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Parley P. Pratt was a great man who made a great impact on the people in his day. He was searching for truth and serving as a missionary when his life changed for the best. Parley came into contact with a book that would change his life forever. That book is The Book Of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ. When he read it, he decided that he needed to be baptized into the only true and living church upon the face of the land. When talking to his wife, Parley discovered that she had also come to find the Book of Mormon and had been baptized. Parley spent the rest of his life preaching the gospel to all the world up to the point that he was murdered by a jealous ex-husband of one of his converts. Parley was a great example of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. For more information about The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, visit[...]or talk to your MORMON neighbor.

This is a great discovery. You have probably heard the stories of Parley P. Pratt. Now you need to read them, and please review the historical significance in the footnotes. Also, good photography to compliment and help establish a mental picture.

This autobiography is outstanding. The book chronicles the life of
Parley P. Pratt. The book if entertaining, inspiring, and motivating.
The book contains several enjoyable stories. We can learn alot from Pratt's life.

A very vivid account of the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints written by man who lived it and contributed much to the LDS church. The book is written in flowing prose and interspersed with poetry, letters, etc. Parley Pratt joined the church after reading and accepting the Book of Mormon. His story follows the LDS church through their persecutions in Missouri, and Illinois and brings the church to its present location in Utah.

I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the LDS church as it is written by one of their early leaders.

Parley P. Pratt along with his brother Orson was among the earliest leaders of the Mormon church. His historical significance alone makes this worth the read. Luckily not only is this work historically important is is also really entertaining. Of all the books I have read on the early church this was easily the most entertaining.

Parley Pratt is a master storyteller. Furthermore, he lead a fascinating life that makes for an engrossing read. My favorite was the story about the dogs. (You have to read it to find out what I mean) There is some inspirational talk here as would be expected from any work by a religious devotee. Really a fun read and worth your time.

la mejor biblia que he tenido, las anotaciones haciendo de referencia a los versiculos me ayuda un monton a comprender la escritura, esta biblia se la recomiendo a todo aquel que todavia no entiende la biblia cuando la lee.

This study bible is wonderful. With clear sermon type responses to all passages in the bible, this teaches you how to apply Gods word in your life today.

Inspirational too as well as learning Spanish!!

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Ozzy G.b.

En cuanto al aspecto de la Palabra de Dios, es la misma Biblia a la que estamos acostumbrados, pero esta incluye una serie de datos adicionales que nos ayudan a entender lo que estamos leyendo. Entre las cosas que podemos encontrar en ella son: biografias de los diferentes personajes conjuntamente con sus debilidades y fortalezas, mapas claros, versiculos claves dentro de los diferentes libros, tema principal de cada uno de los libros y a quien estaba dirigido principalmente, perfil historico del lugar y el momento en el que se escribió el libro y un glosario sumamente actualizado, que nos indica que pasajes de la Biblia nos pueden ayudar en nuestros problemas del diario vivir.

Definitivamente es una de las versiones de la Biblia mas completas que he visto. LA RECOMIENDO !!!

Definitivamente la mejor biblia de estudio.

La recomiendo ampliamente; los perfiles o biografias de cada personaje que va apareciendo son excelentes, muestra las debilidades y fortalezas de cada uno de ellos, versiculo clave y mas.

Las explicaciones al pie de pagina son excelentes, y nos ayudan a no malentender aquellos versiculos que no son tan faciles, ademas como su nombre nos dice "del diario vivir" estas notas se aplican y se explican conforme a nuestra vidad diaria de tal forma que nos ayuda a llevar una mejor vida en Cristo.

La concordancia es excelente, y facil de usar.

Definitivamente esta es una biblia que todo creyente debe tener, ademas nos ayuda y facilita palabras para hablar de Dios a otras personas.

Excellent! Would recommend it to anyone who is interested in a Bible that connects you so easily from one Scripture to the next under particular topics. Yet it is not a Topical Bible. I am a pastor and it is very useful in my ministry.

Truely amazing bible. Tough questions from everyday life situations answered in the way one would expect if actually talking with Billy Graham. Easy to read and understand, makes finding answers to common questions a breeze. A must have for all Christians.

I just received this bible and upon review I have to say it is of very good quality. There is very, very little bleed through of other words on a page which is important because I have trouble reading bibles printed on thin paper. I find bleed through highly distracting. The pages are very easy to turn because of the thicker paper.

