Spring is the perfect time to start fresh and focus on your spiritual wellbeing—and a brand-new book or devotional can be a great way to rekindle your faith! From cozy mysteries to thought-provoking devotionals, Guideposts’ amazing collection will keep you entertained and filled with hope from the first day of spring and all through the summer. Check out these 16 inspiring spring books and devotionals:
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1. Held in Perfect Peace Devotional
Sometimes life can get a little overwhelming. Cares and worries can take over your mind and leave you wondering if God is still in charge. The beautiful and uplifting devotional reassures you that the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Weaving together bible verses, storytelling and heartfelt prayers, this spring devotional will comfort and strengthen you with a refreshing encounter with God. In Held in Perfect Peace, you will find:
- Timely, inspirational verses to assure you of God’s loving promises
- True stories written by beloved writers who share the many ways God speaks to you and gives you His peace in every circumstance
- Thoughtful prayers to draw you closer to the Lord
- Additional scriptures to deepen your walk of faith
2. The Promise of Spring
Get to know Charlotte Stevenson, who is raising her grandchildren on the family farm after a tragic accident changes all of their lives forever. With the help of her husband Bob and a close-knit circle of friends, she will do whatever it takes to keep this fragile family together.
Everyone in Bedford is ready for spring to arrive, but the cool, damp Nebraska days don’t seem to show any sign of disappearing. Heather Creek is swollen with spring rains, and when slick pavement over the bridge sends a car into the water, Sam makes a dramatic rescue, saving a little girl and her grandmother from the rushing river. But when everyone in town starts calling him a hero, will his newfound fame lead him directly into danger? This book in the Home to Heather Creek series is the perfect spring book to kick off the season. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
3. Pray a Word a Day
Pray a Word a Day is unlike any daily devotional you’ve ever seen before. This top-selling spring devotional is now back in its third printing and is selling fast. It is a non-dated, 365-day book that invites you to connect with God in ways that will inspire and uplift you—while giving your prayer practice a fresh boost. Each day’s entry presents a single word such as “goodness,” “liberty,” “longing,” “silence,” or “whisper” as a focal point. Then, the meaning of the word is further illuminated with an inspiring and motivating quote or Scripture that is sure to stir your soul. That is followed by a heartfelt, personal, and lighthearted 2-minute reflection, and a prayer. Discover how one word can deepen your prayer time every morning. Focus, pray, reflect and be more aware of God’s love for you every day. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
4. Cooking the Books
When Mary’s friend Henry calls her one spring afternoon, she assumes he’s calling to invite her out for ice cream. Instead, he needs her sleuthing help. As a member of Grace Church’s financial team, Henry was going over the church’s accounting records and getting everything in order when he realized that fifty thousand dollars had gone missing!
Mary and Henry investigate who could have taken the money, even though neither one of them can believe someone from Grace Church would do such a thing. But who else except staff or a few parishioners had access to the funds? Mary clings to the hope that there is an explanation, but Henry only gets more upset the more they learn. Can they find the missing money while still showing grace toward whoever might be responsible? This cozy mystery from the Secrets of Mary’s Bookshop series will be your new favorite spring book. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
5. Peace with the Psalms
Could you benefit from more peace in your life? Daily life can be overwhelming at times, leading to stress and worry. However, peace and comfort are always attainable by tuning into the messages that matter most. Guideposts has now officially teamed up with the popular Christian meditation app, Abide. And in Peace with the Psalms, Abide continues its mission to help you find tranquility and renewal in God’s promises, no matter what life circumstances you’re going through. The 40 days’ worth of devotions deeply rooted in Christian meditation will lead you through the very best of the Psalms. This way, you can experience the contentment and reassurance of knowing God is near—even during life’s most trying times. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
6. Mornings with Jesus
Okay, so this isn’t a book or devotional. But Morning with Jesus magazine can give you daily encouragement for your spirit. With the busyness of our day-to-day lives, it can be easy to lose sight of the compassion, kindness, and wisdom of Jesus’ teachings. To help you put the world on hold and focus on Jesus’ words, Guideposts created Mornings with Jesus magazine. As you read each page and focus on His truth, lessons, and miracles, you’ll feel your relationship with Jesus grow and find the strength, courage, and joy you need to meet the challenges of each day. If you long to experience a closer relationship with Jesus, look no further than Mornings with Jesus magazine. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
7. Evenings with Jesus Devotional
Do you prefer to focus on your spiritual life in the evenings? Are you one of the millions of people who long for a restful night’s sleep? Or do you tend to find yourself suddenly wide awake in the middle of the night? Then Evenings with Jesus, is the bedside companion you need. The format of this all-new spring devotional makes it a joy to experience the peace, comfort, rest, and relaxation that only Jesus brings. It is packed with true stories, calming prayers, soothing scriptures, and evening wind-down tips and techniques to help you cast aside your cares and count your blessings. Each of the 100 nightly devotions is grounded in one of seven themes of spiritual well being: connection, gratitude, rest, values, positivity, purpose, and forgiveness. Don’t let another night go by without Evenings with Jesus. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
8. Resurrecting Trouble
When Julia Foley attends the Boys & Girls Club Easter Egg Hunt with her nieces, she is met with an amazing discovery. Hidden inside one of the Easter eggs is the highly valuable Fabergé Resurrection Egg! As soon as Rayna Clarke and her grandmother, Jean, come forward to claim the egg, Christian Kirkland-Wright, the son of a duke, comes forward with a counterclaim. Julia and Meredith launch their own hunt to dig into the history of the egg and discover how the heirloom, which was once owned by Russian nobles, came into the possession of the Clarke family.
