The Action Bible: Faith In Action Bible Review

I have a fun Bible to share with you today, The Action Bible: Faith In Action Edition, which is an enhanced version of the bestselling Expanded Edition.  The Action Bible has helped millions of kids engage in God's Word through short, impactful stories and amazing, vivid illustrations.  The Faith In Action Edition is probably the most complete interactive Bible for both kids and teens.

Courage, Faith, Hope, Love, Service, Trust and Wisdom are major themes highlighted throughout this Bible with icons.  They are easy to spot.

A peek inside

The stories are in chronological order to help kids understand God's redemptive story.  I really appreciate that this Bible encourages kids to engage, grow and live in God's word.  There are spiritual growth resources that include over 200 devotionals, prayers, character stories, teaching videos, timelines, maps, and more!  Parents and kids can access these digital resources by scanning the QR codes found throughout this Bible.  If you are looking for a fun, engaging Bible for your kids we recommend The Action Bible: Faith In Action.

This is quickly becoming a favorite for my boys!

Order your own copy of the Faith In Action Edition of The Action Bible today on Amazon or from The Action Bible! 

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

CSB Lifeway Women's Bible Review & Giveaway

I was recently given a CSB Lifeway Women's Bible (the Marigold LeatherTouch Edition) for review and it is so beautiful!  There are so many features as well.

This Bible includes 

• an in-depth collection of Bible reading helps
• 100+ articles alongside corresponding biblical text
  
• short devotional thoughts throughout the Bible
• 40+ character profiles of prominent women in the Bible with application questions
• book introductions with book overviews and timelines for all the books of the Bible
  
• inspirational quotes
• reflection questions to help women dig deeper into the Word
• word studies, charts, tables, maps
  
• and more!
  

 

I really like the the wide margins and multiple bookmarks.

I feel like I have only just dipped my toes into all that this Bible has to offer.  As I stated above, I really appreciate the wide margins.  This gives me room to journal or take notes and I really like that.  I like the character profiles and I am looking forward to diving into more of the unique features of this Bible as I read through it!

Ready to purchase your own copy of the CSB Women's Lifeway Bible?  Use the code SAVE50LWB and get 50% the retail price, offer only available at lifeway.com and valid through 12/31/2022.  Not only would this be great for yourself but it would also make a great gift for a special woman in your life!  And Christmas is right around the corner, just sayin'

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Disclosure:  Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing me with my CSB Lifeway Women's Bible for this review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

CSB Explorer Bible For Kids Review & Giveaway

I have a super fun Bible to share with you today, the CSB Explorer Bible for Kids!  It has fun facts, timelines, great photos and more.  There are even QR codes that bring engaging videos, discussion questions and activity pages to life.  The CSB (Christian Standard Bible®) text is highly reliable and highly readable, it is meant to capture the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity!

This multicolored Bible is geared for kids ages 6-12 and has 1472 pages.  It is available in both hardcover and leathertouch options as well.  I love that this CSB Explorer Bible for Kids is designed for kids to explore and interact with the people, places and things of the Bible and God's creation.  The color-illustrations are fun and help keep kids engaged.  I also think kids will appreciate both table of contents, one in order and one arranged alphabetically to help kids find what they are looking for.  There are so many great elements to this Bible that help make it come alive for kids including Book Introductions, Christ in Context Articles, Excavating the Past Illustrations, Charting History Illustrated Timelines and so much more!  We are really enjoying our Bible and it has become such a great resource for the kids in learning about God and his Word.

 

The younger boys with our Bible.

Ready to purchase your own copy of the CSB Explorer Bible?  Use the code EXPLORERGIFT50 and get 50% the retail price, offer only available at lifeway.com and valid through 12/31/2022.  Not only would this be great for your home but it would make a great gift as well!

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Disclosure:  Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing me with our CSB Explorer Bible for Kids for this review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

Pursued to Eternity by John Riley Review

Disclosure:  I received this complimentary product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW.

