This little book is just right for a three to five year old who is becoming familiar with Bible stories. The pop-ups are simple but effective. I liked that they didn't just pop-up but moved. The text is brief and should appeal to young children. I also liked the added citations that reveal where the stories are found in the Bible. I gave it to my three-year-old nephew who I … [Read more...] about Book Review: My Pop-Up Bible Stories by Juliet David; illustrated by Daniel Howarth
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Book Review: The Three Trees by Elena Pasquali
What are most outstanding about this rendition of The Three Trees are the beautiful illustrations. The colors are vibrant and the images are action packed with emotive animals everywhere. I also like the telling of the story in that the sentence structure was simple, perfect for a young child to read. I happen to own Angela Hunt's retelling of the same story, so I compared it … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Three Trees by Elena Pasquali
Book Review: The Liberating Truth by Danielle Strickland
Abstract from Goodreads: "Despite decades of legislation, women are still straitjacketed into subservient roles. Girls still "dumb down" in order to catch a good-looking guy. From Barbies to burqas to Botox, women are offered models which stifle their development. The Church needs to stand against such practices. Danielle Strickland argues that it should seize the lead in … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Liberating Truth by Danielle Strickland
Review and Giveaway: Branded by Tim Sinclair
WARNING: Do not read this book unless you are willing to be convicted of being a complacent Christian. If you want to continue to witness to people in the ineffective ways that used to work before but no longer do, don't go anywhere near this book. It will scare you. It will shake your foundation. It might even {shudder} make you want to do something different. I gave this book … [Read more...] about Review and Giveaway: Branded by Tim Sinclair
True North: Choosing God in the Frustrations of Life by Gary and Lisa Heim
Excerpt: Only in Christ do we find rest (Ps. 62:1). When Christ alone is the center of our lives, when he has the affections of our hearts, then—and only then—we become established. We become grateful, giving children of God amidst the chaos and groaning of this broken and fallen world. We live purposefully by seeking to reveal the greatness and goodness of God by how we give … [Read more...] about True North: Choosing God in the Frustrations of Life by Gary and Lisa Heim