Know the Word Study Bible

KJV Know The Word Study Bible (Thomas Nelson, September 2017)

Gain a greater understanding of the Bible book by book, verse by verse, or topic by topic.

The study of God’s Word can be easy and rewarding if you break down the Bible into easy-to-understand segments. The KJV Know the Word Study Bible offers three easy ways to begin studying Scripture and helps individuals transition from being a casual reader of the Bible to becoming a regular student of the Bible. You can choose to study the Bible book-by-book, verse-by-verse, or topic-by-topic; each path offers powerful insights that will help you develop a daily routine of Bible study.

The book-by-book series of notes leads you through the main points of each book of the Bible. The verse-by-verse notes help you to dig deeper into God’s Word. The topic-by-topic articles, which cover 21 theological topics, guide you through a series of insightful notes and give you a thorough biblical understanding of each topic. With the beautiful and timeless text of the KJV translation, the KJV Know the Word Study Bible offers you choices of how to study Scripture and grow in your relationship with Christ.

Features include:

—King James Version Bible text
—Three easy approaches to study the Bible: 1. Book by Book; 2. Verse by Verse; 3. Topic by Topic
—Insightful introductions for each book of Scripture
—Words of Jesus in red
—Beautiful two-color interior page design
—Comprehensive list of theological notes
—Concordance
—Full-color maps
—8-point type size

My opinion: This break down of the KJV Bible is a great addition to anyone's collection as it is really has a lot of helpful information that is a great addition. I loved how there were maps included which are really helpful when trying to figure out where everything is. Loved how there were 3 approaches to studying the Bible, Book by Book. Verse by Verse and Topic by topic.
This is a gorgeous edition that would make a fabulous present or gift to oneself.
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Q & A a day for Grandparents

What a delightful book to help strengthen the bond between Grandparents and their grandchildren! This book is sure to become a keepsake and will be fun for both the grandparents to fill out and for the grandchildren to read.
Such a beautiful book, an absolute treasure! This is a 3 year journal that is easy to fill out and isn't overwhelming so even busy grandparents can make the time to write in it.
Great writing prompts that are sometimes funny and sometimes very serious this is a great book!
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I'd like you more if you were more like me by John Ortberg

This book is just an outstanding read that can really benefit one in all areas of ones life, whether in your marriage, relationship with children, family, church,coworkers,etc it is inevitable that you are going to run into people who think a little (or a lot!) different from you and how to truly get close to those people despite struggling to know where they comes from.
We are really made for deep human connection and to fellowship with those around us, but so often we are not able to make deep connections with those around us because of differences and this book really helps break down some of those things that separate us and ways to make those deep connections.
Drawing on the scriptures, real life stories and modern psychology this book is deeply fascinating and utterly enthralling and sticks with you long after the last page is read.
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Tora Fright patches things up: A story about forgiveness by Tracey Madder

What an utterly delightful book! Not only does the story have a great message but the illustrations are so bright and whimsical that it cannot help but engage kids in the story. I really enjoyed how this book taught a great lesson about forgiveness even when it is really tough, but how working together and working through those feelings of anger can lead to a closer relationship. It really breaks it down in a way kids can comprehend and grasp and hopefully implement into their own lives.
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30 days to Joy

What a gorgeous creative journal and just what I needed!  This book has enough structure to help direct ones thoughts to things of joy while leaving enough room to engage ones creativity in whatever way that is, whether by writing. doodling,etc. This book really helped me be more conscious of the things that bring me true joy in my own life and how I need to be dwelling on those things more.
Beautiful and very encouraging this book would make a great gift for a loved one or to keep on hand for yourself!
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A small book about a big problem by Edward Welch

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A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace (New Growth Press, September 2017)

How many times today have you been irritated? Frustrated?

While you might not think about it often, if you look closely at any day most everyone can find anger in their actions and attitudes. Something spills or goes missing, we get stuck in traffic or someone cuts us off on the road, or we feel like the people we live and work with are only making our lives more difficult. And while no one wants to get angry, what happens when our irritations and frustrations rise yet again?

Anger is so common—yet it also hurts. It not only leaves a mark on us, but it also leaves a marks on others. The wounds we inflict on ourselves and others because of anger—loss of intimacy, trust, security, and enjoyment in our closest relationships—give us compelling reasons to look closely at our anger and think carefully about how to grow in peace and patience.

But if you, like many others, have just gotten irritated for the umpteenth time today, you might wonder if change is possible. Can anyone truly find peace? The answer is yes, but you will need a plan. Biblical counselor and psychologist Ed Welch invites readers to take a fifty-day journey that unpacks anger while encouraging and teaching readers to respond with patience to life’s difficulties. Readers will also be introduced to Jesus, the key to any plan for change. Known as the Prince of Peace, he is the only one who can empower his people to grow in patience, peace, and wholeness.

My opinion: This is a great book that is small but mighty, it really packs a punch into its short pages that stick with you long after the final page is turned. Filled with Biblical wisdom and knowledge this book really gets to the heart of anger and how destructive it truly is. Being that I struggle with angry outburst especially towards those around me, this book really resonated with me and made me more mindful of the place I have given anger in my own life. Deeply touch and meaningful this book is a great and thought provoking read. I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Bringing Maggie Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer

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Bringing Maggie Home(WaterBrook, September 2017)

Decades of loss, an unsolved mystery, and a rift spanning three generations

Hazel DeFord is a woman haunted by her past. While berry picking in a blackberry thicket in 1943, ten-year old Hazel momentarily turns her back on her three-year old sister Maggie and the young girl disappears.

Almost seventy years later, the mystery remains unsolved and the secret guilt Hazel carries has alienated her from her daughter Diane, who can’t understand her mother’s overprotectiveness and near paranoia. While Diane resents her mother’s inexplicable eccentricities, her daughter Meghan—a cold case agent—cherishes her grandmother’s lavish attention and affection.

When a traffic accident forces Meghan to take a six-week leave-of-absence to recover, all three generations of DeFord women find themselves unexpectedly under the same roof. Meghan knows she will have to act as a mediator between the two headstrong and contentious women. But when they uncover Hazel’s painful secret, will Meghan also be able to use her investigative prowess to solve the family mystery and help both women recover all that’s been lost?

My opinion: Filled with mystery and intrigue this book is an excellent read that really keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love how the book spans three generations and talks about healing and forgiveness. At times this was utterly heartbreaking, I cannot imagine what Hazel went through losing her sister under her care and can see why it haunted her so. I loved the character of Meghan and how strong she was, this book had so much going on and was a real page turner! I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.