Showing posts with label Grandmother's Bible. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grandmother's Bible. Show all posts

Sunday, August 28, 2011

NEW SUNDAY MEME: MAMAW'S SUNDAY DEVOTIONAL

I feel very inspired since I did a review on The Grandmother's Bible/Daily Devotional.

Here is a new meme I have come up with.  You will choose a scripture from the Bible and tell us how you will apply it to your daily life by posting it on you blog with this meme.  Calling it Mamaw's Sunday Devotional. You could even add your scripture to the header of your blog, optional, for the week as a reminder of your devotion.




Psalmist David

My Scripture for the week:
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God,...." (King James Version)

How I can apply this scripture to my daily life this week:
Whenever I feel stressed or overwhelmed I will repeat this verse until I feel peace.
I chose this scripture because it has been the promise I have called on most of my adult life. Although the problem may still be present I would feel a peace and be able to endure with patience.

Notes on the Bible by Albert Barnes
Be still - The word used here - from רפה râphâh - means properly to cast down; to let fall; to let hang down; then, to be relaxed, slackened, especially the hands: It is also employed in the sense of not making an effort; not putting forth exertion; and then would express the idea of leaving matters with God, or of being without anxiety about the issue. Compare Exodus 14:13, "Stand still, and see the salvation of God." In this place the word seems to be used as meaning that there was to be no anxiety; that there was to be a calm, confiding, trustful state of mind in view of the displays of the divine presence and power. The mind was to be calm, in view of the fact that God had interposed, and had shown that he was able to defend his people when surrounded by dangers. If this the divine interposition when Jerusalem was threatened by the armies of the Assyrians under Sennacherib, the force and beauty of the expression will be most clearly seen.



Sunday, August 21, 2011

Review - GRANDMOTHER'S BIBLE

Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 4626 KB
Print Length: 1856 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (May 18, 2010)
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
Language: English
ASIN: B003KN3JHK

Summary:
For many women, being a grandmother is God's finest gift---they have achieved great depth of experience and breadth of love, and they have grandchildren with whom to share these qualities. The Grandmother's Bible is the first Bible published for this active, engaged, Bible-reading audience. Over 60 well-known Christian women---including Ruth Graham, Elisa Morgan, Elizabeth George, Thelma Wells, Karen Kingsbury, and Carol Cymbala---share their thoughts, stories, and encouragement in this Bible's articles and daily devotionals. With a focus on daily prayer, this uniquely personal Bible offers guidance, inspiration, and practical tools as grandmothers share their love and God's Word with their grandchildren.

Features:
*365 devotions -- readings draw grandmothers closer to their Lord and to their grandchildren* Grandchild in Focus -- a simple plan to help grandmothers pray regularly for their grandchildren* Praying the Scriptures for Your Grandchild -- Bible verses in a prayer format* Stories to Share -- over 150 key Bible stories ideal for sharing specific life lessons* Talking Points -- a practical guide for using Scripture to discuss over 40 relevant topics, such as salvation, knowing God's will, friendship, etc.* Perspectives -- original, thought-provoking articles addressing personal aspirations and the joys and challenges of being a grandmother* Special sleeve to hold grandchild's photo* Custom presentation pages* Two-color design in an easy-to-read type* Book introductions, topical index, and more* Complete New International Version(less)

My Thoughts:
I was very excited when I saw the title on this Bible. I am the grandmother of fourteen precious grandchildren. I need all the help I can get to keep up with all of them. I feel as if my prayers have brought several of them to the Lord. I have been able to draw from this Bible and let it inspire me to be a good example for my grandchildren. There are daily devotional that I have already enjoy and put to work in my life. The list of all the features are many. It is not lacking in any way as far as a Bible goes. I will use the generic word amazing for this Bible. Thank you for such a beautiful Bilbe for grandmothers.

I highly recommend this Bible to all grandmothers.
Note: You can not review the actual contents of a Bible.

Posted Review on:
http://itstimetoreadmamaw.blogspot.com/
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9429022-the-grandmother-s-bible
Amazon Kindle Review

Disclosure: I recieved a free copy of this Bible from NetGalley for review. This review is my honest opinion of the features of this Bible.

Disclosure: If you purchase using this link to Amazon I receive a small percentage from the sale of the item.