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Heaven’s Door: A Girl’s Portal to Healing and Miracles
Heaven’s Door tells us the story of a girl named Riley. She had the chance to see a portal to heaven and receive a gift of healing. Riley was having a casual chat with her grandpa about lessons in life and being a responsible adult. Then her grandpa suddenly felt chest pain, then he fell and died. These scenes show a special bond formed between a granddaughter and her grandpa. For this reason, Riley’s mom Julie thinks it will be difficult for her to accept her grandfather’s death. Julie herself is going through personal issues including a pending divorce with her husband, Leo. In a confrontation scene with Riley, she explains that…
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Grace Unplugged: A Plug and Play between Dreams and Realities
Grace Unplugged tells a story about a teenage daughter and dad relationship. Having just turned 18, Grace felt that singing alongside her dad Johnny at the worship band was constraining her. She felt that she’s missing opportunities elsewhere. She grew up knowing that her father was a famous rock star. Who hit the charts on Billboard and she was only a shadow of his fame. She becomes defensive in having her way with her life. Regardless of a Christian upbringing, most teens are out to prove to their parents that they have gone past childhood. Believing they can handle life’s issues without their upper hand. Grace only knew her dad as a…
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Never Give Up by Craig Davis
Fear Doesn’t Stand A Chance When I Stand In Your Love Never Give Up: Waging War With Cancer by Craig Davis – wow what a powerful testimony of a family battling cancer. Craig Davis shows tremendous faith and courage as he puts his life into the hands of God. Craig Davis’ battle built trust and […]
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The Surrogate by Louise Jenson
Don’t Tell The Surrogate by Louise Jenson is a contemporary psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat as your heart races to the conclusion – definitely a ‘wow, wow, wow’ moment. I really did not spot the ending coming. As I read The Surrogate I prided myself that I ‘knew’ […]
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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
True Wealth Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng is a contemporary novel about life, families, truth and lies. The novel was a consuming read. I found it a slow burn at first but very quickly it became a ‘wow’ read. Families are complicated affairs, especially where teenagers are concerned. The reader witnesses sibling rivalry, the […]
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Pride and Prejudice: The Original and the Others
It’s Valentine’s Day. So, of course, we’re going to talk about Jane Austen! Nothing can compare to the original, but Hayley and Betsy have been reading some Pride and Prejudice adaptations. Hayley reviews Pride by Ibi Zoboi and Heartstone by Elle Katherine White. Betsy reviews Unmarriageable: a Novel by Sonia Kamal. Plus, Betsy re-read the original and started to wonder —how would we review P & P if Jane Austen published it today, and we reviewed it at Redeemed Reader? First, here are some recent adaptations of the classic: Pride by Ibi Zoboi. Balzar + Bray, 2018. 304 pages. Reading Level: YA/Teen. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it’s a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean…
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The Veil by Blake K Healy
Pressing Into God The Veil by Blake K Healy is a powerful Christian book about living within the spiritual realm. There is the personal testimony of the author as well as a narrative showing how to receive this spiritual gift from God. It is important to know who you are in God and what He […]
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When Jesus Answers by Loren Loving
Drawing Closer To Jesus When Jesus Answers by Loren Loving is a comprehensive book designed to help us draw closer to God. “Life is… a journey back to where we were created to live.” We come from the Father and we shall return to the Father. We are just passing through this life but we […]
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It’s Up to You, Abe Lincoln by Tom and Leila Hirschfeld
This unusual biography of Abraham Lincoln frames his life as a series of ten decisions, in which the reader is invited to participate. It’s Up to You, Abe Lincoln by Tom and Leila Hirschfeld. Crown, 2018, 287 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Say you’ve just been elected President of the United States, and the southern half of the nation is threatening to pull away and become independent. The rebels have even trained their guns on a U.S. fort in Charleston harbor and say they’ll blow it out of the water if the commander doesn’t surrender. What do you do? 1) order a surrender, 2)…
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Best family movie tips you will read this year 2019
Watching movies is great fun and watching with your family multiples your joy. We watch various movies of different genres. In today’s world, it is hard to find a good movie which actually shows you the reality. Anyone can be fond of watching movies but there are rare who understands the hidden message behind that movie. Children like watching cartoon movies, teens like watching movies which contain elements of love, adventure or action. But, are these enough for you. Do you really know the meaning of the real power of love? If your answer is no, then you must watch biblical movies. Impact of Christian movies The year 2018 has…
