Women's Study Bible

This is an amazing Bible.   I ave to say it ismy Favorite Bible.   Ms Patterson and her team has done an excellent job of putting this Bible together.   It is theologically and doctrinal sound.   I love the Holman translation, it is easy and clear to read.   The print size is excellent.   I have recently gone through a major brain operation, and this review copy was sitting waiting for me the day after I woke up!  I am able to read and follow the text clearly.

Ms. Patterson is a wonderful woman, I have heard her speak and I truly do recommend this Bible for any age woman.   The Study Bible for Women equips you to reach deep into God’s Word. Perhaps the single most powerful aspect of this Bible are the "threads" of specialized study thoughtfully woven throughout, pointing you to God’s larger story and allowing the Holy Spirit to write His revealed truths on your heart.

In The Study Bible for Women, you’ll join a host of other women, all academically trained in the original languages of the Bible and passionate about God’s Word, for an intimately deep dive into Scripture that will equip you to unlock the riches and majesty of His Word, and ignite a passion to mentor others in your life to do the same.

Features

·         Extensive commentary notes

·         Word studies

·         Answers to hard questions

·         Doctrinal notes

·         Biblical womanhood articles

·         Character profiles

·         "Written on My Heart" applications

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·         Extensive book introductions

·         In-text maps, charts & timelines

·         Full-color maps section

·         Concordance

·         Presentation page

·         Family record pages

·         Silver page edges, thumb-indexed

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Ordinary How to Turn the World Upside Down

From the back of the book:

Ordinary is not a call to be more radical. If anything, it is a call to the contrary. The kingdom of God isn’t coming with light shows, and shock and awe, but with lowly acts of service. Tony Merida wants to push back against sensationalism and “rock star Christianity,” and help people understand that they can make a powerful impact by practicing ordinary Christianity. 

Through things such as humble acts of service, neighbor love, and hospitality, Christians can shake the foundations of the culture. In order to see things happen that have never happened before, Christians must to do what Christians have always done­. Christians need to become more ordinary. 

Let’s think together about how we, ordinary people, doing ordinary things, might turn the world upside down.

Tony Merida  pastor at Imago Die in North Carolina has written a book that every Christian should read.  We as Christians need to open our eyes to the world around us; we need to stop being bench warmers and become “doers” of the word, and showing the love of Jesus.   The last commandment that Jesus left us with was to love one another as Jesus loved us. (John 13:34)   Are we doing that in our little world?  Are we showing neighborly love?

Tony Merida has done a great job showing us where we can start turning our world upside down.  He reminds us that having hospitality is important.  Firstly he defines what hospitality is and how important it is in our Christian lives.   All throughout the Bible it tells us to be hospitable.   It is an important part of evangelism, and for showing love to our “neighbors.

He also reminds us how important it is to take care of our widows and orphans, He and his wife are busy in the area of dealing with human trafficking.

All in all I believe that Tony Merida has done a great job of researching this subject and bringing it out to the public’s attention.    He also included websites to visit, if one is interested in helping with some causes.    

 I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

NKJV Notetakers Bible

Finally, a hardcover Bible that has plenty of room for taking notes during public or private worship, small group fellowships, or any other time or place you feel the need to make comments on the Bible. No more cramped writing in tiny margins—the NKJV Note-Takers Bible makes it easy to stay organized and neat. Personalize the text of God's Word to your life as never before, and treasure this record of your spiritual journey. Includes the complete text of the popular New King James Version

Features:

• Deluxe wide margins for note takers
• Complete NKJV text
• Double column text for easy reading
• Words of Christ in red letter

This is a great Bible for those who love to take notes.  The margins are wide, so that you can make notes as you read, or listen to preachers or teachers.   The NKJV is a version that everyone knows and is accepted everywhere.   It is a red letter edition, which I enjoy.

It comes in hardcover which will endure a lot of wear and tear, as well as being attractive to the eye; slim and light weight so you can carry it anywhere.

What would I change?   Font size for starters, it is a bit tiny for weaker eyes.   I did notice cross references at the bottom of the page, but a concordance is missing and so are maps.  These two items can be necessary for the serious Bible scholar.

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am  disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Permission to Doubt

From the Publisher:

In her new book, Ann offers a candid look at the moment her faith and reason collided. Blindsided by doubts, following a thirteen-year struggle with an undiagnosed panic disorder, Ann learned several valuable lessons. Never shy away from the big questions. Always follow the evidence to its logical conclusion. And genuine truth doesn't buckle under the bright lights of interrogation.

Permission to Doubt identifies three types of doubt -- spiritual, emotional, and intellectual -- and develops unique strategies to recognize and understand each. It also details practical step-by-step solutions in which faith can be reinforced in the midst of our struggle.

Ann takes a good look at faith, and how it can be threatened, and teaches us how we can make it grow.  She uses examples from her own life, which we can relate to, everyone at one time may have had some doubt.  

There are some good points that many can relate to; we all have times when we wonder where God is, or what is He doing.  What we have to remember is that He is all powerful and all knowing.  We should not second guess Him, but delve into the scriptures, when those times of doubt come our way, 

This was an easy to read book, I encourage those that have any form of doubt to read this book.

 received this book free from the publisher  http://www.kregel.com . I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

    

Chasing the Butterfly

In Chasing the Butterfly, debut fiction author Jayme H. Mansfield writes about forgiveness and love.  We are brought back to the year 1931, from a vineyard in the south of France to the sophisticated city of Paris, Ella Moreau searches for the hope and love she lost as a young girl when her mother abandoned the family. Ella's journey is portrayed through a heartbroken child, a young woman's struggles during the turbulent times surrounding World War II and the effects of her mother’s abandonment.

Ella escapes her feelings by painting, and becomes a very gifted artist, and she paints from her heart, many of her paintings reflecting her own life.

What I enjoyed about this novel, is that it is very God centered, and each chapter is written in the perspective of the character that is being introduced.   This is a wonderful novel, and I would definitely read more of Ms. Mansfields writings.

  I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am  disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”