Looking Up!

“Janet McHenry’s devotional is a refreshing collection of Scripture with direct application to today’s world. Everyone who wants to understand how the Bible can impact their lives will find answers from Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray through the Bible.” —Joan C. Benson, award winning author, inspirational speaker, and educator


“Reading through the Bible in one year can feel a bit overwhelming even with a planned reading schedule. In Looking Up! Janet McHenry not only offers a doable plan but also gives the reader encouragement and inspiration through personal stories, promises from God, and a positive thought for the day. It's like reading through the Bible with a friend.”  —Crystal Bowman, award-winning, bestselling author of more than one hundred books including Our Daily Bread for Kids: 365 Devotions from Genesis to Revelation


“With one profound biblical truth after another that strengthens faith for a lifetime, Janet turns reading through God’s Word in a year from a challenge to delight. We discover the Bible is not full of impossible ideals, but perfect for our day-to-day realities. Looking Up! teaches us we cannot live a day without grounding our lives in God’s words.” —Rachel Britton, author of Pray Naturally: Finding Your Spiritual Confidence as a Woman Loved by God


“We all know context matters. This is especially true when we consider a scriptural passage. But how often do we include the Big Story, the whole of the Bible from beginning to end? One way to increase our understanding is by reading through the entire Bible in one year. Looking Up is a devotional book that will enable you to see the big picture, as you read the entire Bible in one year. Janet McHenry assigns Scripture to read for each day. But unlike one of those charts that do the same, she goes a step further. She provides insightful, profound nuggets of inspiration for each daily reading. . . . I highly recommend this book!” —Julie Zine Coleman, author of Unexpected Love: God’s Heart Revealed through Jesus’ Conversations with Women


“Looking Up! is a masterpiece. Its 365 meditations lead readers through the Bible in a year while giving them a singular focus for each day. It’s a brilliant format, one that will bless its readers beyond measure. Buy one for yourself and several for your friends.” —Grace Fox, international speaker, career missionary, and author of 14 books including Names of God: Living Unafraid


“As a melancholy person by nature, I need devotionals that help me focus on joy. This book is the perfect solution. Janet McHenry has written bite-sized devotions that don't deny the hard facts of life. Yet she points you toward joy through engaging personal stories, meaningful prayers, and affirming declarations to help you look up into your Heavenly Father's face every day of the year.” —Sarah Geringer, editor, book launch manager, creative coach, artist, and author of seven books, including Hope for the Hard Days: 100 Encouraging Devotions


“Looking Up! is the perfect complement to my morning coffee time. Janet McHenry provides the perfect blend of a deep-roasted conversation, with just enough cream to lighten the mood and the sweetness of Scripture to encourage me as I sip on God’s truth. Time is not an issue with these daily devotionals. Each reading is just enough to reassure me that I’m not alone and that I am indeed loved by God. . . . Buy one for yourself and one for a friend.” —Linda Goldfarb, award-winning author, inspirational speaker, award-winning podcaster, and board-certified Christian life coach


“Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray through the Bible offers a wonderful way to read, meditate, pray, and apply the Scriptures to our lives daily. Filled with personal examples and others’ testimonies, daily Bible passages to read, summaries from each day’s devotions, and simple prayers of application, Janet McHenry’s book will help increase your knowledge of God’s Word and feed your soul. What better way to read and study God’s precious Word than to pray through it. Janet has a gift of drawing us close to God through His Word, teaching us how to apply its truths and helping us communicate with our heavenly Father through prayer in a way that strengthens, encourages, and makes us hungry for more of Himself and His Word. I heartily recommend her book.” —Rebecca Barlow Jordan, award-winning author of the Serious Writer 2021 Book of the Decade: Day-votions® for Mothers and 12 other inspirational books, including Day-votions® with Your Faithful Father


“Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray through the Bible is a wonderful book we could all use in our tool belt of Bible study resources. I love the fact that while reading through this devotional, the reader will have read through the Bible in a year. Each of the daily devotions offers up its own mini-lesson and often makes you grin. I’m happy to see this devotional is a 365-day book to keep the momentum going and to keep us in the Word every day.” —Tammy Karasek, writer and speaker


“Like a skilled seamstress, Janet weaves timeless truths found throughout the Word, carefully stitching a relevant application or new insight into the heart of every believer. Janet reminds us that no matter how hard life gets, we all can do something—just look up!” —Michelle S. Lazurek, multi-genre, award-winning author of Hall of Faith


