Spiritual growth begins with cultivating the mind through studying the Scriptures. The NLT Spiritual Growth Bible will help you cultivate your thoughts and conform your life to Christ through easy to understand language and a host of helpful study tools. The flexcover Bible is covered in soft teal faux leather with an uncomplicated design: gold foiled faux spine ribs and a gold foiled title on the front cover. Luxury features of this Bible include a presentation page; gilt-edged pages; ribbon markers; thumb index; and index of authors and articles in the back. The presentation page in the front can be personalized and states the premise for the design of this beautiful Bible. An introduction by managing editor Martin Manser and associate editor Mike Beaumont leads into the features of the Bible and an introduction to the New Living Translation. In addition to the NLT text; you will find informative sidebar articles; full-page articles on key aspects of Spiritual growth and fundamental theological truths; book introductions; character profiles of men and women of the Bible; topical ties to connect articles with relevant Scripture; and cross-references. There is also a topical index at the back of the Bible and an index of articles and authors for easy reference. The NLT is respected for its clear and faithful rendering of the message based on the original text of Scripture. Its contemporary language makes it a great Bible for personal Bible study or group Bible study with teenagers. The NLT Spiritual Growth Bible will become your niece; granddaughter; or daughter's go-to Bile for personal Bible study and make a great graduation or birthday gift. Features: Teal faux leather cover with gold foiled title New Living Translation Introductions to each book of the Bible Birdseye view of every book's content and themes 800+ sidebar articles 80+ full-page articles focused on spiritual growth and fundamental theological truths 40+ character profiles of Biblical characters 2300+ topical ties connect articles and Scripture passages that share a theme or topic 1700+ cross-references Topical index Index of articles and authors 9-point font size Presentation page Two ribbon markers Thumb index Size: 9.25" x 6.46" x 1.5" (235 x 164 x 38 mm)