CSB Teen Study Bible - Christian Standard Bible [Review & Giveaway]

When my five children were growing up we only had available a standard edition (with a few maps and tiny concordance) KJV of the Bible for them to use. It was also the version required in their Christian school. Today, parents and teens have a wonderful opportunity to have a Teen Study Bible that aids the young person in their study, their engagement with Biblical truths, and their growth in loving Jesus their Savior and realizing what a wonderful God we have!

Real Questions. Real Answers. Real Faith.

About the CSB Teen Study Bible: This Bible equips students to connect Scripture to their everyday life. It features a unique Q&A style study approach, devotionals for personal growth, and topical articles on complex faith questions.

$34.99 Hardcover

CSB Bibles by Holman - Buy Here

The CSB* Teen Study Bible is an engaging, intentionally crafted study Bible for teens designed to ask and answer the tough questions they have about God, the Bible, and the world.

Featuring book introductions connecting Christ to every book of the Bible, concise Q&A style study notes, topical articles tackling more complex faith questions, “Learn, Love, Live” focused Q&A callouts, devotionals to help foster personal growth, and charts, maps, and other helpful study tools placed throughout, this Bible is the ideal resource for teens who are ready for a deeper, more engaging study experience that will foster lifelong faith and discipleship. It is also a great resource for youth pastors, ministry leaders, and parents to help guide teens as they take the next steps in their faith journey.

FEATURES:

• Convenient, portable trim size
• Book introductions connecting Christ to every book of the Bible
• Concise Q&A style study notes on every page
• Topical articles tackling more complex faith questions
• Devotionals to help foster personal growth
• “Learn, Love, Live” focused Q&A callouts
• Helpful charts, maps, images, and illustrations
• Durable Smyth-sewn, lay-flat binding
• Two-column text format
• Topical subject headings
• Black-letter text
• 8.5-point type size
• Concordance
• Bible Dictionary
• Presentation page for gift giving
• Full-color maps
• 5.375” x 8.5” page size

The CSB Teen Study Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

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My thoughts: The copy of the CSB Teen Study Bible that Lifeway/Holman Bibles sent to me is the blue hard cover edition. It has a beautiful solid blue cover that is youthful but not gaudy. The Bible text itself is the Christian Standard Bible version and is a widely accepted version. The font is smaller than I personally like but is totally readable. The paper is typical of Bibles with very slight shadowing of prior page typeset peeking through. The Bible is not heavy or cumbersome. It lays nicely flat when opened which is very appealing for desk or lap placement and ease of handling.

Versions: While the Christian Standard Bible is widely acceptable and yes, some in my own family prefer it, I am very "old school" and still prefer the old reliable King James Version.

This is a "study" Bible. The interpretive writings interspersed throughout are presented as questions with answers. Study aids at the back of the book include a short Concordance, small dictionary, and a selection of color maps. I have always personally enjoyed the Bible maps in my personal Bibles as they aid in visualization of the text for me.

Study Bibles have basically two portions.... 1) The Biblical text or "The Bible," and 2) The study aids including cross referenced Bible verses, essays, commentary on specific subjects or verses, and maps. The most important of the two is the Biblical text or holy scriptures. While I prefer the King James Version, I understand today's readers often prefer a version such as the Christian Standard Version of the Bible for its readability. Scholars conclude that the CSB stays true to the original. I leave that interpretation and evaluation to scholars. For a modern version, the CSB is probably top ranked. 

Pros:

• CSB Translation is very readable.  Flows well.  
• CSB Translation and publishing company are very reliable and true to scripture.
• Maps are in color and easy to understand. 

Cons:

• I wish this edition had red lettering for the words of Christ.
• I wish the typeset was larger. 

Some well-known verses comparing CSB and KJV
(borrowed from https://www.eden.co.uk/blog/csb-side-by-side-comparison-p128899)

John 3:16

[CSB] “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

[KJV] “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Jeremiah 29:11

[CSB] “For I know the plans I have for you” ?— ?this is the Lord’s declaration ?— ?“plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

[KJV] “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Psalm 23:1-2

[CSB] “The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures”

[KJV] “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures”

Romans 12:12

[CSB] “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.”

