Peace of God Bible, Thomas Nelson

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Peace of God Bible

You were made for peace—and to be a peacemaker. The story of the Bible is the story of peace—peace that only comes through God. But peace isn’t simply a feeling of calm or ease. It is a way of experiencing life as we were always meant to—in relationship with our Creator and with each other. We can recover a completeness that was once lost but is restored in the gospel.

The Peace of God Bible invites you to experience peace with God as you trace this important theme throughout Scripture. By meditating on it daily as you read 365 devotions and application notes, you will find the encouragement you need to live out of the wholeness you have in Christ—and be equipped to share that peace with others.

Peace of God Bible

I received the leather soft cover version of the Peace of God Bible. It feels great in the hands, and I really love the font size is so easy to read. I think this Bible would best be used as a devotional by someone who wants to focus on the specific theme of peace throughout the Bible. It also comes with 2 beautiful ribbon bookmarks.

Additional features of this Bible includes:

  • Book introductions to help reveal the role of peace in each book of the Bible
  • 365 devotionals based on a key verse or passage to guide you in how to receive and live by God’s peace
  • 365 peace notes offering short, powerful insights to help you understand more
    deeply the wholeness you have in Christ
  • Topical indexes to help you study on your own how God’s peace can shape different relationships in your life
  • Articles explore what the peace of God is, how to find or recover it, and how to experience eternal salvation because of what God has done for you
  • Concise concordance and index of features.
  • End-of-page translators’ notes and cross-references
  • Line-matched, double-column typesetting
  • Clear and readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print® (probably one of my favorite features- the font is easy to read!)

 

Peace of God Bible

Peace of God Bible

The editor of this Bible is Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD. He is an elected member of the preeminent New Testament scholarly guild Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS) and ministers internationally as president of Christian Thinkers Society.  Jeremiah loves the local church, and also serves as pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church.

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

Jesus Daily Bible {read the Bible in a year}

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Are you wanting to read through the Bible this year, but unsure of where to begin? Read through the Bible in a year plans are ever popular, but more importantly they’re a great way to read Scripture. With the CSB Jesus Daily Bible you can do exactly that—and keep Jesus at the center of each day.

CSB Jesus Daily bible

The new CSB Jesus Daily Bible includes a 52-week, Christ-focused, guided reading plan that you can join at any point during the year. The reading plan is undated, so even if you start late or get behind, it’s easy keep going.

Day by day, you’ll thematically study Scripture through a weekly introduction, helpful articles and infographics, and a weekly summary to help you understand Jesus’s central role from Genesis to Revelation. This isn’t a typical “read a book, read a proverbs, read a gospel” plan. This Bible has you read through, from Genesis to Revelation, focusing on Christ every step of the way.

The weekly introduction page lays out the week ahead and includes a topical title for the week with an introduction, the reading plan, and a Where Will I Find Christ in this Week’s Reading? section. This includes study topics for finding Jesus throughout the reading, and a description of God’s character seen in Scripture.

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Weekly Introduction example

The version of the Bible I was sent is a navy blue hardcover, each cover version includes beautiful features:

  • 52 thematic reading plan
  • Weekly Introductions
  • Weekly summaries and applications
  • Book introductions
  • Durable Smyth-sewn, lay-flat binding
  • Elegant 2-tone interior design
  • Two column text format
  • 2″ margins for note taking
  • 9.5-point font
  • black-letter text
  • footnotes and ribbon marker
  • Concordance
  • Full-color mapsCSB Jesus Daily bible

The summaries for each week are a great tool for studying the Bible. I really love that this Bible isn’t just a typical “I read the Bible in a year,” plan, but is focused on deeper study and meaning with the main focus of finding Christ in scripture-He’s there on every page.

I also like that you can find the week, day, and book name, with page numbers at the bottom of the pages in this Bible, as seen in the pics below. Some of the weekly summaries are a few pages long with a lot of cross-references verses, and I just love this! You can spend so much time in scripture studying God’s word right there. The articles/devotions found throughout are meaningful and adds more context to the reading, which I much prefer over fluffy devotionals. (My lighting casts a warm hue on the pages, but the the Bible’s pages are a beautiful white with black lettering).

CSB Jesus Daily bible

See how every page of God’s Word points to the bigger story of Jesus. And every day, the CSB Jesus Daily Bible will help you see how. Read through the Bible this year—and keep Jesus at the center of each day.

