Category Archives: Christian

Love Unending: Rediscovering Your Marriage in the Midst of Motherhood – Becky Thompson

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Becky Thompson is a popular “mommy blogger” and author.  Her latest book focuses on balancing the responsibilities of motherhood and marriage.  Each chapter of Unending Love opens with a scripture and then provides a related story and closes with a challenge and a reflection section. This book provides great insights related to the importance of taking time and energy to nurture your marriage each and every day.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Random House Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

All is Bright: A Devotional Journey to Color Your Way to Christmas – Nancy Guthrie

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All is Bright is a gem for the holiday season.  It is a devotional coloring book that includes family activities, conversations starters, and even bonus coloring pages that would be perfect for younger family members.  Our family is looking forward to using this devotional this year!

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Total Family Makeover: 8 Practical Steps to Making Disciples at Home – Melissa Spoelstra

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Total Family Makeover provides direction and insight on how to be an effective disciple-maker in your child’s life.  Filled with practical advice and supported by scripture as well as family activities, this one is a winner.  Total Family Makeover would make a great text for a small group study.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Jesus and the Beanstalk: Overcoming Your Giants and Living a Fruitful Life – Lori Stanley Roeleveld

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Using the story of Jack and the Beanstalk as an allegorical starting point, Roeleveld explores 2 Peter in a conversational manner, and presents it as a guide for how to live in challenging times.  The questions for reflection at the end of each chapter were excellent and truly enhanced the text.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

What Does God Really Promise? – Carolyn Larsen

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What Does God Really Promise? tackles a 101 questions about God’s promises, the church, and the future.  A response to each question as well as a relevant Bible verse are supplied.  Our family opted to use this text as part of morning devotional time with our daughter.  It is a nice addition and provides a good starting point for discussion.  The whimsical artwork throughout the book is a delight.  This little gem would make a lovely gift.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely – Lysa TerKeurst

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I always enjoy Lysa TerKeurst’s books, and Uninvited did not disappoint.  Filled with personal stories and biblical truths, this one is a winner.  It will make you think and grow.  One of my favorite parts of the book was the bonus section in the back which included a listing of all of the scriptural references by chapter as well as key takeaways from each section.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal

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This lovely little hardback book is a combination prayer journal and coloring book.  It is filled with space to write as well as scripture, prayers, and beautiful artwork to personalize. Tyndale Press now has an entire collection of coloring/journaling products which make beautiful gifts. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Bible Stories: In the Beginning – 4 Movie Collection

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Bible Stories: In the Beginning includes movie adaptations of the lives of four different Bible characters – Abraham, Moses, Jacob, and Joseph.  These movies have been restored and remastered, but they still clearly feel like they were produced in a different time. That being said, the stories are faithfully presented and feature a number of notable actors. Although the video is rated “family approved” by the Dove Foundation, I would caution parents to preview the video first.  The treatment of animals is a particular concern.  The images are realistic for the time period, and I believe young viewers could easily be disturbed by them. 

While this complimentary video was provided for review by FishFlix, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

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The Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis

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The Chronicles of Narnia is an amazing fantasy series with strong Biblical themes.  It can be enjoyed by children as well as adults.  Our daughter has been reading thru the series with Dad at bedtime and loves it.  I highly recommend partner reading these book aloud with your child and discussing them.  There is a lot to take in for the reader on every page.  This particular edition of the series includes beautiful illustrations and would make a terrific gift.

52 Creative Family Time Experiences: Fun Ways to Bring Faith Home – Timothy Smith

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52 Creative Family Time Experiences: Fun Ways to Bring Faith Home is a great resource to use to enhance family time.  Whether you use the activity ideas weekly, monthly, or during special celebrations, you will not be disappointed.  The activities range from games and crafts to do together as a family to watching movies together followed up by a guided family discussion.  Our family has enjoyed many of the activities and looks forward to doing more.