Rent Confessions of an Ugly-Bible Reader

Synopsis

In this short but compelling book, author Tim McCormick explains why his favorite Bible-a dog-earned, underlined, notes-in-the-margin, stickered-all-over-by-his-kids paperback of The Message: Catholic/Ecumenical Edition is so sacred: "As I sit at the beginning of the day, with my rather pedestrian-looking Bible, which feels like it has been through the grinder that just produced the cup of coffee in my hand, I know I am about to spend some time with the God who is always waiting for me. Most days I receive a great sense of familiarity and peace that gives me the confidence I need to be a Christian in the world. This prayer routine has become the foundation of my day and, when I am unable to follow this practice for some reason, I notice a huge difference in how I feel and interact with others." He argues that it is not the physical beauty of the book that produces this result but the relationship he has had with it for many years. Its "ugliness" is part of its true beauty. This book is for people-especially young adults and others who may not follow the spiritual practice of daily Bible reading-who want to learn the why, the when, and especially the how of praying with Scripture. McCormick, a Catholic high-school religion teacher, husband, and father of three children, gives very specific advice on how to choose the best Bible for you, how to read it, and how to use it to develop your daily prayer and ongoing relationship with God.

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