NIV Mom's Devotional Bible [Paperback]

Zondervan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 18, 1997

Mom, you don't have to go at it alone! The Mom's Devotional Bible is a trusted source of wisdom to help you along the path of mothering. Its 52 weeks of Monday through Friday devotions are filled with practical, scriptural insights to encourage you day by day. Refresh yourself with wisdom from God's Word on topics like time management, mentors from moms, sibling rivalry, being content, and others. On weekends, find new perspectives as explore four 'special interest' areas for moms: A Mother's Legacy, Train Up a Child, A Time to Play, Get Growing! The complete text of the best-selling New International Version provides an accuracy you can trust. A list of resources in the back of the Bible show you where to turn for help with the special challenges you face as a mother. And from family traditions to praying for your children, 20 full-color pages add a warm, keepsake touch to the Mom's Devotional Bible. Devotions from Elisa Morgan, President of MOPS International. Thousands of women look to Elisa Morgan for encouragement in their role as moms. In these thought-provoking devotions, Elisa shares contemporary Biblical insights on motherhood that will uplift you. You'll see how clearly the Bible speaks to the big and not-so-big issues only mothers understand -- and how it faithfully provides inspiration and wisdom to help you not only cope, but also truly enjoy being a mom.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This latest addition to the devotional Bible family will help mothers approach mothering creatively and with their own unique style. Every mom needs to take a few moments for herself each day to find refreshment, encouragement, stimulation and inspiration in the Word of God. A full year of weekday and weekend devotions, written by Elisa Morgan, president of Mothers of Preschoolers, Inc. (MOPS), are combined with the Bible text to offer moms fresh perspectives on the challenges they face daily. Other features include full-color pages that give moms inspiration and encouragement as well as a place to record memories and special events. Also included are "Promises & Perspectives," reading plans, and a heart icon that tracks the mothers and grandmothers in Scripture.

From the Back Cover

Mom, you don't have to go at it alone! The Mom's Devotional Bible is a trusted source of wisdom to help you along the path of mothering. Its 52 weeks of Monday through Friday devotions are filled with practical, scriptural insights to encourage you day by day. Refresh yourself with wisdom from God's Word on topics like time management, mentors from moms, sibling rivalry, being content, and others. On weekends, find new perspectives as explore four "special interest" areas for moms: A Mother's Legacy, Train Up a Child, A Time to Play, Get Growing! The complete text of the best-selling New International Version provides an accuracy you can trust. A list of resources in the back of the Bible show you where to turn for help with the special challenges you face as a mother. And from family traditions to praying for your children, 20 full-color pages add a warm, keepsake touch to the Mom's Devotional Bible. Devotions from Elisa Morgan, President of MOPS International. Thousands of women look to Elisa Morgan for encouragement in their role as moms. In these thought-provoking devotions, Elisa shares contemporary Biblical insights on motherhood that will uplift you. You'll see how clearly the Bible speaks to the big and not-so-big issues only mothers understand -- and how it faithfully provides inspiration and wisdom to help you not only cope, but also truly enjoy being a mom.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 1376 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (February 18, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310924227
• ISBN-13: 978-0310924227
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #615,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Bible for Busy Moms, February 1, 2008

By 

J. Conn "Wife, Mom, Doula, Big Geek" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIV Mom's Devotional Bible (Paperback)

I received this bible as a gift and I've really appreciated it. I like the NIV translation, and there is a nice daily devotional that runs through the entire bible. The devotionals have a brief passage to read, two additional passages on the topic and a short lesson. It's not as in-depth as some of the other devotionals I've used, but often it has been just the message I needed to hear. It's also super-convenient having it right IN the bible itself! The downside is that my old study bible had notes about passages, clearing up some confusing parts or adding historical references and I miss that.

One weird thing is that they marked verses about mothers with little hearts in the margin, which would have been nice if they really looked for verse about parenting/mothering. Instead, they simply marked every verse which has the word "Mother" in it, which means verses like "Mary the mother of Jesus" and stuff like that which really isn't about being a mother.

Occasionally the additional verses to read aren't really on-topic, which is a little annoying.

If you are a mom looking for a new NIV bible, this is a good, but not great one.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for Moms, March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: NIV Mom's Devotional Bible (Paperback)

This Bible is perfect for busy moms who may sometimes find themselves overwhelmed with the stresses and responsibilities of motherhood. Each devotional is a direct reminder that we should strive to apply Scripture to all that we do and face, not only as Christian mothers, but as women, daughters, and friends. The translation, NIV, is simple to understand for those moms who may be new to reading and applying Scripture.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great every dad Bible, October 24, 1999

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L. Coleman (Lincoln University, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIV Mom's Devotional Bible (Paperback)

This was the first Bible I purchased, and the first one I read 'cover to cover'. It's written in the NIV translation, which is often called the most popular. It is easy to read, yet has a lot of the 'pretty' language. The devotions are great for new (and old!) moms, and really relate the Scripture to life we (as moms) might expect.