New Women's Devotional Bible: New International Version [Hardcover]

Zondervan (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 24, 2006

An all-new devotional Bible, the New Women's Devotional Bible helps a new generation of Christian women apply God's Word to their lives. It includes a full year of all-new devotions by women of God. Added features from its bestselling predecessor make this Bible more engaging, practical, and versatile. Features Include: * Complete text of the NIV---the most read, most trusted Bible translation * A full year of weekday and weekend devotions bring insight and inspiration. Also included are questions for reflection to help women apply God's Word to life. * Devotions by well-known---and not-so-well-known women of God, including Joni Eareckson Tada, Elisabeth Elliot, Lynne Hybels, Anne Graham Lotz, and Katie Brazelton * Multiple reading plans for year-after-year use * Introductions for each book of the Bible * 500 callouts spotlighting key verses of the Bible for memorization and contemplation * Author index with biographical information on each contributor * Subject index to help you locate topics easily * Presentation page * Double-column format

Editorial Reviews

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Genesis Every story has a beginning, a genesis. The beginning of God's story of his interactions with humanity is found in the very first words of the Bible. In the beginning God created. From the start God was present. He was at work. However, in the freshness of a new world where the first man and woman walked and talked with God, sin slithered in, marring creation forever. But the God who hung every star in place and laid every grain of sand upon the shore had, from the beginning, a plan. The whole of Scripture, and indeed the whole of history, is unveiled within the seeds of Genesis. It will be many years before we see the fruit of those seeds, but they are not years of dormancy. Throughout the world and within individual lives, God is actively working to redeem his creation. In Genesis we see him form covenants, bestow blessings, test faithfulness and turn evil intentions into a greater good---all for the purpose of one day redeeming the people he created in his image. It's a work that will continue until the end of time, but the beginnings for all of it are found in Genesis. The Beginning 1 In the be ginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was a form less and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called t he light 'day,' and the darkness he called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning---the first day. 6 And God said, 'Let there be an expanse between the waters to sep a rate water from water.' 7 So God made the expanse and a 2 Or possibly became 1 Author: Moses. Audience: The people of Israel. Date: Between 1446 and 1406 B.C. Setting: The area called the Middle East today. Verse to Remember: In the beginning God . . . (1:1) 13 LOUIS SULLIVAN, the inventor of the modern skyscraper, said, 'The tall building . . . should be a proud and soaring thing that makes a powerful appeal to the architectural imagination.' Today, many women embody the same spirit of pride and selfsuffi ciency that is represented in the lofty towers that make up our cities. We focus on personal perfection. Many women seek the pinnacle of age-defying beauty through creams, procedures or surgeries. Some become obsessed with fashion or feel that they must conform to some media-driven image. Over time, it becomes easier and easier to build monuments to ourselves. After all, as the famous ad says, 'I'm worth it.' The builders of the tower of Babel shared a key aspect of Sullivan's vision of the tall building: pride. And they had one purpose: to build a name for themselves. They wanted to claim glory that rightly belonged to God---after all, they were worth it. The longing to climb higher than God didn't begin in Babel. Before time began Lucifer said, 'I will raise my throne above the stars of God' (Isaiah 14:13). It didn't end with Babel, either. The pyramids of Egypt proclaim the power of the rulers buried beneath them. Many lives were lost in the building of the pyramids, 'collateral damage' to the princes who built them. Often Egyptian slaves were killed when their masters died and were buried alongside them. But just as the Egyptian kings sacrificed everything to their own legacy, women often sacrifice the good of those around them for fleeting recognition, not to mention the humble spirit God desires. The rulers of ancient Egypt were not all-powerful---they died the deaths of mere men. Don't be deceived, your soul will not be saved by flawless skin or the perfect career any more than the towering mountains of stone raised over the mummies of kings saved them. What do you take pride in? What keeps you from glorifying God? Has your focus become self-absorbed? Have you become self-glorifying? The solution is simple: Whatever is keeping you from God, give it to him for his glory. Let your relationship with Jesus be the source of your significance. When you humble yourself before God, you'll be lifted up. Reaching for the Heavens R e a d : G e n e s i s 1 1 : 1 -- 9 Genesis 11:4 'Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.' reflection 1Name some of the towers you see others building around you that take glory away from God. What kinds of towers have you built? 2Have you ever taken credit for work when another person really deserved it, or has someone taken credit for work you have done? How did that feel? 3How do you think God feels when we take the credit for his work in our lives? RELATED READINGS Psalm 86:8--10; Proverbs 18:10--12; Matthew 23:12 'The one sole thing in myself in which I glory is that I see in myself nothing in which I can glory.' Catherine of Genoa The Heart of a Mother

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1600 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (September 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780310936138
• ISBN-13: 978-0310936138
• ASIN: 0310936136
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1.7 x 8.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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89 of 90 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Zondervan Does It Again! October 5, 2006

By Compassionate Warrior

Format:Leather Bound

The latest version of the Women's Devotional bible is beautifully updated to a superior level of design and content. It's come a long way baby! ( I have to admit that the previous versions were so old fashioned and boring that I was never tempted to purchase it even though I thought the concept was great for women.) But this is more like it! It has a lovely two colour (green & brown) design layout--it's just gorgeous. It's the perfect size, compact enough for carrying but big enough so that it's very legible for all those forty something's and older that need a little help with the reading thing. The content is amazing. I love interactive bibles and I used to lean more to the youth bibles as they tended to have more notes, questions and interactive commentary that are engaging and draw out the meaning and relevance and application of God's word to your life. And now I've finally found this same application in this women's bible. The wonderful full page devotionals that are so relevant to women comes with a sidebar scripture it's based on, sidebar questions to stir you to apply God's word to your life and related scripture references for extra study. There's even some space leftover on these pages that you could even write your answer or inspirational notes if your like me and like to write in your bible. This is a lovely bible! Highly recommended! Zondervan, you definitely know how to make bibles! Now, if only you could figure out a way to make a New Living Translation version of this bible, then I would be transported!!

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bible I Have Ever Owned December 29, 2006

By Modern Blue Argonaut TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I had never owned a devotional Bible before purchasing this one, but being that I'm 37 and a mother of two I thought maybe it was time to treat myself. I am so glad I did. There are a couple of features that I really like in the Bible. First, the devotionals give me a good guideline on what point I should read to at minimum. I often find myself getting through three devotionals plus the scripture reading per evening. I also absolutely love the "callouts" which are highlighted, framed verses found on various pages. There are 500 of those in this Bible, which are the verses that are often memorized. This Bible also has an easy-to-read double column format and in addition, the various stories are titled to make you take notice that a new story or concept is being presented. Also, within the devotions they point to additional scriptural reading to be found elsewhere in the Bible that directly relate to where you are in scripture. I love that feature!!! The fonts are beautiful and I love the format of the devotionals. I cannot imagine a better format. Women, if you need a new devotional Bible or have never have one by any means please treat yourself today!

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love my Women's Devotional Bible on my Kindle February 17, 2011

By iluvmexico

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love that it is easy to navigate, on my Kindle, to quickly find which book, or verse I want to look at in the Bible. This Women's Devotional Bible is nicely layed out and is so easy to read! I cannot wait to go on my holiday, in a few days, and have access to my Bible. Before, when going on vacation, I would not take a Bible, only due to the fact that (most) Bibles, in general are very heavy. On the plane, with the fact that it is common to be charged for overweight luggage, it is so awesome I can now easily take my Women's Bible with me without any worries! I won't leave home without it now! I am a happy girl!