From the book jacket:
We are so busy handling the challenges of day-to-day life that spending time in the Word can easily become another 'should' among a long list of daily 'musts.' The Everyday Matters Bible for Women is designed to help you develop spiritual practices that will make everyday activities richer - not harder.
Based on spiritual practices that enable us to focus our thoughts on discovering the heart of God, this Bible offers practical encouragement and tools to renew and reinvigorate daily life. The clear, contemporary language of the New Living Translation combined with content from today's foremost Christian thinkers helps readers understand and apply these spiritual practices.
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My Thoughts:
I was very excited to receive this Bible. I have a Bible already but it is a standard King James edition. I needed something to help me study, connect, and really get into the scriptures.
This Bible is written in the New Living Translation (NLT) which makes it very simple to understand. There are also footnotes at the bottom of the pages to help clarify passages even more. Also within the books and chapters, you will find articles to help us understand how these stories still apply to us today. For me this not only helps in understanding the message but also allows the stories to become more real and help me achieve the connection I am looking for.
Everyday Matters Bible for Women is also designed to be used in many ways. You can read it from beginning to end or start at the New Testament and then go back to the beginning. Another wonderful feature to help in studying are the 24 spiritual practices mapped out. You can follow through with just one area you feel a need to focus on or study a few at once. These also make it easy to find answers you may need when a problem arises. For example, I have an issue with forgiving myself and others therefore I will be using the Forgiveness practice.
With over 300 articles and 24 spiritual practices I feel confident a person seeking will find answers. I also love the ways these articles are written. They are small enough for a busy mom to fit into their day. As a woman I love reading about the women of the Bible and the way this Bible links their stories to issues we face today.
This Bible would be a wonderful gift to a large number of women. Maybe a gift for a young woman graduating, a new follower, a busy mom, a friend that needs encouragement, etc.
Disclosure: I received a copy of the Bible as a member of the CWA Review Team to help facilitate the writing of a frank and honest review. A positive review is not guaranteed, and all opinions are my own.
