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January 14, 2020 - January 13, 2021
Too many points?
Too broad of a point?
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concept of reputation.
“For his name’s sake” sticks with me.
The biblical principle is the foundation of the devotional.
truth. A surprise insight made the message sticky.
The most effective devotionals use a short scripture passage — usually 25 words or less.
An effective devotional references the Bible translation upon which it is based.
He wanted us to “get it” — to “get” Him.
A devotional illustration paints a picture in words.
devotional content usually addresses an abstract principle. Think love, joy, peace, patience,
Most of us have misplaced a wallet or checkbook at some point, and have experienced the heart palpitations and sweaty hands
You need to spell out how your illustration connects to your One Point, too.
readers don’t want to work too hard.
Draw a Contrast: “This Is Different from What I Read in the Word!”
all Rahab had to go on were stories of God’s faithfulness that she had heard from travelers, yet she risked her life to help Hebrew spies escape (Joshua 2).
personal stories, anecdotes, conversations, statistics, object lessons, interesting facts, pithy quotes, and questions.
Personal stories remain one of the most effective vehicles for illustrations in devotionals — with good reason. They are personal.
While a personal story is about you, an anecdote is a story about someone else.
Questions make listeners (and readers) think.
Jesus wanted him to think about different ways he perceives people.
The scripture and the takeaway clock in at approximately 25 words each. That leaves 100-200 words for the illustration. Use them wisely.
The parables of Jesus show us that different people learn different truths from the same story.
Your job is to use the illustration God gives you to make a spiritual point as clearly as you can. Your reader will take away what he or she needs …
S: Is it short?
A: Is it authentic?
coming alongside the reader and sharing as a peer?
Vulnerability breathes au...
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The takeaway gives the reader something to “do,”
write a simple takeaway.
biggest danger in writing your takeaway is being too specific.
does not assume the reader’s ci...
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Good devotionals stick when the scripture and illustration focus on details, but the takeaway points to a spiritual principle.
Takeaways Focus on a Principle
Takeaway from See- Trust - With
2/22 Lord and shepherd - even in the big picture His main goal is relationship with us .
your takeaway must use language that is broad enough to apply to women who are in all different kinds of relationships with all kinds of in-laws.
The reader’s personal application will spin out of her circumstances. As you write, be careful not to assume those circumstances.
Relationships pull at our emotions — a key prompt for memorability.
These templates are simple life application phrases that are used in spiritual growth.
Takeaways are framed with verbs:
Your takeaway challenges the reader to action. When writing your takeaway, use action words — verbs.
The takeaway is usually short — about 25-50 words at most.
All that is left is to personalize it.
practical step to take that he can implement in real life.
you are responsible for offering a challenge through your devotional in the best way you possibly can.
you choose to add additional elements as part of your distinctive style.
“Growth Point”
“The Point,”
One Point Rule,
A “Read More” section can list related scripture, related devotionals, or related articles — all linked online or referenced by the publisher if in print.
