The Abiding Way: A 40-Day Devotional Study Through the Gospel of John by Jeanine Amapola Ward: Book Review

 **Book received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

A life of peace and joy begins by abiding in Jesus

When we feel overwhelmed, distant from God, or spiritually dry, surface-level encouragement isn't enough. We want a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and how His presence transforms our everyday lives--through real struggles, disappointing relationships, hard decisions, and uncertain seasons. The Abiding Way was written for exactly that moment.

With the warm, wise, relatable energy her 2.8 million followers know and love, YouTuber, podcaster, and author Jeanine Amapola Ward invites women into a 40-day devotional journey through the Gospel of John. Walking chapter by chapter through John's account of Jesus's life and ministry, she guides you into what it truly means to abide in Christ--and how remaining close to Him changes everything about how you live.

Each daily entry includes:

● a personal story that meets you where you are

● a deep dive into a key Scripture passage from the Gospel of John

● reflection questions to help you connect personally with God's Word and hear how it speaks into your specific situation

Over 40 days, The Abiding Way will help you hold tightly to Jesus in seasons of uncertainty and experience the peace, purpose, and intimacy with God that comes from truly staying close to Him--not as a spiritual discipline to check off but as the most natural thing in the world.

Abiding in Jesus isn't complicated--but it is transforming. The Abiding Way will show you how to begin, and how to stay.

The Author

Jeanine Amapola Ward is Christian Speaker, Author, Social Media Influencer, & Podcast Host from Dallas, TX. Jeanine has been working in social media for 14 years and has garnered over 2.8 million followers across all her platforms and over 13 million streams on her podcast, Happy and Healthy. She has a heart to help young women become confident and secure in themselves through Christ and to know Jesus more — all while sharing other helpful tips in motherhood, fashion, and lifestyle along the way.

Book Review

Before sharing my thoughts on this devotional study, it is important to note that as of the time of this review, I have not read this book in its entirety. I'm currently in the middle of a couple of other devotionals/studies and hope to full dive into this one once I've finished these. That said, I did read through several days of devotions to get a good feel for what is inside and to share my thoughts. This devotional is broken down into 40 days, each taking us through the book of John with about 4-5 pages per day. Each day starts with a reading from John, with a key verse printed within the book, but a longer passage to read in your personal Bible. We are then given a devotional, a chance to pause and reflect, a prayer and questions to answer. There are spaces to write down your answers to questions asked, but it's a pretty small space so if you're like me and get a little wordy, you might want to use a separate journal. I love that this book gives us a deeper look at the scriptures found in John, but also how those are applicable in our own lives. I am very much enjoying what I have read so far and look forward to truly diving in further in the future. Whether this will be your first time reading John or the fiftieth, I think this devotional study has something to offer all Christians and is definitely worth checking out. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://link.amazon/B03fuiYlM