Dear Lord, They Want Me to Give the Devotion Again

A collection of devotions by topic that provides a format and formula for Christians to share their faith in small group settings. Fifty ready-to-use devotions by topic. Each devotion is followed by 3-5 ideas for modifying the reading to include personal beliefs and stories. It requires little or no preparation to customize these devotions. The reader will gain an understanding of what it means to share your faith and how you can support and nurture the faith of others by sharing personal experiences. The reader will come to see the Bible as a collection of stories and experiences of God's people. The topics and approach allow the reader to select subjects that are timely, meaningful and important to them. The process affirms the uniqueness of each individual as a child of God. The process moves the reader from sharing a devotion to sharing their faith in a personal and non-threatening way.

Shane Groth is the coauthor of five books, including those in the Dear Lord series. A Lutheran pastor for 15 years, he is currently the owner of DeForest Press, which specializes in writing and publishing services. John Schroeder is the coauthor of five books, including the Dear Lord series, and author of the book Garage Sale Fever! He has written over one hundred study guides for Abingdon Press.