A few fun Chronicle books to share:
The Quickest Kid in Clarksville by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Frank Morrison
So I LOVE everything about this book. It is a delightful story of a little girl and the day before the big parade. She doesn't have good shoes so she is worried about even making it to the parade, but she thinks of Wilma Rudolph and she knows she can do it....even when the girl with fancy running shoes shows up! It is a great book with potential for discussion on those less fortunate and even Olympics and Wilma Rudolph - because she shows up in the big parade!!!
AND the illustrations are amazing! Don't miss this one.
President Squid by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Sara Varon
What does it take to be a president? Squid thinks he knows and he's going to share that with us, as readers, and even PUSH it on us. But he has a rude awakening when he realizes that not everyone agrees with him - nor are the fish impressed...until he shows his "presidentialness". GREAT reminder to adults too - what it takes to be a leader. The illustrations are captivating and fun as well. This will be super for election season!
Friday, January 22, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
The Plans I Have for You
It is tough to find devotional books for that 8-12 year age range. I have TWO in that age range right now, and believe me, it's been a challenge. SO when I was given the opportunity to read Amy Parker's devotional, The Plans I Have for You, I was thrilled to take the challenge. I was pleasantly surprised! This books packs a punch for our young readers - it challenges them to think about their future, while focusing on God's purpose for each of them. I loved the way Parker uses scripture and Bible stories to drive home the idea of focusing on all you can be for God - to find His plan for you. It is written right on their level - the illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton are fabulous and eye-catching as well. AND the biggest bonus is the accompanying journal which is also right on their level. It gives them places to write, draw, and doodle to show their ideas on paper - in a form that they can keep forever. I love the whole idea of this - teaching our young ones how to journal and express themselves while focusing on God's great love and plan for us.
Age Range: 8-12 years
Age Range: 11-14 years
About The Plans I Have For You Devotional:
The devotional is an illustrated 90-day devotional written by
bestselling children's book author Amy Parker and illustrated by Vanessa
Brantley-Newton, teaching and inspiring kids to dream about their
future, to focus on faith, love, and joy, and recognize
that God has a plan and purpose for each and every one of us.
Hardcover; 160 pagesAge Range: 8-12 years
About The Plans I Have For You Journal:
The journal prompts creative thinking and exploration of the
talents and personalities that make us special, and then helps explore
how God may use our unique traits to spread love and joy and make the
world a better place.
Stationery; 208 pagesAge Range: 11-14 years
About author Amy Parker:
Amy Parker has sold more than thirty books for children, teens, and
adults. She has also collaborated with authors ranging from New York
Times bestsellers to her very own son. Two of these collaborations are
recipients of Christian retailing's Best Awards,
and she has also won three Mom's Choice Awards. But Amy's greatest
reward is being a wife to Daniel and a mom to their amazing sons,
Michael and Ethan.
About illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton:
Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker,
and crafter. Her passion for children's books began when she came
across The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats as a child in the 1960s.
Growing up in a musical family who love to sing,
Vanessa's illustrations are as fun and whimsical as a beautiful melody.
Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, NC with her husband of
20 years, their daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes.
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I was sent copies of these books for an honest review on my blog.
I was sent copies of these books for an honest review on my blog.
Friday, January 15, 2016
The Peaceful Wife
April Cassidy has written, The Peaceful Wife: Living in Submission to Christ as Lord. I was intrigued by this when I was sent a copy to blog about. I would highly recommend this book. Not only is it easy to read and digest, but it is very thought-provoking. It probes challenges we face in marriage through Cassidy's own struggles in learning how best to relate to her husband. I appreciate her insight and honesty as she shares what she has learned about being a Godly wife. She points out how so much of what we struggle with in our marriage stems from our own issues in our spiritual life and when we can get that where it needs to be, our love for our spouse may flow freer and easier and not feel like such a lot of work! I love her look at what biblical submission is and is not...and how we, as women, can live under submission without feeling like we are losing our identity or opinions. This was an informative read that I would suggest for others to read as well!
* I was sent a copy of the book for an honest review on my blog.
* I was sent a copy of the book for an honest review on my blog.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Salvation's Tide is Rising
Passion is one of those projects that continually puts out high quality music projects. Their latest, Salvation's Tide is Rising, is another album that just amazes me at their high commitment to excellence. Song after song raises the bar for not only Christian music in general, but for worship music at its best.
What is Passion? It is "Rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8, Passion exists to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. From its start in 1995, the Passion Movement has had a singular mission--calling students from campuses across the nation and around the world to live for what matters most. This yearly conference uses live worship music and teaching to encourage young people to live for the glory of God. In 1998, Passion decided to document the musical portion of the annual conferences via live worship recordings -- raw, in-your-face praise songs with an alternative edge."
This album features some of "the greats" - Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman and Kristian Stanfill.
One of my favorite songs on the album is the opener, Salvation's Tide is Rising. I love the music on this one - the instruments and voices sound other-worldy in parts and the words are powerful. Stanfill does not disappoint - his lyrics are meaningful and catchy.
Another that I find myself singing often is "Remember" by Brett Younker. It's upbeat and also just what I need to hear most days lyric-wise.
Don't miss "Your Grace Amazes Me" by Christy Nockels. This is another song that speaks to me deeply and reminds me of the incredible grace of God. It's tender and has deep lyrics that challenge me every time I hear it.
What is Passion? It is "Rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8, Passion exists to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. From its start in 1995, the Passion Movement has had a singular mission--calling students from campuses across the nation and around the world to live for what matters most. This yearly conference uses live worship music and teaching to encourage young people to live for the glory of God. In 1998, Passion decided to document the musical portion of the annual conferences via live worship recordings -- raw, in-your-face praise songs with an alternative edge."
This album features some of "the greats" - Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman and Kristian Stanfill.
Track List:
1. Salvation's Tide is Rising - Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill
2. My Victory - Passion featuring Crowder
3. Remember - Passion featuring Brett Younker & Melodie Malone
4. God & God Alone - Passion featuring Chris Tomlin
5. Simple Pursuit - Passion featuring Melodie Malone
6. I Turn to Christ - Passion featuring Matt Redman
7. Your Grace Amazes Me - Passion featuring Christy Nockels
8. All We Sinners - Passion featuring Crowder
9. Surrender - Passion featuring Jimi Cravity
10. Good Good Father - Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill
One of my favorite songs on the album is the opener, Salvation's Tide is Rising. I love the music on this one - the instruments and voices sound other-worldy in parts and the words are powerful. Stanfill does not disappoint - his lyrics are meaningful and catchy.
Another that I find myself singing often is "Remember" by Brett Younker. It's upbeat and also just what I need to hear most days lyric-wise.
Don't miss "Your Grace Amazes Me" by Christy Nockels. This is another song that speaks to me deeply and reminds me of the incredible grace of God. It's tender and has deep lyrics that challenge me every time I hear it.
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