Bible Cover Store blog

As you probably already know leather is a very durable material and is an excellent choice for the construction of Bible covers.  Leather can come from a variety of animals, with cattle leather being the most common.  Bible covers are also made from lamb, which can be found in more expensive leather products.

Types of Leather
There are many types of leather and some manufacturers use the following terms to describe them.
Full Grain Leather – This is used to describe the natural blemished surface of the animal skin, such as scratches, wrinkles and grain variation. This is usually a higher quality grain. You get the natural beauty of the hide with all the imperfections.
Top Grain Leather – Sometimes you’ll see a leather Bible cover referred to as “top grain.”  It describes the sanding of the natural grain to remove the defects seen in the full grain leather. It is a little lower quality than the full grain because all the imperfections are removed. A grain pattern is them embossed into the surface. A common type of embossing is the pebble grain surface.
Split Grain – You won’t actually see this term used by Bible cover manufacturers even if it used in the cover. The split grains are the “other” slices of hides left over after the top grain has been removed. These are going to lack a lot of the tissue strength you would get with the top grain or full grain, but it will be less expensive. It is still very acceptable for small surfaces, like Bible covers.
Bonded Leather – These are genuine leather pieces bonded together with man-made materials and usually embossed with a grain design. They usually contain about 90% leather but is much cheaper than the full or top grain leather.
Suede – This type of leather is cut from the inner side of the animal hide which produces a napped finish. It is softer than other forms of leather, but is less durable.
Nubuck – Not as well known as other leather types, Nubuck is top grain leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side to produce a napped surface similar to suede. But nubuck leather is far more durable than suede and will last much longer.

If you shop around you will see vast differences in the prices of leather Bible covers – from 50 dollars to as low as 10 dollars. The higher priced leather covers are probably full grain or top grain leather.  But even the lower priced leather covers can be a good value.  Some are a patchwork design, which means they are made from unused leather scraps stitched together, which makes each cover unique. Some people are attracted to this construction method and others are not.

You can see a great selection of leather Bible covers at the Bible Cover Store.

McDonald’s has reversed it’s position after the Christian based American Family Association called for a nationwide boycott. Apparently, Christians do have a voice that’s heard.

McDonalds had given $20,000 to the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). The vice president of McDonalds, Richard Ellis, also serves on the board of the NGLCC. 

Initially McDonald’s stood by their support of the NGLCC. CEO Jim Skinner said “Being a socially responsible organization is a fundamental part of who we are. We have an obligation to use our size and resources to make a difference in the world … and we do.”

What a difference a boycott can make. The American Family Association announced that McDonald’s has reversed it’s position and agreed to remain neutral on social and political issues. McDonald’s announced that vice president, Richard Ellis has resigned from the organizations board and that membership in NGLCC will not be renewed once it expires in December.

McDonald’s sent an email to it’s franchise owners saying, “It is our policy to not be involved in political and social issues. McDonald’s remains neutral on same sex marriage or any ‘homosexual agenda’ as defined by the American Family Association.”

It would be nice if McDonalds said they don’t support the NGLCC or the gay and lesbian lifestyle, but I guess the netural postition is a victory for Christians.

As a Christian, I have the right to live a abundant life. The life that Jesus Christ died to give me, is all mine. It’s not because of our might, nor because of our goodness, but because of the precious blood, Jesus Christ shed for us in the Cross at Calvary. Because of his innocent blood, millions of sinners are saved from Hell. How precious that is, you ask?

If you don’t realize what Hell is, or what would have happened to you if Jesus didn’t save you, you won’t realize the value of Christianity. There are still millions in the world living without the knowledge that, there exists a dark world beneath the earth named Hell. Where millions of souls are tormented forever, in eternal fire. But this may sound like a fairy tale to you unless you study the Bible deeper and seek for the truth.

Not only is Hell real. But whatever Bible depicts about the dark side and satan, evil and demons are all real. You will know the truth only if you read bible and understand what God saved us from. And the need for that is to save yourself from suffering the torments in Hell. God doesn’t want even one soul to go there, God loves us so much, that he gave his only son’s life for saving us.

Realize what you are saved from. To make you believe that there is a world called Hell. Go read the bible, search bible passages online in sites like bible gateway. Search for the word “Hell” and you will come up with all sorts of details about Hell, you will read exactly where Hell is situated, and you will know what it feels like to be in Hell. You will understand the value of Jesus Christ who saved us from destruction.

