06 December, 2006

Chewing On The Word...

Yep, it's true; this is my actual Bible. I don't literally chew on it; although, figuratively... (even though it does appear to have a hole bitten through it's cover!) I'm not embarrassed to be seen with this, even though it's really a mess. It's torn and bent and FULL of markers and markings. A couple of the pages are taped together and it's crammed full of notes and inserts, cards and pictures. I guess it represents me, scars and all. Every day is better when it begins with a good, nourishing breakfast; but, save a little room... for chewing on The Word! Where's yours?

Life is Good!

5 comments:

Ancestor Collector said...

I actually have several Bibles. One is very old and I've had it since I was a child. It's white with a zipper all around, but it's the King James Version which we don't use much anymore. It has a lot of sentimental meaning for me.

I also have an NSR version which is the one I refer to and use most often. It's not quite as "loved" as yours but it is always close by. No chunks bitten out of it yet! ;-)

And finally I have a contemporary Bible, The Message, which is a good reference for understanding a passage since it has different wording.

I find it interesting to read the same passage in all three Bibles sometimes. No matter the interpretation, it is always meaningful.

Shelina said...

I think a well-used Bible in someone's hands would beat a pristine Bible sitting on a shelf anyday.

Laurie Ann said...

Amen to what Shelina said! When I was a kid, the only thing my Mom used a bible for was to put obituaries in. Now that my DH and I are getting into scripture, we have several different versions. I bought Mom a new giant print bible for Xmas this year and I hope to encourage her to actually read it. It really is fascinating, as well as "nourishing."

Anonymous said...

Lovely Bible...well used. That's what it's all about!

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