The Voice New Testament

To be honest, I was not expecting to "like" this book very much. I have typically stuck with the New King James version of the bible because I feel that it sticks closest to the original meaning. However, after reading The Voice New Testament, I began to really see the value in a book such as this. Sure, for any serious studying, you will want a regular version of the bible. But for an engaging and enjoyable read of the stories of the bible, The Voice cannot be beaten. I have actually found myself at times preferring this version because the way it reads is so different from any other bible I have read. It really is almost like reading a fictional story the way it pulls you in and engages on a personal level. All in all I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially those who are new to the bible or do not want to read the tedious (although accurate) older translations.

Stumbling Into Grace - My view

While this book is certainly an interesting collection of memories and stories regarding Mrs. Harper's spiritual journey, it was not quite what I was expecting. Not to say I was disappointed in the book, because the authors magnetic personality shines through in almost every chapter. It is refreshing to read an honest and open book that shares the intimate process of finding ones faith with complete strangers such as myself. I think we all have a part of us that wishes to find that spiritual place where we feel at home. We all struggle with many of the same battles that Mrs. Harper faced, we should be so lucky as to face each day with the grace she has!