[KJV] “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”

Genesis 1:1

[CSB] “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

[KJV] “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

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*Christian Standard Bible (CSB) - The CSB translation is an optimal blend of accuracy and readability translated straight from the Biblical languages.Developed by 100 scholars from 17 denominations, the Christian Standard Bible faithfully and accurately captures the Bible's original meaning without compromising readability.

DISCLOSURE: Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and also a small compensation. Opinions expressed are mine, alone and are given without coercion. Lifeway Publishing will provide winner's grand prize and send it directly to the winner. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes. #TeenStudyBibleMIN

Radiant Mobile - Save the children by selective access to mobile & internet - [review & giveaway]

•  Concerned parents get vocal about influence social media has on their children.
• Christian Mobile Plan = Power to the Parents
• Take back the internet
• England to pass laws that prohibit children's access to social media.

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THE STORY OF EVERYTHING: The Science that Reveals a Mind Behind the Universe (Documentary Movie Review) [giveaway]

“People from all backgrounds are asking bigger questions about where we came from and why we're here. Our hope is that The Story of Everything inspires curiosity, thoughtful conversation, and a deeper appreciation for the remarkable universe we inhabit.”

 

Praised for its cinematic scope and accessible storytelling, The Story of Everything has resonated with audiences seeking a fresh perspective on questions often confined to academic circles. During its theatrical release, the film generated national media attention and contributed to a growing public conversation surrounding science, faith, and the search for meaning.

The documentary explores groundbreaking discoveries in cosmology, physics, and molecular biology that have reignited debate surrounding the origins of life and the universe.

Featuring interviews with Meyer, Jay Richards, John Lennox, Douglas Axe, Timothy McGrew, and other leading voices in science and philosophy, the film presents evidence that challenges long-held assumptions about whether material processes alone can fully explain reality.

About Discovery Institute: Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Seattle, Discovery Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan organization focused on research, education, action, and cultural renewal. It brings together a growing global network of scholars, scientists, and policy experts. The Institute investigates the life-changing possibilities of a universe brimming with information and intelligent design. It has a special interest in exploring how science and technology can advance free markets, propel new discoveries, illuminate public policy, and support human dignity and the metaphysical foundations of a free society. The Institute sponsors research in the sciences, humanities, and public policy. It organizes conferences, seminars, and educational programs for both young people and adults. It produces and disseminates books, articles, reports, and a wide array of multimedia content designed to inform the public. Its largest program is the Center for Science and Culture, whose mission is to advance the understanding that human beings and nature are the result of intelligent design rather than a blind and undirected process. 

"THE STORY OF EVERYTHING" 
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My thoughts: My minds simply isn't compliant or frankly doesn't function in the areas of maths, physics, molecular biology, anthropological discoveries or simply understanding much of anything in the scientific or mathematical world. So my ability to comprehend or understand the discussions and conversations filmed in "The Story of Everything" is mostly well over my head. However, I have a vantage point that brings relevance to the discussion of this presentation of past and current thought processes on the discoveries in these highly intelligent fields of study. That is I'm very old and have (albeit from afar) observed through news media, magazines (primarily National Geographic), and Biblical messages that often are contrary with the scientific world view. I've followed the news as an adult since the mid-1950's - so approximately 70+ years. 

I found fascinating the film's records of discussions of great minds through these years of the last century and then those high thinkers countered with today's newest discoveries that debunk theories of the past or build on the shoulders of past discoveries. I don't think the average person has to have a great academic, scientific, or mathematical mind to understand. They just have to listen, consider, and appreciate.

