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What I’ve Learned
I have learned something that has changed my family. It is simple and profound. The learning is founded on these 2 concepts: One: Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6) Two: I follow Jesus. “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’” (My.16:24 ESV) Note here: Jesus is not the Prince of Conflict. Nor the Prince of Double-Mindedness. Nor Prince of fear. Here, in the busyness of my day — I can ask myself: Am I following and pursuing peace, or lesser things? Doing this makes me a wiser decision-maker. For instance, this helps me to:…
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Going Through Hell To Get To Heaven by Dr Scot Hodkiewicz
Surrendering To God’s Plan Going Through Hell To Get To Heaven by Dr Scott Hodkiewicz is a powerful true life account of not just a family who survived but who actually thrived. This is a wow read about the recovery from a horrendous accident and the lessons learnt from God as the family pressed into […]
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Char’s Gift by Steve Harryman
In The Palm Of His Hands Char’s Gift by Steve Harryman is a moving and poignant true life story of the author’s wife’s journey through brain cancer since diagnosis in 1995. It is not a gloomy read but a very inspiring and hope-filled one as we read about a huge hearted lady named Char. What […]
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Books about Racism for Children and Teens
Books About Racism Are Important Books don’t save. Only Jesus saves. But books can be terrific discussion starters, particularly when we want to discuss current events, understand a different point of view, or simply show our children the tremendous diversity the Lord put in his creation. These are some of the books we have found helpful in bringing up good conversation about race and racism with children and teens. We hope they are helpful to you, too. Readers, we hope you do not visit this list this week and move on. We have reviewed these books over the years because they are always important. Books About Racism for Children and…
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Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson
Ryan Hart, a next-generation Ramona Quimby, makes sunshine out of challenges in this warm-hearted series opener. Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson. Bloomsbury, 2020, 175 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 7-11, or 5-10 as a read-aloud Ryan’s name means “king”–that’s her comeback when people observe it’s a boy’s name. It’s a leader’s name, and Ryans parents gave it to her because they want her to feel powerful when her name is called. Not in a bossy way, but in a self-assured way. But how do you feel powerful when your dad loses his job? and the landlord decides to sell the house you’re living…
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The Giving Keys: Hope, Love, Dream, Fight, Believe
My whole life, I’ve prayed, God, I want to feel what You feel for people. Break my heart so I feel for people exactly what You feel for them. Little did I know where that would lead me. A few years later, I was touring around the country for my music album. One week, I… The post The Giving Keys: Hope, Love, Dream, Fight, Believe appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Fighting the Enemy Through Prayer
Fighting the Enemy Through Prayer Jesus’ reminder to pray regularly against temptation reminds us just how prevalent and dangerous the appeal of sin can be in the Christian life. Once again the issue of kingdom and kingship is front and center. Sin and temptation are harsh masters. As the story of Cain reminds us, sin… The post Fighting the Enemy Through Prayer appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Do What You Can With What You Have
Do what you can with what you have. Your job is to live well, embracing what you do know, what you can do, and who you can be — today. If you wait until you have enough information or ability, the perfect opportunity or circumstances, or exactly the right mood, mindset, or physical makeup, you’re… The post Do What You Can With What You Have appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Shattered By Death by Catherine Finger
Another Fabulous Thriller Shattered By Death by Catherine Finger is a contemporary Christian thriller and the second book in the Jo Oliver series. It can however be read as a stand-alone. Catherine Finger presents another fabulous thriller with action that keeps the reader guessing to the end. The novel is written in the first person […]
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*God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell and Catalina Echeverri
God’s design for diversity was beautiful from the beginning but marred by sin, requiring a Redeemer to rescue us from our mess. *God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri. The Good Book for Children, 2017. 32 pages. Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Recommended For: Ages 4-8 What are your favorite ideas in history? Fireworks? Roller skates? Color TV? The Super Soaker? Mine would probably be chocolate chip cookies (I’m always trying to perfect the recipe!), or brownies. Those ideas are pretty good, but God’s ideas are phenomenal. In the beginning, God planned beautiful diversity in all of creation. God made people in His image, “like mirrors, reflecting…
