it's much more nuanced and challenging. Yet we're usually able to hope even when we're going through the rough patches of life. We pray for the light that comes with daybreak because we believe that the joy can come again. With God's love we pick ourselves up even after we've fallen down. And after praying, we rise up refreshed and renewed. We welcome each new day because we know that God's love will have the final say. last word.