“I believe that reading the Word of God is an essential daily habit, much like eating and sleeping, as it nourishes both body and soul. Looking Up! is a wonderful daily devotional aimed at guiding us through the entire Word of God within a year. Each section offers wisdom and practical prayers, helping us deepen our connection with the Father as we turn our hearts toward the sole source of our salvation with love and reverence. As Janet says, ‘Keep Looking Up! God dwells with those who love him.’ This devotional book will encourage you to look up daily and maintain your connection, enjoying and living your best life no matter what storms may come your way.”  —Lee Ann Mancini, podcaster, producer, and author of Raising Kids to Follow Christ


“Writing a 365-day devotional with such meaningful stories that spans the whole Bible is almost a miracle. Yet Janet has accomplished that feat not only with effectiveness but also with insights that gave me pause to see God’s message with fresh eyes. You will be drawn to your loving Heavenly Father through Looking Up!” —Kathy Collard Miller, international speaker and author of 60 books including Anger Management—Jesus Style


“In this wonderful set of devotions, Janet McHenry beautifully weaves moments from her own life into the tapestry of the Scripture narratives. She draws our eyes to unique or often-overlooked concepts in the Bible that highlight the faithfulness and goodness of God in our lives.” —Chris Morris, author of By Faith: Strength and Hope for Life’s Challenges


“Looking Up! Finding Joy as You Read and Pray through the Bible by Janet McHenry has profoundly deepened my connection to God. Her seamless integration of Scripture and storytelling illuminates my daily walk with divine light. As I delve into these devotions, a serene peace envelops me, reflecting the majesty of God’s Word.” —Susan Neal, RN, MBA, MHS, author of 12 Ways to Age Gracefully

“Looking Up! contains strong daily insights that serve as a perfect companion for through-the-Bible-in-a-year readers. Janet McHenry’s personal anecdotes show God’s guidance in our challenges and His goodness throughout our lives. Each short story relates to God’s faithful work in His people over all the ages.” —Patti Richter, journalist and co-author of Signs of His Presence—Experiencing God’s Comfort in Times of Suffering

“While reading Looking Up! by Janet Holm McHenry, I thought many times about mining gold. With each daily reading from Genesis to Revelation, riches emerge to draw the reader to our promise-keeping God. What a brilliant way to read through the Bible in a year!” —Cheryl Schuermann, author of Farmhouse Devotions: God’s Glory in the Ordinary

“Janet McHenry’s Looking Up! is a great resource for those wanting to deepen their prayer life and devotional time by merging both while following a simple reading guide that will take readers through the entire Bible. Her daily devotions help them see the modern application of the truths presented, and each day’s closing prayer encourages increased intimacy with Christ. Her presentation will appeal to readers with diverse availability. Some may choose to read each day’s passage and devotion, while those with less time may opt to focus solely on the devotion and prayer. I’m certain each reader’s faith will grow, however they choose to use this resource.” —Jennifer Slattery, cohost of the Faith Over Fear and Your Daily Bible Verse podcasts

“We all face daily challenges that threaten our joy and peace. Reminders of God’s presence and provision counter the overwhelm and help us maintain a godly perspective. Janet McHenry beautifully provides this through the short devotions in her new book. An engaging and meaningful read, Looking Up! delivers encouragement to look to the Lord for our daily needs through succinct, power-packed biblically based devotions—one for each day of the year. If you or someone you know needs daily shots of hope and truth (and who doesn’t?) pick up a copy of this book. You won’t be disappointed. The brevity and poignancy of each devotion make it a great resource for every Christian to begin or end their day.” —Julie Sunne, speaker and author of Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days

“Have you ever wanted to read through the whole Bible but found yourself losing speed or getting stuck partway through the Old Testament? I have. Janet Holm McHenry’s Looking Up! offers bite-sized daily readings with a short introduction that connects the reading with real life. This devotional provides insights and structure that will help you enjoy your whole Bible!” —Debbie W. Wilson, award-winning author of the Big God Bible Study series


“I’ve often struggled with Bible-in-a-year programs. While it’s important to catch the big-picture context of the Bible, it’s also easy to get lost in each day’s chunk of reading and forget to be engaged with the words on the page. That’s why I love Looking Up! Through snapshots of ordinary life moments connected to that day’s passage, key verses, and theme-related prayers, Janet McHenry’s devotional thoughts help make each daily section of the Bible real, relevant, and applicable. Each devotion will encourage you to keep looking up to God and reading His Word as you carry one central Bible thought with you into the rest of that day’s activities.” —Karen Wingate, speaker, Bible study leader, and author of Grateful Heart: 60 Reasons to Give Thanks in All Things