Meanwhile, Julia has her own mystery to solve, one that brings her immense guilt. Bunny, the beloved cat she and Beau took in, has somehow gotten out of the house and is nowhere to be found. Can Julia and her husband work together to bring Bunny home in time for Easter? Crack open this cozy mystery from the Savannah Secrets series and dive into a spring book that will keep you turning those pages. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
9. Cast Your Cares
Cast Your Cares is a powerful and practical tool to help you conquer fear, anger, anxiety, loneliness and more with Bible passages and inspiring reflections. Each beautiful devotion is paired with prayers and action steps you can take to let go, ease your stress, and experience God’s “peace that surpasses understanding.”
Gleaned from Abide, the world’s most popular Christian meditation app, you’ll find devotions that are relatable and practical in 8 categories—Anxiety, Lies, Fear, Loneliness, Everyday Concerns, Shame, Anger, and Identity. Each selection is brimming with inspiration and help for finding and maintaining your serenity. In this powerful spring devotional you’ll find:
- Reflection on related Bible passages
- Explorations of common sources of anxiety
- Suggested prayers to fill your heart and mind with peace
- Engaging journal prompts to get you thinking and sharing
10. 365 Days of Prayer
It can be difficult to nurture your spiritual life and connect with God in the midst of our hectic everyday lives. Yet, as a person of faith, you know how important it is to take a little quiet time—and savor those moments of renewal and reflection. This new non-dated spring devotional contains 365 inspiring Bible verses, uplifting devotions, and moving prayers to help you apply each day’s message. In 365 Days of Prayer, you will enjoy a year’s worth of spiritual touchpoints that move you forward in your faith journey. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
11. By Any Other Name
This spring book from the Mysteries of Lancaster County series is a great way to kick off the season. When Adam Fischer—Rachel’s eldest son—faces arrest for a hit-and-run and other serious crimes, the Classen sisters are sure the authorities are targeting the wrong man. Adam doesn’t even drive, let alone have a credit card, such as the one used for fraud. But someone claiming to be Adam has been involved in a number of crimes, and all the evidence points to him. As Martha and her sisters, Elizabeth and Mary, learn more about Adam’s past, they start to wonder if there’s more to Adam’s story than meets the eye. Yet, as they search for clues to help Adam, the identity of the real criminal remains just out of reach. Will they be able to find answers before an innocent victim is thrown in jail?
Meanwhile, Mary is determined to rebuild their mother’s garden, but with the weather still on the chilly side the project isn’t going exactly the way she planned. Elizabeth is digging through her father’s old clothing to find material for her newest quilting project, but instead she uncovers shocking insights into his past. Buy it at ShopGuideposts.org
12. Every Day with Jesus Devotional
Scripture can have a miraculous, wondrous effect on us. This can bring you calm on a crazy day. Peace when you’re feeling anxious. Joy when you’re sad. Hope when you’re hopeless. Faith when you’re fearful. That’s why Guideposts created Every Day with Jesus. This inspiring new spring book brings you 365 devotions that distill the wisdom of Jesus’ most important teachings into bite-size segments, so you can feel the power and peace of His Words in just five minutes a day. Each beautiful, five-minute reading brings you:
- Christ’s most important teachings distilled into bite-size segments that reveal the power and peace of His words
- Personal, true stories from ordinary people and extraordinary leaders that will help strengthen your faith
- Hidden gems—guiding reflections to help you find calm and joy throughout your day
- A practical “Touch Points” index that makes it easy for you to find spiritual comfort and guidance for everything, from health and family problems to financial struggles to everyday stresses and more.
Let these inspiring spring books and devotionals lead you through a spiritually fulfilling spring season. Step outside, breathe in the fresh air, take in the new life around you, and crack open one of these beautiful books.
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