Devotionals only work for certain people. Some people appreciate a book that provides an idea to read and think about each day. For those who do, Live Second by Doug Bender might be a good choice. Among those people, there are sub-groups. For example, when I spend time with God, I usually tend to be a quiet place with just my Bible, my notebook, maybe a Christian book and a water bottle. I try to avoid technology. In fact, at one point in my life I decided that I would not use the computer until after I had spent time with God that day. This book, Live Second, might not be for that kind of person. Rather, it might be for the person who uses their smart phone or tablet for their Bible. The book includes several devotions that begin with a video from the I Am Second organization. Obviously, those videos aren't available to watch in the hard cover copy of the book, so you have to find them online.
That being said, I think it is a thought provoking book. I appreciate that it challenges the reader to think about how they will live each day. The questions at the end of each devotional are very repetitive, so for some that might be a con. However, I could see that being a positive point for others.
All in all, I really appreciate I Am Second and am glad to see this book available for those whose lives it could enhance. There is definitely good material in the book for those who choose to read and digest it.
Thanks, BookSneeze, for providing this book to me for review.
