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NIrV May The Faith Be With You Holy Bible | Children's Bible Review

NIrV May The Faith Be With You Holy Bible

Book review disclosure.

New International Readers Version Bible (ages 8+)

Life in the Spirit isn’t about cushioned pews and easy living—it’s about adventure, risk, daring, and the pursuit of wisdom. It’s about letting the awesome power of God work through you to do things you never thought possible.

In this brand-new full-text Bible, you’ll learn the highest, truest, and most rewarding way to a life of wisdom, apprenticing with the Ultimate Master himself—Jesus Christ.

Features include:
  • 24 full-color pages of content on the marvel of God’s creation and the meaning of faith
  • Vibrant outer space imagery
  • Compelling, metallic-embellished cover
  • The complete text of the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible
Inside graphic - Creation.

My Thoughts

We fell in love with the May The Faith Be With You Devotional a couple of years ago. When the corresponding NIrV May The Faith Be With You Holy Bible became available this year I knew our boys needed it. They are all about space and science so this is a good fit for them.

I appreciate the NIrV translation because it is a third grade reading level which makes it easy for our oldest to read on his own and aloud to his brothers. Being able to read for himself gives him a sense of pride in accomplishment, frees me up, and gets them all in the word so that is a big bonus for our entire family. The inserts that explore creation and and other space and science type of things are a wonderful bonus. The illustrations are interesting to the boys so that means they are more likely to pick it up more often. That is a win to me!

This particular Bible would appeal to many, especially if they are space/science types. I think it would even work for older kids that are needing an easier reading level or English As A Second Language students. The content isn't babyish at all so it would work well.


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Read Your Bible Through Using The Snowball Effect

Read your Bible through using the snowball effect.

Every couple of years I read my Bible through. I usually just start in Genesis and read a few chapters a day until I reach the end of Revelation. I've used other methods (chronological, daily mix of old and new testaments, etc.) but for the most part I just read it from beginning to end.

I was talking to some of my book club friends about it and by and large everyone said about the same thing. We all start out strong but then you quickly come upon Leviticus and Numbers. We all acknowledged that those books are important . . . but boy are they tedious to get through!

First things first. A Bible reading plan for my fauxdori.

As I began thinking about ways to make reading through your Bible more doable a concept kept coming to the forefront of my mind. We've been working through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace using the baby steps he outlines. If you are familiar with the program you know that step 2 is creating a debt snowball.

To do a debt snowball you list out all of your debts and pick the one with the smallest balance and pay it off. Then you move on to the next smallest and just keep paying them off. You don't look at interest rates or things like that you just do the smallest debt first and keep going. Trust me when I say that this works! You quickly get a sense of accomplishment and motivation to power through the rest.

Illustrated Faith's Habit Tracker for 2017.

So . . . what if you used that same principle to read the Bible? Start with the smallest books and read them through and then move on to the next batch until you have finished the entire Bible. The more I thought about this the more excited I became.

I decided to put together a booklet for my fauxdori that I could use to track my reading. My dashboard is called "1st Things First". On the first page I printed the 2017 Habit Tracker from Illustrated Faith. I like the way I can hold myself accountable just by coloring in the dots for every day that I read.

Bible reading chart for my fauxdori.

For the rest of the pages I just made a table with the number of chapters for each book of the Bible. As I read a chapter I'll color the cell in. My booklet turned out a little wonky (I need to fix the margins) so for now I'm not offering it as a download. It would be quite easy for you to make your own and I'm betting you can be a bit more creative than I was.

Did you know that there are five books of the Bible that only contain one chapter? So if you think in terms of snowball effect you can easily read FIVE books of the Bible in five days if you only read a chapter a day. Now if that doesn't make you feel like you've accomplished something I don't know what else will! 

