CSB Life Counsel Bible: Practical Wisdom for All of Life (Slate Blue LeatherTouch)

For those involved in Nouthetic counseling or biblical counseling, the commentary within on a wide variety of subjects is well worth your time. The helps are wonderfully in line with Biblical values yet align well with our modern understanding of various psychological/mental health issues. While I am not a huge fan of the Christian Standard Bible, I certainly contend that it is well worth every dollar to have this Bible do to the commentary alone.

I use this Bible as a supplement to my main study Bible when friends come to me for advice. It is easy to look up the pertinent subject and find the supporting scripture. Love the soft leather-like cover. Definitely recommend.

I have to admit I own a variety of versions of the Bible and had been on the fence about purchasing another. Now I’m really enjoying my new CSB Life Counsel Bible. I wanted a readable text that coincided with my Sunday School lessons and am finding it helps with my weekly lesson prep with its simple study features. The counsel articles are well wrRead more about review stating Readable, both timeless and timelyitten and timely with proper references.

This is another great resource to add to your library for personal spiritual development. The articles are filled with wisdom and are well written. The leather is soft and feels great. It looks great also.

The article on ADHD was especially helpful in dealing with my grandson. It helped me see what is going on with him and how I should respond. I skimmed several if the articles and can hardly wait to be able to share the information as God sends people my way.

Helpful articles to accompany scripture, thoughtfully done.

I bought my wife the green cover when this Bible first was released and loved it so I bought one for myself. I love the translation and the included stories from various authors, pastors, etc. I have recommended this Bible to my family.

I originally purchased the NKJS study Bible and I found myself unable to read it. It was difficult to understand, and while a study Bible with good information, I found myself struggling with this version so I ordered the CSB. Best decision. Everyone should read the Bible at least once, IMHO.

The CSB Life Counsel Bible by New Growth Press is an incredible resource for combining Biblical truth with wise counsel.
Excellent and Attractive: While available in classic hardcover, the leathertouch editions are excellent and attractive. With “Life Counsel Bible” beautifully embossed on the front cover, elegant gold page trimmings, and handy two ribbon markers – this is the version that will welcome and withstand repeated usage.
What most impressed me was how this Bible addressed a wide-range of tough topics and life issues. More than 150 articles written by respected Christian counselors are included. David Powlison writes on replacing suicidal thoughts with hope. Paul David Tripp gives advice on finding hope again in grief. Diane Langberg shares on the spiritual impact of sexual abuse. Michael R. Emlet considers Autism Spectrum Disorder and meeting challenges with hope.
Engage with God at the Heart Level
Word studies are an expected feature from a study Bible, but this Bible places focuses on key words applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel. Call out quotes are placed near each article to provide truth, hope, and encouragement for our daily lives.
Using this Bible for devotional reading or personal study will encourage you to engage with God at the heart level. It will give you applicational counsel supported by Scripture. Pastors, teachers, and counselors will find this Bible to be a go-to resource for meeting the needs of their people. You will be equipped to give help with the hope of God’s Word.

This is a beautiful Bible! This Bible is perfect for sharing and helping others but it is so helpful to me as I relate to so many of the topics. I also love that there is a ribbon page marker in the OT and in the NT.

I'm still looking through all this Bible has to offer, but very impressed with what I have encountered so far.

The LeatherTouch edition is very comfortable to hold and the print size is very good for these old eyes.

I'm really enjoying this Bible. I'm so thankful to be able to review this resource. This is definitely one that will remain in my library not only as a counseling resource but also as a personal resource when I am wrestling with yet another issue that life throws into my path.

I especially love the introductions that are provided at the beginning of each book of the Bible. It's different than many study Bibles in that puts all the usual intro material into nutshell form without sacrificing important elements that are needed in understanding the book you are about to read. I love how it clearly states the intent of the writer and always points out how each book points to Christ...in both the Old and New Testaments. Also, the Truth For Healing sections with the overview of key themes and truths related to healing from each book of the Bible is just the icing on the cake for me!

The articles are a goldmine. Seriously every parent needs this Bible. I am amazed at the breadth, depth, and wisdom that are available at your fingertips. If you are struggling with how to talk to your child about the issues they face in this world and how to keep the lines of communication open, then you will want to access these articles.

Grace-filled counsel giving practical wisdom in how to apply God's Word to a wide range of topics and tough life issues is provided through these full-length articles written by respected Christian counselors and scholars.
The topics covered are too numerous to list here. Just suffice it to say that whether you are single, married, divorced, young, old, parent, child...or dealing with disability, special needs, psychiatric disorder, eating disorder, drug addiction, sex addiction, surviving trauma of all kinds, struggling with forgiveness, and more (in other words...you are a human being), there is an article that can lead you to the wisdom in God's Word in how to navigate your issue from a Biblical worldview with mercy and grace.

I highly recommend this Bible as a great resource.

This Bible is impressive from the get-go. It has a beautiful blue slate leather-touch cover and is nicely indexed. The Bible lettering is dark, comfortably large and "black letter" text throughout, which is better for my eyes. The cross-references are included and placed on the bottom which keepRead more about review stating CSB Life Counsel Bibles the text look nice and clean and provides a helpful study tool.
The articles are seem to be helpful and timely, covering many hot-button issues that face pastors and counselors today. There is an index for rapid location of topics.

I would have preferred the articles to have been grouped either in the front or the back of the Bible instead of interspersed throughout because:
1. I have not seen a connection between particular articles and the section of the Bible in which they are located.
2. The interspersed articles means that the Bible text is interrupted. This makes teaching or preaching from the Bible harder as an article many interrupt the passage being exposited or the article may interfere with finding another text quickly.
3. It's like having 2 books in one: A Bible and an anthology of counseling articles.
Personally, I would prefer 2 separate volumes: less size and weight for each. But, if you are committed to one volume, then collect the articles separate from the Bible text.
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Nice Bible with good articles and word studies. I think I was expecting a little more in terms of Biblical counseling help.

This Bible is beautifully bound. The print is easy to read and the variety of extra articles is great!

I recently received the Life Counsel Bible and have been very pleased with it. The have read several of the articles included and found them to be very helpful and relevant. The print is easy to read and the Bible is high quality. I'm sure I will enjoy it for many years to come.

I absolutely love my CSB Counsel Bible.