I watched a "screener" version of "The Story of Everything" on my laptop and no, the experience was not optimal. The screen too small and the sound poor. I think viewing this on a large TV screen would be a vast improvement. I watched this in two sittings as the information is heavy and not entertaining. I find it encouraging that minds of people who routinely scoff at the Biblical concept of a Supreme Creative God of the Universe are beginning to gravitate toward the beginning of the universe being a creative act of God - the God who exists infinitely and eternally.

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I found the section "Cracking the Code" of particular interest - not because I understood it, but because I remember reading in National Geographic and hearing on the news broadcasts the discovery of the double helix in understanding the structure of the DNA code of the human cell. This was discovered by a molecular biologist and further revelations of a theoretical physicist/mathematician used that DNA code to further understand his field of study.

Watching this interesting film has not impacted my personal view of The Creation. That view remains solidified by faith that all was Created by God as stated in the Bible. As a Christian, I accept the "out-of-nothing, God created" version. I find it encouraging that astute minds such as shown in this film are now finding evidential ideas and equations and are seeing images from deep space that direct their minds and hearts toward the God of Creation!

"Behind everything there is an author."

I do encourage my readers to sit down and watch "The Story of Everything" on Prime Video now! Click Here to view. 

The Universe bears everywhere the fingerprints of its Creator.

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The Sacred Thread (TV Docuseries from Angel Studios) - You Can Stream NOW! [Review & Giveaway]

The Sacred Thread is a cinematic documentary series exploring the Lord’s Prayer through the historical, cultural, geographical, and literary world in which Jesus first spoke it. Hosted by Brad Gray and featuring insights from scholars including N.T. Wright, the series takes viewers across biblical landscapes to uncover the deeper meaning and context behind one of the most well-known prayers in Scripture.

Through cinematic storytelling and accessible scholarship, the series invites audiences to see Scripture with fresh eyes and rediscover the richness, depth, and relevance of the Biblical text.

The Sacred Thread is now available to stream on Angel.

My thoughts:  As I watch each episode, I've been enthralled at the revelation that is brought to us as we listen to this outstanding narrator, traverse the land where these Biblical events occurred, listen to noted academics and scientists as they, too, reveal how the sacred thread is woven throughout The Lord's Prayer and the depth of insight that can be seen of God and His creation, of Jesus and His love for us, and of the Father's great love for us.

In the second episode I was particularly moved to hear how scientists expound on God's greatness in the infinitely small and the infinitely immense and that now science can see how atoms can jump from the most infinitely small to the infinitely large. This is a revelation that shows man how immense God is - just as Scripture says He is. (Note: My explanation of this leaves much to be desired in clarity. The episode was truly wonderful.)

I love how the narrator brings rich historical events, descriptions, and reasoning into this study of The Lord's Prayer as well. This along with the current academic studies and modern scientific correlation to Scriptural passages is truly revelational. This helps us grasp the context that this beautiful prayer was written in and helps us better understand the depth of the prayer.

Many of us have heard sermons breaking down the phrases of The Lord's Prayer, but I dare say that this docuseries, The Sacred Thread, will implant the beauty, the theological depth, the connectivity of you to God in a new and very special way.

I encourage my readers to WATCH this series. I believe it will be a real blessing to you to do so. Stream it on Angel now. Join the Guild to watch.

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THE BLOBS: VOL 2: ATTACK OF THE GLITCHIES by Justin Stuart [Review & a $10 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway]

THE BLOBS: VOL TWO: ATTACK OF THE GLITCHIES

Vera's Reviews Vol. 1 & 2 Below!

The Blobs are back—and this time, the galaxy’s survival depends on a goofy crew of outcasts, a stolen stash of ultra-powerful space gems, and one very unexpected hero learning what it means to do the right thing.

The Blobs: Vol Two will be available for purchase wherever books are sold starting April 7th! Click HERE to learn more & to purchase your books!

About book #2 - The Blobs: Attack of the Glitches:   Fans of Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Captain Underpants will love this hilarious, high-stakes adventure about friendship, courage, and what it takes to protect the place you call home.  

