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Through the Year with Jimmy Carter: 366 Daily Meditations from the 39th President
In Through the Year with Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth President of the United States takes you on a unique journey into the heart of the Christian faith. Based on more than three decades of practical Bible teaching, these readings draw from the riches of God's Word and the compelling experiences of Mr. Carter's own life. Whether through fascinating glimpses into behind-the-scenes activity at the White House, or insightful remembrances of his career in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Carter never ceases to connect the wisdom of Scripture with your own crucial place on the stage of life. Frank, honest, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, and always relevant, Through the Year with Jimmy Carter challenges readers to be more Christ-like every day of their lives.
390 pages, Hardcover
First published December 6, 2011
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James Earl Carter, Junior, known as Jimmy, the thirty-ninth president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, creditably established energy-conservation measures, concluded the treaties of Panama Canal in 1978, negotiated the accords of Camp David between Egypt and Israel in 1979, and won the Nobel Prize of 2002 for peace.
Ronald Wilson Reagan defeated Jimmy Carter, the incumbent, in the presidential election of 1980.
He served and received. Carter served two terms in the senate of Georgia and as the 76th governor from 1971 to 1975.
Carter created new Cabinet-level Department of education. A national policy included price decontrol and new technology. From 1977, people reduced foreign oil imports one-half to 1982. In foreign affairs, Carter pursued the second round of strategic arms limitation talks (SALT). Carter sought to put a stronger emphasis on human rights in 1979. People saw his return of the zone as a major concession of influence in Latin America, and Carter came under heavy criticism.
Iranian students in 1979 took over the American embassy and held hostages, and an attempt to rescue them failed; several additional major crises, including serious fuel shortages and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, marked the final year of his tenure. Edward Moore Kennedy challenged significantly higher disapproval ratings of Carter for nomination of the Democratic Party before the election of 1980. Carter defeated Kennedy for the nomination lost the election to Ronald Wilson Reagan, a Republican.
Carter left office and with Rosalynn Smith Carter, his wife, afterward founded the nongovernmental center and organization that works to advance human rights. He traveled extensively to conduct, to observe elections, and to advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations. He, a key, also figured in the project of habitat for humanity. Carter particularly vocalized on the Palestinian conflict.
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James Earl Carter, Junior, known as Jimmy, the thirty-ninth president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, creditably established energy-conservation measures, concluded the treaties of Panama Canal in 1978, negotiated the accords of Camp David between Egypt and Israel in 1979, and won the Nobel Prize of 2002 for peace.
Ronald Wilson Reagan defeated Jimmy Carter, the incumbent, in the presidential election of 1980.
He served and received. Carter served two terms in the senate of Georgia and as the 76th governor from 1971 to 1975.
Carter created new Cabinet-level Department of education. A national policy included price decontrol and new technology. From 1977, people reduced foreign oil imports one-half to 1982. In foreign affairs, Carter pursued the second round of strategic arms limitation talks (SALT). Carter sought to put a stronger emphasis on human rights in 1979. People saw his return of the zone as a major concession of influence in Latin America, and Carter came under heavy criticism.
Iranian students in 1979 took over the American embassy and held hostages, and an attempt to rescue them failed; several additional major crises, including serious fuel shortages and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, marked the final year of his tenure. Edward Moore Kennedy challenged significantly higher disapproval ratings of Carter for nomination of the Democratic Party before the election of 1980. Carter defeated Kennedy for the nomination lost the election to Ronald Wilson Reagan, a Republican.
Carter left office and with Rosalynn Smith Carter, his wife, afterward founded the nongovernmental center and organization that works to advance human rights. He traveled extensively to conduct, to observe elections, and to advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations. He, a key, also figured in the project of habitat for humanity. Carter particularly vocalized on the Palestinian conflict.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/jimmyc...
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August 14, 2016
This is a great book of daily devotions. Through these Sunday school lessons of Jimmy Carter's we find depth in Scripture and a commonality with all people. Since the readings are not dated I feel free to spend extra time on a lesson that moves me. We hear homey stories and stories of great men and women. This is unlike any devotional I have ever encountered and I am grateful to have it in my library.