If that info on Hell is just not enough for you to believe, then go search sites like YouTube, where you’ll find a real audio recording done by some archeologists, while digging deeper in to the earths core. You’ll be shocked to hear the torments of millions of souls in Hell, also for you to believe that it’s no cooked up story, you can find photographs of newspapers articles that published the incident back in 1940’s if I am right.

I am not saying this all to scare you away from reality. I am telling you these to understand the value of Christianity and the value of what Jesus died to give us. The only person who can save us from destruction and Hell is Jesus Christ. His name is the name above all names, the word above all words. It’s the name of the Almighty who is the Alpha and The Omega, who can answer all your prayers instantly, who can change people’s minds for your good, who can heal your sickness, who can turn any difficult situation and make it to your advantage. Believe in Jesus Christ and Be Saved Forever. The gift is an eternal life, with God in his garden of Love… Heaven…

God will give his angels charge over his sons and daughters who fear him and love him the way he loves you. He is the God who said – If you abide in me and my words abide in you, I’ll do for you whatever you ask me to do. What more can a meager human being like you and me ask for that having God by our side?

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Answer quickly:

What’s the difference between Christianity and every other religion?

Can you do it in 30 seconds or less?

Well, I’d like for you to be able to do this.

Unfortunately, the answer isn’t good news. The answer is a truth that keeps
so many from being willing to follow God. In fact, it’s really distasteful.

But my job isn’t to please your ears. My job is to tell you the truth. And
here it is:

The Answer

Except for Christianity, every other religion in the world is basically a set
of instructions on how to be good enough for God. Christianity is the ONLY
religion that says, “You CAN’T be good enough for God.” It is the only religion
with a Savior.

The world wants to believe that people are good, or that they can become
good. The truth is that we are NOT good and that we can’t become good.
Period.

You simply can’t EARN your way to God, and that is what all of the other
religions of the world are desperately trying to teach you to do.

Scriptural Proof

And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call
Me good? No one is good except God alone. - Mark 10:18

Every one of them has turned aside; together they have become
corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one. - Psalm
53:3

All have turned aside, together they have become useless; there
is none who does good, there is not even one. - Romans 3:12

Everyday Proof

Ask yourself these questions:

1.) Have you ever sinned?

If you are not sure, you can check yourself against the 10 Commandments.
(Exodus 20:3-17). The Bible says that this is the whole reason WHY we were given
the 10 commandments.

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by
observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Romans
3:20

If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the
truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8

2.) Have you even known anyone who hasn’t sinned?

If fact, even if someone doesn’t accept God or the Bible, you can ask them if
they have their own set of rules to judge what is right and what is wrong.

They will say “yes”, at which point you can ask them “Have you ALWAYS and
COMPLETELY followed your OWN set of rules of right and wrong?” If they are
truthful, they will say “no.”

Scripture backs up this truth too in Romans 2:14-15.

We are not good and we cannot become good. This is a hard truth, but it is
true nonetheless. It is the core of Christianity.

How Does Obedience Fit?

I’ll take a full look at obedience in the future, but for now, just know that
even many Christians get off track because they try to be “worthy” of the fact
that Jesus died for them.

Don’t get me wrong, obedience is important, but it is important only because
of a love response to God. Obedience tells God that you love Him.

Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My
Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who
does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own;
they belong to the Father who sent me. - John 14:23-24

This is love for God: to obey his commands.- 1 John
5:3

Sum It All Up

We are not good and we can’t become good enough (on our own) to get to God.
However, God decided to make a way, because He is perfectly loving and perfectly
just. He did this by sacrificing His Son, Jesus.

If confronted about your faith by someone of a different faith simply ask
them:

“Who or what pays for your sins?”

Other religions typically have a strong sense of justice. Where, then,
is justice regarding their own sin?

We MUST have a Savior. Muhammad did not die for your sins, neither did Buddha
nor Confucius. Jesus Christ is the only Savior the world has ever known. Other
religions are counting on the mercy of God, but this denies justice.

It is the most incredible love story that God wanted you so badly that He
made the sacrifice of His Son, so that you could be good enough - perfect, in
fact.