The Blobs are back—bigger, braver, and in more danger than ever. Cadetski and his crew of misfit Blobs finally make it to their new home, Planet Splotch, only to realize they’ve accidentally stolen the most powerful artifacts in the galaxy: the Doomsicles. 

Now, they’re on the radar of every villain in the galaxy, especially King Neptune: a tyrant with plans for domination who wants the doomsicles back … and isn’t asking nicely. With their new world on the brink of invasion, Cadetski and the gang must dive into the planet’s deepest secrets, face impossible odds, and discover that real courage isn’t about size or strength, it’s about sacrifice. And when one Blob is believed to be a galactic “Chosen One,” things go from bad… to bonkers. 

Packed with laugh-out-loud chaos, surprising heart, and clean comedy, The Blobs: Attack of the Glitchies cranks the adventure to the max. 

My review - The Blobs: Vol 2: Attack of the Glitchies - With the World's interest sharpened and focused on space programs, peopled trips around the moon, rockets landing, etc. it is easy to see how this kid's space adventure with weird critters would appeal to young readers. A clean story with friendships and overcoming bad all wrapped in the comedy of the weird, the funny, the alien world of space travel is spot-on engineered for fun.

This early readers' book for ages 8 to 12 is a chapter book will pages full of text and a sprinkling of small graphic pictures as well as full page scenes. It is the second book in the series and is filled with creatures mechanical as well as seemingly living beings (of a sort). Weird stuff of the absurd that is totally kid-loving stuff variety. Freaky. Simply cute overload. So there's a lot of visual fun that guides the reader's mind through the story helping to visualize all the critters and monsters that populate the story. 

The character of "Lord Zord" is monstrously mean, loud, terrifying. The Glitchies are the underlings of "Lord Zord" and serve him with fear and trembling. And somehow they have lost their "Doomsicles."

The Blogs are rotund big-eyed creatures that have just escaped (as the book opens) in their "pod" the clutches of Lord Zord. And surprise..... they have the doomsicles.

What I didn't like... use of the word "freaks" to degrade someone. Yet this fit the personality of the speaker.

I like the comradery of the Blobs. Their kindness. Their friendliness. I like the extras at the back showing "drawing" the Blobs.

And just who or what are "The Blobs" and what's book #1 all about?

About the book - The Blobs: Crash Landing: SURVIVAL MODE: ACTIVATED. Five unlikely Blobs must escape their planet before it’s destroyed by an incoming meteor, but a crash landing as they flee throws them into an adventure bigger than their galaxy. From the mind of viral YouTube creator Justin Stuart (JStu) comes an illustrated series that turns catastrophe into the ultimate cosmic thrill ride.

The Blobs Volume 1: Crash Land launches readers into a universe where disaster and discovery collide. Justin, whose YouTube empire has garnered over 11 million subscribers, transforms his signature storytelling style into an illustrated adventure that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with favorites like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man—while blazing its own path through the cosmos.

This series masterfully weaves heart-pounding action with genuine laughs, creating a story that resonates with both established JStu fans and new readers. As our heroes navigate their way through an unknown world, they discover that sometimes the biggest adventures reveal the most important truths about friendship, courage, and finding your place in the universe.

Perfect for:

• Adventure seekers ready to discover their next favorite series
• Fans of sci-fi who love their action with a side of humor
• Readers who devoured Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man
• Anyone looking for a story that's both wildly entertaining and genuinely meaningful

My review - The Blobs: Vol One: Crash Landing - The Blobs Vol. One reads like a fun, lively futuristic story about Blobs escaping their planet (via an escape pod) before a meteor crashes into it destroying everything. (Akin to a story of humans trying to escape Earth before annihilation by a planetary strike.) The story line is easy going and yet it captures the essence of dread at having to leave all behind.

The various Blobs and other creatures on the planet that are in the escape pod become friends and share experiences and the ups and downs of "life."

