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The question

What is your opinion on devotionals such as "God Calling", "Jesus Calling", etc.? Can we read these in addition to our Bible and spiritual books readings?

The answer

It is all right to use devotional literature in addition to your Holy Bible readings and spiritual books, but not in place of them. You must also be cautious of non-Orthodox perspectives that occasionally seep into some devotionals.

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