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Since its first publication in 1941, A Testament of Devotion, by the renowned Quaker teacher Thomas Kelly, has been universally embraced as a truly enduring spiritual classic. Plainspoken and deeply inspirational, it gathers together five compelling essays that urge us to center our lives on God's presence, to find quiet…

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1 author picked A Testament of Devotion as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book because it discusses how we can experience God more deeply in everyday language. It’s not preachy and not “religious.” In fact, one of my favorite quotes from it is: “Religion as a dull habit is not what Christ lived and died for.” The essays are simple, profound and life changing. 

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