Here's the list of books by chapter length:

1 Chapter
Obadiah, Philemon, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude
2 Chapters
Haggai
3 Chapters
Joel, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, 2 Thessalonians, Titus, and 2 Peter 
4 Chapters
Ruth, Jonah, Malachi, Philippians, Colossians, and 2 Timothy 
5 Chapters
Lamentations, 1 Thessalonians, James, 1 Peter, and 1 John
6 Chapters
Galatians, Ephesians, and 1 Timothy 
7 Chapters
Micah
8 Chapters
Song of Songs
9 Chapters
Amos
10 Chapters
Ezra, and Esther
12 Chapters
Ecclesiastes, and Daniel
13 Chapters
Nehemiah, 2 Corinthians, and Hebrews
14 Chapters
Hosea, and Zechariah
16 Chapters
Mark, Romans, and 1 Corinthians
21 Chapters
Judges, and John
22 Chapters
1 Kings, and Revelation
24 Chapters
Joshua, 2 Samuel, and Luke
25 Chapters
2 Kings
27 Chapters
Leviticus
28 Chapters
Matthew, and Acts
29 Chapters
1 Chronicles
31 Chapters
1 Samuel, and Proverbs
34 Chapters
Deuteronomy
36 Chapters
Numbers, and 2 Chronicles
40 Chapters
Exodus
42 Chapters
Job
48 Chapters
Ezekiel
50 Chapters
Genesis
52 Chapters
Jeremiah
66 Chapters
Isaiah
150 Chapters
Psalms

If you follow this you will have read FOURTEEN books by the end of the first month just by reading a chapter a day. Now the truth is that some of these chapters are pretty short so you may wind up reading more than a chapter a day. Can you say SCORE? 

Bible reading chart for my fauxdori.

Let me tell you about one more thing that I do that I count in my booklet. I also count the chapters that I read in the devotionals that I follow along on a daily basis (as long as it is a full chapter). For example I am currently reading the book of Psalms with the Lifeway Women in their 40 Days of Prayer. I also read She Reads Truth every day and we are currently reading through the book of John. 

Doing this method has made me realize that I read more of the Word each day than I thought. Thank you Jesus for revealing this to me. Even though I'm a crazy reader (some might say addicted reader) I still need the affirmation that I'm diving into the Word daily. 

I hope that this will be an encouragement for you too. I'd love for you to share the idea with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest and Instagram but more importantly I'd love to hear what you think of this approach. I'm tickled with it and want to hear how it's working for you. Tag us @RambleSAHM so we can follow along on your journey to read your Bible through this year!

Kids' Devotional Bible from Zonderkidz | Tween Bible Review

Kids' Devotional Bible from Zonderkidz

Book review disclosure.

New International Readers Version (NIrV)
Zonderkidz
Juvenile Nonfiction / Bible (ages 6-10)

DEVELOP
A GOOD
DAILY HABIT

A Bible you can read yourself!

Complete with a year’s worth of devotions, the Kids’ Devotional Bible, NIrV will help children develop a habit they’ll want to keep. Engaging weekday devotions, fun weekend activities, interesting illustrations, and a dictionary make this a Bible they’ll want to read and apply to their lives. It includes the complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)—the stepping stone to the NIV—making it easier for young readers to read and understand.

Features include:
  • Short weekday devotions that help young readers apply Bible lessons for a full year.
  • 52 weekend devotions that teach kids about God’s creation through fun activities like visiting the zoo and gazing at the stars.
  • “Got It” feature that encourages kids to find answers to Bible trivia themselves.
  • Book introductions that give helpful information about each book of the Bible.
  • A DICTIONARY to look up words they want to know more about.
  • The complete NIrV text, which uses shorter sentences and easier words. Kids can read this Bible on their own!
Bible Art Journaling for Tweens
The black and white illustrations make for a perfect opportunity 
to introduce your tween to Bible Art Journaling.
My Thoughts

The Kids' Devotional Bible is one of the most versatile Bibles for tweens that I have seen in quite awhile. One of the most important aspects is that it is easily readable by this age group. Reading comprehension is so important and the NIrV is written at a third grade reading level so the tween set should be able to read and comprehend what is before them.

Daily devotions.
Another thing that I like is the daily devotions. It is set up so that your tween will get a nice overview of Scripture by the end of the year. The weekday devotions give a portion of Scripture for reading then an insightful devotional message and an Ask Yourself question that could be used in conjunction with journaling. Finally for all the budding list-makers and box-checkers there is a place to check that you have read the devotion. (I personally get such a sense of accomplishment from that!) The weekend devotions are similar with daily readings and a devotional thought but then they have a section called Some Things to Think About and Some Things to Do.

All of the above is nice, but my absolute favorite thing is all of the black and white coloring book type of illustrations. They just beg the reader to add some color and inspirations of their own. I've been Bible Art Journaling for quite some time and I'm delighted to say that my tween grand girl is also interested in it. The Kids' Devotional Bible is the perfect way to get your tween started. Teaching your child to express their God given artistic talents while worshiping is a great way to increase time in the Word. There aren't wide margins but the illustrations do have a lot of white space around them that can be used to add your own expressions.

