We love having a lot of book to choose from to read to the kids. Their book shelf is overflowing. But great Christian children's books are hard to pass up. So when I had the chance to review Magnificent Tales Treasury of Bible Stories, I couldn't pass it up. A large book of great rhyming stories straight from the Bible. Plus, the great illustrations make this book truly a treasure. The great rhyming from Kelly Pulley makes reading this a pleasure for children of all ages (even adults). The … [Read more...]
Raising a Princess: 8 Essentials I Want to Teach Her
As I am typing this book review, my kids are watching Frozen for the millionth time. Really. My daughter is six years old and raising her is difficult. Parenting is hard, right? Especially in this day and age. It seems like everything is either over-sexualized in society or full of spiritualism (witches, magic, death, etc...). As a Christian mother I find the line difficult to draw. Honestly, I have really cracked down on the entertainment she is exposed to. When girls are continually shown … [Read more...]
1st Grade Bedtime Routine
We are in a short break between homeschool Kindergarten and 1st grade. Our school year went quite well. There were many hard days, but my daughter told me she still wants to be homeschooled. She does get lonely at times, so I have to make frequent play dates for her. This school year she is going to play soccer with our town's league and I've joined a homeschool co-op. I can't wait to share more about that. Do your kids have a specific bedtime? Even though we homeschool (and can get up and … [Read more...]
One Nation by Ben Carson
I don't get into politics on the blog or on social media and I don't intend to now. I am a conservative Christian, but being a minority women, I am more liberal socially. I wanted to share a little about Ben Carson's newest book, One Nation. In it he nicely explains what is going on in our country and some great ideas on how he'd change those things. I've read his biography and seen the movie based on his life and I believe he has good intentions. Though I might not agree with all his ideas I do … [Read more...]
Clout: Discover Your God-given Influence
Do you ever wonder what God's will is for your life? Or maybe wonder how you will ever succeed? I am constantly plagued by doubt and also the desire to be doing something great for God's kingdom. I'm not the only one am I? Surely, not. This is why Clout by Jenni Catron is such a timely book in my life. She explains how we all have clout, or important influence to those around us. Using Biblical examples and real life examples she does a great job at explaining why she believes we all have … [Read more...]
Now You See Me Book Review
Could you forgive a man responsible for killing your two grandsons? But not just your grandsons but 168 people in a terrible bombing? Learn about Kathy Sanders' experience of losing her grandsons in the Oklahoma City bombing. Go on a journey of forgiveness with her - you'll be amazed by the grace only God can give. About Now You See Me On April 19, 1995, Kathy Sanders' life was changed forever when a bomb exploded and destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City, killing her two … [Read more...]
Do You Need an AHA Moment in Your Spiritual Life?
Labeled by Idleman himself as a “God-help” book rather than a “self- help” book, AHA unveils how three key elements can deepen our faith and change our lives forever. I was excited to get this book because honestly, I think I need more AHA moments in my own spiritual life. But, according to Idelman, many of these moments come out of difficult times in our life. Man, oh man, I don't like difficult times. Yet, it is true, the times when I drew closest to the Lord were the hard times in my … [Read more...]
