Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science

 

Christian Book Review

Bibliography:

Giglio, L. (2017). Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science. Tommy Nelson.

ISBN 0718086104

Plot Summary:

Indescribable is a children's devotional written by inspirational pastor, author, and public speaker Louie Giglio. Each of these devotions starts with a scripture. The body of each is a science concept and how it is connected to God, who created all things. Every devotion thought ends with a prayer. Along with each devotion is the "Be Amazed" section that gives fun facts about different creatures, objects, and living things found in nature. 

Critical Analysis:

This book is written in a captivating way that encourages children and adults alike to see how science and nature are connected to God. Four main topics are mixed throughout the book, but the introduction shows the four topics: space, earth, animals, and people, and gives the page numbers for each, so if you wanted to read about one specific topic, you could do so. There is a combination of beautiful illustration by Nicola Anderson and photographs that lend authenticity to the scientific information in the book.

Review Excerpts:

"This book, Indescribable, is so unique and definitely stands out from the rest. The illustrations are outstanding, and the devotions share the wonders of God in such a creative way. I think this is a book that you will come back to over and over with the children in your life." -Chris Tomlin, Grammy Award-winning Christian recording artist

"This book is so original! I don't think I've ever seen a book that leads kids from inspiring scientific facts into devotion and worship. The design itself is stunning, but the content of the book is the real hero." -Matt Redman, Grammy Award-winning Christian recording artist

Connections:

This book would be great for family devotions or in a Christian classroom. IndescribableKids.com provides free resources to go along with this and other Louie Giglio devotions. These include a free "Experience Kit and Activity Book" and "Indescribable Educator Guide". There are other materials for purchase like a board book for littles and a kids activity book that pair with Indescribable. 

In the introduction of the book there is a list of four themes that the book covers: space, earth, animals, and people. A science or social studies teacher at a Christian school could select devotions from a specific topic to read to students to go along with the materials or themes they are covering in class.