God Made Babies: Helping Parents Answer the Baby Question – Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb

God Made Babies is a wonderful introductory book from a Christian world viewpoint that is age appropriate for preschool and early elementary-age children.  This is the latest addition to the God Made Me Series, and it is another winner.  It uses easy to understand text, engaging illustrations, and scriptural truths.  Of particular note is the “Things to Consider” section in the back of the book.  It provides additional insights and support for parents to engage in meaningful conversations about where babies come from with their children.

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 Babies Book Cover God Made Babies
Justin Holcomb, Lindsey Holcomb,
March 14, 2022
32

A Bethlehem Christmas: Celebrating the Joyful Season – Chuck Swindoll

A Bethlehem Christmas is a wonderful reminder of the true wonder of Christmas.  The book presents the Christmas story from three separate points of view. Mary, Joseph, and the Angel Gabrielle each share their unique insights in this volume which includes beautiful artwork.  A new Christmas favorite for our family.

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Charles Swindoll
August 31, 2010
100

The Light Before Christmas: A Family Advent Devotional – Marty Machowski

The Light Before Christmas is an outstanding advent devotional for the whole family.  The devotionals focus on light and the role it has in the Christmas story and ultimately our salvation.  Thirteen devotionals are included in the book which allows for three devotionals each week of advent plus a final devotional for Christmas day.  Each devotional follows the same format and includes an activity, music, and prayer.  Whether your family has participated in family devotionals during advent in the past or this is the first time doing so, The Light Before Christmas is an outstanding resource.

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.

The Light Before Christmas Book Cover The Light Before Christmas
Marty Machowski
October 10, 2022
96

Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith – David Powlison

Take Heart is a devotional which includes a scripture passage and brief devotional for each day of of the year.  Filled with encouragement and a call to grow closer to God through fully relying on his sovereignty, this devotional provides powerful insights.

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.

Take Heart Book Cover Take Heart
David Powlison
Devotional calendars
2022
416

Anxious about Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God (Ask the Christian Counselor) – Michael Gembola

The Ask the Christian Counselor Series provides keen insights that are shared in an easy to understand manner.  Anxious about Decisions tackles the issue of anxiety related to decision making.  The warm encouragement and biblical truth shared empowers the reader to move forward with greater wisdom and discernment.

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.

Anxious about Decisions Book Cover Anxious about Decisions
Michael Gembola
September 26, 2022
144

You Are Sent: Finding Your Place in God’s Global Mission – Nathan Sloan

You Are Sent is a nine week Bible Study that focuses on sharing the gospel message locally as well as globally.  The reflection questions coupled with scripture memory and and mission-based activities bring the book to life.  This would be a great resource to use for a church-wide study.

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.

You Are Sent Book Cover You Are Sent
Nathan Sloan
August 22, 2022
176

The Stories of God (and Kiki) – Dave Connis

This is the second book in the Made in His Image series, and it is another winner.  Connis provides an engaging story with a powerful message.  The colorful illustrations truly bring the story to life.

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

The Stories of God (and Kiki) Book Cover The Stories of God (and Kiki)
Dave Connis
Religion
WaterBrook
2022
40

The Acrostic Salvation: A Rhyming Soteriology for Kids – Jonathan Gibson and Timothy Brindle

The Acrostic Salvation is organized as an alphabet book and features words related to salvation.  Each letter features a word or words coupled with scriptural references that support the text and a simple illustration.  The book concludes with a basic truths section that include the Lord’s Prayer, the 10 Commandments, and the Apostles’ Creed.

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.

The Acrostic of Salvation Book Cover The Acrostic of Salvation
Jonathan Gibson, Timothy Brindle,
September 12, 2022
64

Alongside Jesus: Devotions for Teenagers – Drew Hill

Alongside Jesus is terrific devotional firmly rooted in scripture and specifically designed for teenagers.  It provides four daily devotions each week focusing on a specific truth about Jesus.  Unique to this devotional is the element of including an “alongsider”.  An “alongsider” is a parent/mentor that you process the devotionals with using questions that are included in the text on a weekly basis.

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.

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Drew Hill
August 29, 2022
128

1 Peter: Life as an Outsider (The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible) – Robert Thune

Another great option from the Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible Series is our focus today.  1 Peter: Life as an Outsider is perfect for small groups.  The topic for this particular study is living a gospel based life.  There are ten in-depth lessons that explore the primary theme of the book –Living a life of hope and joy no matter the circumstances.  These easy to follow guides require no homework for the participants and are packed with solid Bible teaching.

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

1 Peter Book Cover 1 Peter
Bob Thune, Robert H Thune,
August 15, 2022
128