Also the type size is very good, I usually read larger print, but this one is very acceptable because the verses are well spread out with meaing there is more space between each sentence, in other words, the verses aren't all smashed together like some bibles I've owned and sold. This also makes for less eye strain and faster reading.

I've owned and do own many bibles, and will have to say that Billy Graham's notes are to the point and easy to understand which can be highly appreciated if you are somewhat confused about some bibles lengthy discussions on theology. It's to the point Christianity in a nutshell!

Another good point about this bible is that the concordance is substantial. On the downside, this bible could have had references in it, that would have made it awesome. But I give it 5 points anyway because I'm so impressed with the thicker paper, minimal bleed through, large concordance and the short and to the point reference material by Billy Graham.

I own the NAS, NIV, NASB, AMP, NLT, GNT, ESV and the KJV and I purchased this one last because of all the bad reports I have heard about it being a poor translation. I have done research on the background of the manuscripts they have chosen, both good and bad research, and am still eager to read it as my sample readings have been very enjoyable. I used to be bent on just picking one translation, the best one, but in many years of studying them all and researching the critics, I have found that none of them is perfect. So I have decided to use several of them to get a grasp on God's word more clearly when I sit for serious study. Since doing so, I have really been blessed. God does protect his word despite man's attempts to develop the "best" translation. Good luck and God Bless.

the product was of top quality the shipment of the product was timely

I love this Bible. I highly recommend it for anyone seriously considering a Bible. It answers tough questions with love and biblical insight; it is a true blessing in a world sadly devoid of blessings. You can do worse.

Over the years, I've tried many books that reflect the historic discipline of the "daily office" or "liturgy of the hours." For about 20 years that was the 1979 Book of Common Prayer (BCP); actually, I started with the trial-use "Blue Book" a few years earlier. I experimented with all four volumes of the Roman Catholic "Liturgy of the Hours," but it was much too complicated for practical use. And I've used "The New Century Psalter" published by the Pilgrim Press.

All of these resources are derived from the historic pattern of Christian daily prayer. But I've been using "Book of Common Worship Daily Prayer" for two months now and I love it. The book's editors were committed to inclusive language, but that has been a rock on which other inclusive-language office books have foundered, and if not done with sensitivity can make the psalms -- the heart of the ancient form of Christian daily prayer -- almost unreadable. This is not the case with BCW Daily Prayer: the editors fortunately chose an adaptation of the psalter from the 1979 BCP. The result is perhaps the most "singable" (and therefore readable as prayer-poetry) of any inclusive-language version of the psalms I've encountered. This is a significant advantage since the historic discipline of daily prayer involves the recitation of a fair number of psalms, and that practice can become tedious or distracting if the translation is stylistically awkward.

The approach to inclusive language in BCW Daily Prayer is somewhat conservative than alternatives like The New Century Psalter: the word "Lord" is used frequently not only in reference to Christ but also as the translation of "Adonai" or "YHWH" in the psalter.

One oddity is that the historic "Gloria Patri..." -- which gives the office a Trinitarian shape and is often used to conclude psalms and canticles on a specifically Christian note -- appears nowhere. "Psalm prayers" -- an equally ancient tradition -- are provided for each psalm but these tend to break up the rhythm of recitation in a way that the trinitarian doxology doesn't. There are inclusive-language alternatives to the Gloria Patri like the Eastern Orthodox "Glory to the holy ... and life-giving Trinity," and are used in other inclusive-language office books, so the wish to avoid "Father/Son" language can't be the reason for this omission.

Still, the reader can supply a Trinitarian doxology whenever s/he wants, and this is just one flaw in a book that otherwise makes the ancient pattern of Christian daily prayer accessible to the contemporary church. I'm delighted it's still in print.

We Presbyterians needed a book which conveys our tradition and guides us in prayer. This book is wonderful! I can see the hand of providence (how Presbyterian of me!). Its major sources are The Book of Common Prayer, The Book of Common Order, Ecumenical Prayer Books, and "New" material. The book has given order to my prayer life and infused my devotions with meaning.

Anyone wanting to have a structured prayer life I highly recommend Book of Common Prayer. It is a beautiful book and praying the psalms helps deepen one^s spiritual life. The Lectionary gives you the daily readings of the church. It is an ecumenical book with many beautiful and inspiring prayers. This is a book that will give you much thought for meditation. I highly recommend it. The book is for morning and evening prayer.

