Holy Bible: Mosaic NLT

Holy Bible: Mosaic NLT 

On our own we are little more than bits of stone and glass ...
...Together we are the Body of Christ.

A living mosaic of believers, spanning the centuries and crossing the globe. This mosaic is larger than all of us, yet when we claim the name of Christ, we add our bits to help complete the picture.

Join us on a journey of transforming discovery. Explore a few of the pieces of the picture with us.

Holy Bible: Mosaic is unlike any Bible that you have held before. It is an invitation to encounter Christ both through his word and in the responses of his people. Each week as you read and reflect on Gods Word through guided Scripture readings appropriate to the church seasons, you will also encounter a wealth of insight from the church, including:


Full-color artwork that will engage your soul
Contemporary and historical writings
Prayers, hymns, and poems for devotional reflection
Space for your response to Gods promptings
Opportunity to add your responses to the community at _______________
Add your tile to the mosaic.

You're holding the Holy Bible, New Living Translation. An authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into todays English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLTs scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passagesbut even more powerful are stories of how peoples lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts. Thats why we call it The Truth Made Clear.

My father, who is a big fan of Biblical History, Liturgy, and Bible Study looked it over and stated that he thought it would be a very interesting experience to use and a different idea for study, but that he was not sure if it was his type of study Bible, yet is curious to check it out. For myself, in the short time that I have been able to delve into the pages of this unique tool I have found it to be a different experience in study than I have ever had before and must tell you that I like it.

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Guest Post/Blog Tour

NCV Mom's Bible -- Review

NCV Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers by Bobbie Wolgemuth

Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers gives women an awareness of just how precious and vital they are in God's plan for the family.

Available in the New Century Version and drawing on solid Bible teaching, it encourages women at every stage of life to strengthen their relationship with God. A perfect gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or whenever it's time to say "thank you" to a special mom.

Includes these special sections:

• Book Introductions: historical, emotional, and spiritual context for each Bible book
• Walking In...: ways that are pleasing to God
• Our God Is...: discovering who God is and what He does, based on His words and actions
• Godly Character: exhibiting godly qualities in daily living
• Passing It On: creating a legacy of faith to inspire the next generation
• Moms in the Bible: lessons from some of the Bible's most famous mothers
• Insights: short, practical thoughts on Bible passages from a mom's perspective
• Wonderful Counselor: issues facing moms from the perspective of a Christian therapist
• Questions Kids Ask: answering the tough questions about God, the Bible, and Christian life
• First Touch Verses: verses to mull over throughout the day
• Topical Index

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Who knew that brown font could be so pretty? This Bible is a treasure and a delight. Being made up of the New Century Version translation this is a perfect companion to the popular Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan. Through the additional text in this Bible the notes from Bobbie Wolgemuth allow the truth of importance that a mother is to her family. The encouragement found within these pages is incredibly valuable. My favorite part is probably the "Moms in the Bible" segments where profiles are highlighted that share lessons for our own mothering roles and give a focus on how to be a woman that pleases God as a Mom. Another valuable segment is "Questions Kids Ask" with some great scriptural answers.

This Bible is a great gift idea, and one that will definitely allow Mom a few moments of going back to God and just being with Jesus that is until the next tatrum. *grin* (Pardon me, my baby calls...)

*Thanks to BookSneeze for providing a copy for review.*

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NCV Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers, Hardcover By Bobbie Wolgemuth / Thomas Nelson Whether you're a mother-to-be, a new mom, or a beloved grandma, this lovely, easy-to-read study Bible will remind you just how precious you are in God's plan! Available in the New Century Version and drawing on solid Bible teaching, Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers encourages women at every stage of life to strengthen their relationship with God. Makes a great gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or whenever it's time to say "thank you" to a special mom. A perfect companion to the Dad's Bible. Features Articles Our God Is — Build your knowledge of triune God Moms in the Bible — a look at the lessons taught by biblical mothers Questions Kids Ask — Learn Scripture-based answers to your children's questions—expecially about God, the Bible, and the Christian life Walking In — Godly Character — Strengthen godly character and grow a Christlike heart  Passing it on — Articles about igniting the faith of the next generation Wonderful Counselor — Experience Bible-based, Spirit-led advice from a Christian therapist on tough issues Insights — Articles giving practical, biblical answers to life situations Book introductions Memory verses Topical index Presentation page

