Essentials for Life

Essentials for Life by Marcia Ford serves as a book which details fifty of the essentials for life. They range from essentials such as spreading the good news, studying the Bible, holding on to hope, setting aside time for worship, and accept who you are, just to name a few. Within each of these "chapters" or short devotionals, there are Bible verses which relate to the specific topic and a breakdown of the two essential things you should DO and those two things which you must not be afraid to do or mistakes you must not make; they are broken down into the DON'T category.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. I think I will read through it again in the futre as a devotional, by reading one chapter at a time, rather than the book in its entirety. I also enjoyed the breakouts on the sides of the book which listed quotes that relate to the specific topic, interesting notes, and Bible verses that address the topic. The book was very easy to read and understand, and there were topics that related to everyday life. It also makes you think about topics which all people grapple with such as tithing, integrity, hope, forgiveness, and grace. It serves as a reminder as to how to deal with the essential topics in life.

I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.