More Than a Bible

My youngest daughter and I were waiting for someone inside a Christian bookstore.

“Seems like everybody’s talking about that ESV Study Bible,” I said, pointing to the display. Hardback editions stood on end next to a stack of nicely bound versions boxed up and marked $75.

“The church bought those for the graduating seniors this year,” my daughter said.

“Really? The hardbound ones?”

“No, those fancy ones,” she said, pointing to the boxes. “The students could get their names engraved on the front if they wanted to.”

“Those? Right there?” I asked, incredulous. “For $75?” [Read more...]