Busy Mom’s Bible: Review

It’s funny how God works. Way back in October 2009 I was in a Bible book store and was looking at all the beautiful new Bibles wishing I could justify the expense of a new Bible when the one I have is perfectly good. In fact, the Bible I carry with me was given to me by my husband twelve years ago before we were even married. (Not to mention the dozens of Bibles in my home.) But I wanted something smaller and something prettier than the typical burgundy leather I already owned. And then I had the opportunity to review this Bible.

The Busy Mom’s Bible is just that. It is smaller, one of Zondervan’s new Slimline NIV editions. It is also a really fun and pretty pink, hot pink, and brown. This Bible is designed for busy moms who don’t have a lot of time to study, but who desire a closer relationship with Christ. It offers 52 devotions on topics that are near and dear to moms everywhere. Topics like God as the Creator, Disciplining Children, and Guilt.

These 52 devotions are broken up into three segments – 1 minute Readings, 5 minutes to Reflect and Pray, and 10 minutes for further Study. The format of the Busy Mom’s Bible is simple to use and definitely will make morning devotions easier for moms whose time is already stretched to the max.

In the back of the Bible you will find a concordance, maps, 10 minutes study index, additional 5 minutes Reflect & Pray, 5 minutes reading about Jesus, and 5 minutes reading about the women of the Bible.

One aspect that I really appreciate is that this Bible does not include commentary. I prefer to do my own study rather than rely on the opinions of a scholar whose theology I may not agree with. The words of Jesus are also printed in red. In all honesty, I do prefer the King James Version, but for ease of reading, the NIV doesn’t take a lot of concentration and thought.

This Bible is one I will be using quite often – especially when I am on the go. The size is perfect for traveling and carrying around.