God's Little Princess Devotional Bible by Sheila Walsh - Review

God's Little Princess Devotional Bible: Bible Storybook by Sheila Walsh

Girls long to be loved and adored, and give their heart to their hero. God is that hero! The characteristics focused on in this Bible storybook will help your little girl blossom into the princess she was created to be. Virtues to create beauty such as compassion, sharing, and truth are highlighted in fun and engaging ways. The perfect format for girls to learn about their destiny as a daughter of their King. Features included are: Beauty Secrets, Bible Princesses, My Hero (Scripture promises), Take a Bow (Easy plays that are Bible-focused), I Adore You (Put girls energy to use with songs, scripture and worship), Royal Truths, Down In My Heart (Scripture Memory), Princess Charming, Worthy of Love (Ideas to show how to love her royal subjects: family, siblings, friends and those in the community).

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a colorful little book this is. With excerpts from the International Children's Bible this is a great tool for young girls (ages 4-7 approximately) to learn to grow in their relationship with Christ as well as into themselves and the princesses that they are. I was a little thrown at first reading the scripture realizing the parts that were missing, but that was before I knew that this was with excerpts and references to scripture and not a full Bible. The main points are there and other parts are left open that would encourage discussion of further depth into scripture at least in my opinion.

"Every girl is a princess, the daughter of a King... the greatest King who created and rules over everything!" The features through out this Bible are amazing and fun. There is a letter to princesses in the front as well as a letter to parents with a section that explains the features and how to enhance the learning experience. Features including how to keep scripture "down in my heart", learn "beauty secrets", know facts about "Bible Princesses", and more including manners of "Princess Charming"! I thoroughly enjoyed going through the pages of this Bible from author Sheila Walsh and I truly think that this will be a great asset to have once AppleBlossom is a bit older. *grin* Although the glitter, sparkles and rhinestones are already a big hit around here - fabulous cover.

*Thanks to BookSneeze for providing a copy for review.* 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their 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 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Guest Post, Blog Tour & Giveaway: Holy Bible Mosaic

*Coming to you straight from the Arlington Public Library Wi-Fi... *

One day late, but none the less I'm here with a very interesting blog tour for Tyndale's new Holy Bible: Mosaic. http://www.holybiblemosaic.com Here today, I have a great guest post from editor and neat guy Keith Williams. And he was so nice to provide a video for us as well. *grin*

Using Holy Bible: Mosaic



If you haven’t had a chance to see a print copy of Holy Bible: Mosaic yet, I’d encourage you to take a look at either this interactive online sample or this pdf sample to help give you an idea of what I’m talking about in the video above.

Many people have asked me how I think they should use the weekly meditations in Holy Bible: Mosaic. I wrote a little bit about this in the User’s Guide on pages m11-12 in the Bible, but I didn’t have enough space to give a full explanation there. Besides, I think this Bible can be used in any number of different ways and still be profitable. After all, we are a Mosaic of believers in Christ, each contributing a unique piece to the picture. So the way I talk about using Mosaic in the video is one excellent way to do it, but I know you will probably think of your own excellent ways was well.

So what are your ideas? If you already have a copy, how have you been using Mosaic? If not, take a little bit of time to look through the samples I linked to above and throw out some ideas.


Keith Williams
Editor, Bible and Bible Reference
Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Dr.
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 784-5330
http://nltblog.com
http://twitter.com/keithwilliams

Thanks to the great publicists and blog tour opportunity from Tyndale House. I received a copy of the Holy Bible: Mosaic to read and review myself. Of course being a Bible, I have only barely started to scratch the surface of what is the awesome-ness of this new tool for study. My father, who is a big fan of Biblical History, Liturgy, and Bible Study looked it over and stated that he thought it would be a very interesting experience to use and a different idea for study, but that he was not sure if it was his type of study Bible, yet is curious to check it out. For myself, in the short time that I have been able to delve into the pages of this unique tool I have found it to be a different experience in study than I have ever had before and must tell you that I like it.


