Morning Manna

Book excerpt: What began as an email devotion to encourage the hearts of his congregation, quickly turned into a popular devotion that was shared with friends and family members across the nation. Soon, it was apparent that Christians everywhere were needing more Morning Manna! A simple guide through the Bible in one year, Pastor R. Chris Hanks chooses stand out scriptures and takes the reader deeper into the Word. In it, Hanks outlines the scripture sharing truths, thoughts, word definitions and language usages that help you to fully understand each meaning. Preachers and serious Bible study students will appreciate this outline, while the average reader will benefit from its practical application and thoughts. Complete with a topical index, Morning Manna is a great tool when you are looking for encouragement in a certain area. For instance, if you want to study "joy," you will easily find that section. Or, if you are entering a battle and want to learn about "victory," that section will be easily located. Each devotion is based on Scripture, and Scripture only, in which Hanks calls attention to the essence of the truth that God shared in the verse. It is clear that being kind, thoughtful, giving and encouraging comes easy for most Christians. But ask them what area needs the most improvement and they will most likely answer, "I'd like to spend more time in God's Word and praying." As the clock ticks, and the years go by, there sits our Bible; used seldom, but thought of often. Morning Manna will give your Bible that worn and tattered look you've always wanted. One that says, "I've been read, and I was good!" Taking you through the Bible in one year and camping on scriptures, (some of which are overlooked), Pastor R. Chris Hanks brings new devotions to chew on each day from the Word. Morning Manna--it's food for the soul! All our help, strength and wisdom come from the Word, but you have to read it to benefit from it!