The Runner's Bible is a daily spiritual respite for busy people on the run. First published by Houghtin Mifflin in 1913, with more than 60 printings since that time, this classic "prayer Bible" has been a blessing to countless individuals who seek guidance from Scripture. It was originally compiled and annotated by Nora Holm in 1910 for her "on-the-run" 17 year old daughter. Holm felt the book would be of great value to people of all ages, especially in our fast-paced society. The Runner's Bible is rich with more than 1,000 Bible passages and brief commentaries that shed light on every life issue.
Now more than ever, The Runner's Bible offers a peaceful, quiet moment in a hectic, stressful world. According to Polly Berrien Berends, author of several books, including, Whole Child, Whole Parent, "The Runner's Bible is the best spiritual aid for daily prayerful living I know. Not many people have heard of it, and booksellers often assume it is for joggers. Nevertheless, there have been 68 printings of this gem of a book, thanks to the word of mouth of its faithful underground. A compilation of biblical quotes and the author's own wise, inspired commentary, The Runner's Bible is a spiritual oxygen tank, infirmary, and compass for reviving, healing and reorienting busy, searching souls. Most who come to know The Runner's Bible keep multiple copies. The God encountered in The Runner's Bible is not a hypothetical faroff superperson, but an intimate, immediate presence and underlying source and force of personal being. Organized around such themes as love, thanks, healing, forgiveness, and reassurance, it can be sought in moments of particular need. Just as a frequently checked compassprevents one from getting lost, regular and frequent use of The Runner's Bible can help to keep us from spiritually walking off cliffs and stumbling into ditches".