The more I recognize my own sins, the more extraordinary this love story
becomes. Not only that God accepts me, not even that He loves me, but that He
has actually chosen me to be adopted into His family as His very own child!
Amazing, beautiful and humbling.

May you be blessed.

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The Bible Cover Store now has a new toll free phone number that customers can call if they have questions or want to place an order., rather than using the online ordering system.

1-888-342-1633
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Mountain Time

When buying a new Bible, it makes sense to protect your investment with a Bible cover. People tend to keep their Bible for a long time. After all, it’s got all their notes in it. It’s easier and less expensive to change the cover that protects it.

Consumers have more choices in Bible cover styles that ever before. Sure, any Bible cover will protect a Bible, but some people are looking for more style than a basic black canvas cover, even though those are still perennial best sellers. Here at the Bible Cover Store we try to find a balance between traditional and fashionable styles of Bible covers.

Bible covers that emphasize fashion are more hit and miss with consumers, but the good ones will sometimes outsell the basic covers. For example, as soon as we introduced the Jeweled Cross Bible cover and the Wisdom Bible cover, they became instant hits. On the negative side, a cover that is a great seller today can easily be out of style tomorrow. That’s why, just like car makers, Bible cover manufacturers introduce new Bible covers every year.

Manufacturers look at the latest trends in fashion when designing new covers, as these trends tend to carry over into the Bible cover market. The JC Designer Signature Wedge from White Dove Designs looks more like an expensive handbag than a Bible cover.

Some non-traditional covers have entered the market recently. Gregg Gift’s new Bible Carryall is worn across the body and can hold an extra large Bible as well as other essentials.

The Bible cover you select is really a function of you. Men typically go for basic covers and organizers, but certain designs will attract them, such as camouflage covers or sports covers.

Women will also buy the basics, but they usually go for the more design-intensive covers with images or stitching. Gregg Gift’s line of designer Bible covers have been best sellers for years.

Children and Teen Bible covers don’t sell as well as adult-oriented covers, but we still offer a great selection for this segment of the market. You will find children’s covers in smaller sizes, such as the Treasure Map Bible cover, as they tend to carry smaller youth-size Bibles. Teens go more more design-oriented covers, but definitely have a different sense of style than mom or dad. One popular trend is the distressed and frayed look, such as the Grommet Cross Bible cover.

Some manufacturers are finally making Spanish Bible covers, with either Latin American design elements or Spanish words, such as the Calligraphy Cross Bible cover.

And the Bible cover suppliers haven’t forgotten the giant size Bibles or the extra small Bibles, referred to as Special Size Covers; such as the Compact Canvas Bible cover or the Maxi Study Bible cover.

Regardless of the changes and trends, Bible covers will be an important part of the Christian retail market.

Nel Whatmore uses pastels and watercolors to produce vivid florals and landscapes. She has been a professional artist since 1986 and is now one of Britian’s best-known artists. Nel loves music and finds that it inspires her artwork. She always listens to her favorite music while painting. Her work is widely available in the UK and US and can be found on posters and greeting cards, as well as Bible covers and tote bags.

Find Nel Whatmore Bible covers in our Designer Category.

Renee Jardine hails from California and draws inspiration from God’s creations for her beautiful paintings. Her unique style and natural simplicity are interwoven into her designs. Amazingly, Renee is a self taught artist but she has to ability to create unique perspectives from the everyday objects in her world. Her artwork can be found on posters and ceramics. She is also a well-know painter of decorative furniture. Renee’s work can be found worldwide. We are proud to have her visionary artwork displayed on our products.

Find Renee Jardine Bible covers in our Designer Category.

William Hallmark is a young gifted artist known for his gentle images of Bible symbolism; The Lion of Judah, Jesus the Lamb of God, Children of God, Angels, to name a few. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, William’s work can be seen throughout the United States. His art has appeared on the cover of several Christian publications and some of his creations have been re-created on Bible covers. We are certainly going to see more of this talented Christian artist in the years to come.

See William Hallmark designed Bible covers in our Designer Category.

The talented Hautman brothers, Joseph, Robert and James, are widely know for their wildlife paintings. Hautman Brothers art has been featured on over 41 state and federal stamps and displayed in both the Smithsonian Institute and the Oval Office. Their work can be found on a wide range of products, from blankets to jigsaw puzzles, and of course Bible covers.

Find Hautman brothers Bible covers in our Designer Category.