If you are looking for a new way to increase exposure and add enjoyment of Scripture reading time I would suggest that you take a look at the Kids' Devotional Bible. It's done in a black and white color scheme so it would be fitting for either a boy or a girl.

Book headers.
Even the introductions to each book have a scene to color.




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Kids' Quest Study Bible from Zonderkidz | Children's Bible Review



New International Reader's Version (NIrV)
Children's Bible (ages 6-10)

How come people lived so long back then?
Why did God allow the flood?
Is Jesus real?

The NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible is a great resource for kids eager to learn more.

FEATURES INCLUDE
  • Over 500 real questions form kids like you, along with real answers
  • Quest challenges help you apply the Bible's teachings to your own life by pointing to Scripture
  • Book introductions help explain what each book of the Bible is about 
  • A dictionary and subject guide help you find what you're looking for
  • Colorful design with cartoons makes the Bible fun to look at and use
  • The complete New International Reader's Version translation--the NIV for kids! The NIrV is written at a third-grade reading level, so it is easy to understand.

My Thoughts

Kids and questions just seem to go hand in hand. Being curious and asking questions is a natural part of learning. It's a good thing and one that we all want to encourage in our kids. But what do you do with all of those questions?

One way to handle them is to just answer the question outright. Another way is to show our children how to find the answers for themselves. I personally like the second option. Teaching children how to research an answer gives them lifelong skills that will give them sound discernment especially if they are researching from a trusted resource.

I believe that trusted source for answers is the Bible. The new Kids' Quest Study Bible is great for those curious minded kiddos. Throughout the book there are real questions from kids with follow-up commentary and Scripture references that allow the child to read and research for themselves the correct answer.

This Bible uses the NIrV translation which is targeted at a third-grade reading level. I like this because it allows younger children that have yet to acquire advanced reading skills to understand what they are reading. This particular translation is also great for those who use English as their second language.

If you are looking for a Bible for one of your children you certainly can't go wrong with this particular edition. 





Bible Art Journaling & Notetaking With The HCSB Notetaking Bible



Holman Bible Staff
Bible 

The HCSB Notetaking Bible is designed to enhance personal Bible study as well as preparation for teaching and preaching. The Bible contains the full text of the Holman Christian Standard Bible in a single-column setting. Abundant space is provided with a 1.75 inch note taking space on each page to make observations, record insights, raise questions, and suggest to yourself additional exploration of the text. The Bible includes a 40-page concordance, eight four-color maps, a one-year Bible reading plan, presentation page, and an introduction to the Holman Christian Standard Bible.


My Thoughts

For years now I have been marking up my Bibles with notes and highlights and scraps of paper. But let's face it, you can only keep so many extra pieces of paper or sticky notes in your Bible before it causes the spine to break down.

More recently I have begun Bible Art Journaling. The first Bible I started in didn't have very wide margins and it was a bit of a challenge, so I did a lot of tip-ins. Again not the best solution because it eventually does a number on your spine.


You can just imagine my delight when I discovered the HCSB Notetaking Bible. The margins are wide enough to illustrate or make notes next to the very passage I am concentrating on.

The margins are lightly lined so it is easy to make notes that are legible and not wonky. It's also easy to cover the lines with art work. The ink used is a faded grey so it doesn't interfere with your doodles.


I've had success with colored pencils, watercolor, acrylic paint, and micron pens. There is little to no bleed through onto the adjoining page. The pages are thin but sturdy. 

The font is small but still readable. I'm pleased with the overall size of the Bible. With such wide margins and single column text it still is a very portable book. I've carried it with me to church and haven't found it unwieldy. 


The Bible nerd in me loves all of the extra features. There are colorful maps and a wonderful daily reading plan that has boxes to check when you've finished reading the particular passage. I'm a list maker - box checker so this pleases me. Such a nice sense of accomplishment is achieved when you look back at all of the passages that you have completed. 

My favorite extra feature is the concordance. It is quite complete. I'm used to anemic ones that force you to look up what you need elsewhere, but this one is very extensive. 

Whether you are a notetaker or Bible art journaler or a combination of both, I think you will find the Notetaking Bible to be to your liking.  