Anyone wanting to have a structured prayer life I highly recommend Book of Common Prayer. It is a beautiful book and praying the psalms helps deepen one^s spiritual life. The Lectionary gives you the daily readings of the church. It is an ecumenical book with many beautiful and inspiring prayers. This is a book that will give you much thought for meditation. I highly recommend it. The book is for morning and evening prayer.

Anyone wanting to have a structured prayer life I highly recommend Book of Common Prayer. It is a beautiful book and praying the psalms helps deepen one^s spiritual life. The Lectionary gives you the daily readings of the church. It is an ecumenical book with many beautiful and inspiring prayers. This is a book that will give you much thought for meditation. I highly recommend it. The book is for morning and evening prayer.

The Thompson bible is an excellent tool for studing the Bible or for preparing teachings lesson. I love this bible edition for it special features such as schedule for studies the scripture base on themes, books or characters. Always remember that the important thing is not which Bible you buy, it is to study it, memorize it and applied it.

I'm very pleased with my new Spanish Thompson Chain Reference Bible. I looked for one for nearly a year elsewhere (I found a hardbound, but wanted softbound) so I was excited to find it on your site. I'm very happy with it. It is my prized possession and only for $38!

I have used the Thompson Chain Reference bible for years in my missionary work in Mexico and have supplied the pastors with it. I use the English Thompson Chain here in the states, when I am studying or teaching. I highly recommend it and also recommend Amazon for making it available. I would not be without a Thompson Chain reference bible. It has topics, scriptural chains connecting scripture with scripture to give a biblical understanding of the scriptures in their context. The Lord has used me to found more than 5 churches in Mexico and I will give a bible answer to anyone that has a question on the bible.
Jimmy Crowder
Missionary to Mexico
crowder9029@sbcglobal.net

La Biblia Thompson es muy reconocida entre los Pastores y Lideres. Como Laico, ha sido una bendición en mi aprendizaje y entendimiento de la Palabra de Dios. Muy recomendable para un estudiante serio que anhele adentrarse a las verdades y promesas Biblicas. Encontrará las referencaias en los costados de cada pagina muy accesibles y con mas de 7,000 referencias y concordancias lo llevan de la mano. La presentación en piel y pasta dura es muy buena y durable, la nuestra tiene mas de 7 años de uso continuo. Ha sido una ayuda idonea para desarrollar temas que abarcan excelentes diagramas que iluminan a la comprensión y revelación por medio del Espírtu Santo.

The Leather Covered Edition of the Spanish Thompson Chain Reference is ideal for a durable, life-time Bible. It has all of the standard features of the Thompson Chain Reference system, which indexes topics and subjects in the margin adjacent to the corresponding text, with an alpahbetical index of subjects and topics in the back. It also includes a color Bible atlas, a condordance, character studies, book outlines, a harmony of the Gospels, and an interesting archaeological supplement with photographs. If you only have one Bible, this is the one to have, because of the extensive reference system. (The reference section in the back of this Bible is one-third [600/1800]of the total pages in the volume!)

This book is wonderful. Every Catholic family should own one. It has a prayer for EVERY occasion. We use it everyday and will continue to. We are so glad we bought this book...

This book is amazing. It is a must have for every Catholic household, I bought one for my family and one for my sister's family for Christmas. I will definently buy for other family members also! It is a great book to go to daily at family time to pray. It has daily prayers along with prayers for special reasons and for the different seasons. Excellent!!

I find this book to be very helpful in finding Prayers for different occasions in the life of an average person. It contains Blessings and Prayers for almost any encounter in life. It is a book that makes a nice gift for newlyweds, someone moving in to a new home, or anyone else. I purchased one for myself and one for a gift. It has a lot of Prayers that we have heard before, and some we may not have heard, but will find very beautiful. I keep mine on the coffee table along with my Bible and have had people pick it up and ask where I got it. A good Evangelizing tool.

This book contains all the essential prayers for Catholics (and non-catholics alike). The print is easily read, and the book is well organized. It is leather bound and substantial. It should last a very long time.
R. Childs
Alabama

This newly revised Catholic prayer book from the U.S. Catholic Bishops is heavily weighted toward Scripture, with passages chosen specifically for almost every topic. Supplementary sources include the lectionary, works of several Catholic organizations, such as the Partnership on Disabilities, and official prayer books of other Christian denominations. Its leather binding, high quality paper, and easy to follow layout ensure that it will be a welcome addition to Catholic homes. In the introduction, Bishop Donald W. Trautman, chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship, writes that this resource can help us all fulfill the Gospel exhortation to "pray always (Lk 18:1). He urges families to "make it a part of family dinners and holiday celebrations, of bedtime routines and special occasions."

