NIV College Devotional Bible

The NIV College Devotional Bible is a Bible designed for college aged young adults. Published by Zondervan, this Bible  is a traditional NIV translation with special features that are designed for young adults to help them continue to grow in God's love and follow his plans.

The Bible is organized in a traditional way, from Genesis to Revelations, however, every few pages offers up a devotional type of Bible study. Using a seemingly non-Biblical story or reference, the devotional ties in the message of that particular section of the Bible, along with a few questions meant to encourage self-reflection and thought.

The text size is standard, making it easy to read.  Also included in the back of the Bible is a Table of Weights and Measures to help understand some of the Biblical references, One year reading plan, as well as several 30 Days plans (30 Days in the Psalms, 30 Days with Paul, etc.). It also offers a few journaling pages at the very back, for taking note of anything  important to the reader.

Overall, I would say that this is a traditional NIV Bible. The devotions are really what make it geared toward the college age reader, with a focus on issues and problems that they may face, as well as keeping their focus where it needs to be in order to have a successful walk with Christ in their college years. I think this Bible does a good job of combining a study Bible with a traditional NIV Bible in this way. I would recommend this Bible for anyone in college. Great resource.

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NKJV Ignite

"IGNITE : The Bible for Teens" is a great study tool for young adults who are seeking out who they are, and who they desire to be as they discover Gods' plan for their lives. "Ignite" offers a traditional New King James Version Bible translation coupled with in depth tools for truly studying God's word, and receiving the messages within to the fullest.

"Ignite" offers special segments within each chapter, such as in depth summaries of the chapters, with key information about the author, time written, purpose of the chapter, how it can be applied to our lives. There is also a small segment called "Spotlight" which focuses on a specific part of the reading and the application it has in our lives today. "Flashpoint" is another feature that appears in this Bible, that tackles a subject that teens struggle with, and tie it in to a particular reading in the Bible (for example, a section on depression appears in 1 Kings, along with a discussion about Elijah and his experiences), words of wisdom to help as well as information on where else that subject is discussed in the Bible.

The "Soul Fuel" icons appear frequently throughout this Bible, with important and very relevant Bible verses highlighted. "White Hot Topic" is another feature in this Bible that devotes an entire page to a specific topic, with a detailed description of the topic, as well as the Biblical tie-in to help.

I think this is a great study Bible for teens and young adults. I would say appropriate ages of 13-21, as a lot of the information is geared to the issues facing teens and young adults. Would be a great Bible for anyone in this age group! Love it - 5/5!

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Bedtime Stories and Prayers

"Bedtime Stories and Prayers" is a collection of "Little Blessings" stories that are the perfect reading selection for young children. This book offers four wonderful children's stories that are great for bedtime. Children will read: "Bedtime Blessings" by Dandi Daley Mackall, "Thank You, God!" by Kathleen Long Bostrom, "Blessings Everywhere" by Dandi Daley Mackall, and "God Loves You" by Kathleen Long Bostrom.

These stories are perfect for young children, as they use simple words that are easy for children to understand, and offer vivid, beautiful illustrations that go hand in hand with the stories. The language used in these stories is often repetitive, which I've found helps the child remember the story. With themes such as thankfulness, God's love, and blessings, these are the ideal messages for young children to hear before bed.

I think this book would be perfect for children ages 2-6, and I would highly recommend them to any parent of grandparent. Wonderfully written, beautifully illustrated, and awesome messages.

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New Spirit-Filled Life Bible (NLT)

The New Spirit-Filled Life Bible, NLT is an awesome tool in discovering deeper meaning and developing a better understanding of your Bible. This Bible is a traditional NLT Bible in its wording and translation, however it offers many extra resources that other Bibles do not to help you truly get the most out of your Bible study time. Periodically there is a "Word Wealth" box that appears in the text that takes a word  used in that section of the reading and elaborates on the deeper meaning of that word, as well as some interesting facts about how it is used in the Bible, or the history of the word itself. This Bible also offers "Kingdom Dynamics" which are small boxes that appear within the text that offers an elaboration on a particular verse, which ties in the theme of that verse with a more modern understanding of it. This Bible also offers TONS of footnotes at the bottom of each page, which I find particularly useful in really getting the most out of the reading. Each chapter also offers a section called "Truth in Action", which uses a chart to help you understand the truths that each chapter teaches us, as well as examples of verses that can be referenced to understand those truths better.

I love this Bible, and will definitely be using it on a regular basis for my own reading and study. I would HIGHLY recommend  this particular Bible to anyone looking for a Bible that offers a reading that can be studied and give you a deeper perspective. I would give this Bible a 5/5.

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"New Spirit-Filled Life Bible"

The "New Spirit-Filled Life Bible" is a New King James Version Bible, edited by Jack W. Hayford. This Bible offers many tools to help you get the most out of your Bible, and help you get deeper into the Word than ever before. Key features include an introduction to each book of the Bible, with important information, such as the author, date written, content, and how it can be personally applied to our life. Another really neat feature of this Bible is the "Word Wealth" notes that appear throughout, which focuses on the translation, meaning, and deeper definition of key words in the Bible. There is also a "Kingdom Dynamics" section that also appears throughout that reiterates and goes into further detail about key passages in each book of the Bible, an includes cross references for more information on that topic.

Each page of this Bible has the bottom section devoted to notations that help explain what you are reading on that particular page. The back of the Bible offers several useful resources, such as an extensive concordance, as well as brief informative articles, covering topics such as "How to Lead A Person to the Savior: Principles of Personal Evangelism", "Holy Spirit Gifts and Power" and "The Holy Spirit and Restoration".

I really liked this version of the New King James Bible - I thought it offered a lot of helpful resources but yet still stays true to the traditional version of the text. The little additions, sidenotes, and articles really just help the understanding and comprehension of the Bible.

"Humble Orthodoxy" by Joshua Harris is a book that is built on changing the attitudes that some have when it comes to their religious beliefs. This book focuses on the importance of not only having the right beliefs, and the right foundation in our Spirit, but also the right way of applying it in our own life. It is so easy to espouse our beliefs and recite Biblical facts, but it is an entirely different issue to actually apply it to our own life, and live it. This book is packed with humility, generosity, and truthfulness essential to living our life not only as followers of God, but living with the heart of God.

I would recommend this book to any Christian who desires to live as God intended. This is a great book, very well written, and easy to understand and follow.

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Simply Delicious Amish Cooking

"Simply Delicious Amish Cooking" by Sherry Gore is a collection of amazing and delicious recipes that are commonly made in Amish homes. This cookbook offers a variety of recipes, from breads, soups, salads, meat dishes, and desserts. We tried a few of these recipes in our house, and I have to say that they were delicious! We made the home made egg noodles, and also made the chicken and dumpling recipe to go with it. I have never had such a delicious bowl of chicken and dumplings! Also, we made the cream soup, and added potatoes and cheese, which is also absolutely awesome. I would highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who is looking for some tasty home made meal ideas, as it offers tons of delicious and healthy options. I love this cookbook, and it will definitely be a staple in my cooking for my family.

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