Adam, this is quite good. One of the problems with doing so much on laptops, phones, and digital media is that we lose the handwritten history and a lot of what we store as digital records become lost or unreadable after a few decades. I treasure and still go back to the old Bible notes and hymns I wrote in my own handwriting I left 50 years ago.
20+ years ago I found a website https://greatsite.com/ that sells antique Bibles. Some are a little old. Some are truly ancient. The older ones get a bit pricy. When we paid off our home, my husband gave me a 1600s Geneva Bible. It is precious, although I don't read it frequently because the old English is harder to read and the small print is problematic for me to read without reading glasses. It is still one of my most precious possessions.
They actually have a deal where they can make one of these old Bibles into a family Bible. They take an old Bible, that the cover is destroyed, add family tree, birth/marriage/death pages, and other notes and then rebind the Bible. I always thought that would be cool to do.
We have several other old Bibles: 2 were handed down from my husband's mom and grandma
and 2+ were found at estate sales. We love old Bibles.
I've finally gotten where I highlight text, but I probably should start writing down some of my insights into my Bible to hand down.
Amen! I still remember by great-grandfather who was 98 and not able to do anything by himself anymore sing about the lost sheep. I truly believe that his love for Jesus did impact my faith and even though my 20 younger cousins never met him, I still believe that his legacy and the legacy of our grand-parents and parents is making an impact in their lives as well. I'm truly blessed by this legacy and I'd like to encourage first-generation believers to start building that legacy for their children.
We'll done, Adam. This is an enjoyable read and one that challenges. Ironically, I am currently copying all my notes and highlights from one bible to another. A lot of memories are in this bible. Peace, Richard
Adam, this is quite good. One of the problems with doing so much on laptops, phones, and digital media is that we lose the handwritten history and a lot of what we store as digital records become lost or unreadable after a few decades. I treasure and still go back to the old Bible notes and hymns I wrote in my own handwriting I left 50 years ago.
I so agree Frank! Thanks for sharing. I love that, and look forward to the same.
20+ years ago I found a website https://greatsite.com/ that sells antique Bibles. Some are a little old. Some are truly ancient. The older ones get a bit pricy. When we paid off our home, my husband gave me a 1600s Geneva Bible. It is precious, although I don't read it frequently because the old English is harder to read and the small print is problematic for me to read without reading glasses. It is still one of my most precious possessions.
They actually have a deal where they can make one of these old Bibles into a family Bible. They take an old Bible, that the cover is destroyed, add family tree, birth/marriage/death pages, and other notes and then rebind the Bible. I always thought that would be cool to do.
We have several other old Bibles: 2 were handed down from my husband's mom and grandma
and 2+ were found at estate sales. We love old Bibles.
I've finally gotten where I highlight text, but I probably should start writing down some of my insights into my Bible to hand down.
That is so cool Christy! I will have to check that website out for sure. Old copies and editions are so enjoyable to look through.
Absolutely love this, Adam. And I want a family Bible now!
Thanks Dave!! I’m trying to use ours more and more!
Amen! I still remember by great-grandfather who was 98 and not able to do anything by himself anymore sing about the lost sheep. I truly believe that his love for Jesus did impact my faith and even though my 20 younger cousins never met him, I still believe that his legacy and the legacy of our grand-parents and parents is making an impact in their lives as well. I'm truly blessed by this legacy and I'd like to encourage first-generation believers to start building that legacy for their children.
That is an incredible LEGACY Debby!
We'll done, Adam. This is an enjoyable read and one that challenges. Ironically, I am currently copying all my notes and highlights from one bible to another. A lot of memories are in this bible. Peace, Richard
Thanks Richard ! I’ve never copied my notes from one Bible to another, but I love that idea!