Big Dreams Big Prayers Bible For Kids from Zonderkidz {Bible Review}



New International Version
Age Level: 8-12 Grade Level: 3-7

The Big Dreams, Big Prayers Bible for Kids, NIV includes the complete New International Version (NIV) of the Bible along with devotions, prayers, and highlighted verses to help kids pray and listen for God’s answers to their prayers. Features include:
  • Presentation page for personalization and gift giving.
  • Devotions about people who prayed and listened to God such as Abraham, Hannah, and Job.
  • The Lord's Prayer explained for kids.
  • The "hand" prayer model to help kids remember to pray for others and themselves.
  • Highlighted verses great for memorization and meditation.
  • Book introductions explain what each book of the Bible is about.
  • Prayer journaling pages with space to record personal prayers and answers to prayer.
  • Reading plans.
  • Complete text of the New International Version (NIV).

There are devotions throughout that show examples of what conversations with God can look like. There is a list of all the devotions in the back of the book. The verses that are highlighted show specific words about conversations with God.

My Thoughts

I'm so pleased with this new Bible from Zonderkidz. The text is from the New International Version (NIV) which is a normal thing for a Bible from Zonderkidz. What sets it apart is that all of the features throughout the Bible focus on prayer.

Prayer is a major tenet of our faith and we spend a lot of time teaching our children about it. The Big Dreams Big Prayers Bible For Kids is such an asset in our family to point out how important it is to incorporate prayer into our daily lives. 

From the devotions to the highlighted verses to the extra pages of visually appealing graphics the theme of prayer is carried throughout with the intent of not only teaching children about prayer but also empowering them to incorporate it into their lives.

One of the pages has a visual of a hand and gives a list of five things that you should pray for each day. Thumb: People closest to you. Pointer: People who point the way (leaders, teachers, pastors). Tall Finger: People in authority. Ring Finger: People who are weak. Little Finger: Yourself. You could easily use that model with your children. What a perfect way to teach them to use their prayer time for more than a selfish wish list. How great would it be to have our kids praying for those around them?!!

There is also a very doable reading plan in the back of the book. It is broken down into three different courses. Course 1 is an introduction to the Bible and it spends two weeks each on the Life and Teachings of Jesus, the Life and Teachings of Paul, and finally an overview of the Old Testament.  The second course is a Guided Tour Of The Bible. Your child will spend 180 days getting a sweeping look at the Bible from Creation to Revelation. Finally Course 3 is designed for your child to read Every Word In The Bible. A chapter a day is assigned (two chapters are sometimes combined if they are short) with the goal of reading through the entire Bible in three years.

My favorite feature of this new Bible is the Prayer Journal in the back of the book. There is space for your child to list their prayers to God and to also record the answers from God. Wouldn't this make a wonderful keepsake years from now. It would be such a great testimony to God's faithfulness in the big things, little things, and the everyday things.

If you are looking for a new Bible to take your older child to the next level of daily Bible reading and prayer this is an excellent choice.

The extra pages of beautiful graphics help to drive home the importance of prayer.






NIV Bible for Teen Girls from Zondervan {Book Review}



Bible (Girls ages 13-18)

The NIV Bible for Teen Girls, designed specifically for girls ages 13 to 18, is for real teenage girls with real lives. Packed with daily readings, highlighted promises of God, challenging insights, smart advice, and open discussion about the realities of life, this Bible is designed to help teen girls grow in faith, hope, and love.

The NIV Bible for Teen Girls is as sincere about your walk with God as you are, helping you discover his will for all areas of your life, including relating to your family, dealing with friends, work, sports, guys, and so much more.

Features include:
  • Daily readings for teen girls by popular Christian female authors
  • Character profiles of women in the Bible
  • Book introductions for each book of the Bible
  • Highlighted promises of God: verses worth remembering
  • A concordance for help in finding verses
  • The complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV) of the Bible




My Thoughts

As we close in on the New Year I begin to think of new Bibles for my loved ones. I like to seek out a new Bible that will specifically target the person I am giving it to. One of the people on my list this year is a sweet girl that just entered the teenage years. The NIV Bible for Teen Girls has her name all over it!

The pictures of this book just don't do it justice. The cover is gorgeous. I love the doodly feel of it. Those little lovebirds appear in the graphics on the cover and throughout the book. The color palette is very appealing with a shabby chic feel. 

While I like the visual look of this Bible, what really made me pick it up is the contents. With so many mixed messages for our girls this version is a wonderful encapsulation of what real girl power is. There are numerous character profiles of important women in the Bible along with daily readings from some popular authors like Bethany Hamilton, Annie Downs, and Christine Caine. 
 