I have been beyond blessed to receive Pursued to Eternity by John Riley.  This short, fictional story takes you on a fast-paced adventure that begins in ancient times through the present and ultimately ends with our eternal future.  It's the story of God's pursuit of man.

My new paperback!

 

I was hooked from the very beginning of the introduction - dinosaurs, the Exodus, oil, apologetics - what was I about to read?

In this story we follow two brothers, Connor Bridges (a biology teacher and Christian), and his younger brother Dr. Alan Bridges (a geologist and professed atheist).

 

While there are 17 chapters and 151 pages, I found this book to be a fairly quick read because it was so interesting and engaging.  I love that it has a solid message of God pursuing man.  I also really appreciate all the bible evidence and proof about Creation.  I'm the only one who's read it so far but I'm going to have the older kids read it next because I think there's a lot of value in it!  I am such a fan of books that make you think and this is definitely one that does, it might even change how you think about the world.

John Riley has a Master of Science degree and has worked thirty-five years as an engineer.  During retirement, he and his wife, Nancy, have taught physics, robotics, SAT prep classes and an Apologetics: Creation vs. Evolution course on SchoolhouseTeachers.com.  It's a 14 week, video-based course geared for 7-12th grade that demonstrates the evidence and proof for Creationism and lets students decide for themselves what they think.

Check out the short video below from Covenant Books on Pursued to Eternity by John Riley!

And be sure to click on the banner below to visit the Homeschool Review Crew blog to read even more reviews of Pursued to Eternity.

NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition & Giveaway

I have a pretty cool Bible to share with you today, the NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition.  With over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible brand is beloved by Christian schools, churches and families alike.  We own several copies!  Now, this Bible is available in an exciting polar exploration theme - and just in time for winter and the Holidays.  While on this arctic adventure, readers meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of facts about the Bible.

I really like the themed pages.

Features of the NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition include:
- the same trusted Adventure Bible content in a frosty new theme
- full-color images of polar animals, arctic outposts, and icy landscapes throughout make learning about the Bible engaging
- Life in Bible Times - articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
- Words to Treasure - Highlights great verses to memorize
- Did You Know? - Interesting facts helpy you understand God's Word and the life of faith
- People in Bible Times - Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible
- Live It! - Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths in your life
- Twenty polar-themed pages focus on topics such as how to know you are a Christian, famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, and how to pray
- Book introductions feature arctic art and important information about each book of the Bible
- Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words
- Color map section to help locate places in the Bible
- Complete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible
- Thrilling new glacial cover on metallic paper

Some of the above features

I personally love all things animal and two of my kids are studying marine biology this year so the illustrations of sea lions, walruses, and penguins tie right in!  If you are looking for a fun themed Bible for your kid/s this is a great option.

You can purchase your own copy of NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration here.  Be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win one!  There is also a book of devotions in this theme as well.

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Disclosure:  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winner and opinions are 100% mine and not influenced by monetary compensations.  I did receive a copy of this Bible in exchange for this review and post.  Giveaway open to continental U.S. residents only (no Canadian winners this time).  Also, only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotion in the last 30 days on this same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Spirit of God Illustrated Bible Review & Giveaway

I have a new Bible to share with you, the Spirit of God Illustrated Bible, written by Doris Rikkers and illustrated by Fernando Juarez.

E, F and G with our new Bible


E reading aloud.

E has had a wonderful time reading this Bible.  She isn't finished but she has read quite a few of the "over 40 stories" that are presented.  I love that her reading has improved so much (she is only 6) and that she was eager to read this Bible.  

Little Man G and F really like looking at the illustrations - they are unique and fun.  

This is one of E's favorite illustrations.

