Book Reviews

Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

There are very few things I love more in Autumn than quiet moments of reflection to reflect, refocus, and recharge. For me, it includes time devoted to Christian study, including the use of the Enduring Word Study Bible. Featuring commentary from David Guzik, author of “Enduring Word Commentary” and host of “Through the Bible” and “Enduring Words with David Guzik” podcasts and radio show–a leader in spiritual growth and development.

The Enduring Word Study Bible features a diverse Bible study, chapter introductions, exploration of the background and key themes of each book within the Bible, study notes from David Guzik’s verse-by-verse commentary, 400 application notes to guide practical living in light of God’s Word, 50 in-depth articles exploring theology, a concordance featuring 200 focused word studies, translation notes, a cross-referencing scripture, and a readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print® font.

In reading the Word Study Bible, what’s really stood out to me is that the chapters are designed to give a contemporary view of scripture and a concise concordance–helping readers find quick facts and gain biblical insight within moments of accessing the Bible’s well-referenced concordances. As many of its pages are divided between scripture and application-based notes.

The Enduring Word Study Bible, from its well-researched concordance to Leathersoft, bonded leather, is the perfect Bible for gift-giving this holiday season. Learn More about the Enduring Word Study Bible at their website, here. Purchase your copy of the Enduring Word Bible today on Amazon this holiday season!

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Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Peace. It’s what makes life worth living for every person in this world. Making the Peace of God Bible the vital, integral scriptural reference you need in your life this season at home. We all need these small moments of quiet reflection and peace this season at home this season.

From introductions to help reveal scriptural understanding to topical indexes that help the individual delve deeper into their relationship with God and how his scripture can help meld your current season of spiritual development in a more serene, spiritual identity, to articles introducing how God’s word can help bring out internal peace, within this Bible’s text.

With concise concordances, an index of features, end-of-page translator notes, line-matched, double-column typesetting, and readable, concise 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®, the Peace of God Bible, edited by Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD., elected member of the New Testament scholarly guild, Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas, and ministers international president of Christian Thinkers Society, making this a Bible, with its 365 daily devotionals and scripture as serviceable as it is substantive. The perfect New James Brown SoftLeather Bible this autumnal season at home. Now is the perfect time to purchase the Peace of God Bible today on Amazon. Learn more about the Peace of God Bible here.

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Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a product sample for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

As a minimalist, I am a firm believer in simple, practical acts of mindfulness each day. Including time devoted to the word. Which is why I’ve enjoyed reading the new CSB Illustrator’s Notetaking Bible. A large-print, leather-bound Bible, I’ve made a part of my seasonal mornings at home. Helping me to enrich my understanding of scripture in a fun and innovative way. With wide margins, perfect for note-taking and illustrating, this Bible will inspire you to spend more time in God’s Word.

From its sturdy, yet quaint cream-colored LeatherTouch cover, to its easy-to-read CSB annotation, that’s not only aesthetically pleasing but durable for on-the-go fellowshipping, this is a Bible worth investing in. Especially, with its easier-to-read font and soothing color palette, this is the Bible you’ll reach for again and again.

What truly sells this Bible is its design. The illustrator’s notes and commentary sections, standard throughout, provide not only quickly indexed verse and scripture but insightful, driven commentary into specific textural patterns and meanings. With sizable space, a full 9.5-point single-column, with wide journaling margins and line-art illustrations on every page spread. Perfect for note-taking, journaling, and memorializing day-to-day reflections. Perfect for your spiritual journey.

This Bible will inspire you to invest your time in understanding God’s word in new and innovative ways. Order your copy of the CSB Illustrator’s Notetaking Large-Print Edition Bible today! Learn more at Lifeway.com/CSB-illustrator-s-notetaking.

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Disclosure: Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.

Growing up, my grandmother, Carolyn, started each new year with a new Bible. And this year, I’m taking this reference point to heart with the CSB Jesus Daily Bible. It is the perfect edition for the daily reading of scripture. From rich gold embossing, this affordably priced CSB Jesus Daily Bible will be your next favorite at-hand Bible.

