Bible Sale!

Written By Heather Schissel

Lifeway Christian Stores is having their Annual Bible Sale! 

What's your favorite translation? 

I spent most of my years learning from the NIV. The #1 study bible I recommend to literally EVERYONE is the Life Application Study Bible.  My dear friend, Noelle recommended it to me about 7 years ago and it literally changed EVERYTHING for me! 

 

Change it up! 

I found myself a couple years ago becoming a bit too "familiar" with the NIV translation. (Which is a beautiful thing, right?!)...but what I mean is I found myself not as hungry and excited to get in the word, my study became a bit stale, I began to take it for granted because a somewhat significant amount of scripture had taken root in the soil of my soul that  I was able to memorize and recall regularly...but I never want to become SUCH a #NerdOfTheWord that I am not stretching myself to see it from different angles to always keep my heart in a posture of receiving it's beauty and vibrancy. 

I decided to pick up the ESV and NLT translations to help me see His Word through a new lens. If you've been studying the Bible for years and are feeling like it's not as "alive" in you as it once was, I recommend picking up a new translation. Sometimes reading it with new words will awaken a new passion within you. Try it! 

 

She Reads Truth

Many friends of mine have been LOVING the "She Reads Truth" bible. 

The She Reads Truth Bible lives at the intersection of beauty, goodness and Truth, inviting every woman to count herself among the She Reads Truth community of "Women in the Word of God every day." This video introduces the story behind it. For more information--and more videos-- visit SheReadsTruthBible.com
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It's Not About Me...
It's Not About Me...

INTIMACY⁠⠀
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= in.to.me.you.see.⁠⠀
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I don't care to be "Well-Known"....⁠⠀
I'd prefer to be KNOWN-WELL. ⁠⠀
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Don't we all?⁠⠀
Deep down, yes. This is a deep inner heart need we all have...but here's what I've observed...⁠⠀
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The spirit of fear and the conditions of our culture have us filtering, pretending, striving, exhausted...there's an identity crisis happening. Constantly looking around us to gauge if we're measuring up...under the weight of pressure to present ourselves all polished and pretty, right?⁠⠀

How many other people out there want to love God and serve His people? ⁠⠀
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I know celebrity christiandom is modeling a culture of striving for spotlight...but what if we took a moment to take our eyes off "them" and instead looked to Jesus and asked, "Hey, Jesus...whatcha doin'? How can I partner with you today to bring life, hope and love to those you place in my path today?" ⁠⠀
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Or here's another:⁠⠀
"Hey Jesus, what do you think of what we've made of the modern church?....Will you show me what Your Kingdom priorities are and how I can align with Your vision in this time?" ----That's a risky question...He may share some things you weren't prepared for! ⁠

Time to arise and shine the light of His glory into every crack and crevice of this earth.⁠⠀
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THIS is YOUR invitation....⁠⠀
Let's do this in alignment with Jesus and the times we're in...let's get creative...think outside the box...get out of the seats and into the streets...after all, we're given the mind of Christ, right...let's study how He did things during His 33ish beautiful, precious years walking the earth...let's try that! ⁠⠀

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Over the years as I’ve ministered, coached and counseled people, many people have reached out and confessed their confusion and curiosity for this gift as well. Maybe you’re in this category. If so, I welcome you to read on!

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What's your favorite translation? How long have you had your bible?

Heather Schissel http://www.heatherschissel.com
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