The illustrations are pure fun and delight, and kids 8 to 12 will find the story and illustrations perfect for them. The chapters are a good length. The text is full page with small illustrations sprinkled throughout plus some full page drawings. The font is large and easy-to-read. I love that the vocabulary is well done with good word use plus some fun words for expressiveness. 

Definitely clean reading showing developing friendships and challenging situations. 

I received a complimentary copy from David C. Cook for this review. Opinions are mine alone.

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A gift that is truly perfection: "Peace of God Bible (NKJV)" from Nelson Bibles [Review & Giveaway] ends 11/10

About Peace of God Bible: You were made for peace—and to be a peacemaker.

The story of the Bible is the story of peace—peace with God and with one another. But peace isn’t simply a feeling of calm or ease. It is a way of experiencing life as we were always meant to—in relationship with our Creator and with each other. We can recover a completeness that was once lost but is restored in the gospel. The Peace of God Bible invites you to experience peace with God as you trace this important theme throughout Scripture. By meditating on it daily as you read 365 devotions and application notes, you will find the encouragement you need to live out of the wholeness you have in Christ—and be equipped to share that peace with others.

Features include: Book introductions to help reveal the part peace plays in each book of the Bible

• 365 devotionals based on a key verse or passage to guide you in how to receive
• and live by God’s peace
• 365 peace notes offering short, powerful insights to help you understand more
• deeply the wholeness you have in Christ
• Topical indexes to help you study on your own how God's peace can shape different relation-ships in your life
• Articles explore what the peace of God is, how to find or recover it, and how
• to experience eternal salvation because of what God has done for you
• Concise concordance and index of features
• End-of-page translators’ notes and cross-references
• Line-matched, double-column typesetting
• Clear and readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®
• Learn more at PeaceofGodBible.com

Jeremiah Johnston, PhD (General Editor) Bio: Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, is an elected member of the preeminent New Testament scholarly guild Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS) and ministers internationally as president of Christian Thinkers Society (www.christianthinkers.com). Jeremiah loves the local church, and also serves as pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church.

My thoughts: Throughout my long life, I have found that the turmoil of life and the stresses that we encounter simply can not be endured without help. And I found that help through a peace that passes all understanding. A peace that comes from knowing that God is in control, that God is my strength, that God is my refuge, that God is my underlying peace and contentment. And I found strength in a simple verse that is so powerful..... "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26:3 - there are so many references to the peace that comes from knowing and trusting God.

This is a beautifully appointed Bible and perfect for one's own personal use and for gifting. Christmas is a perfect time to give someone you care able a gift that will help them to find and know the Peace of God. With this edition of the Bible, you have 365 devotional writings that help you trace the theme of peace throughout the Bible. 

I was given a copy of this lovely Bible and my intention is is joyfully share it with someone who needs or desires a Bible for their personal use. My copy is the brown leathersoft covered edition with a lovely embossed mountain scene on the cover and beautiful gilt edges to the pages. The version for the Biblical text of the Peace of God Bible is the NKJV (New King James Version) which is very close to the timeless KJV which I have always used and preferred. 

Many textual features are edited in with short side-bar notes as well as articles. Readable print is a plus feature as are the words of Jesus shown in red ink.   

Purchase a copy of the Peace of God Bible today!

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"Peace of God Bible (NKJV)" from Nelson Bibles

DISCLOSURE: Disclosure: Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Giveaway prize of a Peace of God Bible is provided and emailed directly to the winner by Momentum Influencer Network, publicist, or publisher on behalf of hosting site, Chat With Vera.  #PeaceOfGodBibleMIN & @nelsonbibles & @_jeremiahj 

Grow (Movie release date October 17) [Review, Promo & Giveaway]

My review: GROW the movie is a family friendly (and safe) film that will tickle your funny bone and have you cheering for this dear, sweet, mischievous little girl and the folks in her life that come to her aid. Deserted as a young elementary school child by her mother and then left by social services in the keeping of a stern, unyielding children's home (i.e. orphanage), she is rebellious and hard to handle. Then her  mother's sister, her lone relative, picks her up and takes her to live at the broken down, failing farm.

