In Touch: Daily Living for Devoted Living: April 2021 by Dr. Charles Stanley

 

5 out of 5 stars  *****

I speak to God daily and more often because Dr. Charles Stanley provides a monthly series of daily devotionals, In Touch: Readings for Devoted Living . The April, 2021, issue explores: Why only God fully satisfies; temptation separates us from God; what idols exist today; and there is only one true God. By reading these pages every morning my attitude settles into a peace that is truly God's and this makes the communion genuine. I am overwhelmed and grateful. This practice encourages me to always be open to God's will and obey His loving direction that man (meaning male and female) should always endeavor to live in love. "In everything you do, let it be in love." - 1 Cor. 16:14 (NIV)

The Rise of Rome by Gregory S. Aldrete

 

5 out or 5 stars  *****

This presentation about Roman civilization is a delight to listen or read. The factors responsible for Rome's success as a thriving, expanding culture are eloquently communicated by the narrator who has command of the information in this historical account. The beginning of Rome starts with a Trojan war hero who survives the fall of Troy, Aeneas. His seed produces the twins, Romulus and Remus. Romulus kills Remus and Rome is born.

The parallels between then and now are remarkable. The same flaws in man exist to create political, social, and personal problems as a result of greed and pride corrupting power and causing divisive unrest. An historical account of this caliber is necessary for a people to study and improve their own history which intends to repeat.

In Touch: Daily Readings for Devoted Living, March 2021 by Dr. Charles Stanley

5 out of 5 stars  *****

In Touch is a devotional that nurtures maturing Christians. In this March issue Dr. Stanley explains coping with strong emotions and how to deal with sinful passions. He also tells how Jesus is the example to follow when it comes to convictions, detaching from the world, and trusting in God, the Father. These daily readings keep one closer to God as the author is blessed by the Holy Spirit.