With this Bible’s lengthy scripture learning points and small, but readable text, this format is a worthy addition to your daily scriptural library. Featuring 52 weekly divided sections, allowing readers to start at any point within the year, with lengthy readings, arranged to allow readers five thorough weekly readers. Allowing users a head start, guiding weekly, or yearly Bible reading sessions into customed reading to individual tastes and considerations. From Genesis to Revelation, teachings flow easily from one book to another. Giving readers a greater understanding of scripture with each read.

As with most Bibles, this edition’s text begins with an introduction, along with a detailed section outlining the format of the overall text. Allowing with a Daily Reading Plan checklist and a handy ribbon bookmark for easy at-hand referencing.

Within each book of the Bible included an overview of that book five weekly plans for the week, and a finishing thoughts section, titled, “Where will I find Christ in this week’s reading.” An overview of the book stating who wrote the book, what the focus was when it was written, where it was written, and why the written text is found within scripture. An informative section that brings clarity to Bible referencing. With an inclusive concordance, sharing in-color map and topography sections.

Key features of this Bible include:

• Read this Bible in a yearly-centering daily reading on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• This new CSB Jesus Daily Bible includes a 52-week, Christ-focused reading plan you can join throughout the year.
• From Genesis to Revelations, study Scripture through a weekly introduction, useful articles, infographics, and a weekly summary to help you understand Jesus’s central role in the New Testament.
• View God’s Word in an easy-to-follow format.
• The CSB Jesus Daily Bible will help your role in God’s world in an easy-to-follow daily format at home or on the go.

Order your copy of the CSB Jesus Daily Bible today! Learn more at CSBJesusDailyBible.com.

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As a minimalist, I believe in giving with purpose throughout the holiday season. Especially when it comes to gifting art supplies, paper products, and coloring books to those of all ages. This is why, this season, I’m loving Michelle Fritch’s newest coloring book, “You Are a Child of God coloring book.” A faith-based coloring book created to be colored, together, by both children and caregivers. Encouraging meaningful, purposed, seasonal dialogue about God’s love for humanity this holiday season. Created with Fritch’s ministerial background in mind as an ordained Episcopal Priest and a counselor. With a deep belief that love can change the world, this book is a reflection of her passion for teaching others about God’s love.

“You Are a Child of God” isn’t simply a book of coloring pages-it is an experience. Designed to foster creativity and faith for parents, educators, caregivers, and families alike. Featuring pages chock full of biblical expression, creativity, and love for the known world.

Perfect for reading and creatives, this book encourages thoughtfulness and Biblical perspective on special moments of clarity between little ones and loved ones, highlighting scriptural referencing, including Psalm 139:13-18 and Jeremiah 29:11. Aiding children of all ages in the necessity of keeping Christ in Christmas, this season and beyond. Promoting bonding, fellowship, and creativity this season and beyond. Order “You Are a Child of God” today, in time for Christmas!

“You Are a Child of God” is much more than a simple seasonal read. Focusing on interactive experiences, guiding readers of all ages, both parent and child, to color in print and meaningful dialogue. Filled with calming scenes and gently guided Biblical references, this is a gift that will encourage open dialogue and creative expression this season and beyond. Opening the door for important conversations about humility, mindfulness, and artistic creativity.

Looking to enrich your child, godchild, or parishioner’s spiritual journey this season? This is the coloring book experience you’ve been looking for this gift-giving season. Whether you’re gifting it to a loved one or using it yourself, as a welcome addition to your mindful self-care journey, this coloring book is a beautiful reminder of God’s love for us this holiday season.

“You Are a Child of God” is available for purchase just in time this holiday season. To purchase a copy for yourself and others, click here. The perfect way to inspire yourself, and others, through this season of creative, lasting joy.

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Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.