Major topics are devoted to basic prayers, the kind most often committed to memory; daily prayers such as the morning offering and grace before and after meals; days and seasons of the Church year; Catholic living; litanies; and Stations of the Cross. A calendar of saints is also provided, as are two indexes, one of scriptural citations and the other of first lines and common titles.

In Part IV, Family Prayers from Birth to Death, the bishops remind that "Whether in times of joy or times of grief, God is always with us." The subtopic on prayers and blessings for family members is centered on family members, the household, birth and adoption, childhood, marriage, sickness or infirmity, and death and grief.

Part VI, Prayers for the Church and the World, address such topics as Christian unity, the culture of life, evangelization and missions, and social justice. Part VIII, God's Word in Times of Need is made up entirely of scripture passages grouped around issues such as anger; forgiveness; love; quiet; and trouble, crisis, and conflict.

I am so enthusiastic about collections of complete works. The probability of hating all the works of one certain writer is so small that it is negligible. So when I bought this book I knew deep in my mind that I would at least like about a hundred pages of the book. I did not. I enjoyed all the book except for possibly 40-50 pages which is more than impressive.

When I say I like all of the book, I mean to say all of the prose section. I hate poetry, sorry for that but I cannot help it. This review here is concerned with the prose section.

The book begins with the only novel Poe wrote, namely "Narrative of A Gordon Pym." (For a complete review of the novel, please click on the blue "a_mathematician" to view it in the proper place). The novel takes one fifth of the prose section, and is followed by a subsection called "Tales of Deduction."

The first short story of that section is "The Gold Bug," an interesting story. As a matter of fact, Doyle based "The adventure of the Dancing Men," a Sherlock Holmes's short story, on it. Then it goes into introducing Dupin the French, the first unofficial detective ever. (For a complete review of the novel please click on the blue "a_mathematician" to view it in the proper place).

Then comes "Tales of Horror," and, oh my, this part is the most wonderful of the whole collection. Even though Poe was the first to write in this genre, there still no one superior to him. I am not sure about HP Lovecraft, but I am sure King is not up to him. Poe can bring the chill to your heart. I heard he used to eat much on dinner just to bring nightmares to his night sleep, and when he wakes up in the morning he would record every single detail of his dreams to use it in his short stories.

The stories I prefer are: "The Black Cat," which ruined the life of a very wretched man; "The Pit and the Pendulum," which speaks about the pains of one prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition; "The Masque of the Red Death," whose story I would not have actually liked if not for the marvelous description, Poe provides, for every single bit of occurrence. "The Fall of the House of Usher," which speaks about the life of a very singular person and his sister (This one is considered by many to be the best short story Poe has every written); and "The Oblong Box," which is exactly what Doyle would have written had he got the idea first.

Then comes "Tales of Imagination." This section was the one I did not like that much. He started with a few very descriptive emotional stories (I would only consider them nonsensical, no offense).

The stories I liked here were: "Manuscript Found in A Bottle," which is a pretty funny story about someone being in a foreign ship without people feeling his presence; and "The Unparalleled Adventures of One Hans Pfall," which explores the reasons behind Pfall's wanting to forsake the earth for the moon on his balloon. The latter is more of a novella than a short story.

The next section is "Satirical Tales and Hoaxes." This was the second best section I enjoyed. The best stories were: "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether," which is an insane story, no one could have ever produced such a comedy before; "Some Words with A Mummy," and for those of you who are familiar with the Egyptian novelist Naguib (or Najib) Mahfouz, I may tell you that he had used a similar idea in his first collection of short stories; "The Man that was Used Up," which I can describe with no other word than ABSOLUTELY FUNNY with a very twisted end; "Loss of Breath," is another example for the genius of Poe; "Never Bet the Devil Your Head," HaHa; "The Spectacles," I read this one so long ago and it still possessed its charm with its funny twisted conclusion; "The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq," which was a satirical and wonderful one; and finally "X-ing A Paragraph," which was the best one in the section.

