In the last few months I have been doing a lot of work on Family History. It all started when I was given a copy of my grandfather's journal. I read every page. My grandfather passed away when I was only 4 years old. I never got to know him. My memories before were all vague and fuzzy. Most often they were associated with the smell of bread or something sweet baking. Being a baker he always smelled of baked goods.
Through his journal I got to know my grandfather as a young boy in England. I learned that as he was growing up he was teased for his short stature, which resulted in him getting in fights. I got to learn about my great grandfather. This journal was a window into the past. It made me vow to write my own personal history for my own grandchildren to one day read. Retell the stories of my past so i will become more than a name to my descendants. I would become someone that they could picture themselves being friends with on the playground.
I am lucky to live in a digital age where I can use the computer to track and write out my family tree. I was suprised to learn that many people don't know about the website Family Search that is completely free to everyone to do family history work. It is a website ran by the LDS church but they share it freely with all people regardless of religious affiliation. No need to pay for one of the many family history research sites when you can use Family Search for free.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
The Treasure of God's Word: Celebrating 400 years of the King James Bible
The Treasure of God's Word: Celebrating 400 years of the King James Bible compiled by Jack Countryman really is a treasure for anyone to own. Included in this beautifully bound book is the history of the King James Bible, from it's origins, many revisions and historical importance. Then numerous scriptures are separated into different themes, from God's Blessings to Our Hope. This makes it the perfect gift for those wishing to better understand the Bible.
I highly suggest this book to people who want to bring scripture into everyday life. It really breaks passages down into understandable themes. The excellent overfall look of the book with make it a treasure in any book lovers collection. With it's leather bound cover, embossed in gold and gilt edged pages, it is a beautiful book. With the large typeface it is very easy to read. I learned more about the history of the King James Bible from this beautiful book than from any other source in my lifetime. I would recommend this book for many different people in my life from the very devout Christian to the avid historian and even a grandparent or two.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://BookSneeze®.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
I highly suggest this book to people who want to bring scripture into everyday life. It really breaks passages down into understandable themes. The excellent overfall look of the book with make it a treasure in any book lovers collection. With it's leather bound cover, embossed in gold and gilt edged pages, it is a beautiful book. With the large typeface it is very easy to read. I learned more about the history of the King James Bible from this beautiful book than from any other source in my lifetime. I would recommend this book for many different people in my life from the very devout Christian to the avid historian and even a grandparent or two.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://BookSneeze®.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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