The Message: Solo: An Uncommon Devotional

by Katie Peckham, J.R. Briggs, Jan Johnson

Transform Your Quiet Time
Today’s world is all about now―a fast-moving, high-speed, on-demand lifestyle. But has this pace changed how we study the Bible?

Our relationship with God is a journey, a walk where we grow closer to him each day. So it makes sense that reading and understanding scripture is a continual experience, not just a moment.

This innovative devotional is designed to change how you interact with God’s Word. The Solo revolves around lectio divina , or “divine reading,” an ancient approach to exploring Scripture updated for today’s readers. Each devotion delivers a unique, contemplative study that will encourage you Features

Genres: Devotional, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Christian, Christian Living, Christianity, Faith

656 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2006

Reviews

[Dr Ariel Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've done this devotional repeatedly (I do it again every few years), and I did it in 2020. I like that it's got guided reflection and application every day, and I like that it has a 6 day feature --helpful if you need to catch up on a missed day! I like the Message as a change from the KJV I memorized as a kid. Reading the MSG portion often leads me to read it a few times in other versions, just to see/compare the sense of the Scripture. I'm glad I did this devotional again this year.

[Elinor Loredan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent devotional that prompted me to reflect on Scripture. The only complaint I have is that the Scripture translation, while occasionally giving an interesting interpretation, was often too modern with the integration of popular phrases and cliches.

[JEM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple yet challenging devotional that aided me in the spiritual discipline of meditation. Also I love the freshness that the Message version brings

[Marla Stanton]

I didn’t like the included devotions, but I liked the daily Bible reading format.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great new quite time material. I like Gene Peterson's provocative techniques of getting you out of your comfort zone and making you look at our relationship with God with a fresh new prospective. He takes you through exerts of the bible from Genesis to Revelation. The only thing I don't like is that he takes you through in a sequential order. I prefer to intermix new and old testament reading as I go.

[Alisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was interested in the lectio divina practice before I knew about this book, and it was helpful to have a flexible guide as I work out what this looks like practically. I like that there are passages for every book in the Bible (even Leviticus!), as many devotionals like to skip over the more unpopular books. This guide directed my prayers, journaling, study, and meditation of scripture, even when I wasn't using The Message translation.

[Jessica Cleghorn]

loved this devotional for the fact it was totally focused on reading Gods word and responding to it through prayer and action. I didnt usually use The Message translation of the texts provided, very occasionally the devotional topic didnt seem to match the original passage, this however maybe 5 times in the entire book. I dont know if I would have any further criticism.Would whole heartedly recommend!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Devotional to help guide you in quiet times. It takes you through key passages in the Bible that you read, think, pray, and live out. SOLO also has an expanded passage that you can read to get more of the context for the passage. The only draw back for me is that I don't want to only be reading for the Message version. So I read the expanded passage in either the NIV or ESV. Good stuff!

[Jenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am new to reading The Message, so instead of buying the Message, i bought this devo book- 365 devos through all the books of the Message Bible. based on the "lectio devina" (holy reading) way of meditating- good stuff, forces you to slow down and let the passage breathe into you, but the depth is a tad lacking. (I think its for younger folks...ha.) Still good though for quick ref.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the new daily devotional incorporating The Message from Eugene Peterson. It is phenominal! For all of you who are Message fans, Rob Bell fans, Brennan Manning fans...you'll love this one! It's awesome and very short, realistic chapters and applications! Enjoy!

[Zack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely helpful introduction to the spiritual discipline of contemplative scripture reading and prayer, Lectio Divina. The Message bible passages are helpful with fresh and understandable language. Inspiring and spiritually useful.

[Maggie Ulmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful simple devotional.

[Sunny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! This is a really helpful devotional, all laid out in the lectio divina format. I appreciate Peterson's paraphrase of the Bible in modern language.

[Richard]

This got me to buy The Message

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite daily study guides, particularly for it's simple structure. Great for students, also.

[Melanie]

Using it as an ongoing bible study with friends. Easily accessible and includes thought provoking questions with each passage of scripture.

[Debbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best devotional books I have ever read.

[Trey Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this version of the Bible! Peterson is a great teacher and writer, who has done the Christian world a favor in this translation.

[Madelynn Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

First devotional I ever finished. Sparked my hunger for God's word, and created my habit of reading God's word everyday.

[Victoria L. Trifu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anything that helps me get into scripture is worth reading and reviewing. However I was expecting a little more from this devotional.

[Kerby Avedovech · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best devotional I have ever encountered. I appreciated the use of Ignatio as a way to engage with scripture and I liked the flexibility created by the absence of dates.

[Billy Phipps · Rating 4 out of 5]

My new favorite devotional suggested by Kretzu. It's not a study, its a read for nourishment.

[CherylBCz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have both the "entire" Bible as well as New Testament version.