Wednesday’s Spotlight: Women of Faith Devotional Bible
A Bible is a very personal thing, and I know most people are attached to theirs. This week I wanted to SPOTLIGHT the Women of Faith Devotional Bible, because I very much appreciate mine!
The version I have is extremely “user-friendly” – aren’t all Bibles? – and it has several personal testimony pages sprinkled throughout.
So what nudged me to highlight my BIBLE this week? I’m so glad you asked. I was sitting in Sunday service, and our preacher happened to be teaching on Peter. Acts 2:14. “Then Peter stood up . . .”
What a testimony! Peter stood up with the Eleven. Yes, THAT Peter. The same guy who walked on water with Jesus, who sat at the Last Super, who defended Jesus, and then denied Him. You remember Peter. But maybe what matters is that in the end “Then Peter stood up.” I was so struck by those four words that I’m not sure I heard another word my pastor said (sorry George).
Normally on Wednesdays I spotlight inspirational books, but it occurred to me that Peter’s story was as inspirational as they come! How much courage did that take? Or did it take any at all? Perhaps it was as natural as walking to the town well for a bucket of water. Perhaps he was so filled with the Spirit of God by that point that he couldn’t stay seated.
“Then Peter stood up.” Now THERE is inspiration, and I found it in my little Women of Faith Bible. Regardless of your version, I’m betting it’s in yours as well.
V~
Vannetta Chapman 
I have the green covered Women of Faith “Study Bible” and have learned soooo much from the sidebars! I have been trying to read through the entire Bible, and a different version each year for the last 4 years. So far so good and I’ve finished it each year!
I’ve tried different versions, too… this WoF Study Bible is the one I’ll be using again for 2011. That’s how good it was! Normally I’d buy a completely different devotion Bible for a new year but nope, gonna do that one again.
Not sure how different it is from your WoF Devotional Bible, but you may want to check out the green one… it’s incredible when it comes to commentary about the scriptures and highlights of women in the Bible, etc.
Kathy, It’s great – isn’t it? Glad you’re enjoying yours. Thanks for stopping by! : )
Those are inspirational words. Thanks for sharing this thought:)
You’re welcome, Mel. Thanks for stopping by!
Vanetta~
Thanks for such an inspirational post! I was raised Catholic but I have not practiced in over 15 years. Since I have been reading Amish fiction, I purchased a bible (NIV version) for my kindle and I read when I get the urge.
I went looking on Amazon to see if the book you talked about today was available for my kindle, and unfortunately, it is not. But I was able to find two books that I feel fit into my life. They are:
1) What is the Bible All About for Women
2) A Grand New Day: A Full Year of Daily Inspiration and Encouragement
Also, I sent you a message over on Good Reads. When you have a minute, stop over there to read it.
And finally, I wrote a review for you for A Simple Amish Christmas. I posted it on Net Galley, Good Reads and on my blog here:
http://uselesscrafts.blogspot.com/2010/09/simple-amish-christmas-vannetta-chapman.html
I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to reading more of your work in the future!
Diane
Diane, my publicist had already sent me your review – she was very excited about it! But more important to me are your sweet words at the beginning of your reply. They mean the world to me! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs, V~