101 Devotions Exploring God's Unconditional Love and How it Can Bring Joy to Your Heart

Julie B.: BEAUTIFUL book! Got it for my grandchildren and now I am reading it with my own devotions. Wonderful. What a gifted writer!

United States on Aug 17, 2023

Andrew: This is really good - even for adults. The simplicity of the messages and beautiful illustrations are really good to instill good spiritual lessons.

United States on Aug 10, 2023

Laura A. Dain: Love this book so much I’ve purchased multiple copies & gifted it to multiple relatives of multiple ages.

United States on Apr 08, 2023

Susanna Abbott: A great book for dipping into for refreshment and encouragement. Lovely artwork and matching text

United Kingdom on Dec 25, 2021

stephanie henk: I love this devotional. I will read a Bible story to my 5 and 7 yr old kids each night, and then a devotional from this book. I’ve been brought to tears several times. These devotions really do offer hope and point to Christ’s sacrifice and God’s love. My sister said the content was too hard for her kids (ages from 3 to 13) to grasp but I disagree. I tailor the concepts if needed, to my kids age level. This isn’t necessary all the time. I always engage the kids with questions and I may explain something a bit more if they don’t understand something. This book has been a good tool to evangelize my kids and teach them some deeper concepts, things they don’t get from reading Bible stories alone.

United States on Jul 13, 2021

Shane: I get as much, if not more, out of these as my kids. I love the way she brings these thoughts together and her theology that undergirds them all. A perfect antidote to the plethora of legalistic, moralistic material that abounds for children.

United Kingdom on Jun 08, 2020

Sophie_Victoria: I cannot rate this book highly enough. I read it with my daughter every night and she loves discussing the themes. I have also used it for Contemporary Services with adults aged from 18-78 and it has provoked tears as they contemplate the Bible truths they are hearing. The language is soft yet unapologetically fierce. I am so glad I found this book. I have now bought 6 copies of it and everyone single recipient has thanked me weeks or months later because it has been such a blessing to them.

United Kingdom on Dec 10, 2018

Miss B.: A brilliantly written book of reflections/devotions/thought 'provokers' for the whole family. Each page has a new topic and a beautiful illustration. Each topic is short (a few lines or paragraphs) and easy to understand, even for younger children, but still with appeal for adults or older children because the words give you a way of understanding God's truth and purposes in a way everyone can relate to - such as, "how do you know when the king is in his castle? Because the flag is flying over the castle which tells you the king is at home. When Jesus comes to live in your heart, he brings with him his flag to fly over your life. Other people know that he is there because they can see your joy."
If you're buying in the UK then be sure to get the anglicised edition.

United Kingdom on Jun 07, 2018

Charlie: This book is an absolute darling. It is intended for children and families but it is actually a very refreshing read for adults too. The illustrations are stunning and unlike in most books where they support the text, the drawings are so gorgeous they provide a focal point. The 'thoughts' are well written and full of truth. Based on passages of scripture they pinpoint the very essence of the Christian faith and the nature of God. Far from being simplistic, the accessible text not only encourages but also affirms in a way that most adult devotionals do not achieve because of the need to give novel ideas. This book is well worth a read for disciples of any age!

United Kingdom on Feb 09, 2015

Wife, Mother, Gardener: Our family enjoys reading "Thought to Make Your Heart Sing" everyday at the lunch table. Not only are the entries engaging, but I find myself as an adult Christian being deeply effected with Sally Lloyd-Jones' refreshing look at the gospel - Jesus as our needed Rescuer and our ever-growing need for God. And the illustrations are truly beautiful and captivating!!! And though some of the entries are a bit over the head of our 2-yr-old, even he understand most of them with parental explaination. Our older children just treasure this book!

Anyone interested in the theological content should take a look at the detailed bibliography at the end of this book. I think that most Christians would agree that a children's book that references C. S. Lewis, Tim Keller, Amy Carmichael, D. L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, Corrie ten Boom and Martin Luther for its content is not theology-light. Not to mention that its starts with God the Creator, man the sinner and Jesus the Rescuer.

A sample entry:
"What is love? Is it a feeling in your heart?
The Bible says Love is much more: it is patient and kind, never bears a grudge, doesn't demand its own way, always wants...

United States on Jan 17, 2013