The Autumnal Season. It is a time for reflection, soul searching, and great new reads. Including this season’s new find from Priscilla Shirer’s latest work, “I Surrender All,” a fervent appeal, in times of uncertainty, to surrender all unto Jesus. To follow Him as both your savior and priority. It is moving beyond being a passionate Stewart to becoming a devout disciple and knowing the difference.

Discipleship comes at an enormous personal cost. It’s an act of faith, surrender to your greater good, and the effort to understand and maintain the two—a daily choice to envelop your life around His. The choice that makes all the difference, and it for believers choosing this route, or spiritual individuality, who will benefit the most from reading about the ways a lifestyle of organized religion, centered around the perception of freedom and fulfilling choice, of peace-filled understanding, can make a difference in your season of hope and beyond. Making this book selection, I Surrender All, and its overriding message about choice. The choice, author Priscilla Shirer, believes will change your season for the good.

A book that will gesticulate you into becoming the woman of faith you were intended to be. In thoughtful prayer, meaningful self-dialogue, and a faithful desire to be called into a life of intentional surrender.

Prepare to be called into a surrendered life. A disciple’s life. Order your copy of “I Surrender All,” by Priscilla Shirer, today.

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Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.

In times of political, social, and environmental uncertainty, words of serenity can help to calm the mind, secure sleep, and rest even the most tired of spirits. Leading many people, including a fair number of women weery from around the world. Always looking for positivity in a troubled world, worlds of encouragement can bring hope to many in need of a clear mind and peaceful heart. As is the message of the new devotional publication, from Christian author Lysa TerKeurst, “Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart.”

Featuring simple-to-understand daily devotional messages of faith and futility, author Lysa TerKeurst shares with readers methods to avoid uncertainty, how to unpack personal frailty and feelings of fear, as well as devotions to help readers fall safely asleep with a clear mind and a peaceful heart in her latest work from Thomas Nelson Publishing, “Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart.”

Guided meditations showcasing God’s juxtapositioning, simultaneously holding the meaning of life, alongside details of your journeys, in his faithful hands is what New York Times best-selling author Lysa TerKeurst, and her friends at Proverbs 31 Ministries, share in these fifty encouraging devotions and guided prayers written by women, for women, like you. Remebering that the Lord not only has the whole world in His hands; He’s holding the details of your life in His faithful hands, too. Learn more at www.ClearMindPeacefulHeart.com.

Helping to release the pressures of everyday life and the hard situations we all endure. Helping readers to wake up daily, refreshed and prepared for the challenges ahead of them each day. Days filled with intersection and faith methods to help us all feel hopeful in our days, with nights filled with peaceful, restful sleep. This is the devotion to consider as you start your spiritual life this fall.

Sleep meditation and exerts directly from scripture, including: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 NIV), aids readers in identifying, “What lies heaviest on your heart as you lay your head on your pillow? Are paralyzing fear and anxiety stealing tomorrow’s peace?” Allowing readers to experience rest, not full of unfilled escapism and uncertainty, but rest for the weariest of souls. Sharing that everything negative in our lives may not be fixed today, we can fix our thoughts on His word.

Readers are also given contextualization from ministry insights perfect for colder days ahead. Learn more about these teachings for your days, and nights ahead at ClearMindPeacefulHeart.com. Helping readers to experience the kind of rest escapism won’t provide. The hope of sound sleep, the sleep we can all claim, with the ease of knowing God is working on our behalves.

Through the pages of “Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart,” Lysa TerKeurst, you will be equipped to quiet riotous, anxious thoughts depriving sound sleep and to find relief from the stress of obligations and social pressures through fifty inspired and relatable devotions and guided prayers written, again, for and by, women, like you.

The publication, “Clean Mind, Peaceful Heart,” in its hardcover, east-to-store binding is now available for $24.99 from Thomas Nelson Publishings. Order your copy of “Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart” today!

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Friends, why are you most excited to read, “Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart“, by Lysa TerKeurst, from Thomas Nelson Publications this season? I look forward to reading your thoughts in the comments below.