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Giveaway: 1 copy of CSB Jesus Daily Bible. This is limited to US winners only.

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

Gift Sets from Abide, by Guidepost {coupon code}

Abide Be Still Gift Set

Abide from Guideposts has faith inspired gifts curated to bring joy to your loved ones. I was very excited to receive the Be Still and Know Abide Gift Set, which was designed to bring peace and calm to the receiver.

The set includes:

  • Be Still and Know Soy Candle- Indulge in a moment of tranquility with Abide’s “Be Still + Know” Soy Candle. Expertly crafted in the USA, this candle offers a serene blend of sea salt, jasmine, wood, and cream. It creates a soothing ambiance for any space.
  • REST Beaded Stretch Bracelet- Embrace the comforting words of Matthew 11:28-30 with this elegant bracelet. Featuring a gold tag engraved with the verse reference, it serves as a daily reminder of Christ’s promise to provide rest to the weary. Designed to fit most wrist sizes at 6.75 inches, it is a meaningful Christian gift for women and girls.

Abide Be Still Gift Set

Take a look at shop.abide.com to see the variety of products they carry. From beautifully designed mugs and inspiring journals to jewelry and candles, find the perfect item to uplift and encourage the spirit of others.

Abide Be Still Gift Set

Order a gift set from Guideposts today! Use code SOCIAL20 for 20% off your entire order.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Guideposts for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Christmas Gifts Children’s Scripture Coloring Book, You Are A Child of God

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You Are a Child of God is a faith-based children’s coloring book designed to be shared between a child and their caregiver. This helps foster meaningful connections and conversations about God’s love from a young age. You Are a Child of God is more than a book – each page invites children (and adults) to color, creating a calming and creative experience while reading and engaging with Scripture.

The book encourages reflection on key biblical truths perfect for children, making it great for family devotional time or bedtime readings, trips to grandma’s, or during homeschool morning time. The book draws from verses like Psalm 139:13-18 and Jeremiah 29:11 to remind
children of their identity in Christ.

Coloring page

Christmas is here and You Are a Child of God is a thoughtful gift for someone special. Whether it’s for parents expecting a little one, children in your family, or even a friend who loves creative, faith-filled activities, this book offers something meaningful. It’s not just a coloring book – it’s a way to reflect on God’s love and create wonderful memories. It’s also a perfect stocking stuffer for Sunday school students or a unique addition to a family’s faith journey.

Give a gift that inspires and shares God’s love this season, order You Are a Child of God today!

Disclosure: Many thanks to GoodWorks Mission for providing a sample of the product for this re- view. Opinions are 100% my own.

Dyslexia Friendly Grace Bible for Kids {and a giveaway!}

Grace bible dyslexia

I am so excited to share with you the CSB Grace Bible for Kids! This Bible was created in partnership with Holman Bibles, 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University, specifically designed to enhance readability for kids with all levels and varieties of dyslexia. Children with other reading challenges may also find this Bible helpful, and there is an adult Grace bible as well.

The Grace Bible for Kids features innovative and academically tested typeface, layout, and design principles. These principles include distinct letter forms and added space between letters, words, lines, and paragraphs. Included with the Bible are colored overlays, with instructions for use included in the front of the Bible. These help with visual processing for those with learning difference.

I am truly so excited about this Bible! From the soft blue LeatherTouch cover, to the layout on each page, it is truly a great option for kids with dyslexia.

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 Order your copy of the CSB Grace Bible for Kids today!

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

 

The Hopeful: A Family Film

Buy tickets today to see The Hopeful in theaters ONLY on April 17 & 18th!

Moms and dads, buy tickets today to see this inspiring film with your family in theaters soon! The Hopeful is the true story of a community whose lives are transformed as they learn what it means to truly wait for Jesus. This sweeping drama, set in 19th century New England, invites audiences of all ages to imagine how hope can change the world.

The Hopeful

William Miller’s faith is in ruins. After miraculously surviving a fierce battle in the War of 1812, Miller questions why God spared him. His search for wisdom leads to an astonishing prophesy — the world is going to end. The Hopeful unfolds with the story of a man burdened with the knowledge of Christ’s return. Miller’s message resonates with some, even as it is scorned by others.

