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Three Bible Reviews: NKJV Color Code Bible, Open Bible, and Sovereign Collection

Let's take a look at three new offerings from Thomas Nelson Publishers: The Sovereign Collection NKJV Bible The Sovereign Collection Bible looks attractive on the outside, but the inside design leaves much to be desired. The exterior has an exquisitely designed spine with gold embossed text and images and comes with two bookmarks (one red… Continue reading Three Bible Reviews: NKJV Color Code Bible, Open Bible, and Sovereign Collection

Christian Living · discipleship · Faithfulness · Scripture Writing Plans · Study

Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

How would you dress for a job interview? What would you wear in order to do some maintenance on a car? What would you put on to go into battle? How we dress in our physical world often affects our ability to accomplish certain tasks. For instance, I cannot imagine trying to change the oil… Continue reading Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

Christian Living · Faithfulness · God's Love · Scripture Writing Plans · Trust

Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025

Standing on the promises I cannot fall,List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call,Resting in my Savior as my all in all,Standing on the promises of God. Russell K. Carter, 1886 In 2025, some things might be changing for you. You may be implementing some new resolutions, buying a new home, preparing for a baby, or… Continue reading Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025

Christian Living · encouragement · Scripture Writing Plans

Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan

Nothing will change your perspective faster than a trip to the Emergency Room. Although I am diligent about daily exercise, supplementation, nutrition, etc., I am not carful to regulate my stress levels. In the spring, I went into urgent care for chest pain and landed in the ER because the doctor suspected I might have… Continue reading Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan

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Bible Review: NKJV Noteworthy New Testament

Many set out to read the entire Bible in a year, but have you ever considered journaling through the New Testament in a year? If you've been looking for a new way to engage with the scriptures or want a gift for the Bible student in your life, the Noteworthy New Testament released by Thomas… Continue reading Bible Review: NKJV Noteworthy New Testament

Books · Study · The Word of God

Bible Review: NKJV Study Bible for Kids

Over the years, I've sifted through several children's Bibles. The challenge, particularly as a parent, is in trying to find a rendering of the Bible that will help equip your children as they grow. Unfortunately, many children's Bibles are too childish or in a translation that I felt was unfaithful to the original text. The… Continue reading Bible Review: NKJV Study Bible for Kids

Books · The Word of God

Bible Review: NKJV Outreach N.T. Bible

The NKJV Outreach Bible released by Thomas Nelson is a low-cost, effective resource for any outreach ministry. Pros The Typeface is set in Thomas Nelson's 10.5 Comfort Print, which makes the text more inviting to read for everyone (Many bibles are published with typeface around 8 or 8.5 point). The Bible has a helpful list… Continue reading Bible Review: NKJV Outreach N.T. Bible

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Bible Review: NASB Wide-Margin Bible

I recently received a copy of Zondervan's new NASB Wide-Margin Bible. The wide-margin feature provides ample room for observations and notes as you read through your New American Standard Bible version. My copy has a Leathersoft (TM) cover that lays flat nicely and contains two bookmarks (which is especially helpful when flipping between passages!). The edition I… Continue reading Bible Review: NASB Wide-Margin Bible

Christian Living · encouragement · Knowing God

When All the News is Bad News

I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lordin the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27.13-14, ESV I typically try to limit my consumption of "the news" because being prone to depression, it interferes with my ability to… Continue reading When All the News is Bad News

Christian Living

Perfect Freedom

Our U.S Holidays such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Veteran's Day, always cause me to reflect on the price of freedom. Many men and women have put their lives and livelihoods on the line to give themselves and their descendants what we have this day---an imperfect, but cherished, freedom. 

I am grateful to be a United States Citizen, but I am even more grateful to be a citizen of Jesus' kingdom. In His kingdom, we have perfect freedom. The above quote from Ronald Reagan is, of course, referring to the U.S., but it also reflects the pursuit of a Christian---we are "Free people, worthy of freedom and determined not only to remain so but to help others gain their freedom as well."