I cannot wait to have more time to tell you what I really think!

And of course, because I'm absolutely crazy right now, and because Tyndale is awesome to provide. I have one to GIVEAWAY!! After reading Keith's post and watching his video, in depth discuss with me through comments or feel free to email me just why you want your very own copy of this Holy Bible: Mosaic. Is it the liturgy? The International feel or what draws you? The winner (date TBD - let me get internet first!!) will get a certificate for a free Holy Bible: Mosaic. And of course, for more opportunities to win. Do some of those "other" things (see previous giveaway posts to know what I mean...)

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In Stores Today: @MosaicBible from @Tyndale

Release Party!

Holy Bible:Mosaic has released on Amazon.com

• Hardcover: 1340 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (September 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414322038
• ISBN-13: 978-1414322032

Review and more fun information to come soon!

Trailer: The Transformation Study Bible

One of the most anticipated and comprehensive Study Bibles of the year, The Transformation Study Bible has been a lifetime in the making by a man who is the former pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, an internationally known Bible teacher, and someone who has given his life to a deep examination of the Word of God.

For over thirty years, millions have come to rely on the timeless wisdom of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's "Be" Commentary series. Dr. Wiersbe's commentary and insights on Scripture have helped readers understand and apply God's Word with the goal of life transformation.

Rely on Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe to guide you through Scripture and lead you in real-life transformation. Uncover the profound truths of God's Word. Apply what you learn with a new sense of purpose. This is a must-own Bible for everyday use by all Christians who want to get more out of their study of Scripture.

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The Transformation Study Bible with General Editor Warren Wiersbe
David C Cook September 1, 2009
ISBN-13: 978-1434765307/2100 pages/$24.99
www.davidccook.com

The Transformation Study Bible

Legendary Clarity
Acclaimed Pastor Brings Experience, Wisdom to Transformation Study Bible

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX—As pastors seek to make the Word of God more understandable in an age that is unfamiliar with the Bible, and as growing disciples seek to discover the truth of Scripture in a skeptical culture, there is a great need for guidance in both the preaching and study of God’s Word. Whether you’re a pastor, a seminary student, or a truth-seeking disciple, an understanding of the Bible can be made clear to you with the help of one of the most influential, in-depth, and practical Bible scholars in modern history.

For over thirty years, millions have come to rely on the timeless wisdom of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s “Be” Commentary series. Dr. Wiersbe’s commentary and insights on Scripture have helped readers understand and apply God’s Word with the goal of life transformation. According to Dr. Wiersbe, “It isn’t enough for us simply to read assigned portions of the Bible each day, as helpful as that is. A truly transforming experience involves meditating on what we read (Ps. 1:2), studying it carefully in the light of other verses, and then obeying what God tells us to do (Josh. 1:8).” Now available for the first time, The Transformation Study Bible offers the full text of the highly readable New Living Translation with accompanying notes and commentary from the 50 books in Dr. Wiersbe’s “Be” series.

“The Transformation Study Bible will better enable readers to appreciate, appropriate, and apply the Word of God, which will result in ‘purity, joy, right values, hope, comfort, freedom, new life, peace, guidance, wisdom, integrity, encouragement, and effective prayer,’” states Wiersbe. In other words, if you want to be a new person, knowing and obeying the will of God and becoming more like Jesus Christ, there is perhaps no finer tool to encourage that process than The Transformation Study Bible.

One of the most anticipated and comprehensive study Bibles of the year, The Transformation Study Bible has been a lifetime in the making by a man who is widely known as a prolific and trusted writer and theologian. The former pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, an internationally known Bible teacher, and someone who has given his life to a deep examination of the Word of God, Dr. Wiersbe lends his vast experience and scholarly insight to the most beloved and revered book of all time. This effort is to encourage believers of all levels to know and love the Bible and to experience the same transformation that has radically changed his life. The result is a Bible that is clear, understandable, and applicable to the lives of its readers.