When a young woman named Ellen Harmon listens to one of his sermons she is changed. And through her witness the message begins to take flight. The preaching grows beyond prophecy and develops into a more holistic vision for how Christians should live and worship. We see the seeds of a new global movement of faith planted and blossoming —the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This film invites audiences of all ages to imagine how hope can truly change the world. This is a faith filled family film, that can open lots of discussion and history in your home.

 

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Disclosure: Many thanks to Hope Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Giveaway- The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition

I have to tell you, when this box came in the mail, every single one of my children was ecstatic! My oldest is a 13 year old girl, my youngest a 3 year old boy, with 3 kids in-between, and none of them could wait to open The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition.  Parents you’re going to want to order you copy today!

Action Bible

The Action Bible has helped millions of kids engage in God’s Word throughout the world. The Faith in Action Edition is an enhanced version of the bestselling Expanded Edition. Inside you will find vivid illustrations and short impactful stories that help connect all generations to God’s Word. We have a much older edition in our home, it mostly lives in my 11 year old son’s room; I was a little worried this new edition would leave out some stories from the older version, or the text would be less than ideal.

But have no fear- The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition is perfect! There are even a few added stories that weren’t in our older edition, which my children were fast to point out.

You will find the stories are in chronological order to better help kids understand God’s redemptive story. The Faith in Action Edition is about helping kids Engage in God’s Word, grow in God’s Word, and live God’s Word, so within the text you can find QR codes to scan for an interactive component.  However, this is absolutely not necessary if you’re a low-screen family like we are!

Action Bible

I like the Spiritual Growth Resources feature, which include over 200 devotionals, prayers, character stories, teaching videos, timelines, maps, and Bible facts. Major themes of the Bible are highlighted throughout with icons that help kids personalize their faith and live God’s Word. Themes of the Bible are based on David C Cook’s tested Bible study curriculum for kids and include: Courage, Faith, Hope, Love, Service, Trust, and Wisdom. My kids really enjoyed this aspect of the Action Bible.

The Faith In Action Edition is the most complete interactive Bible for kids and teens, and I have never met someone who didn’t absolutely love their Action Bible, young and old.

Get yours now!

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Many thanks to David C Cook for providing a sample of the product for this review.
Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

The Chosen Season 4, in Theaters Now

Go see Season 4 of The Chosen in theaters starting February 1, 2024 (2/1/24)! Get tickets at a theater near you at thechosenriseup.com

The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus (played by Jonathan Roumie), seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. Season four premieres in theaters February 1, 2024.

Season 4 takes us through clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. And we watch as the enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burden alone. Threatened by the reality of Jesus’ growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable- ally with their Roman oppressors. As the seeds of betrayal are planted and opposition to Jesus’ message turns violent, He’s left with no alternative but demand his followers t0 RISE UP.

I was so excited to preview Season 4, episodes 1-3 of The Chosen. The cast, soundtrack, and of course the story line of Season 4 are top notch; I love that the story of Jesus is being spread via such a high quality production. To think that what began as a pioneering, crowd-funded project has now garnered over 770 million episode views is truly amazing. With over 200 million viewers, The Chosen is one of the most-watched shows in the world. The series is consistently a top performer across streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Netflix plus a top-rated broadcast weekly on The CW.

These few episodes opened up a lot of discussion amongst our family, especially my children. They had so many questions, and some things clarified (keep in mind The Chosen takes some creative liberties), which sent us to Scripture to find some answers about preconceived notions, etc. John The Baptist’s story is continued and ends in Season 4; bringing so much of Scripture to screen means that more people will hear the Gospel.

The Chosen Season 4

 

The first three seasons of The Chosen will soon be released in 50 languages with plans to subtitle in more than 600. This is the first multi-season series of its kind: a ground-breaking historical drama about the life of Jesus. Jonathan Roumie was invited to the Vatican on two different occasions to speak to the Pope about his role as Jesus.

Moms and dads, exciting news- The Chosen is releasing ALL of Season 4 in theaters! Grab tickets now for your whole family and have a fun family night at the movies!

 

Disclosure:Many thanks to Come and See Foundation, Inc. for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Life Counsel Bible + an Amazon Giveaway!

Scripture is not only the greatest story ever told; within it we find our identity, get help with life choices, and learn how the Lord loves His people. The new CSB Life Counsel Bible contains articles from leading biblical counselors giving readers the tools need to take action and find hope through all of life’s highs and lows.