Then come some articles, the best of which were 'Didling' and 'Maelzel's Chess Player.' They were nice to read despite their being out of date.

In the end I would like to apologize for this long review, but you cannot describe - or better yet, review - about a thousand pages in a two liner. I like the book and there is no reason you should not. Poe has affected so many writers, some of whom are: RL Stevenson, AC Doyle, Roald Dahl, HP Lovecraft, Steven King, and so many others, so if you read for any of those you would definitely enjoy this book.

The hardcover book "The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe" is by far one of the greatest, unabridged collections of stories and poems ever to grace the shelf. Though Poe is said to have been cryptically insane in his lifetime, the misunderstood literature recorded in his writings have only recently been acclaimed as opposed to being further reprimanded by his era of supporters, or the lack there of. Such classic stories as; The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Fall of The House of Usher, and such poems as; For Annie, Hymn, The Haunted Place, and of course...The Raven are only some of the milestones contained in this masterpiece. Every fan of the work of Edgar Allan Poe should own this book or at the least a copy. The cover is decorated beautifully in gold upon a rough black surface with an attached, fair-haired, ribbon bookmark and should be the pride of any collection.

...that's what this book makes me. I honestly do not know what there is left to say about one of the greatest horror writers of all times. this book is essential - so if you like reading horror, gothic, etc. stories and you have never read a story by EAP, shame on you.

If you never even heard of EAP, shame on you even more!

But if you don't own this book, "you shalt not be suffered to live"!!!!(sorry for dramatizing, but buy this (*) book!!!!!!!! And read it of course, not only buy it and put it on your shelf because it looks nice and when you show it to people, they all say, wow, you got a great collection - they say this, at least one of them says this, because he knows what proud 'n' lucky son you are to own such a beautiful book -> not beautiful because it is thick hardcover edition bound in leather with golden renderings on the pages on golden imprints on the front and back cover.

Legite: (Amazon does not provide pictures for The Complete Works of EAP, and because there are several books in hardcover bearing this title, I do not know which of these books matches the description of the book's design featured in the end, so do not blame me if you buy THIS book because you liked how it does look - if you care for design, take a look around. There has to be some way to retrieve information about the book's design.)

I first read Poe when I was a little child, in an abridged mini series written for children. To this day, I have my favorites I have since read in full. Horror is the only way to describe what went through this man's writing, while being subdued to his own tragedies. He brang the most awesome literature we will ever read. Read Annabelle Lee, and if you don't cry you must have a heart of stone......

Edgar Allan Poe of Baltimore wrote the memorable poem, "The Raven", and that poem inspired the name of Baltimore's current NFL team. But naming football teams is not all he was good at. Poe wrote science fiction, horror, mystery, and detective stories. He is credited by some with the invention of the modern detective story. It is certain that Dupin, the hero of "Murders in the Rue Morgue", served as a model for Sherlock Holmes, who in turn inspired Hercule Poirot. One of Poe's short stories, "The Murder of Marie Roget", might even be classified as true crime. Although placed in Paris, it was based upon the true-life unsolved murder in New York of Mary Rogers. Poe never went to the scene of the crime, and everything he knew about the murder he got from the newspaper. Nevertheless he wrote a story in which he solved the murder and identified the murderer. His speculation was later confirmed in all major details by two confessions.

I read Poe's works as a pre-teen child, and some of the stories frightened me so badly that I can remember the details to this day. "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Premature Burial", "The Black Cat", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Tell Tale Heart". All these stories and more will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Poe's longest work, "The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym", proved somewhat tedious, and his poetry isn't the best, but the short stories are great.

Provides a full year's worth of devotions written especially for engaged and newlywed couples, but great for any couple who wants to communicate better, grow spiritually, and build a firm foundation for marriage. Marriage Builder exercises written by well-known Christian authors encourage couples to communicate more effectively.

This Couple's Devotional Bible makes a great Wedding for any couple, not matter what age. I've given it to couples for years and it's always considered a special gift by the couples. Most even use it!

A few months back I got engaged to a awsome Christian women. We wanted to find a bible study or devotional to do togeather. After looking at the different christian book stores there were not alot of choices. I find this devotional bible a good start for anyone who is newly merried and engaged. The devotionals take only about 20 min to do and they have great "get to know you" questions that you can ask each other so you can learn from each other. The bible is a great size to take to college, in the car and to church.

