Have you ever been "wowed" when you weren't expecting to be? Maybe someone gave you a sincere compliment, or someone you admire bragged on you, or a friend affirmed one of your personal qualities. Felt great, didn't it? Throughout the Bible God recognized excellent and praise-worthy behavior on the part of His people. Wow Words from God: What I Want God to Say About Me highlights 30 such Bible characters. To each one God spoke a truthful "wow word," that complimented and affirmed. Each short chapter of Wow Words from God explains how God recognizes and brags on similar behavior in us. These affirmations are designed to bring you closer to God, and to help you develop a vital relationship with Him. If you wish to go deeper into the Scriptures, and to learn more about the person God wowed, purchase a copy of Wow Words From God: Personal Study Guide. The 30 daily studies make an excellent month's worth of heartfelt devotions. Gary Hardin is a retired pastor living in Alabama. Gary has served churches in Alabama, Michigan, and Kentucky. Gary also served as a magazine, book, and curriculum editor for Lifeway Christian Resources. Gary writes a monthly column for The Post newspaper in his town, and also a blog, hopediscovered.com. He is the co-author of He Is All I Need: The 23rd Psalm for Today and the author of Every Day Can Be a Great Day: Convincing Promises from Psalm 34, both by Xulon Press. He is married (Linda) with 3 children (Traci, Greg, and Leah), and has 4 grandchildren.