The Woman's Study Bible, NKJV Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation

The Woman's Study Bible, NKJV - Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation - is a beautiful combination of a study bible and devotional bible.  This bible features a floral printed cloth hardcover, full color graphic elements as well as an easy to read font.  This well made bible is sure to become any woman's favorite bible.  The bible comes with a hardcover presentation box, making it perfect for gift giving.

For any reader who enjoys the New King James Version of the bible- this will be one bible that can stand the test of time with its study features, articles and devotionals themed for women.  This bible is the perfect way to encourage bible reading.  This solid, well made bible has a retail price of $79.99 which makes it a bit expensive.  For those looking for a bible to last a lifetime, it will be a good investment or it would make a great gift.  The price may be prohibitive for most readers.

I would like to see this bible available in other versions as many modern readers may prefer a an NIV or NLT version.  The NKJV is a traditional and trustworthy translation, but not as easy to understand subtle theological concepts for some readers who may be new to the bible. As a blogger for booklook bloggers I received a copy of this bible for the purpose of writing this review.

My Bible Adventure Through God's Word 52 Bible Stories for Kids By Johnny Hunt

My Bible Adventure- Through God's Word 52 Bible Stories for Kids By Johnny Hunt is a new full color devotional for young children that covers the bible in 52 weeks.  Initially, I thought this book would be a bible story book- containing one bible story for each week of the year.  This book is more of a hybrid "devo-bible"- somewhat between a bible story book and a devotional.  Each week is based on a theme or story taken from the bible.  But unlike a bible story book, the stories in this book are not simply a re-telling of stories of the bible in chronological order, but rather the spiritual concepts of the bible.  For example in the first week "God made everything" story, the illustration is simple- a cartoon depiction of the earth.  The brief narrative gives a simplified account of creation.  Afterwords, the "Today's Adventure" article sums up the spiritual significance of creation in and applying the concept in a way that young children can understand.  There is also a prayer that follows.  The illustrations are very simple- more like graphics to compliment the story.  Unlike other story book bibles, the illustrations are secondary to the text.  If your child is ready to sit down and learn how to apply bible principles to real life, this book would make a great choice. Although the simple illustrations and cover would appeal to children as young as toddlers, the lengthy text to illustration ratio may be more appropriate for pre-schoolers and children up to first grade.  For any parent that struggles with teaching a child how the bible is applicable to everyday life, this would make a good choice.  For a first introduction to the bible, a more traditional bible story book would make a better choice. If you already have childrens' picture bibles and are looking for something to expand beyond the basic bible story, this would be a great choice.   I received a copy of this book published by Tommy Nelson publishers as a blogger for Booklook.

The Bible Explorer's Guide 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos By Nancy I. Sanders Published by Zondervan

The Bible Explorer's Guide 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos By Nancy I. Sanders  Published by Zondervan is a new documentary fact book just for children.  Filled with photographs, artwork, illustrations, graphs and more, this book bring the bible to life by allowing readers to explore archeology, artifacts and art.  This book is the perfect compliment to the bible to allow readers to get behind the scenes of the bible.  Staring with Genesis and ending with Revelation, this book provides highlights to major events, places and archeological finds of the bible.  Even adults will appreciate the facts and background to bible history provided by this book.  The back includes a compendium of important figures of the old and new testaments.  This book is like an encyclopedia and documentary combined inot one volume.  The full color design and photographs, charts and illustration will draw in all readers.  As a blogger for Booklook I received a copy of this book published by Zondervan for the purpose of writing this review.  

The Beautiful Word Devotional Bringing the Goodness of Scripture to Life in Your Heart Published by Zondervan

The Beautiful Word DevotionalBringing the Goodness of Scripture to Life in Your Heart

Published by Zondervan is a new devotional journal providing a new scripture and devotional passage each day for an entire year.  Each two page spread features a beautifully illustrated full color bible passage.  Whether the reader is familiar with the Beautiful Word bible or not, this devotional book is certain to become a treasured keepsake after adding your own thoughts and reflections.  On each two page layout, a few widely spaced lines are provided in the side margin.  The wide spacing allows ample room for any sized handwriting, although the lines themselves allow room for a few quick thoughts and not lengthy passages of journaling.  I have not decided whether to keep this book as a devotional, or whether to personalize it adding my own notes and journal entries.  Although this is a structured journal with a devotional for each specific day of the year, it is hard to resist reading ahead and scrolling the selection of illustrated verses. As a blogger for Booklook I received a copy of this book for the purpose of writing this review.

Peace in the Face of Loss by Jill Kelly

Peace in the Face of Loss by Jill Kelly is a small devotional book with a flexible leatherette cover, embossed with golden leaves.  This short easy to read devotional is perfect for those in the midst of grief and suffering.  In the acute phases of shock, denial, anger and rage, this is the perfect resource to get through your grief.  Using personal anecdotes of her own experiences with grief, the author uses scrupture from the bible to help the reader get through the worst of grief,  Whether it is facing a death, terminal illness, job loss or some other loss, her experiences will help the reader to know it is possible to get through grief no matter how grim and hopeless life seams.  The devotional chapters are short, the pages thick and the font size is easily readable, making this the perfect book for those who are weary from grief.  As a blogger for Tyndale I received a copy of this book published by Tyndale Momentum for the purpose of this review.