NLT Wide Margin Filament Bible review

Today I am sharing with you the NLT Wide Margin Filament-enabled Bible. I was not at all familiar with this and am happy to share with you.  Maybe you will be able to find something new to try in your Bible study time!  

About the Bible:

Discover more ways to interact with God’s Word with the Filament Bible Collection

·         What is a Filament-enabled Bible? Filament-enabled Bibles offer a seamless fusion of traditional reading and cutting-edge technology. The Filament Bible app is your gateway to a deeper, more enriching Bible-study experience. Seamlessly connect every page of your Bible to a treasure trove of resources, including:

o   25,000+ study notes for understanding

o   350+ videos for insight

o   40+ maps and infographics for context

o   400+ profiles and articles for enrichment

o   1,500+ devotions for daily inspiration 

o   audio Bibles for immersion

o   a library of worship music for personal reflection

·         Why you’ll love it

o   Deepen Your Understanding: The Study window contains everything you would expect to find in an excellent study Bible: book introductions, study notes, in-depth articles on key topics, and profiles of key people from the Bible.

o   Reflect on God’s Word: The Reflect window is less about in-depth study and more about connecting the ideas of the Bible to your everyday life. Here you’ll find devotional articles and thoughts that are curated from some of Tyndale’s favorite resources

o   Interactive experience: The See window is where you’ll find all things visual. Interactive maps and visuals allow you to zoom in or out and tap key locations to learn more and see photos of the sites. Videos that are relevant to the page you are reading are provided by The Bible Project

o   Convenient and Easy to Use: You get a stunning Bible that is easy to read and carry equipped with the Filament Bible app to bring you study notes, articles, reflections, videos, interactive maps, and even worship music—all curated for the page you’re reading—when you scan the page number with your phone or tablet.

My thoughts:

I have used and reviewed a variety of Bibles for women and children.  This one is different in that it is Filament-enabled.  What does that mean?  You get an app using the QR code at the front of the Bible.  Then whatever page you are on you can scan the page number, and the app will take you to numerous resources related to that page or passage.  

This is a screen shot of what that looks like.  

You can click on the maps or infographics for more information. 

Also there is a section of songs which is a nice addition in my opinion.  You click to listen to the music.  

Besides the study notes and helpful additional information, you can also click at the bottom to listen to a reading of the Scriptures. 

I appreciate the size of this Bible.  It isn't too big or bulky.  It is a plus for me that it lays flat.  I tested this out while reading before bed.  

There are multiple cover choices.  I really like this one.  There is a verse on the back as well.

I wasn't sure if the font would be too small for me.  I recently got a Bible with larger print.  This one seems to be okay.  It's not large print but the spacing and wide margins help I believe.  The wide margins are super nice if you are a note taker.  

Watch the trailer about this Bible!

 

You can go here to purchase your own copy. I hope you will consider this beautiful Bible.  It would make a nice gift or to keep for yourself.

I received a copy of this from FrontGate Media and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

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 Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

It is spring break for us, something I'm always thankful for....sleeping late, no schedule, less driving, quilting time, being home.  What are you thankful for this week?

Here is my list:

~ my husband working to get my car in the garage before the storm.  

~ when our son comes over and talks for a little bit.  

~ time with our DIL. I like to see the connections she's made with Titus too.   

~ having Titus at home during spring break! 

~ the beautiful rainbows we saw after the big storm. Puddles everywhere and cooler weather!

~ going together to our niece's 3rd birthday over the weekend and having a safe trip.

~ fun working on quilting projects!

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

Welcome March!

This week I am thankful for...

~ friendship with my husband...something I don't take for granted.  

~ our oldest coming to watch his brother at his event.

~ pictures of the cat from our DIL and that she came too to watch Titus.  I love how they both support him!

~ our youngest showing us his leadership notebook and visiting his school with him.  

~ having our first dinner with church friends at our new house on the 1-year anniversary of the day we got the keys to the house.

~ birthday celebration for me for another year...pizza and my Mom made an angel food cake.  

~ having a ladies night at our church.  

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

I have had a couple of weeks that are busier than normal.  Time to give thanks, we have so many blessings daily.  

This week I am thankful for...

~ when my husband helps me load up all the stuff in my van! 

~ when I hear our oldest son's text tone and know without looking that he is asking if we are okay right as we come upon a wreck on the way to school.  Thankful he checked on us.

~ sweet message from our DIL about coming to watch our youngest at his school event.  

~ baking new cookie recipes with our youngest.

~ birthday cards in the mail and the people that have given donations for the backpack program at our school in honor of my upcoming birthday.

~ seeing a beautiful sunrise and sunset....one of many reasons I'm thankful we live here.

~ getting to help with lunches for teachers.  It brings me joy to help with this.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful for:

~ having my husband home on Monday for the holiday and the projects he worked on here.  

~ seeing our oldest at his booth that he set up at the local farm show. And hearing him talk about the organization he started.

~ messages from our DIL.

~ walking around at the farm show with our youngest and looking at the various booths.  

~  when the weather is nice to walk outside at the park.  Spring is almost here.  

~ nice Valentine's Day weekend and our memories of past Valentine's.  

~ not getting hit when a truck was passing another truck going the other direction and coming into my lane.   

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

~ my husband being able to have some relief in his pain with wearing the boot on his foot.  Praying it helps the inflammation go down.  

~ our oldest getting to be interviewed on a podcast to share about the non-profit he started.

~ funny stories with our DIL.

~ the sweet things from our youngest in our Valentine mailboxes.  I love how he enjoys thinking of ideas of coupons for us and his smile with whatever he gets in his mailbox.  

~ sunshine and walks outside when it feels like a spring day.  We had a little rain this week as well which was nice.  

~ receiving a sweet card in the mail from a church friend.

~ the sweet baby I get to enjoy during Wednesday night church services.  

Have a day of blessings! Bethany

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What's something recent that had you 'tickled pink'? 
It made my day last week when a local podcast came on and our oldest was on it talking about the non-profit he started.  It was a nice surprise on a day I was feeling sad after the tragedy in our little town.  

2. A bed of roses, everything's coming up roses, every rose has it's thorn, stop and smell the roses, rose-colored glasses, a rose among thorns...which rosy expression might currently be applied to your life in some way? 
Stop and smell the roses.....When life is busy and full and noisy, it is important to make time to stop and breathe...notice the world around you....the beauty of nature....the sound of birds....so many things to notice if we stop and slow down.

3. What makes you feel loved and appreciated? 
From my husband I feel loved and appreciated by his words and when he does something for me that I've mentioned.  Like at Christmas when he surprised me with an ironing board cart for my quilting.  I'd shown it to him and forgotten about it.  

4. A box of chocolates or a bouquet of fresh flowers-what's your pleasure? Any special plans for Valentine's Day? 
Flowers....tulips
I love chocolate but not really a mixed variety.  
Friday will be a special day for us.  It's the anniversary of the day my husband gave me a card he'd made and asked me to be his Valentine after we'd eaten lunch at The Bean (the cafeteria) at ACU.  We will meet for lunch again this year there.  

5. Share a favorite quote, scripture, or song lyric relating to love. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We went to the funeral on Saturday for the two teen siblings that died when they were hit by a train.  It is a heartbreaking tragedy for our little town.  The support the community has shown to the family and school has been so beautiful and uplifting.  

Have a day of blessings! Bethany