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Productivity for Teens: A Round-Up
Do your teens make New Year’s resolutions or goals? Perhaps you wish they would? If any of those goals relate to being more productive or managing time better or simply getting things done, then consider one of the following resources. Each of the resources below works well with a group of teens as well (in a family setting or church youth group setting). Productivity for Teens: A Round-Up Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will by Kevin DeYoung. Moody, 2014. 144 pages. Reading Level: Teen/Adults, ages 15 and up Recommended For: Ages 15 and up Written especially for those in college, DeYoung’s Just Do Something is also…
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Honey for a Child’s Heart Read Along: Month 5
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Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days by Jill A. Miller
Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days is a gentle introduction to the idea of family devotions for those with young children. Finding Jesus on Upside Down Days: Family Devotions from the Barnyard by Jill A. Miller, illustrated by Brad Woodard. New Growth Press, 2022. 122 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8 and up Recommended for: Ages 6 and up (as a read aloud) When Getty the goat starts losing her fur/hair before winter is over, the obvious thing to do is cut up a human’s thermal shirt and remake it for the goat, right? After all, the Bible tells us that if we have two coats, we should give…
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Gladys Hunt on Reading Together
Editor’s Note: Most of us don’t need persuading, but how do you find the time to read together as a family? Glady Hunt has some encouraging words. Read the Same Books Originally posted on the Tumblon website, March 24, 2009 “How do people know each other’s friends if they don’t read the same books?” That’s a good question, and the answer is even better. Read the same books! Most families stop reading aloud much too soon. We want children to read on their own, but we also need to be reading books together as a family. Why? For a starter, I can’t think of any single thing that does more…
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The Secret Keeper by Amanda James
Righting Wrongs And Healing Wounds The Secret Keeper by Amanda James is a wonderful contemporary romantic mystery which I loved. Set mainly in Tintagel, the scenery comes alive with Amanda James vivid descriptions. The reader ‘walks’ through the action, fully involved rather than a passive participant. Cornwall is a place ‘of mystery and magic.” The […]
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Boys Need Santa Claus Because … by Tonya L Matthews
The True Meaning Of Christmas Boys Need Santa Claus Because… by Tonya L Matthews is a lovely little book for the under tens showing them the true meaning of Christmas. It is aimed primarily at boys but girls would enjoy it too. We see a young boy who knows what he wants for Christmas. As […]
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A Girl’s Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Tonya L Matthews
The Real Reason For The Season A Girl’s Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Tonya L Matthews is a perfectly beautiful book that tells us the real reason for the season. It is for children under ten years old. In fact, whatever your age, it will draw your focus to Jesus. Portia is a young girl […]
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Curly Worm by Linda Sawdon
Very Charming Curly Worm by Linda Sawdon is a very charming tale for the under fives. It is a beautiful book as we follow the exploits of a worm who joins a dancing class. The story is written in rhyme and has a bouncy rhythm to it. This will make it easy for children to […]
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The Adventures Of Gorg by Julia Sawyer
Sound Advice The Adventures Of Gorg by Julia Sawyer is a powerful little book for the under tens to help them cope in the modern world. We learn that we all have the same primitive thinking – no one likes me; there’s danger; etc – and we have them same body responses – get ready […]
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Family Secrets At The Inglenook Inn by Helen Rolfe
Charming Family Secrets At The Inglenook Inn by Helen Rolfe is the most charming contemporary novel about family, love and support. It is sure to put a smile on your face as you read. A warm welcome awaits at Inglenook Inn where guests are treated to delicious treats and home-cooked meals. Nothing is too much […]