The nearby small town (in the UK) is home to a famous man (and his descendants) who grew fabulous pumpkins. It is also home to an annual famous Pumpkin Festival. And hence the story really begins to develop into a growing contest where the competition is near to being all out war.

A story of ideas, restoration, unexpected friendship, unexpected help, and a growing of love as well as a growing of a more-than-fabulous pumpkin.

A delightful story. A really cute film. A fun movie. I found joy in this cute story about the little girl, Charlie's, growing into a delightful rather than pestiferous little girl.

Note: This is not a faith based film. It is, however, a delightful story with beautifully done filming; and the film color is wonderful. 

About the movie: In the Pumpkin Capital of the World, stoic farmer Dinah Little (Golda Rosheuvel) begrudgingly takes in her spirited niece, Charlie (Priya-Rose Brookwell). But Charlie isn’t an ordinary child—she has a special knack for connecting with plants that quietly reflects her own longing to feel just as seen and loved. As the town prepares for the annual pumpkin-growing contest, Charlie sets her sights on winning. With the help of quirky Arlo (Nick Frost), plot and pumpkins thicken as rival growers pull every trick in the book. Will Charlie and Dinah’s unlikely entry stand tall against the fiercest competition the town has ever seen? As her pumpkin grows, so does her bond with Dinah, and together they learn the real prize is joy, laughter, and family.

Colorful cast of characters: From curmudgeonly farmers to over-the-top rivals, every character feels like they’ve stepped out of a cozy, autumnal fairy tale. Charlie’s pumpkin “Peter” isn’t the only thing full of personality—the whole town bursts with quirky charm. 

In theaters October 17

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GROW Official Trailer | Only In Theatres Starting October 3 | Buy Ticket...

This looks like so much fun. It is silly. I'm looking forward to it. Fun. Family.....

Fall plans just got bigger. #GrowTheFilm is in theaters October 3! Tickets are on sale now. https://growthefilm.com/

Alexander Maclaren Study Bible from Thomas Nelson Publishers [Review]

It is imperative that believers possess a Christian Bible that provides a clear, easy-to-read printing of God's Word with enough study aids for cementing an understanding in and application to the reader's life. Presentation of study aids added to the Bible should never be viewed as the Word of God but rather as tools of understanding and enrichment. In the Alexander Maclaren Study Bible, much emphasis in the included notes and aids and drives toward the "Christ Centered Life."

The obvious respect for God's Word demonstrated in the printing of the "Alexander Maclaren Study Bible" enables the reader to glean for themselves the remarkable Biblical insights of scholar and expositor, Maclaren, a man highly respected and appreciated from the late 1800's.

As I opened this new hard-cover study Bible, I see that it lays flat which enables ease of use. I see that the type font is highly readable and clear. I see that the Psalms are laid out in an almost line-poetry style with tends to impart a sense of poetic beauty.

I see that the non-scriptural notes and add-ins are highlighted in blue ink which aids in differentiating between the Word of God and added text. This is a key element in this printing because we are to never add to God's Word.

The copy I have is the New King James Version. My preferred version is either KJV or NKJV. So I am quite comfortable reading this Bible.

The extensive concordance is more expansive than I have ever seen printed within the cover of a Bible. This is quite a plus feature. Adequate and beautifully drawn maps are also included that aid in study.

About Alexander Maclaren Study Bible: Explore the Scriptures with insights from the “Prince of Expositors.”

Few preachers in the nineteenth century rivaled Alexander Maclaren. Called the “Prince of Expositors,” Maclaren was considered one of the best preachers of his era, acclaimed for offering remarkable biblical insights in a poetic style.

The Alexander Maclaren Study Bible invites you to learn from his powerful insights as you explore the Scriptures. Study notes drawn from his more than 1,500 published sermons illuminate every chapter of the Bible. Passage outlines based on his sermons guide you in systematic study of key texts. Short notes encourage you to apply the Bible to your life and see Christ’s relevance to all Scripture.

