Book Marked – Guideposts

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From Genesis to Revelation, pages of my beloved leather-bound Bible fell to the floor every time I opened it. The once camel-colored leather was worn and faded. It broke my heart to see it in such sad shape. The NIV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, red-letter edition, was a gift from my husband, Rick. It had lasted through his teen years and Bible College, where we’d met and he’d given it to me. I used it for Bible study, teaching Sunday school and reading daily devotions. I didn’t want to replace it, but 17 years of wear and tear had taken their toll.

 

Unfortunately, that Bible had cost $100.00. Now we had three kids and more bills than our paychecks could stretch. A Bible would have to be practically free for me to afford it. I often prayed to God about all needs, big or small, but I pushed the thought of buying a new Bible out of my mind, figuring I’d save up for it eventually.

 

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