A lot of people tend to reach for God when you're down, which is what my husband I did when we bought this book, however it's taught us that if we keep God in our lives daily we'll be able to work things through before we hit rock bottom.

This Bible is good for people who might cringe at starting to do a devotion daily because each day is tailored, for example, the Friday devotion is usually short, and I appreciate that. If you're really pressed for time, you can also choose just to read the Verse for the day with your devotion and go back and read the whole Passage later.

The index in the back is also good for looking up devotions specifically by topic, for example, guidance or hope.

Definitely recommended.

My wife and I recently started using the NIV Couples' Devotional Bible for our devotions together as a married couple. The devotions have been lots of fun for us to read and do together. This is the NIV (New International Version) Bible with devotions for each day. The devotions cover a broad range of topics relevant to married couples from sex to money to work to family life. These devotions include both classic and contemporary writings. And the Marriage Builder questions are great for helping couples learn from one another. Zondervan's NIV Couples' Devotional Bible is great for married and newly-engaged couples who wish to study God's Word together and grow closer to Him and to each other.

I had heard of this bible and saw a copy at my Aunt Betty's. I was delighted to know I could order it from Amazon for my mother. We have had a good time reading it together. I recommend this for bible scholars or anyone who studies other cultures. NLM

I have purchased two copies, one for a friend and one for myself. This BIBLE is a great book and my friend is thrilled to have her copy. Growing up in Charleston,SC next to a "sea island", I have witnessed this language first hand. There are some people here in Charleston and other places that are trying to document and keep the Gullah language alive. I support their efforts and if purchasing this BIBLE helps in their cause, then a copy should be in every christian's home !!! Sometimes less is more and the Gullah language in this BIBLE is simple, direct, and beautiful. I will be buying several additional copies to give as gifts soon.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT. BECAUSE I ALREADY SPEAK PATOIS, I COULD IMMEDIATELY CONNECT WITH THE GULLAH LANGUAGE WHICH IS SO SIMILIAR. THE NEW TESTAMENT WRITTEN IN THE GULLAH LANGUAGE SPEAKS TO MY CORE/HEART. I NEVER HAD SO MUCH FUN--LAUGHING OUT LOUD WITH PURE JOY--READING ANY BIBLE. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO RELATE TO THE BIBLE. YES. YES. AND YES.

This book is amazing in capturing the Gullan language and making the transition for the English language to The Gullah language. I am awaiting the Gullah translation for the Old Testament.

I purchased my first copy of De Nyew Testament for a friend who was raised in the Gullah Community. She was overwhelmed with emotion, saying it brought back so many childhood memories, and she couldn't stop reading it. The second copy I purchased was for my own library. I find the Gullah language delightful and their history enchanting.

Love the convenient size and the Max Lucado devotions. Wish the print was darker.

This is a bible that I have used along with a couple others. His notes are so comprehensible and he writes in a manner that is easily understandable. I highly recommend especially if you are new to the bible.

This devotional bible is one that you wont be able to put down once you begin reading. It's so easy to read and understand. Its loaded with extras, he sets up for what each book is about, he breaks down chapter and verse, gives the situation, inspiration, application.... he makes you think on how this applies to us right here, right now. Best bible. Buy it, read it, and you will not want to read any other.

This bible is the best one I have read. It is easy to understand and Lucado relates the passages to every day life. My only complaint is that the pages are very thin and can be torn or bent easily.

I have yet to be disappointed in any Max Lucado book, but I think this edition of the Devotional Bible may be the best yet. The size is perfect; it's convenient to put in your bag or keep at your desk or bedside.

I love the devotionals, essays, explanations, and examples that Lucado intersperses throughout the book. Each book begins with an introduction that shows you the "big picture" of that book, and the books are broken down into sections (sometimes a section is a chapter, sometimes more or less than a chapter), each with its own sidebar introduction, a brief related devotion/explanation, a "life application", and list of related passages. Throughout the book there are also full-page devotionals that relate to bigger themes like guilt, forgiveness, love, mercy, grace, and so on.

The devotionals pull from already-published devotions (many are from Lucado's books, but there are also many from other devotional writers such as Charles Stanley).

What I like best about this format is that it helps me see how the Bible--both as a whole and in its individual parts--really applies to my life. It brings some very important messages home in a personal, practical way. I especially like the "Application" section of the sidebars, because it helps me understand how to really apply biblical principles to my life.