Get Outside: A Journal for Refreshing Your Spirit in Nature – Ink and Willow

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


Get Outside Book Cover Get Outside
Ink & Ink & Willow
Ink & Willow
March 2, 2021
224

Way Back Wednesday ~ Damn Delicious: 100 Super Easy, Super Fast Recipes – Chungah Rhee

This post was originally published on February 10, 2020.

I originally found Chungah Rhee’s blog (Damn Delicious) and was delighted with the results whenever I tried one of her recipes.  Then I found her cookbook which includes some favorites from the blog as well as many other outstanding recipes.  Although all of the recipes are fairly straightforward, each one has a complexity of the flavor not traditionally found in “easy” recipes.  This one is a winner!

Damn Delicious Book Cover Damn Delicious
Chungah Rhee
Cooking
Oxmoor House
September 6, 2016
240

God Made Me in His Image: Helping Children Appreciate Their Bodies – Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb

God Made Me in His Image is another title in the God Made Me Series.  This book presents God as our creator, and shares insight into God’s loving design in the creation of each of our bodies.  Each book in this series includes a section filled with biblical guidance for parents and offers additional information and resources which aid in discussion with your child in relationship to the topic addressed in the text.

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

 

 

God Made Me in His Image Book Cover God Made Me in His Image
Justin Holcomb, Lindsey Holcomb,
February 22, 2021
32

Way Back Wednesday ~ Our Favorite Easter Book

This review was originally posted on April 1, 2015,

Reading this book has become a special Easter tradition for our family.

The Flowering Cross was a very quick favorite for our daughter.  It is a touching Easter story which focuses on the transformational power of God’s love.

Katie is a six year old little girl who truly loves God.  She displays her unconditional love and kindness to her neighbor Jack who is known throughout the neighborhood for being “mean”.  Soon her kindness not only brings out kindness and gentleness in Jack but also a willingness to accept God’s love.

The illustrations in this book are amazing.  They bring the story to life with the use of vivid color and detail.  They truly enhance the story for the reader.

Bible verses as well as faith imprints which include discussion starters are found throughout the book and provide a terrific addition to the story.  Additionally, directions on how to create a flowering cross are also included at the end of the story.  This was particularly appreciated by this reader since our daughter has become keenly interested in the idea of our family making a flowering cross!

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

The Flowering Cross Book Cover The Flowering Cross
Beth Ryan
Juvenile Fiction
Tommy Nelson
2010-03
32

God Made Me for Heaven: Helping Children Live for an Eternity – Marty Machowski

The God Made Me Series is filled with impactful books for families to enjoy together.  God Made Me for Heaven is no exception.  Creatively shared through the frame of a grandmother discussing her hope of Heaven, this book shares the gospel message in an easy to understand manner.

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

 

 

God Made Me for Heaven Book Cover God Made Me for Heaven
Marty Machowski
March 8, 2021
32

Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age – Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

Gospelbound explores the hope found in Christ no matter what the circumstances around us might be.  The authors highlight Christians who are making a difference in their spheres of influence.  This book is inspiring and encouraging.

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

Gospelbound Book Cover Gospelbound
Collin Hansen, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra,
Religion
Multnomah
2021
240

Centered: Trading Your Plans for a Life That Matters – Jason Brown and Paul Asay

Centered: Trading Your Plans for a Life That Matters follows the remarkable story of former NFL center Jason Brown and his family.  It shares the power of  faith and the hard work of serving others.  Inspiring and encouraging – This is a terrific book!

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

Centered Book Cover Centered
Jason Brown, Paul Asay,
Religion
WaterBrook
2021
224

God Cares for Me: Helping Children Trust God When They’re Sick – Scott James

God Cares for Me: Helping Children Trust God When They’re Sick is another winner from the God Made Me book series for children.  All of the books in this series are terrific and provide great support for parents as they endeavor to discuss a wide variety of issues with their children.  This book is particularly timely as we are currently living during a global pandemic.

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

God Cares for Me Book Cover God Cares for Me
Scott James
February 8, 2021

The Good Egg – Jory John

Although The Good Egg can be enjoyed by young learners as a fun picture book, it is a clever book with a deeper message that would be great to use with older learners.  Exhausted by trying to be good and influence the behavior of others, the protagonist (a good egg) learns life altering lessons in this engaging and funny tale that includes fantastic illustrations.

The Good Egg Book Cover The Good Egg
Jory John
Juvenile Fiction
HarperCollins
February 12, 2019
40

Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near the Heart of God – Ann Graham Lotz

Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near the Heart of God provides a beautiful collection of prayers.  It also details Lotz’s challenges with prayer and how she has grown in this spiritual discipline through writing out her prayers.  This encouraging volume would make a lovely gift for yourself or for someone special.

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

The Light of His Presence Book Cover The Light of His Presence
Anne Graham Lotz
Religion
Multnomah
2020
224