Ann Voskamp has a way of weaving beauty and truth together in a way that reaches deep into the heart, and Loved to Life is no exception. This 40-day journey through the Gospel of John is more than a devotional—it’s an invitation to truly experience Jesus, not just in knowledge, but in a transformative, daily encounter.

As someone who is passionate about studying scripture and growing in faith, I found this book to be a refreshing challenge. Voskamp’s poetic yet profound writing style gently nudges readers to move beyond the surface of their faith and dive deeper into what it means to be fully loved by Christ. Each day’s reading includes a passage from John, a devotional reflection, and a stunning woodcut illustration that adds a contemplative element to the experience. It’s not just words on a page; it’s an immersive journey with Love Himself.

What stood out most to me was the reminder that God doesn’t just want us to survive—He wants us to live fully in His love. In a world that often feels chaotic, where distractions and doubts can pull us away from His presence, Loved to Life is a call back to the heart of faith: abiding in Christ. This book is especially meaningful for those seeking renewal, those who feel weary in their faith, or those who simply want to slow down and be reminded of the depth of God’s love.

If you’re looking for a devotional that is rich in scripture, beautifully written, and deeply transformative, Loved to Life is a book worth savoring. I highly recommend it to fellow believers who long to experience God’s love in a fresh and powerful way.

As a grateful member of the launch team, I received an ARC of the book from Tyndale via NetGalley, giving me the opportunity to study it before its release. However, I was required to purchase my own copy, and the hardcover edition arrived in the mail yesterday. I'm looking forward to reading it again with my husband during Lent.

Ann Voskamp's Loved to Life is a true pilgrimage into the heart of Jesus. Perfect for Lent or any intentional season of drawing nearer to God. With its stunning sketches and Ann's unique ability to speak to the deep needs of the human heart, Loved to Life is an invitation to come closer, sit longer, and live more confidently into God's delight over you. Bring your worries, doubts, fears, and all the reasons you think you're not welcome. Find your place at the Table as you too are Loved to Life.

Loved to Life by Ann Voskamp is a 40 day pilgrimage discovering just how much Jesus loves you. It is a pilgrimage through the Gospel of John following Jesus's journey from heaven to earth continuing onto his death on the cross and ending in his glorious resurrection. Each day has a section of scripture, a woodcarving style picture depicting one of the verses from that day, a devotional where we appear in the story, and a section for personal notes to document our 40 day pilgrimage of discovering Jesus's love for us. There are also a few pages of quotes from the devotionals interspersed in the book.
     Ann Voskamp has a style of writing that is descriptive, captivating, emotional, and reaches in to touch your heart. The devotionals are informative, scriptural based, relatable, and thought provoking. Each day's reading is several pages but not too long that you feel overwhelmed in trying to get the reading done each day. You may find yourself wanting to just sit for awhile soaking in the words or pondering questions from the reading. I really liked that Ann Voskamp included a section for journaling your thoughts each day. Loved to Life can be read at anytime during the year and even reread many times. This is a book I recommend to everyone from teenagers to adults. I received an advanced copy of this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I've been digging into the Gospels for the last few years. Primarily, because we get a sense of how Jesus lived through these 4 wonderful books. I've studied different versions plus used a number of different commentators, devotionals and other sources to dive deep into each book. When Ann announced she was releasing a 40-day devotional on the book of John from the perspective of love, it took me about three seconds to order a copy.

Each day is 3-4 pages, longer than the typical devotional reflection. Which is great. Ann has selected 40 key passages from John and dives in deep in her unique writing style. She's clearly studied the book deeply herself, read significant commentators like Spurgeon and captured the original meaning of key phrases and words to give us a challenging and thought provoking reflection. We're given lots to chew on and there is a space provided to write one's own reflections.

In addition, there are illustration on most days capturing an image of the main person in the passage.

Most significantly, Ann provides us with a clear understanding of God's immense love for us and how much He desires a deep relationship with us who he has created for that very purpose. Pilgrimage is a significant theme of the devotional. We are all pilgrims walking with Jesus as we learn His ways of love and grace to bring Him glory in the way we live our lives.

As I was fortunate to be a member of the launch team, I received an early ebook copy of the book from Tyndale via NetGalley which I've been able to study prior to the release date. However, a requirement was that I purchased my own copy of the book, the hardcover for which arrived in the mail today.

LOVED to Life is a pithy, pulse-raising read. Each day in the devotional brings you into the nuances of the life of Christ and how intimately the LORD loves us. Ann is wonderful at not dressing up or soft-peddaling the truth, yet makes it palpable for the hungry heart to feel both the tenderness and the costliness of the way of a true disciple.

On Day 3, In His Eyes, Ann describes the God who took on marrow, pulled on skin...and moved into the chambers of our heart. "Discipleship is a function of relationship; the more robust our relationship with Christ, the more robust our discipleship in Christ," Ann has a way of etching deep places in our understanding the elements of Christ as described in the gospel of John yet places the heartbeat of the Lord in the way he bids us "Come and See."

At the end of each devotional section is a place to write thoughts and respond accordingly. This devotional pairs a journaling aspect that personalizes the life of Jesus as depicted in the book of John. I highly recommend this book to the longing heart for more of God. To that someone who loves to intermingle with the pages of written accounts describing the love of God yet longs to feel the conviction of the call to respond to such a costly life.