One of my favorite activities is taking a long walk outside, and I especially love it when my husband or a good friend tags along. These walk and talks are restorative to my soul in so many ways. A weight lifts, relationships deepen, I feel energized, and I can’t wait to jump back into the fray of life renewed and refocused.

This is what spending time with God should be–a chance to cast of whatever burdens we carry within and find strength, comfort, purpose, and hope by communing with our creator. In 2 Corinthians, Paul exhorts his readers to be a letter for Christ, having God’s word written on their hearts so that they live it out in the world. Yet unfortunately for many of us, time is fleeting, and often, writing God’s word on our hearts gets relegated to the bottom of the list.

A few months ago, I had the chance through Thomas Nelson publishing to review some Bibles. One of the ones I chose was the Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible.

For those of you who haven’t heard of him, Stanley was a well-known pastor and the founder of inTouch ministries. His mission was:

In his 60+ years of ministry, Stanley did just that. What I love about the Life Principles Daily Bible is that reading it is like having a walk and talk with God. The Scripture is broken down into daily readings that cover a chapter or two of text, so you can easily get through the entire Bible in one year. Moreover, Stanley offers Biblical insights and daily tips for daily living that make reading the Bible feel like you’re having a conversation with a good friend. Stanley’s insights are practical, down-to-earth, and make God’s Word relevant to readers in today’s culture. Here’s an example:

In the Life Principles Daily Bible, Stanley makes God approachable to readers, bringing them in and allowing them to write God’s Word on their hearts in ways that are both meaningful and relatable. If you’re looking for a new routine, or know someone seeking to grow in their relationship with God but struggling to find the right path, the Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible is a great way to start.

God has a Word to share, and there are many tools at our disposal. The important thing is to start writing God’s message on our hearts!

Blessings and Peace,

Sara