Tracy Crump

Tracy Crump delivers us a beautiful collection of devotions that can help inspire hope when dealing with the stress of a health crisis. Her experience as an ICU nurse gives her insights that surpass those of us who have not worked in the medical field. The individual devotions can apply to your own illness, that of a friend or family member, and also to those who serve as caregivers.

Unlike many devotional collections, these are not arranged in such a way that you should read the first on a specific date and one every date after until completed. Each one is short and you can freely read as many or few as you want in a single sitting. It is unique in that all are tied to health issues. They are also easy for the reader to relate to his or her own situations and the author has creatively tied personal experiences or that of friends to the scripture quotes for each devotion.

I know that my family and friends to have faced major health problems over the years and am sure that there even more lie ahead. I am grateful to see a book of devotions that sets focus on this single issue and am certain that it will be a wonderful go-to volume the next time one affects my family.… (altro)

I love this devotional. During the illnesses/injuries in our lives and those of our family and friends, we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed. As you read the details of the illnesses, injuries, and struggles of patients and their families, Tracy walks through Scripture passages and helps you understand how to apply Scripture in your life during the illnesses and struggles you are experiencing.

Each of the 30 devotions begins with a focal Scripture, relays true account of someone’s struggle with an illness/injury, a biblical admonition that injects God’s truth into the experience, a prayer to help guide your thoughts, and then another Scripture.

Here are just a few of the devotional titles: Touch of Compassion, Now That’s Love, No Mistake, Who Are You Calling Old?, and Bitter Wounds.

I love that the publisher has made discounted box sets available to churches and other organizations who want to use the book for hospital ministry, pastoral care, and/or outreach.

I recommend you keep several copies on hand to give to those with whom you come in contact who are struggling with illnesses and injuries, or have family and friends strugging with illnesses and injuries.

NOTE: I received an advanced copy from Tracy Crump for review purposes.… (altro)