About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Encountering God Study Bible: Insights from Blackaby Ministries on Living Our Faith by Thomas Nelson

ENCOUNTERING GOD STUDY BIBLE

ABOUT THIS BIBLE

Encounter God through the Scriptures as you are guided by the wisdom and experience of the Blackaby family.

The deepest need of every human heart is to encounter God. To meet with God, to be changed by Him, and to become more like Him as a result. For decades, the Blackaby family has dedicated their ministry to helping believers address this deepest need. Now you can learn from their insights to experience deeper encounters with God as you develop a regular routine of Bible reading and study in the Encountering God Study Bible.

The Encountering God Study Bible is the crowning work of the Blackabys. Featuring their trusted approach to Bible study, explanatory notes, word studies, biblical character sketches, historical encounters with lives of exemplary faith, articles highlighting the creative nature of God, and other articles defending the faith, you will be encouraged to see that you can encounter God in His Word--and that He wants to encounter you through it.

Features include:

  • Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note
  • Encounter Notes highlighting how God might choose to encounter you in His Word
  • Articles highlighting the creative nature of God by Daniel Blackaby
  • Articles defending the lasting truths of the faith by Mike Blackaby
  • Rich explanatory notes explaining ideas, events, people, and places in the text to make the meaning clear
  • Word studies, character studies, and biographical sketches of church history figures all written by members of the Blackaby family
    • Word studies shed light on key terms and important meaning from the original Greek and Hebrew
    • Character profiles give overviews of key men and women in the Bible
    • Biographical sketches give examples of people who faithfully encountered and followed God in their life
  • Book introductions setting the scene for each biblical book and its importance for encountering God
  • Timeline of the biblical narrative for a better understanding of how historical and biblical events fit throughout history
  • A succinct harmony of the Gospels details the life and ministry of Jesus in chronological order showing where each event and teaching occur in the Gospels
  • Chart of the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus as Messiah provides Old Testament prophecies and where they have been fulfilled in the New Testament
  • Reading plans guiding you through the entire Bible in a year
  • Center-column reference set allow you to find related passages quickly and easily
  • Full NKJV concordance provides an alphabetical listing of important passages by keywords
  • Words of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by Jesus
  • Index to easily find word studies, character studies, historical encounters, apologetic, and aesthetic articles
  • Ribbon markers make it easy to navigate and keep track of where you are reading
  • Clear and readable NKJV Comfort Print(R) in a 9-point print size




Order your copy of the Encountering God Study Bible today! 
There are several different bindings to choose from! 

AMAZON          THOMAS NELSON


MY THOUGHTS.....
 
There are so many reasons to choose this Bible! It's a New King James Version so it will appeal to all who prefer the classic King James Version. The font is easy to read and the words of Jesus are in red, but the real attraction lies in the added features. They include encounter notes, biographical excerpts, character studies, word studies, a Biblical timeline, an index, concordance, and colored maps. So many aids to increase our knowledge as we study God's Word!

This beautiful Bible has pages that are edged in gold gilding and there are two beautiful bookmarks to mark your place. It would be a perfect gift for the special people in your life but it's also one to keep for yourself. The Encountering God Study Bible is a wonderful reference and it's truly a study Bible! I can't wait to include it in my devotion time!

Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars





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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple by Joanna Davidson Politano

The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple
ABOUT THE BOOK

Peter Driscoll, an underground investigator to the wealthy, has never met anyone like Lily Temple. The beautiful silent-film actress spins fairy tales and plays frivolous roles in front of the cine-camera, but beneath the costumes and stage makeup is a woman with a quick wit--and a murky past.

Peter has been tasked with locating the legendary Briarwood Teardrop, an exquisite sapphire, which Lily wears beneath her gown. In order to stay close to her and hopefully unravel the mystery of her story--and the sapphire--Peter employs Lily's help on a case, which leads to a useful partnership. But as they are investigating together, Peter is also investigating Lily. The closer he gets to the truth, the more danger they face. And the closer he gets to Lily, the clearer it is that he needs her even more than she needs him.

Award-winning author Joanna Davidson Politano whisks you away to Edwardian England in 1903 for a whimsical and layered tale that treads the crooked line between real and make-believe.




MY THOUGHTS.....

Joanna Davidson Politano. This name on the cover of a book always suggests a must-read experience and this engaging book lives up to these expectations! The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple is a captivating look at the magic of both books and movies, and I loved that it takes place during the time of silent films. Lily Temple is an expert in creating stories and she's also a talented actress who can easily act out the scenarios. Her fascinating character is equally matched by Peter Driscoll, who is the ultimate fictional hero! They share adventures and danger, but their greatest experience may be the discovery of each other and the Creator!

I loved the 1903 English setting, the excerpts from beloved fairy tales at the beginning of each chapter, and the strong spiritual truths woven into the story. Politano is a master at combining history, mystery, and romance, and no one is more adept at keeping readers enthralled! I recommend The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple to all who enjoy historical romantic fiction!

I received a copy of this book through Revell Reads. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joanna Davidson Politano is the award-winning author of Lady Jayne DisappearsA Rumored FortuneFinding Lady EnderlyThe Love Note, and A Midnight Dance. She loves tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives and is eager to hear anyone's story. She lives with her husband and their children in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan. You can find her online at www.jdpstories.com.

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OTHER BOOKS BY JOANNA DAVIDSON POLITANO

Lady Jayne Disappears
A Rumored Fortune
Finding Lady Enderly
The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple