The Diary of an Old Soul
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First published in 1880, "The Diary of an Old Soul" is a collection of 366 daily Christian devotional poems by Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister George MacDonald. Most famous for his... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1546647619
ISBN13:9781546647614
Release Date:May 2017
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:98 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Related Subjects
Faith Forgiveness Grace Humility Mortality Redemption Salvation Suffering The Love of God Christian LiteratureCustomer Reviews
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Chalked full of Life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Seemingly endless thoughts of God drift through the mind of this brilliant man of faith. An awesome tool as a daily devotional, but good luck...once opened, it's easy to devour Macdonald's writings all at once. His Sonnet's spring to life and speak directly to the heart. Not in a wishy washy, overly heady, sort of way but in simply truths pointed to the core of Christian life.
Diary of an Old Soul
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I find this book of daily devotionals beautiful. The book is one which I shall treasure, and no matter the year, or how many times I have read each day the words will and always will still move me. MacDonald is my master.
Savor Slowly
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Some things are best savored slowly: a fine bottle of wine, a hot fudge sundae, a passionate kiss, a pristine beach...and George MacDonald's book, "Diary of an Old Soul." I found my small hardback version, written in 1905, in an antique bookstore...its cover slightly dog-eared, its pages curled with time. Yet, despite the book's outward condition, its inward opulence, its vast reservoir of truth and its timeless expression of God's love and forgiveness make this book a classic which shall remain ever vibrant and timely. It is almost impossible to read only one day's message at a time....like Godiva chocolate, each rich daily message leaves you craving more. As a fellow traveler on this road less traveled, I feel a strong kinship with MacDonald's expressions of wanderlust, spiritual struggle and burning desire to know God on the deepest level possible. I recommend this book unreservedly to those who wish to be inspired and drawn closer to the throne. Buy the paperback and, when you find yourself totally enamored, treat yourself to the hardback version from your favorite antique bookstore or online.
MacDonald's magical mastery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I picked this little book up on the way to the airport and thought I could use a good dose of MacDonald each day while I was on my business trip. Call me an undisciplined Pict, but I couldn't stop reading just one entry per day. It became a glorious exercise to work through the book, underlining his different names for God. So beautiful. So timeless. So inspiring. I don't agree with every one of MacDonald's theological conclusions, but I do agree that his expressed love for God is as moving as just about any I've ever read.
Precise, centered reflection that has not dimmed with years
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
George MacDonald's classic work continues to take the breath away of spiritual pilgrims who find him for the first time. These small sonnets are each gems that act as windows for persons to catch a glimpse of the heart of God, and the heart of a man clearly connected to the Spirit's yearning in his life. These are best read slowly and savored, but as with any true classic, each time they are read, they have a richer meaning. The readings are arranged by month, one per day.
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