January 26, 2016
Thoughtful devotions
Most ex-presidents write their memoirs, cash in with speeches, and oversee the building of a library in their name. Jimmy Carter is different. He teaches Sunday school, serves as a deacon in his local church, and wrote this gem full of thoughtful devotions.
It is hard to find devotional books with depth. I use this book for my own time with God, and enjoy it immensely. It shows the author's knowledge of the Bible and its background (evidenced in his enlightening explanations) and has spiritual depth.
It helps me to grow in knowing, loving and serving God. Thank you, Jimmy Carter for being such a guide!
Most ex-presidents write their memoirs, cash in with speeches, and oversee the building of a library in their name. Jimmy Carter is different. He teaches Sunday school, serves as a deacon in his local church, and wrote this gem full of thoughtful devotions.
It is hard to find devotional books with depth. I use this book for my own time with God, and enjoy it immensely. It shows the author's knowledge of the Bible and its background (evidenced in his enlightening explanations) and has spiritual depth.
It helps me to grow in knowing, loving and serving God. Thank you, Jimmy Carter for being such a guide!
August 3, 2012
All US Presidents have professed to be Christian and some have gone to church with regularity. Carter offers a testimony of his own Christian faith here. His careful study of scripture and familiarity with twentieth century theologians is displayed here. I doubt any other President we have had in the last 100 years could write such a book. We see reflections of a man who has truly tried to live out his Christian faith both inside and outside of public office here.
September 10, 2012
A great devotional from our 39th President. i recommend it to anyone looking for a easy to read devotional journey.
January 2, 2016
Wonderful insightful comments each day of the year. It is devotional as well as good for meditation.
December 27, 2017
Daily meditations from the former president on different things in his life. One of people I admire and appreciated are some of the presidents. Carter is how a christian should act by example in life.
December 31, 2014
Of course I enjoyed the religious aspect of this daily devotional, but I also enjoyed the personal tidbits thrown into the entries from my fellow Georgian.
February 15, 2023
As a devotional book it is better than average but as a look into the workings and beliefs of a man it is better.
A little less than half of the days contain some retrospective look or thought on his life.
A little less than half of the days contain some retrospective look or thought on his life.
January 1, 2015
Closing the year out. Whatever your faith - this is an exceptional man of faith. The only President to bring it and carry it through his entire service. Altho faith has by hijacked by other politicians, Carter is as authentic as they come. A nice daily read.
October 31, 2015
I bought this for myself because I love Jimmy Carter. But I really cannot get into it. The bible stories he expounds on just can't cut it for me the way the Baha'i writings do.
November 6, 2018
I have great respect for Jimmy Carter...but this was a slog. Usually, of course, I finish a book of daily meditations in a year. This took almost 2 years! Each day is a short Bible verse which Carter comments on--usually bringing to bear some anecdote from his life. There was nothing particularly wrong with this, and some were fine. But in general Carter is (much) more theologically conservative than I am, and these meditations came off as too pious for my taste. I'm sure others would enjoy it more.
January 1, 2020
Interesting daily reading book by Jimmy Carter based on notes he used for teaching 366 Sunday school classes AFTER he was President. Very strong Christian emphasis as expected. Most of the daily readings provide thoughtful challenges to living more effective lives. There is a strong emphasis on the equality of all people, which I particularly liked.
December 14, 2018
This was a good devotional for me for 2018
April 12, 2023
#28 of 120 books pledged to read during 2023
August 16, 2025
A book to dip into randomly again and again!
August 15, 2023
The book is an interesting journey if read day by day. It certainly is better done in a group rather than by oneself. Regardless, the book is an unique mix of personal anecdotes, and practical philosophy from a man who breathes and lives his faith very close to his heart. While there are some repeats in his sermons, its clear that for many meditations, there is an effort to provide poignant and clear lessons that even the lay-reader or non-religious person can apply to their lives. It certainly an effort that more people should embark on, if only to apply their efforts to something everyday for an entire year or more.
January 5, 2016
A testimony of Jimmy Carter's Christian faith.
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