Book recommendation: One Year Book of Christian History

If you are looking for a new devotional book for 2008 or need a good idea for Christmas -- let me recommend The One Year Book of Christian History. I ordered a copy from Focus on the Family the other day and have been getting a jumpstart on my January reading. Simply put, I love it.

The authors, Mike and Sharon Rusten, explain in their introduction to the book that they highlight an event associated with each day of the year. "These events teach us something about God and his dealings with humankind. Our desire is to give readers a glimpse of the real people behind the historical events. Each day's reading ends with a reflection designed to help readers interact with the historical account and learn the lessons God has for us."