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What A Friend We Have in Jesus
The fog was thick; I couldn’t see out the window. Dazed, because I woke at 3:45 this particular morning, I stared blankly into the grey abyss…and then I let my imagination go.. What if Jesus came to me through that fog right now, arms wide open? In that moment, it was as if I could see Him…approaching me. I imagined how it would feel to see — and be seen — by Jesus. Fully exposed, I wanted to run to Jesus, but then I thought… Jesus, will you like me when you see me? Am I enough, flaws and all? Wow. Coming out of this daydream, I have to admit, my thoughts…
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All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat
All Thirteen gives the rescue of the Thai boys’ soccer team the drama and excitement it deserves. All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat. Candlewick, 229 pages plus notes and index. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-up On a “typical Saturday” in June, the Wild Boars soccer team met for a routine practice on the field of Mae Sai, a town in western Thailand. Their coach, Ekkapol Chantawong (better known as Ek), had been building team spirit through strenuous hikes and bike rides. That day, he planned an excursion into Tham Luang cave to round out the afternoon.…
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How to Master the Bible So Well That the Bible Masters You
There is a very close connection between God and His Word. Jesus Himself is called the Word of God (John 1:1, John 1:14; Revelation 19:13). To know God, you must know His Word; to honor God, you must honor His Word; to be in touch with God, you must be in touch with His… The post How to Master the Bible So Well That the Bible Masters You appeared first on FaithGateway.
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What Would MLK Tweet? 25 Quotes and Prayers of Martin Luther King, Jr.
If Uncle M.L. Could Tweet We need to remember that every age of every generation is the modern age. When we are born, there are things that humanity had either never seen or that had happened so long ago that we don’t remember. That’s why each new generation often thinks that the wisdom of the… The post What Would MLK Tweet? 25 Quotes and Prayers of Martin Luther King, Jr. appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Heart of a Woman
Think about the women you meet at church. They’re trying to live up to some model of femininity. What do they “teach” you about being a woman? What are they saying to us through their lives? You’d have to conclude that a godly woman is… tired. And guilty. We’re all living in the shadow of that infamous icon, “The… The post The Heart of a Woman appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Next President by Kate Messner
The Next President takes a unique approach to the list of presidents by looking at their backgrounds–and speculating on the future. The Next President: The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of America’s Presidents by Kate Messner, illustrated by Adam Rex. Chronicle, 2020, 48 pages. Reading Level: Picture book, ages 4-8 Recommended for: ages 5-10 Future presidents are among us! Who might they be? At the time George Washington was sworn in as #1, nine future presidents were already grown men: Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, J.Q. Adams, and Jackson. Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and Zachary Taylor were teens or younger. We see all of them as they might have looked…
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God Is My Shield
Lie: The World Is a Dangerous, Scary Place He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. — Proverbs 30:5 I asked my friend Troy which prayer he wanted God to answer above all others. He said he wanted to be free of fear. “I thought about praying for God to fix my… The post God Is My Shield appeared first on FaithGateway.
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I Thought God Picked the Wrong Person
Our tastes of Heaven sometimes require a trip to hell — preferably roundtrip. As a food and fitness speaker and author, I’ve spoken to a wide variety of audiences and have always felt like I was doing God’s work. But when I was asked to present to a group of a few hundred recovering… The post I Thought God Picked the Wrong Person appeared first on FaithGateway.
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2021 Newbery Roundup #1: Rick, Clean Getaway, A Game of Fox and Squirrels
We’re keeping an eye on children’s books that have been talked up as possible contenders for the 2021 ALA Youth Media Awards (to be announced on January 25). It’s impossible to forecast what will tickle the fancy of this year’s Newbery committee, but here are three titles that keep showing up on “Best Of” lists and mock Newbery ballots. Rick by Alex Gino. Scholastic, 2020, 240 pages. Rick is just starting middle school with his longterm best bud, Jeff. They’re starting to drift apart, but Rick doesn’t know why until the Rainbow Spectrum Club opens, with meetings on Tuesdays, everyone welcome. Rick furtively attends the first meeting out of curiosity,…
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Chris Renzema Releases ‘Let The Ground Rest – B Sides’
Singer, songwriter and Dove Award-nominated Chris Renzema releases Let The Ground Rest B-Sides today (Jan. 8, 2021) at digital and streaming outlets internationally. The EP features five live studio performances, including three versions of songs from Renzema’s widely acclaimed sophomore LP and Centricity Music debut, Let The Ground Rest, along with two new songs thematically connected to the album “Tear My House Down” and the American Songwriter-featured single “Mercy.” The new Let The Ground Rest versions on B-Sides include the title track, “God Is Love,” and the Air1 Radio Network-featured “Springtime.” Each of these songs were also captured on video for The Smoakstack Sessions video documentary, which was premiere-streamed this…
