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The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
“The Disappearing Spoon” is one mystery solved by the periodic table, in this entertaining grab-bag of historical oddities from chemistry. The Disappearing Spoon (Young Readers Edition) by Sam Kean. Little, Brown, 2018, 212 pages plus appendix. Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 10 and up Even if you flunked chemistry (the way I almost did), this fun tour of the periodic table will be endlessly fascinating. Written to entertain as much as edify, the chatty style and meandering narrative suits its description from the subtitle: and Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements. The author further summarizes…
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Newbery Buzz #6: Cardboard Kingdom
Cardboard Kingdom (Knopf, 2018) bounced to the top of the book-review radar the moment it was released, and soon after tallied an impressive 5 starred reviews. It’s a book for the times: a graphic novel with vivid colors and diverse characters created by author Chad Sell’s graphic-artist friends. Every race and ethnicity is represented in the various skin colors of the characters. Where the diversity may go a little too far is in the “identities” these kids are probably too young to grapple with. Janie: I’ll start with a plot summary, since we haven’t reviewed this book. It’s summertime, and the neighborhood kids are not hunkering down under the AC…
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Why 2018 Year Has Been A Great For Christian Movies?
It doesn’t happen every year that Christian movies get the admiration of everyone. But 2018 has given the pleasure of watching beautiful Christian movies. The year had many Good christian movies, which allowed people of all ages and background to enjoy and admire the content. Christian movies in every genre The variety increased in terms of genres of Christian movies. The year 2018 showcased the versatility of content in Christian movies. In the movie, I Can Only Imagine, the lead character is a singer who struggles to fight the demons of his childhood with an abusive father. The concept and the connection with music genre made this movie top-grossing in the area of faith films. When…
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January Prayer Guide
UGANDA: Give thanks that in the last 20 years, the rate of female genital mutilation in East Africa has dropped from 71.4% all the way down to 8%. Words of Hope is thankful to have been part of that story, with holistic programming that speaks to the harm of such traditional practices and encourages alternatives for marking the transition to womanhood. Pray with us that before long, this dangerous practice will become entirely obsolete. TURKEY: Give thanks for the strong partnership that exists between Words of Hope Turkey and Shema Media Group. We are pleased to have partnered with them for the past 16 years. During the time we…
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8 Reasons to Watch Christian Family Movies At Least Once In Your Lifetime
Watching movies is a beloved hobby and pastime for many people today. With the increased ease of access for a wide variety of movies thanks to the internet, more and more people now have personalised access to them. There are classic cult movies that have influenced art throughout the decade, and there are just must-watch hits of the box office alike, but amongst the titles of movies that you must watch in your lifetime, Christian family movies are a must on that list. A list of absolute must-watch Christian movies to enjoy over the weekend or through the holidays is always a great decision. These movies are inclusive of all…
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Fall in Love With CHRISTIAN MOVIES
Movies are a great way to wind down on an off day and relax with your family and friends. However, today’s movie industry is filled with movies that do not meet the mark of having good features with appropriate enjoyment. Many are filled with adult-rated content and are not great for family entertainment and sometimes are not a great way to spend time productively or enhancing your relationship with your partner spiritually. In cases, where you’re looking for good Christian romance movies that speak about love and pure relationships, we have got you covered. The best Christian love movies include: A good message: The best movies have a good and…
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The 15 Best Christian Movies to Watch on New Year’s Eve of 2019
This holiday season you and your whole family can sit together and watch great Christian movies. This article has top 15 best Christian movies you can watch this New Year’s Eve. 1. Homeless for the Holidays This movie is about a person who lives a happy life, but bad things start happening. The movie is a great experience to thank for everything you have been given by the Lord this holiday season. 2. Like A Country Song The movie revolves around a character who is a country singer. He doesn’t care about his fame and parties a lot. The story is about how he finds his success back and finds…
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Faith’s Checkbook by C.H. Spurgeon
Faith’s Checkbook by C.H. SpurgeonDevotional for Thursday December 20, 2018 Men as Men; God as God I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; and forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor? (Isaiah 51:12-13) Let the text itself be taken as the portion for today.…
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Why Christians Should Watch Nigerian Christian Movies?
Believe or not, Nigeria is known as the capital of Christian movies. It has a long history of making entertainment aligned with Christianity and help people feel spiritually stronger. You can call them African Christian movies, spiritual movies or Christian movies, but they are a necessity for people as they address the daily household issues and offer solutions. Evangelism and encouragement go beyond the purpose of entertainment If you are a Christian, watching Christian movies is surely not just about entertainment for you. And that is what the creators of Nigerian Christian movies understand completely. The Christian themes in Nigerian movies go beyond the entertainment and aim to focus on evangelism and encouragement. Audiences feel, as if,…
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Why Christians Should Watch Nigerian Christian Movies?
Believe or not, Nigeria is known as the capital of Christian movies. It has a long history of making entertainment aligned with Christianity and help people feel spiritually stronger. You can call them African Christian movies, spiritual movies or Christian movies, but they are a necessity for people as they address the daily household issues and offer solutions. Evangelism and encouragement go beyond the purpose of entertainment If you are a Christian, watching Christian movies is surely not just about entertainment for you. And that is what the creators of Nigerian Christian movies understand completely. The Christian themes in Nigerian movies go beyond the entertainment and aim to focus on evangelism and encouragement. Audiences feel, as if,…
