Married to the Cloth

  Crossway has created another beautiful Bible. For over a decade they have put out beautiful bibles. They upped their game with the Illuminated Bible and Illuminated Bible journals by bringing in the artist Dana Tanamachi.   (ESV Illuminated Bible shown, Publisher's image) Several of these illuminations are included for the opening of each book as a " title page" along with several others throughout. Note: The pages are not set with extra wide margins for notetaking and illustrating as in the Illuminated editions. This edition features many of the study notes and commentary from the ESV Student Study Bible, along with devotional writings and articles from numerous women's ministry writers. Included in this is an article on what the protestant Christian view of salvation is and the steps towards finding that assurance, and learning how to pray.  There are also numerous social issue articles on adoption, parenting, and serving, including hospita

  NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition, Comfort Print, hardcover (red letter) Way back when, just before my birthday, my friend and I went to the local bookstore (pre joshua’s, or life way...I can’t remember the new. It may have had something to do with grapes...). We bought matching 10 year anniversary NIV Study Bibles. We were at that age where we had matching plaid converse, matching journals with locks and keys...so of course we needed matching bibles! Honestly, I think I learned more out of that bible than any other. Reading the notes, following the verse reference chains, meant more to me than the “personal” or relatable stories the pastor may have shared. I can’t recall any of his sermons, but my notes and highlights stayed with me for 2 decades. (Up til the fire.) When I was given the opportunity by Bible Gateway to review the newest, updated and fully revised 35th Anniversary NIV Study Bible, the above memories came to mind. And there is a photo I wish I still had of us in o

What apps do you use for Bible study? (Ones that you dont just download to your device, but actually open up on a regular basis? Bible Gateway has long been a trusted web based resource. They have recently revamped their website and created a companion app. The app slimlines most of the web based content you are probably already familiar with. The big improvement for Reading Scripture lies in the ability to chose book, chapter, and verse without having to click through multiple screens. This may seem minuscule, but it speeds up the process. With more and more opting for the convenience of a device over carrying a large book around, this makes pulling up a scripture in a group setting a bit faster. (Personally, nothing is as quick as holding a bible that you are familiar with. Maybe that is just from years of sword drills at camp and youth groups.) There are numerous Bible translations available for comparison or personal preference. Along with transl

NIV, Artisan Collection Bible for Girls, Cloth over Board, Multi-color, Art Gilded Edges, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print Features include: Stunning marbled-look cover design on soft, durable cloth Page edges with shimmering foil art gilding Lined, wide margins for journaling, notes, and art Complete text of the New International Version, the world’s best-selling modern English Bible translation Words of Jesus in red Satin ribbon marker Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface 9.5-point print size https://store.faithgateway.com/collections/journal-edition-bibles/products/niv-artisan-collection-bible-for-girls-cloth-over-board-multi-color-art-gilded-edges-red-letter-edition-comfort-print This is a beautiful Bible. I am not sure why it is marketed for ‘girls’. There are no child geared notes or how to play well with friends kind of things that would make this for a specific age group. I would add it to my own library easily. I would recommend it for any age. Colored

This week is a rough one. We can't renew the lease on the house we have rented since the fire in Paradise. We cant find a rental for 6 in a decent price range cuz let's face it...prices have gone nuts since the fire and insurance is running out, but prices are not going to drop back to normal. In addition, our rebuild is stalled. I cant even get the woman at the office to give me a final price estimate or remember to put our names on inspection lists... So in the midst of packing and moving and having to take our kids on a wild adventure of homelessness.... this lovely Bible arrived from Bible Gateway. The title kinda makes you smirk, Jesus Bible, because isnt Jesus the point of every Bible?  JESUS BIBLE LINKAGE:  https://www.thejesusbible.com/ The cool thing about this one is Passion who has brought us a few decades of great worship cds and conferences have backed this project. Their vision speaks depths to where we are as a family and community right now: "An