Category Archives: Adult

Dear Grandchild, This is Me: A Gift of Stories, Wisdom, and Off-the-Record Tales

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Dear Grandchild is a lovely keepsake journal.  It includes a wide range of questions that a grandparent can complete in order to share his/her experiences with a grandchild.  I particularly liked the “History and Me” section which allows one to share personal reflections related to a variety of historical events one personally experienced.  This journal is a lovely way to gather and keep family history details.

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.

Blind Spots: What You Don’t See Can Hurt You – Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson

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Blind Spots: What You Don’t See Can Hurt You is an interesting book.  Using a biblical perspective, it explores recognizing and addressing our blind spots.  Riddle and Anderson write with a conversational tone and use many personal examples which enhance the text.  Although this book is highly readable, the content cannot help but challenge the reader.

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

Blind Spots Book Cover Blind Spots
Fil Anderson
Religion
New Growth Press
May 27, 2019
160

East Dragon, West Dragon – Robyn Eversole

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East Dragon, West Dragon is an enjoyable tale of two dragons who live on opposite sides of the world and like it that way.  Each of the dragons has a healthy degree of fear about the other, but a day comes when they meet each other.  This little gem has a big message that is great for young students as well as more experienced learners.

East Dragon, West Dragon Book Cover East Dragon, West Dragon
Robyn Eversole
Juvenile Fiction
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
January 3, 2012
40

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Way Back Wednesday – First Day of School

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Today is our daughter’s first day of middle school, and the message of The Dot seemed the perfect way to start the year.  Looking forward to a great one!

The Dot is perhaps my favorite picture book of all time.  The Dot introduces us to Vashti a little girl who is not very eager about art class.  Her art teacher encourages her to “make her mark”.  With gentle guidance from her teacher, Vashti’s natural abilities as an artist as well as a teacher develop.  Ultimately, the simple text and accessible pictures pull the reader into Vashti’s story.  The profound impact of the words and actions of a teacher are highlighted and the power of enthusiasm and encouragement are reinforced.

The Dot Book Cover The Dot
Peter Reynolds
Juvenile Fiction
Candlewick Press
2003
32

Core 52: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year – Mark E. Moore

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Core 52 provides a framework for meaningful Bible study.  With a chapter for each week of the year which provides a brief reading, memory verse, Bible story, and application activity, Core 52 allows a reader to explore and study fifty-two foundational Bible verses.  This book is a wonderful tool to use to more fully understand God’s word.

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.

Core 52 Book Cover Core 52
Mark E. Moore
Waterbrook Press
July 16, 2019
400

Talk the Walk: How to Be Right Without Being Insufferable – Steve Brown

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The title of this book really tells one all you need to know.  Steve Brown presents a powerful case for sharing the reality of Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world in a manner that reflects a life defined by the fruit of the spirit.  This easy to read text packs a punch!

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.

Talk the Walk Book Cover Talk the Walk
Steve Brown
Religion
2019
160

Don’t Blame the Mud: Only Jesus Makes Us Clean – Marty Machowski

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Our family became fans of Marty Machowski after reading his earlier work – Ology.    Don’t Blame the Mud is another winner!  This impactful book shares the gospel message is a memorable way.  Of special note are the pictures within the book.  They really bring the text to life.

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.

Don't Blame the Mud Book Cover Don't Blame the Mud
Marty Machowski
Religion
2019
32

Hearing God – Nathan Finochio

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Hearing God focuses on the topic of communication with God.  Finochio uses biblical support and real life stories to share how God communicates with us.  Although this book is written in a conversational tone, it provides a lot to think about and discuss.

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.

 

 

Hearing God Book Cover Hearing God
Nathan Finochio
Religion
WaterBrook Press
2019
224

Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus – Ehman and Schwenk

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Settle My Soul is a lovely devotional filled with encouragement.  It includes one hundred short devotionals that include a verse from scripture, a devotional reading, a short prayer, and a journaling prompt with room within the book for your response to the prompt.  This devotional would be a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.

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

Settle My Soul Book Cover Settle My Soul
Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk,
Religion
Pressing Pause
March 26, 2019
256