"The Woman's Study Bible" is a NIV version of the Bible, with specific features designed for the female reader. The translation is the traditional NIV version, both Old and New Testaments. This Bible has tons of footnotes, which I personally love. At times it's easy to feel like what you are reading isn't really absorbing, so these footnotes help the reader to grasp some things that they might not have otherwise.
The beginning of each book of this Bible offers some background information on what is going on historically, as well as who authored the book, and when it was written. This Bible also features short articles that tie our daily lives with Biblical principles, such as step-parenting, battered wives, and dysfunctional families.
Another neat feature of this Bible is the numerous character profiles of women that appear in the Bible. I really enjoyed this part of the Bible, because I feel like it really shows Christian women the legacy they are following. This Bible also features maps of Biblical times, as well as an extensive index to help you find anything you are looking for.
Overall I would give this Bible a 5/5. I thought it was really an awesome tool for the female audience, and really will be a study tool for me from here on out. Wonderful!
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BookSneeze.com's Blogger program in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The Gospel of Yes
"The Gospel of Yes" by Mike Glenn is an interesting book that poses the question, "Do you believe that God limits you or liberates you?" Many people tend to view God as one that is always telling us "no", and setting rules and limiting what we can do. But this book challenges the reader to start seeing the "Yes" that God gives us in a relationship with him.
I thought that this book did a good job of really pointing out some of the most important "yes" answers that we can get from God. Some of the areas that this book touches on are the "yes" of the cross, the "yes" of creation, and the "yes" of forgiving others.
I would recommend this book to anyone who desires to strengthen their relationship with God, and learn to fully embrace God's "yes" rather than resent what we might see as a "no". I would give this book 4.5/5 - great information for even the most seasoned Christian.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BloggingforBooks.org in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
I thought that this book did a good job of really pointing out some of the most important "yes" answers that we can get from God. Some of the areas that this book touches on are the "yes" of the cross, the "yes" of creation, and the "yes" of forgiving others.
I would recommend this book to anyone who desires to strengthen their relationship with God, and learn to fully embrace God's "yes" rather than resent what we might see as a "no". I would give this book 4.5/5 - great information for even the most seasoned Christian.
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BloggingforBooks.org in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Gods At War
Kyle Idleman's newest book, "Gods at War: Defeating the Idols that Battle for Your Heart" is an honest look at the 21st century idols that battle for control of our hearts. In a busy, success-driven world, it is too easy to lose your spiritual focus, and allow a myriad of other distractions to take over the throne of your heart. Kyle Idleman follows the stories of others who have struggled with modern day idolatry in such forms as money, success, romance, food, and sex.
I thought that this book really hits at the heart of this issue - we can only have a close, spiritual relationship with our Lord if our focus is on Him. The distractions of our 21st century society make it too easy to put our focus on the wrong things, detracting from the relationship we are having with God.
"Gods at War" is a thought provoking book that really challenges the reader to evaluate their own priorities - where we place the focus of our heart. I think that it's so important to make sure that our hearts and our energy is being spend on things that are important, so this book gives an honest wake up call about the state of our hearts, and I would highly recommend it. Great read!
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BookSneeze.com's Blogger program in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
I thought that this book really hits at the heart of this issue - we can only have a close, spiritual relationship with our Lord if our focus is on Him. The distractions of our 21st century society make it too easy to put our focus on the wrong things, detracting from the relationship we are having with God.
"Gods at War" is a thought provoking book that really challenges the reader to evaluate their own priorities - where we place the focus of our heart. I think that it's so important to make sure that our hearts and our energy is being spend on things that are important, so this book gives an honest wake up call about the state of our hearts, and I would highly recommend it. Great read!
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from BookSneeze.com's Blogger program in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
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