Truth Dare by Laura Ross Greiner

Truth Dare is a collection of real life stories of people who faced life challenges and how they dealt with them. Laura Ross Greiner has woven her own thoughts and experiences into each chapter inspiring the reader to add their own as they walk through the pages of this book. At the end of each chapter are reflection questions along with spaces for journaling.

I am impressed with the various stories shared in this book. Laura Ross Greiner has done an excellent of job of covering various life challenges/subjects, yet keeping the book short and to the point.  The questions posed at the end of each chapter are inspiring and thought provoking, challenging the reader to stop and think before moving on to the next story. I believe this book would be a great tool for a bible study group, as it encourages growth in the Lord – opening the door to the fruits of the Spirit in the reader’s life. Bravo!

The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible – NKJV by Max Lucado

The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible is an awesome experience in the love of God. This bible is loaded with features sure to bless the reader in any given subject.  There are Life Lessons which help the reader apply the Word of God to daily living.  There are Devotional Bible Studies.  There are articles that show Jesus throughout the Word. There are articles to aid the reader in understanding salvation and walking with the Lord. There is a reading plan. There is a wonderful index for locating verses that address questions and situations in a person’s daily life. There is even an article that teaches how to study the bible.

Upon opening this bible, I was immediately aware of the love of God. Max Lucado has threaded the love of Jesus throughout all of his articles, notes, and study guides in this bible. Prior to receiving this bible, I had heard of Max Lucado, but hadn’t read any of his books. This bible has shown me Mr. Lucado’s walk with the Lord Jesus is a walk of love and I find myself unable to put the bible down! As I turn each page I experience a fresh revelation in the Lord. I am amazed and fortunate to possess this book, and have made this bible part of my daily study. Mr. Lucado says of Jesus on page 1720, “But most of all, He’s been to the grave. Not as a visitor, but as a corpse. Buried amidst the cadavers. Numbered among the dead. Heart silent and lungs vacant. Body wrapped and grave sealed. The cemetery. He’s been buried there. You haven’t yet. But you will be. And since you will, don’t you need someone who knows the way out? (From 3:16 by Max Lucado)” This sums up Christianity in a nutshell. I was awed when I read this, and continue to be awed as I turn each page. I believe everyone who is interested in knowing and experiencing the love of God should have this bible. It is a treasure!

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Start! The Bible For New Believers - NKJV by Greg Laurie

The Start Bible is designed for the new believer. It is full of wonderful articles and helps that enable the new believer to begin the journey with Jesus on a clear path.  This bible has features such as “grow entries” which reveal key disciplines of the Christian life, “know articles” which teach the core beliefs of Christians and “learn notes” which provide commentaries on key passages. Greg Laurie’s “Secrets to Spiritual Success” is included in this bible which is a wealth of Christianity basics that are a “must know” for all Christians.

I read the bible every day. I have read many versions of the bible, and many different study bible notes. This bible is a “must have” for all new believers! The study notes and articles are right on with scripture. I was pleased to find notes strategically placed throughout the text, which encourages the reader to stop and think about what they just read. I believe Greg Laurie is anointed of God, as I can sense the Lord’s anointing when I read Greg’s notes. I was also please to see the introductions for each book of the bible. In my own personal bible study, I find these introductions to be beneficial in stepping into the word to see what the Lord is saying. I recommend this bible to anyone who is looking for a fresh anointing, a renewed experience in the word of God and His presence.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com <http://BookSneeze.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”