Nov 15, 2010

In His Image NLT Devotional Bible


I received this Bible to review from Tyndale a few weeks ago.  It took me awhile to post a review because I am not sure how to write a review for a Bible, but I will try. This Bible would be great for a new believer or someone who needs a basic understanding of the names of God, and who enjoys a translation that is easy to read. It is the New Living Translation, which I find is a good resource if you need a verse explained in "current" language.  I still prefer the NIV. 
This Bible has small sections that give definitions of the different names of God used in the Old and New Testaments.  They are on (almost) every other page.  Sometimes it is quite repetitive.  It also has prayerful readings on the sides of the pages, which explains a bit about God's character and gives simple meditations and prayers; I thought that was a nice touch, until I noticed that many of those are repeated also. 
In the beginning of each chapter is an introduction to the book.  It explains what the book is about, how to find God in that book and some key areas of the book.  I thought that was great, especially for someone new to reading the Word, until I saw that in the book of Joshua it calls Joshua a "character".  I understand that to us, the men and women in the Bible are "characters", however, I think that term is misleading and will cause some to view what they read as fiction.  That was my main disappointment.
Overall, I feel that this Bible would be a good resource for a new believer or a teen that is just starting to dig in.
* Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Tyndale Publishers as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive 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  : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”*

Nov 3, 2010

Heaven is for Real!!

Heaven is for Real is the true story of a 4 year old boy who actually went to heaven during a life or death surgery.  I have heard many stories about people who claim they had an "out of body experience" or that they died and came back, but none are as believable, inspiring and Biblical as this.

Colton was only 4 years old when he became seriously ill and needed emergency surgery. After he was recovered, he began telling his parents things about heaven, and facts about what they did when he was in surgery that there was no way he could have known.  He even told his mother about a child she had miscarried years earlier.  Told by his father, this book is a must read for any one who has lost a loved one, who is curious to know what heaven is like, or who is just interested in the topic.

Personally, I thought this book was amazing.  It's a must read! The things that this child said were Biblical and things that a 4 year old would not know on his own.  It was comforting, inspiring, and a great book overall.  The chapters are short and the story flows so well that you just want to keep reading and reading.  I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com  book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive 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  : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”