Abraham Lincoln's Daily Treasure: Moments of Faith with America's Favorite President

Perhaps no other American president is as revered as Abraham Lincoln, whose strong faith and moral courage inspired a nation, and whose timeless words of common sense continue to influence men and women today. In Abraham Lincoln's Daily Treasure, readers will find daily devotional selections in a variety of subject themes. Each devotion includes Scripture, a devotional thought, a spiritual or inspirational quote from Lincoln or a related fact about his life, and take-away for personal application. This unique devotional is built around the Believer's Daily Treasure, a book Lincoln was given in 1847 upon the death of his son and that he carried with him always. Lincoln often quoted from the Believer's Daily Treasure in his addresses to the nation and included snippets from it in his letters. He also read from it for personal strength during the Civil War. Readers who are wanting an interesting devotional, Christians looking for wisdom distilled through the lens of history, Lincoln aficionados, and history buffs will all appreciate this unique look into the life of Lincoln that is ideal for personal use or for gift-giving. From the Inside Flap Perhaps no other American president is as revered as Abraham Lincoln, whose strong faith and moral courage inspired a nation, and whose timeless words of common sense continue to influence men and women today.In Abraham Lincoln's Daily Treasure, you will find insights into Lincoln's life and the biblical truths that shaped his faith. This unique compilation is built around the Believer's Daily Treasure, the devotional Lincoln read, carried, and referred to during his time in office. It also offers intriguing facts about Lincoln's life-a life riddled with failure and calamity-and reveals how God pulled him toward greatness.Thomas Freiling is the author and editor of Reagan's God and Country and Prayers to Move Your Mountains. He served on the staff of the U.S. House of Representatives and also was publisher of Creation House books in Orlando, Florida. Freiling is currently president of Xulon Press in Vienna, Virginia. From the Back Cover Hope and courage for each new dayPerhaps no other American president is as revered as Abraham Lincoln. His strong faith and moral courage inspired a nation, and his timeless words of common sense continue to influence men and women today.InAbraham Lincoln's Daily Treasure, you will find insights into the biblical truths that shaped his faith. This unique compilation is built around theBeliever's Daily Treasure, the devotional Lincoln himself read, carried, referred to, and quoted from during his time in office. It also reveals intriguing facts about Lincoln's life--one that was riddled with failure and calamity--and shows how God persistently pulled him toward greatness.Thomas Freiling is the author and editor ofReagan's God and Country and of theDaily Prayer Devotional. He served on the staff of the U.S. House of Representatives and also was publisher of Creation House books in Orlando, Florida. About the Author Thomas Freiling is the author ofAbraham Lincoln's Daily Treasure andReagan's God and Country. He served on the staff of the U.S. House of Representatives and also was publisher of Creation House books in Orlando, Florida. Freiling is currently president of Xulon Press and lives in Virginia.