Featuring over 150 articles on topics related to marriage, parenting, relationships, mental health, sexual orientation, and so much more- this Bible is like having a complete biblical counseling toolkit in one resource! But what I really do love about this Bible is the practical topic index in the back that lists the articles and places in scripture that you can look to for help. There are so many “mainstream” issues to be discussed with our children and young Christians, I often don’t know where to start, or what to say; but the Life Counsel Bible has so many articles that address these from a Biblical perspective. I like how it talks to youth leaders and parents, giving specific advice that is backed up by scripture.

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Check out www.lifecounselbible.com for a full list of topics and to order yours today!

The CSB Life Counsel Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

Whether it is stress, anxiety, or grief, or wanting to help a loved one through addiction, or marital conflict, or parenting challenge- Scripture has it. But I’m really excited to share with you an amazing new biblical counseling resource created in partnership with Holman Bibles and New Growth Press. The Life Counsel Bible provides practical wisdom for all, equipping readers with biblical truth and counsel on a wide range of topics and tough life issues. With over 150+ articles this Bible is full of useful tools and resources for life application and discipleship. It’s great for couples, parents, ministry leaders, and anyone who has ever struggled with tough life issues (yep, that’s all of us!).

Life Counsel Bible

Some Features Include:

  • Callout quotes placed near each article provide truth, hope, and encouragement to apply to life
  • Over 100-word studies focusing on key words applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel
  • Book introductions including “Circumstances of Writing,” “Structure,” “Contribution to the Bible,” and a special “Truth for Healing” section with an overview of key truths related to healing from each book of the Bible
  • Wide margins for notetaking and journaling
  • Robust page-end cross-reference system with over 25,000 cross-references connecting Scripture from Genesis to Revelation
  • Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size (This is my absolute favorite font of any Bible I own. At almost 38 and bad genetics my eyes are quickly going down hill, and I can easily read this one! 🥳)
  • Presentation page for gift-giving (this makes a great wedding/parenting gift!

Life Counsel Bible

Head over to https://lifecounselbible.com and order your copy of the CSB Life Counsel Bible today!

Giveaway: $10 Amazon giftcard. In the comments below, let me know your favorite book of the Bible, and you will be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card! This is limited to US winners only

 

Life Counsel Bible

Disclosure: Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

 

Middle Grade Book- Quest for the King’s Crown {Focus on the Family with Tyndale House Publishers}

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew

Focus on the Family 

Did you know Focus on the Family with Tyndale House Publishers offers children’s books with Christian values, for all ages and stages of childhood? Some of my children recently read Quest for the King’s Crown, the 7th chapter book in The Last Chance Detectives series. They have really enjoyed it. This series has been updated with new stories, and is rereleased just in time for your adventure loving kids!

This is going to make a great Christmas gift for independent readers on a 2nd grade+ level, and a read aloud for all ages.

Quest for the King's Crown from Focus on the Family with Tyndale House

In this adventure friends Mike, Winnie, Ben, and Spence are searching for a lost treasure that could make them richer beyond their wildest dreams, but they aren’t the only ones searching for the treasure. Readers will learn along side the friends what discernment is, and that some things aren’t worth all the riches in the world.

My 12 year old thought it wasn’t long enough ???? which is about right for a girl that wants books to have 300+ pages. But overall she said it was a fun story, and thought her younger siblings (8 and 10) would enjoy it more than her. There wasn’t anything objectionable she wished wasn’t in the book, and she is a little more particular than even I am. haha

This is a 160 pages softcover chapter book that offers adventure from the beginning to the end, with twists and turns that will keep your kiddos reading. From my perspective, there is quite a bit of dialogue, which isn’t my favorite for a read aloud. But I do think this series, and the Quest for the King’s Crown in particular, is a great way to get our kids reading on their own. My 10 year old has started it, but hasn’t yet finished. He is enjoying the plot, and for a boy who only wants to read hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure books, that is saying something.

My 12yo says the funniest part of Quest for the King’s Crown was “the hot sauce part- when the person they think is the bad guy approaches them, and the little old throws hot sauce on him.” Lessons learned include discernment, judgement, and what a treasure really is (hint, it isn’t riches ???? ).  I would say there is a definite Indiana Jone’s vibe with mystery and excitement, without the violence and gore, which most boys especially are going to enjoy.

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