Saturday, January 28, 2017

Cherish - A book review


"Cherish - The one word that changes everything for your marriage."

Bold title ... Bold promise ... The back of the book has two sentences that caught my attention -

1- "Every man and woman wants to be cherished by their spouse."

2 - When a husband and wife know they are cherished by their spouse, it brings out the best in both of them."

We make our vows on our wedding day to love and cherish, but I think many of us fall short. We fall into the ease of mundane and we forget to cherish. We love, but we forget to cherish. We forget to make each day another day to show our spouse that we cherish them, that we love them, that they matter.

Get this book and take your marriage to a new place. A new level. And as the back of the book says: "Fill your relationship with new hope and promise. Unleash the power of cherish in your marriage."



Book Description

“Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. But marriages can and will not only survive but thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another.”
Those are the powerful words of bestselling author Gary Thomas in his newest book—Cherish. And in a world desperate for marriage redemption, it is needed now more than ever.
Thomas shows that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in proven, loving, and everyday actions and words.
Through personal stories and real world examples, Thomas proves what husbands and wives can begin doing today to turn their marriage around—even a marriage marred by neglect and disrespect.
So how do you cherish your spouse? Thomas will show you how going out of your way to notice them, appreciate them, honor them, encourage them, and hold them close to your heart will bring hope, light, and life into your marriage.

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

The Beginner's Bible NIRV - Review


I decided to review this Bible thinking it would be a good one for my youngest. It is a "real" Bible and not a Children's watered down version of the Bible. She will love having her first "real" Bible. There are fun pictures throughout and I just imagine her sitting and pouring through it as she begins to learn to read. 
The words are not too small for a beginning reader. It is the NIRV version of the Bible so the translation will make it a bit easier for new readers. It is marked for Children ages 6 to 10 and I would say that they hit their target.
If you are looking for a Bible for your child this would be a great one to purchase. I love that it is hard cover and a bit more durable for this age group.

Book Description

Ready for your first “real” Bible? Great! You’ll love how you can read this Bible all by yourself. The print is easy to read and The Beginner’s Bible®art is fun and will help you better understand the stories in the Bible.
Features include:
Presentation page so you can make this Bible your own. Complete text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) of the Bible—written for kids just like you! Large print is easy to read. 20 full-color pages of The Beginner’s Bible illustrations help you better understand the stories. 66 book introductions and outlines explain who wrote each book of the Bible and what you will discover as you read. Dictionary of key Bible words will help you when you come to a word you don’t know. Reading plan of 150 famous Bible stories will give you a great overview of God’s Word. Brand new vibrant, three-dimensional art.