Alive at 5 – Victory in Retrospect - Volume 1 is an eclectic compilation of Old Testament daily devotional entries covering six months that highlight many facets of God's grace. Within its pages, one may find entries varying in length, focused on the great news of Jesus Christ. It may not be apparent at first, since it is predominantly based on the Old Testament, but a closer examination of the topics should only lead to one place–Jesus Christ.

"L. David Harris convincingly paints a glorious picture of God's grace towards every one of us in these daily readings. Each entry is descriptively reverent, worshiping the Spirit with such eloquence that relates with a personal and profound intensity." —The New York Christian Times