The Bible: My Compass in Life!

 

 

Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 1664 Vendor: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: 2014

Dimensions: 8.38 X 5.50 (inches) ISBN: 1401680305 ISBN-13: 9781401680305 Availability: This product will be released on 02/04/14

About The Book - From the Publisher:  Compass is about helping you find the answers you’re looking for in the pages of the Scriptures and allowing that truth navigate your life. Packed with Bible-reading helps and using an energizing, new Bible translation, Compass is a Bible designed with you in mind. Do you want to start reading and applying the Bible to your life, but aren’t quite sure where to start? Let Compass point you in the right direction.

Features include:

• In-text notes that include cultural, historical, theological, and devotional thoughts
• God’s Promises^®—Thomas Nelson’s bestselling guide to Scripture for your every need
• Book introductions
• Reading plans for every day of the year
• Topical Guides to Scripture and notes
• In-text maps

This Bible is part of the Signature Series line of Thomas Nelson Bibles

 

My Thoughts On The Book:  This Bible, The Compass Study Bible is one of the easiest Bibles I have found to read and use. This Bible would be a wonderful choice for a new Christian because the characters were so lifelike.  It was more than just words on a page it came to life right before my eyes.  Using the Voice translation was very exciting.  Since the Christmas holidays were upcoming I chose to focus on both Luke and Matthew.  I actually used the Bible to prepare a sermon in Matthew.  I was so excited to read aloud from this Bible and deliver the message I prepared with the help of The Compass Bible.  I also did a Study for my church in Joshua and felt the story in chapter 22 was more like a wonderful piece of narrative and so alive.  There were some amazing features to use,  The Road Map to God's Promises was very helpful.  There was a definite break between the Old and New Testaments where I found wonderful nuggets like, "The New Covenant" and "The Titles of Jesus". There was also a topical guide to the notes as well as to the Scriptures.  I thnk my favorite section was a 365 Day reading Guide and a guide that takes the reader on a 40-Day retreat with Jesus. I am delighted to have this book to add to my developing collection of study Bibles.  I think this Bible would make a wonderful gift for the holidays and if you have someone you need a special gift for, this is the perfect choice. 

 

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through Shelton Interactive as part of their blogging review program in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.  Thanks guys for allowing me to review this book.  LOVE IT!

 

 

Chase

ABOUT THE BIBLE STUDY:  WHO: Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher who is passionate about inspiring a new generation of women to encounter the invisible God. She graduated form Dallas Theological Seminary with a master in Biblical studies. In addition to serving alongside her husband in ministry, she is working with Thomas Nelson to publish several studies and trade books that engage women’s minds and hearts towards Christ.

WHAT: Chase: Chasing After the Heart of God offers eight 10-minute teaching videos alongside an interactive study guide that focus on David, “a man after God’s own heart.” Jennie tackles real-life issues by allowing Scripture to shed light on the pursuits that can derail the chase after God’s heart.

SO WHAT?: Jennie invites women to explore the life and psalms of David, whose dealings with God are more intimately portrayed in scripture than anyone other than Jesus Christ. Her goal for these studies is two-fold: to draw women close to God and to each other.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  "My passion is to inspire a new generation of women to encounter the invisible God. I love words and I believe God uses them to heal souls and to reveal Himself to people. I am blessed to be working with Thomas Nelson to publish several studies and trade books, engaging women’s minds and hearts toward Christ. Three studies are now available: Stuck, Anything, and Chase.

I graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Biblical Studies. And while all that sounds pretty fancy… I am really just a mess of a girl, trying to figure out God, and why I seem to keep struggling with the same invisible issues I had in kindergarten.  Welcome to the spot I wrestle and the place I dream.
I hope you feel at home.  I am so blessed to serve alongside my husband Zac, in ministry at Austin Stone Community Church, where Zac is a pastor. We have 4 kids, including our youngest son who we recently adopted from Rwanda." (jennieallen.com)

 

MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BIBLE STUDY:  When I got the Bible Study I was so excited.  I love Bible Studies.  This one brought me to a screeching half when I began to ask myself....Karen, what exactly are you chasing? In life we all find ourselves chasing after something that we think we need to make us happy. But will it really?  I was so excited when I found everything I would need to fascilitate this study.  There was a study guide, leader's guide, DVD, and question cards. I had everything....except a group to do the study with. After showing the study guide to some of my church ladies a bible study group was easy to assemble.  They seemed as excited as I was.  Jennie Allen walked you through David's life and tied it to what we go through in a way that was impressive and easy to follow. What are we chasing and what should we be chasing?  Surrender is where we need to start.  God wants it all. Allen wraps up the study with the idea of being chased down and connects it to "chasing down" their adoption of a boy from Africa.  This was one that hit home since my daughter and son-in-law are currently in Moldova serving as missionaries in an orphanage.  They surrendered their jobs, their comfortable lives in the states, their families....and when God said whom shall I send....they raised their hands.  In the study as a whole the leader's guide breaks down what the goals and responsibilities of a leader are and how to encourage discussions. Each session is broken down into a main idea and a main goal you want to meet each week.  Easy Peesy for sure.  I loved the discussion cards.  Each one has a key scripture and 12 questions for each session. I am all about a study that shows you how to read the Bible and see where and how it applies to your life. Believe me this study does that to a tee.  If you get a chance to participate in this bible study....go for it.  I promise you won't regret it. 

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Shelton Interactive and Thomas Nelson's review program for bloggers, Book Sneeze. I was not required to write a positive review. All they asked for was an honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.

 

Jesus The One and Only by Beth Moore

About The Book:  In her previous books, Beth Moore has introduced her readers to David and Paul. In Jesus, the One and Only, Beth introduces them to an intimate Savior as they get a close-up and personal portrait of the life of Jesus the Messiah.But this is far more than just a work on the life of Christ. As He has done in the past, God uses Beth’s words to woo the reader into a romance with the One and Only. The reader comes to know Christ personally, watching and listening as He breaks up a funeral by raising the dead, confronts conniving religious leaders of His day, teaches on a Galilean hillside, or walks on the waves and calms the storm.

About The Author:  "Known for presenting Scripture in living color, Christian speaker and Bible study author Beth Moore enjoys getting to serve women of every age and denomination, and she is passionate about women knowing and loving the Word of God. Beth's broad collection of LifeWay women Bible studies covers relevant topics from believing God to be Who He says He is to loving difficult people. Each in-depth study guides you on your faith journey. Beth and husband Keith praise God for over 30 years of marriage. They enjoy traveling, hiking, drinking coffee on the back porch, eating Mexican food, making each other laugh, walking their dogs, and being grandparents."

My Thoughts On The Book:  How can I tell you in just a few short words how Beth Moore inspires me with every single book I have read or bible study I have participated in?  I will be honest and say it is impossible. Yet, within the pages of this particular book author, Beth Moore  touches me once more as she takes her reader on a personal journey sharing  just how to know Jesus personally. The book is divided into 10 different sections with 53 chapters. Each chapter begins with a Bible verse and focuses on a different aspect of Christ and how we should apply that particular theme to our lives personally.   I am a huge Beth Moore fan and this book does not disappoint.  As with all of her other books this book was well written and inspiring.  I could not get enough of the message each nugget held for me.  The book was an adventure that I want to take to be wrapped up in Jesus’ unconditional love.  When Beth Moore shares Jesus with you it is an intimate relationship that she offers you.  She knows her Jesus….personally.

Disclaimer:  I received this book free of charge from Shelton Interactive in exchange for my honest review.