Jesus Calling

by Sarah Young
Jesus Calling cover
Good Books rating 1.83
Religion and Theology
Technical
  • ID: 5063
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • ISBN: 9781400320127
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson
  • Published: 2013-12-30
  • Reviews: 3

Jesus Calling is a unique devotional that combines daily readings with journaling prompts, encouraging readers to cultivate a closer relationship with Jesus. Each devotion is written as if Jesus himself is speaking directly to the reader, providing words of hope, comfort, and reassurance of His unending love. The devotional includes space for personal reflections and prayers, making it a perfect companion for daily spiritual growth. Over 46 million lives have been impacted by the Jesus Calling brand, and this edition features a cover design that allows for personalization, enhancing the reader's experience. By reading Scripture, listening to God's voice, and journaling thoughts, Sarah Young, the author, became more aware of His presence, which allowed her to enjoy more of His peace. This devotional aims to guide readers through the same steps, helping them to experience peace in His presence every day. The devotions are designed to provide a chance to connect with God on a deeper level, making it a valuable tool for spiritual development and personal reflection.

Reviews
Reddit - r/eformed · u/throwaway123 · 2025-10-22
concerned 2.50

The reviewer finds the writing mediocre and would not recommend it, especially not to children. They have concerns about the theological issues presented in the book.

The Reddit user, u/throwaway123, shares their thoughts on 'Jesus Calling' and finds the writing to be mediocre. They express concerns about the theological issues presented in the book and would not recommend it, especially not to children. The reviewer suggests that there are better devotional materials available that are both theologically sound and well-written.

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    I wouldn't read it to my kids because the writing is mediocre.

    The theological issues are a concern.

    There are better devotional materials out there.

Life Over Coffee · 2025-10-22
disappointed 2.00

The reviewer finds the book to be more like a secular self-empowerment work rather than a devotional. They feel the portrayal of Jesus is not authentic.

The reviewer from Life Over Coffee finds 'Jesus Calling' to be quite problematic. They feel that the entire book reads like a secular work on self-empowerment, rather than a genuine devotional. The reviewer is particularly critical of the portrayal of Jesus, suggesting that the Jesus of this book could just as easily be the voice of someone's positive self-talk. They find the book's approach to be more about self-help than spiritual guidance.

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    Sadly, the entire book reads like a secular work on self-empowerment.

    The Jesus of this book could just as easily be the voice of someone's positive self-talk.

    This book is not a devotional; it's a self-help guide disguised as one.

Challies · Tim Challies · 2015-11-11
critical 1.00

The reviewer is critical of the book, arguing that it makes bold and arrogant claims. They find the writing style and theological content problematic.

Tim Challies is quite critical of 'Jesus Calling'. He argues that the book makes some of the boldest and most arrogant claims of any book considered Christian. He finds the writing style problematic and the theological content questionable. Challies also points out that the book has received a lot of praise, but he believes that praise is misplaced. He encourages readers to approach the book with caution and to consider the theological implications of its claims.

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    Jesus Calling makes the boldest, gutsiest, and, to my mind, most arrogant claim of any book ever to be considered Christian.

    The publisher claims that the words of Jesus recorded in this book are 'written as if Jesus is speaking directly to you.'

    I do not believe that Jesus is speaking in this book.

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