I think my absolute favorite thing is the pink highlights throughout that feature the promises of God in Scripture. Makes me want to do that same thing to my current Bible. When you flip the book open your eyes immediately go to that particular verse. Perfect uplift for everyone but especially fitting for teens in the midst of those turbulent years. 

If you have a teen girl in your life I would highly recommend you get a copy of this particular Bible for her. It will show her that you love her but more importantly the words that this book contain will reveal to her just how much her heavenly Father loves her.
 

Apologetics Study Bible For Students {Book Review}



Sean McDowell & Holman Bible Staff
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

can play a crucial role in giving students an understanding of:

What they believe ~ Strong evidence for the Christian faith ~ Answers to the critics of Christianity ~ Weakness of other worldviews ~ Christ-like ways of communicating the Christian faith

The Apologetics Study Bible for Students will ground Christian students in the truths of Scripture by equipping them with thoughtful and practical responses to difficult and heartfelt challenges to core issues of faith and life. It's the study Bible that will actually help students articulate their faith. Think of it as Christian apologetics 101.



  • Book Introductions for each of the sixty-six books of the Bible.
  • Study Notes provide evidence of the reliability and truthfulness of Scripture.
  • 120 Articles written by today's leading Christian thinkers dealing with life's ultimate questions.
  • 60 Twisted Scriptures address ways that various religious movements distort Scripture to support doctrine contrary to historic Christian teaching.
  • 50 Bones & Dirt features important archaeological discoveries with an apologetics value.
  • 50 Notable Quotes from influential people throughout history.
  • 25 Tactics will equip students to withstand opposition to Christianity by outlining tactics and strategies for handling frequently heard anti-Christian arguments.
  • 20 Personal Stories will encourage and strengthen readers in their faith by describing how God has worked dramatically in people's lives.
  • 20 Top Five are bullet point lists that help readers remember significant apologetics topics. 
Contributors include:
Sean McDowell ~ Greg Stier ~ Alison Thomas ~ Dam Kimball ~ and more than 45 others




My Thoughts

After going through the Apologetics Study Bible for Students my first thought was, where was this Bible when my kids were teens? First, it is the version that I enjoy reading and studying from. The HCSB version is easy to understand but also accurate to the original text. 

The next thing that I liked was how easy it is to find what you are looking for. Not only are there thumb tabs on the spine so that you can easily flip to the book you are wanting, there are also indexes in the front that give detailed descriptions so you can turn to the exact portion you are looking for according to topic.

My very favorite thing about this Bible is how interactive it is. While it of course contains the complete text of the Bible, it also has articles throughout that allow the student to learn and absorb the facts pertaining to apologetics. Our kids are increasingly faced with tough situations and questions from nonbelievers and teaching them apologetics is an important part of helping them put on the armor of God.

Did you also know that there is a video based Bible study using the Apologetics Study Bible for Students? It is a 16-week study that can be used with youth groups, Christian or home schools, or as in our case your personal home studies. You can find more about it at www.ApologeticsBible.com





Bible Art Journaling In My New ESV Single Column Journaling Bible {Review & Giveaway}

ESV Single Column Journaling Bible Giveaway

Book review disclosure.

Back in January of this year I began Bible Art Journaling. I had a lovely Journaling Bible that I was (and am) very happy with. It has nice unlined margins and seemed to fit my needs. But . . . everywhere I turned I kept seeing the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible. I wanted one in the worst way but they became so popular so fast that they sold out everywhere.

Well patience is a virtue and mine has finally paid off. I now have this beautiful Bible in my hot little hands. The cover itself is a work of art. The stamped leaves on the LeatherSoft cover just get my creative juices flowing! I don't know if it is important to you but the feel of a Bible in my hands is a big deciding factor as to whether I will purchase or not. This feels so good as I run my hands over it!

I will gather you up from all the nations.

The first thing that I do in the morning while the coffee is brewing is open up the She Reads Truth app and read the devotion for the day. I couldn't resist doing a little doodling to break my new Bible in. For my first entry I kept it simple and just used a Micron Pen and a watercolor pencil to add a splash of color.

What's in a name?