I really like that the stories are all about God's Spirit, hence the name.  It starts in the beginning in the Old Testament with the story of God's Spirit in Creation and works through the New Testament to The Fruit of the Spirit and The Spirit Today.  One of the strengths of this particular Bible is that it has a good selection of a lot of different Bible stories making it fairly complete for a children's illustrated story bible.  We have several bibles in this category; all (including this one) have Creation, the Flood, the Exodus, birth of Christ, and Resurrection - The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible skips the lion's den, the fiery furnace, Solomon, Zaccheus, and other stories commonly found in a children's bible - replacing them with a rich selection including Bezalel, Gideon, Amasai, Ezekiel, Nicodemus, Simon the magician, Philip and the Ethiopian, and others.  It's a good selection.  If you don't have an illustrated storybook bible for children, this is a really good one to get.  If you already have other children's Bibles this one would certainly complement them in that it has a more unique set of stories.  I would definitely recommend this Bible.

Keep reading to find out more about this Bible.  And don't forget to enter the giveaway below!

Description from Publisher:  The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible brings to life more than 40 Bible stories that help readers understand that God's Spirit has been with us since the beginning of time and continues to be with us today.  From the glory of creation through the powerful letters of Paul, God's Spirit is living in his people.  Old and New Testament stories such as Adam and Eve, Abraham, Joseph, the Baptism of Jesus, and Pentecost come alive with dramatic illustrations by Fernando Juarez and moving text by Doris Rikkers.  With a cover that sparkles and shines with foil, this is a special storybook Bible that will appeal to both children and parents alike.

Author's Bio:  Doris Rikkers is a freelance writer and editor who has written many bestselling children's books and Bibles.  Although she loves the ocean, she lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by her books, her flower garden, and her family and friends.

Illustrator's Bio:  Spanish artist Fernando Juarez illustrates children's books and works as an art supervisor at the Madrid studio Ilion Animation.  The company produces 3D feature films for children.  Fernando has three kids himself, and if he has any time left after work and family, you might catch him playing guitar in a rock band.

To learn more and view a free sampler of the Spirit of God Illustrated Bible click here.

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The Action Storybook Bible Review, Blog Tour & Giveaway

I have a fun book to share with you, The Action Storybook Bible!  My kids love this book.  I know that it is specifically marketed for families with children ages 8 and under but it can work for a broader age range.  My older kids thoroughly enjoy The Action Bible (we have used it as our small group kids curriculum for the last year or so) already and this is a great addition for my younger kids to enjoy as well.  I really like the graphics and designs, the comic book feel is extremely appealing to children and it can provide a fun take on the Bible.  The reading is true and simple which I also think appeals to younger readers.  I really enjoy the extra contents that is included like the Heroes Hall of Fame index and The Life, Faith and Action! feature that helps you see how God is moving in each story.  I would highly recommend this book and its counterparts!

 The page above is an example of the story of creation.

An example of the Life, Faith, Action! pages that wrap up the episodes

You can check out the full Action Storybook Bible blog tour here!  Read more about this book, its authors, and enter a fun giveaway below.

More about the book:

The Action Storybook Bible invites families with children ages 8 and under explore God's redemptive story together.

From the sleek and amazing creatures God created at the beginning of the world to the powerful kings who reigned over ancient Israel to Jesus's gift of eternal life for you and your family-God has a beautiful and exciting plan for the world. Where do you fit into that plan? How are the truths found in God's Word reflected in your life?

This Bible storybook features 15 episodes highlighting key milestones in God's story, packed with dozens of scenes-combining stories from God's Word with brand-new captivating illustrations from Brazilian master-artist Sergio Cariello, illustrator of the bestselling The Action Bible. Discover your family's place in God's redemptive story and together put your faith into action!

Interactive features include:

-Fifteen episodes loaded with over 350 brand-new illustrations from master-artist Sergio Cariello.
-Short and easy reading for all ages. Take turns telling God's redemptive story!
-The Life, Faith, Action! feature wraps up each episode and helps your family recognize how God is moving through each story, discover how that relates to your daily lives, and feel inspired to put your faith into action.
-Heroes Hall of Fame index, where you can look up your favorite Bible characters and discover their stories!

Learn more and purchase a copy. 