Dr. Wiersbe writes, “The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. When you feed your heart and mind with its truth, you regain your perspective and find renewed strength.” By providing a new set of tools for Bible students of all levels, David C Cook and Warren Wiersbe have partnered to provide an essential tool to help bring the “perspective” and “renewed strength” that comes from a life transforming study of God’s Word. This fantastic and long awaited resource will bring more clarity than ever before to the study of God’s Word.

The Transformation Study Bible with General Editor Warren Wiersbe
David C Cook September 1, 2009
ISBN-13: 978-1434765307/2100 pages/$24.99
www.davidccook.com

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Review: Discover God Study Bible

2008 ECPA Christian Book Award Winner!
Every problem in life is based on an incorrect view of God. The Discover God Study Bible is the first study Bible specifically designed to address this problem. Every note and feature draws the reader to a deeper understanding of who God is and how He can transform their life. it features an easy-to-use TopicGuide to every major topic and teaching of the Bible.

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Discover God Study Bible

Experience God in a whole new way

• The TopicGuide™ links you to every key Bible teaching.
• More than 9,000 study notes focus on God—who He is and how He can transform lives.

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Experience God in a whole new way

Discover God Study Bible
Filled with 9,000 study notes, this Bible will help you discover God, know Him more deeply, and experience true hope and purpose in your life.

Respected Bible teacher and evangelist, Bill Bright, said, “We can trace all of our human problems to our view of God.”

The Discover God Study Bible focuses on the central person of the Bible—God.
Who is God? What is He like? How can He transform my life?
Too often, we don’t ask these questions of Scripture. Instead, we use our notes to find out ancient facts and figures and forget the central person of the Bible—God.

The resources in the Discover God Study Bible will help you focus on God:

The TopicGuide™ gives you quick access to key Bible truths. The TopicGuide™ contains every key idea in the Bible and appropriate Bible passages.

TopicLink™ enables readers to find key passages on a topic. The TopicLink™ system connects key passages of the Bible on a particular theme, making it easy to find any major teaching of Scripture.

Thousands of notes help you discover God as described in Scripture. The Bible is first and foremost the story of God. Each note in this study Bible draws you closer to Him.

My Response to God articles help you focus on God. Too often we read Scripture without addressing God himself. These articles will prompt you to form an authentic response to God’s love.

Discovery articles reveal God’s character. Full-page articles present the greatest character traits of God as revealed in Scripture.

And much more. . . .

The Discover God Study Bible is packed with notes, charts, and maps.

Discover the God described in the Bible today.

Discover God Study Bible: New Living Translation by Bright Media Foundation


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Several months ago, I was able to acquire a copy of this delightful NLT Bible. This is a fabulous tool and resource to in depth study of the scriptures. I would not recommend this one for short study sessions, but for when you can submit some time to really sit and delve into the scriptures and your own self. With a base of the New Living Translation of the Bible, this book is infused with notes and commentary derived from personal notes and material of Bill Bright, "a man who had a really deep, geniune friendship with God and he meant this Bible as his legacy for discipleship of believers.

Within these pages reading the "My Response to God" sections as well the "Discovery verses" and other tools provided, the student can really get an essence for the nature of who God is in their life. As a tool for learning how to grow and deepen your relationship with God, this Bible is the best I have found so far. The only thing you need to add is prayer.


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• Hardcover: 2480 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (July 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 084236918X
• ISBN-13: 978-0842369183
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 2.1 inches

Download the first chapter in PDF format, click here.

My Everyday Promise Bible by Phil Smouse (a review)

My Everyday Promise Bible by Phil Smouse

How can parents teach their kids about God’s faithfulness? Give them My Everyday Promise Bible, from the creator of Jesus Wants All of Me! This brand-new book for kids ages 3 to 5 is packed with age-appropriate Bible promises, devotional thoughts, and fun, colorful illustrations. It features 365 daily readings on a promise of scripture, carefully written so that kids can understand. Author and illustrator Phil Smouse has created an engaging way to introduce youngsters to the unchanging goodness of God.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
*These are my thoughts of an ARC Excerpt copy*



What a delightful little devotional for 3-5 year-old children! Before a child is able to read on their own they could enjoy this as a caregiver reads to them and/or just enjoy the pictures through out. Each page is filled with a verse, a sentence explanation in understandable terms and an image that shows what the word of God is portraying in that verse. I cannot wait to get a copy of this to share my little gal and I suggest that you look into it for you and yours! Coming, September 2009.