Bible Journaling doesn't have to only be about artwork. For this portion of Scripture in Daniel 1:7 I wanted to remember why it was so important to the Babylonians to change the names of Daniel and his friends. I used some letter stamps and a couple of different colored pens and made some notes. 

but there is a God in heaven

Sometimes I'm just not up to being creative with my handlettering so I cheat and break out the stickers! This is an easy and painless way to get into Bible Journaling. Next time you're at the dollar store pick yourself up a set and dive in.

Gracious words are like a honeycomb.

Other times I just want a little reminder of what the verse contains. For this verse in Proverbs 16:24 I used a simple bee drawing to bring the point home. Your artwork doesn't have to be complicated to remind you of what is in that particular portion of scripture. Just put something in that is relevant.

My cup overflows.

Then there are times that I really do want a more complex piece of art in my margins. This is the current piece I'm working on. I've penciled it in and erased it and penciled it in again. I can guarantee that process is going to be repeated a few more times before I'm happy with it. 

I want to leave you with just one more thought. Remember that this whole Bible Art Journaling thing is meant to be a form of worship. You should enjoy being creative with your Creator. Don't let all the amazing projects you see in your feeds detract you from that. Remember that you perform for an audience of ONE!

Now . . . how about a GIVEAWAY for a chance to get your hands on one of these lovely ESV Single Column Journaling Bible?!! We love Bible Journaling so much that we wanted to make a way for one of our readers to get their own copy. To do that we have partnered with Family Christian to give one of our readers an ESV Single Column Journaling Bible. 

The giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will run through midnight on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. The winner will be contacted by email and will have forty-eight hours to claim the prize. If unclaimed, a new winner will be drawn. The winners’ entries will be verified. Please enter the contest using the Giveaway Tools form below. All entries are optional.


NIV FaithGirlz Bible with features by Nancy Rue {Bible Review}

NIV FaithGirlz Bible with features by Nancy Rue

Book review disclosure.

features by Nancy Rue
Bible

PREPARE HER FOR THE 
JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

Every girl wants to know she's totally unique and special. This Bible says that with FaithGirlz sparkle. Through the many in-text features found only in the NIV FaithGirlz Bible, girls will grow closer to God as they discover the journey of a lifetime.

Features include:
  • Book introductions - Read about the who, when, where, and what of each book.
  • Dream Girl - Use your imagination to put yourself in the story.
  • Bring It On! - Take quizzes to really get to know yourself.
  • Is There a Little (Eve, Ruth, Isaiah) in You? - See for yourself what you have in common.
  • Words to Live By - Check out these Bible verses that are great for memorizing.
  • What Happens Next? - Create a list of events to tell a Bible story in your own words.
  • Oh, I Get It! - Find answers to Bible questions you've wondered about.
  • The complete New International Version (NIV)
  • Features written by bestselling author Nancy Rue

My Thoughts

I am enamored with the FaithGirlz line. My oldest grand girl has just entered the target age group and it has been a delight to share the different books with her. I recently received the new NIV FaithGirlz Bible and we had a great time pouring over it and discussing what we liked about the different features.

It comes with a hard back cover that has a magnetic flap closure. I love the durability of a hard back Bible for younger kids. It is a bit heavier but the sturdiness and lay flat design make up for that. But what's fun about a durable Bible that doesn't have a cute design? I'm happy to say that this particular Bible has an adorable owl motif that is shiny and sparkly. What girl doesn't like a little shiny and sparkly in her life?

While the cover is cute it is what lies within that matters. My girl and I both liked the layout. Each book begins with a title page that introduces the book and gives an overview of what is contained. There is also a section written by Nancy Rue that helps relate that particular book of the Bible to your girl's life. Nancy has such a way of speaking truth to young girls and this particular element is a very nice touch.

We also liked many of the other features that made this Bible very interactive. The Bring It On! sections are scattered throughout and they ask a particular question with a multiple choice set of answers. On the opposite page is the second part of the Bring It On! portion. It says If you answered . . . (A., B., or C) then go to a particular Scripture reference. How's that for getting your girl to explore the Scriptures?

I am a list-maker box-checker by nature so the Bible reading plan in the back really appealed to me. It breaks the readings down into very manageable portions and then has a box to check when it is completed. It is designed to be done in a year but with the box check system your girl can do it at whatever pace they are comfortable with.

If you are looking for a way to stimulate interest in Scripture reading and study in your girl I would say that you can't go wrong with this particular Bible. It is appealing to the eye and will speak truth to her soul. What more could you ask for?

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