About the authors:

Catherine has written more than twenty-five books for children, including the bestselling "Adventure Bible Storybook." As publisher of children's resources at David C Cook, she leads product development for The Action Bible® collection, which has sold more than a million copies. Catherine lives with her husband, their three children, and their big furry dog in the Colorado forest.  Brazilian-born Sergio Cariello has been an accomplished artist since childhood, drawing a regular comic strip for his city's newspaper at age 11. He spent many childhood hours poring over "The Picture Bible" (Portuguese edition), never dreaming he would illustrate an updated edition ("The Action Bible") decades later. Sergio has worked for Marvel Comics and DC comics and has illustrated Batman, Spiderman, Superman, Iron-Man, Wonder Woman, Fantastic-Four, and dozens more comic book characters.

Find out more about Catherine and at http://www.theactionbible.com.

And don't forget about the fun giveaway!

Discover your family's place in God's incredible story and together put your faith into action with the new The Action Storybook Bible from David C Cook!  Explore God's redemptive story together with your children ages 8 and under in the 15 episodes highlighting key milestones in God's story.  Master-artist Sergio Cariello created more than 350 brand-new illustrations to captivate your family and help you recognize how God is moving through each story.

Join the adventure to begin to figure out where you fit into God's beautiful and exciting plan for the world by entering to win the Kindle Fire giveaway!

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of The Action Storybook Bible
• A Kindle Fire

Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on September 29. The winner will be announced October 2 on the Litfuse blog.

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to Litfuse for choosing me to be a part of this tour and sending me a copy of The Action Storybook Bible.

The NKJV Woman's Study Bible

The NKJV Woman's Study Bible

Have you seen The NKJV Woman's Study Bible?  My copy is stunning; I love the vivid colors and floral design on the front.  The pages have pink leaf edges which is also super fun.

My front cover

The NKJV Woman's Bible includes special family history and memory pages in the front.  I really appreciate having all the background information with each book of the Bible:  title, author, date, setting, purpose, audience, literary characteristics, themes, etc.  It really helps one dig deeper into the word of God.  Sometimes I can get confused on relationships and families and it is awesome to have a Bible that includes family trees for easy reference as well as hundreds of full-color-in-text maps, charts, and timelines.  The topical index, concordance and quotes from Godly women throughout history really complete this Bible with everything needed.

An example of a book introduction for the Book of Psalms

Themes and Outline of Psalms

I love having this Bible to have devotional times as well as deeper study times.  It is super convenient to have so much information all in one place and easily accessible right with the Word of God.  For me, this makes a deeper study of the Bible practical and possible.

Read more about this study Bible and publisher below.  Learn more and purchase your own copy of The NKJV Woman's Study Bible here.

About the book:
The Woman's Study Bible reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation.

Special features designed to speak to a woman's heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from a woman's identity as a Christ-follower and a child on the Kingdom.

Now with a beautiful full-color redesign, The Woman's Study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of ethnic, denominational, educational, and occupational backgrounds.  Since the publication of the first edition of The Woman's Study Bible under the editorial guidance of Dorothy Kelley Patterson and Rhonda Harrington Kelley, this landmark study Bible has sold over 1.5 million copies.

Features Include:

- Beautiful full-color design throughout
- Detailed biographical portraits of over 100 biblical women
- Thousands of extensive verse-by-verse study notes
- Over 300 in-text topical articles on relevant issues
- Insightful essays by women who are recognized experts in the fields of theology, biblical studies, archeology, and philosophy
- Book introductions and outlines
- Hundreds of full-color-in-text maps, charts, timelines, and family trees
- Quotes from godly women throughout history
Set of full-page maps of the biblical world
- Topical index
- Concordance

About the publisher:
In business since 1798, Thomas Nelson is one of the oldest Bible publishers in the world and the largest publisher of the King James Version.  Their mission is to inspire the world by using our talents, assets, opportunities, and influence to engage and equip people with Scripture and draw people to a deeper study and understanding of God's Word.

Originally I was suppose to be a part of a Litfuse blog tour but somehow my post did not go live as planned.  You can still check out the blog tour here.

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to Litfuse Publicity Group for allowing me to be a part of this tour and providing me with The NKJV Woman's Study Bible to facilitate my review.  All opinions expressed are my own.