Reviewed by: Ronni M. Meier, graduate of the professional writing program at Taylor University

Introduction

Title: Finding Your Name: From Insecurity to Inheritance–The Lives of Isaac and Jacob

Series: Deeper Devotions

Author: Jane Rubietta

Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House

Publication Date: April 22, 2015

Format: Paperback

Length: 317 Pages

OVERVIEW

Jane Rubietta gives a fresh perspective on the Old Testament story of Isaac and Jacob through a three month devotional journey. Thousands of years ago God made a covenant with Abraham, and though the Old Testament characters fell short of upholding those agreements, God remained faithful to His promises and still offers us an inheritance that is bigger than our choices. These devotions are meant to offer hope and security for those who are seeking to find their identity and take part in the inheritance of God.

Rubietta does a great job of creating a new look at some of these “old” stories. She has also set up some very creative venues for encouragement in the “Note to Self” and the poems, “Traveling Mercies.” My only critique to these devotions is that they don’t offer any tangible goals. Rubietta is very strong in recreating a Bible story, but her devotions lack specific direction in application.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5)

4 out of 5 stars

Suggested Audience

Christian adults

Christian Impact

These devotions are meant to offer hope and security for those who are seeking to find their identity and take part in the inheritance of God.

Ronni M. Meier is a graduate of the professional writing program at Taylor University, and a freelance writer for WBCL radio, Church Libraries, The Secret Place, and The Echo.

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