Features include:

• Book introductions exploring each book’s background and key themes with insights from Maclaren’s work
• 1,400 study notes that cover every chapter of the Bible
• 380 Christ Connection notes showing the relevance of Christ to all Scripture
• 380 Life Application notes to help you live out the Bible’s principles
• 209 Passage Outlines based on Maclaren’s sermon outlines
• 8 essays addressing major doctrines of Scripture, personal devotion to Christ, and how to properly apply the Bible to your life
• Comprehensive concordance and index of features
• Bottom of page study notes
• Center-column cross-references
• Line-matched, double-column typesetting
• Clear and readable 9-point NKJV Comfort Print®

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Who was Alexander Maclaren?

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 11, 1826, Alexander Maclaren was the pastor of Union Chapel in Manchester England from 1858–1903. Heralded as the “Prince of Expositors,” he is considered by many to be one of the best preachers of the nineteenth century, The popularity of Maclaren’s published sermons rivaled that of Charles Spurgeon, helping him develop global acclaim for remarkable biblical insights delivered in a poetic style. Maclaren’s works continue to be read and studied due to their timeless relevance, verbal beauty, and profound freshness.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy of the Alexander Maclaren Study Bible from publicist for Thomas Nelson Publishing to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. 

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CSB® Illustrator's Notetaking Bible, Large Print Edition from Holman Bibles [Giveaway]

CSB Illustrator's Notetaking Bible, Large Print Edition, from Holman Bibles

ISBN: 9798384518266
Holman Bibles
$64.99 USA

About CSB Illustrated Notetaking Bible: Enhance your personal Bible study with the CSB Illustrator's Notetaking Bible. This uniquely crafted Bible features large, easy-to-read 9.5-point type in a single-column setting with wide journaling margins and line-art illustrations on every page spread. Including filigree designs, Scripture quotes, and other unique Scripture art alongside plenty of space for personal creativity and journaling, this Bible will inspire you to engage God’s Word in a fresh and exciting way. This beautiful Bible provides the perfect place for meaningful creativity and personalization, over time creating an incredible keepsake for your journey.

My thoughts: Not being a Biblical scholar, I will simply address the physical attributes of this beautifully presented copy of the Word of God. The binding is sturdy with flexibility that affords ease of use by nicely laying flat on desk or tabletop. Paper is adequate to prevent much visual bleed through of text from reverse side. Type font is easy-to-read for most readers. Visually impaired who need really large print will still struggle to read it, though. As a senior-adult, I find it quite adequate. 

The single column style seems to accommodate the marginal illustrator and notetaker space. Some publications overly long column lines can prove difficult to follow, but this CSB Illustrator's Notetaker Bible hits a good median between two-column width and an overly-wide single column.

The concordance in the back is adequate and easy to use. Providing a simple reference and research tool for Bible study. I always love looking at maps in the Bible to find where the events actually took place. Perhaps this goes back to my childhood days and love of geography class. The one-year-reading plan affords guidance for those who like to stick with directed reading.

The look and feel of this Bible is top grade and would be a treasure to gift someone or to obtain for your own personal use. It is perfect for those who want to put a few of their own notes alongside the text so they can treasure moments of personal revelation they experience in their reading of God's Word.

The CSB is a widely used and respected version of the Bible. My preferred version is the old King James Version, but I am always happy to encourage the reading of God's Word in versions that present Him in Truth.  

FEATURES:

• Over 600 line-art illustrations, including filigree, text, and other Scripture art
• Wide, two-inch lined margins for journaling and notetaking
• Durable Smyth-sewn, lay-flat binding
• Single-column text format
• Topical subject headings
• Large, easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
• Black-letter text
• Two ribbon markers for easy referencing between pages
• Concordance
• One-year Bible reading plan
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• Full-color maps
• 7.25” x 9.375” page size

The CSB Illustrator's Notetaking Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

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