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• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Books (September 1, 2009) - pre-order yours now!
  
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602604754
• ISBN-13: 978-1602604759

Sanctuary Bible: a review

New Living Translation - 2.0 - Sanctuary Bible: Leatherlike/Fabric - Blue Floral by Tyndale House

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
This Bible was an absolute delight to have available for devotions throughout my 2008 year. The song devotions were my favorite, so much that I went and bought the individual book The One Year Great Songs of Faith where many of the songs came from. But also the deeper looks on women of the Bible and poetry and other things through out made this Devotional Bible a jewel. I have the Fabric/leather version, and it feels so good in hand.



I really recommend this for any female you know seeking out a good devotional Bible.


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Neat Bible "thingy" for your Teens

Check out this new dramatic audio Bible over at A Peek at My Bookshelf...

Teen Study Bible (NIV) - NEW! : a review

Teen Study Bible-NIV by Lawrence (Larry) O. Richards

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Awesome. This is literally the coolest Bible that I have ever seen. Originally, I had an older version of this when I was in middle school (1997) and I really liked it then, but this new revised edition (2008) is the coolest one I have seen yet. I just love it!



There are all sorts of new features that make this Bible so user friendly. Examples of the new things are a Panorama that keeps the Bible book in view of the big picture. There are key indexes that pull things in for deep Bible studies, To the Point makes the subject matter at hand easy to understand in broken down term, Instant Access is like a letter from God directly to the reader. Dear Jordan is completely neat, It's in a Dear Nancy type scenario that offers great advice to teens. Q&A tests knowledge of neat trivia, Bible promises is one of my favorites that highlights Bible verses worth remembering, and Book Introductions provide a plain spoken overview for each book of the Bible. The most awesome parts are the 20 full-color pages that "explore ancient ruins, enetworking, music and more". But above everything else, the absolute most amazing thing of all that is new to this edition is the We Believe. It breaks down the Apostles' Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith. In bits and pieces the Apostles' Creed is explained in an amazing manor.



This Bible is fantastic and I am so excited to be able to have it and share it with the youth in my life. I strongly suggest it for every teen and preteen everywhere. The scripture is the same NIV text that we all know and love and trust. But the additions and inserts are all in common language that teens and tweens today can appreciate. Real things are discussed that kids might not bring up to others, and it is all there right for you. It's a manual and it's user friendly, and that's what is important.


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Handwritten NIV Bible

Check this out...

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/nivs.next.bible.to.be.handwritten/21566.htm

One of the world's largest Bible publishers is enlisting the help of over 31,000 Americans to hand write their next edition of the Bible.

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the popular New International Version translation, Zondervan is travelling to 90 cities in 44 states to allow people to write a verse in the new NIV Bible.

On the web: www.bibleacrossamerica.com

Children's Bible: The Jesus Storybook Bible by Salley Lloyd-Jones & Illus. Jago

In The Jesus Storybook Bible, every story whispers his name. It tells the story beneath all the stories in the Bible.

Description:
The Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner in the religion category, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible. At the center of the Story is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend. Every story whispers his name. From Noah to Moses to the great King David—every story points to him. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle—the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle. A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation—and at the center of their Story too.

Sally Lloyd-Jones
Sally Lloyd-Jones is a leading writer of inspirational books for children, with an expertise in conveying biblical truth to young children. She is the author of three bestselling children’s Bibles, including the Gold Book Award-winning Baby’s First Bible and, most recently, the Moonbeam Award Winner - The Jesus Storybook Bible. She has written many picture books for children, including Handbag Friends, Time to Say Goodnight and the critically acclaimed, How to Be a Baby: By Me, the Big Sister. A native of England, Sally lives in New York City, and can be found at www.sallylloyd-jones.com.

Author Website:
http://www.sallylloyd-jones.com
http://sallylloyd-jones.blogspot.com

Jago
Jago is an accomplished illustrator with several prestigious awards to his credit, including a Macmillian "Highly Commended" Award for Children’s Illustration in 2003, an AOI Silver Award in 2004, and the National Literacy Association Wow! Award. Jago lives in Cornwall, England, with his wife and daughter.

[Edited to add:] Here's [Jago's] website and blog:
http://www.jagoillustration.com
http://jagoillustration.blogspot.com

published	March 1st 2007 by ZonderKidz
binding	Hardcover
isbn	0310708257 (isbn13: 9780310708254)
ebook
pages	352

More information and a review to come!

Children's Bible: Tiny Bear's Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones & Illus. Igor Oleynikov

Tiny Bear’s Bible is a WARM, FRIENDLY, FURRY Bible for preschoolers with an irresistible message: GOD LOVES his children.

Description:
An adorable story Bible for kids 6 and under written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones. Tiny Bear’s Bible is a warm, fuzzy reminder of how God loves his children—in a format that kids can cuddle. Together with their friend Tiny Bear, children discover eleven Bible stories in a book they can carry with them wherever they go. The closing story leaves us with this loving reminder: “No matter what, no matter where, God is with us, Tiny Bear.”

Sally Lloyd-Jones presents some of the most familiar Bible stories to children, which provides parents and grandparents lots of teachable, cuddly moments as they explore God’s love together.

SaLLy LLoyD-JoNES is a leading writer of inspirational books for children, with an expertise in conveying biblical truth to young children. She is the author of three bestselling children’s Bibles, including the Gold Book Award–winning Baby’s First Bible and, most recently, The Jesus Storybook Bible. She has written many picture books for children, including Handbag Friends and Time to Say Goodnight. A native of England, Sally lives in New York City, and can be found at www.sallylloyd-jones.com.

Igor Oleynikov
Igor Oleynikov has been drawing since early childhood. He grew up in Lubertsy, Russia, a satellite town of Moscow where he lived with his mother, a carpet designer, and his father, an engineer. Oleynikov has illustrated more than 25 children’s books from publishers around the world. He now lives Moscow with his wife and is a proud father and grandfather.

published	September 1st 2007 by Zondervan Publishing Company
binding	Board book
isbn	0310710820 (isbn13: 9780310710820)
ebook
pages	22

Jael - My Daily Sanctuary

Something I felt should be shared from My Daily Sanctuary...

Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. May she be blessed above all women who live in tents. -- Judges 5:24, page 278

Jael
Sometimes all it takes is a simple act of courage to bring about a big change. After the Israelites had lived twenty years under the oppression of Jabin and Sisera, God decided it was time to set them free. When Israel's leader, Barak, attacked Sisera with thousands of Israelite warriors, Sisera escaped and hid among the tents of the Kenite tribe. Though the Kenites had been longtime allies of Israel, the family of Heber had sided with Jabin, the Canaanite king. So Sisera felt safe hiding among them.
When Sisera, exhausted from the battle, came looking for a hiding place, Jael invited him into her tent. She lulled him to sleep and then killed him by driving a tent peg through his temple. She wasn't a warrior. She didn't even know how to use a sword. But as a member of a seminomadic tribe, she did know how to drive a tent peg. Given the opportunity, she used what she had to act on behalf of God's people.
The prophet Deborah remembered Jael as "blessed among women" because she helped to deliver the Israelites from a terrible enemy. She acted along with God to bring about God's result. It doesn't matter who you are--with God, anything is possible.

Lessons:
The courage of a woman can change the course of an entire nation.
God uses ordinary people with ordinary skills to carry out seemingly impossible purposes.

Jael's story is told in Judges 4:17-22. She is also mentioned in Deborah's son of praise (Judges 5:6. 24-31).

Taken from: Sanctuary, a devotional Bible for women, NLT, TYNDALE. 2004.