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Declaring Spinsterhood
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Jamie Lynn Braziel
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
Don't be fooled by the title, this book isn't about Spinsterhood or the single life at all. It's romance novel through and through, with an utterly predictable story-line at that. The classic "I just realized I'm actually in love with my best guy friend" theme makes an appearance again, complicated by the usual distractions: an old boyfriend, a new girlfriend, and meddling family members. The book reads easily enough and should be a great addition to any romance-junkie's collection. I admire the fact that sex is actually respected in this book, instead of thrown about casually as is the case in most romance novels. As such, Emma, the main character, is choosing to wait till marriage to do the deed. However, she does push it to the limits a few times, sleeping in the same bed with a certain male character on occasion. Church and family are constructed in a positive light for the most part, except for the constantly intrusive behavior of Emma's mom. Female empowerment is a prevalent theme, brought to light beautifully with aspects such as Emma's thriving bookstore, her newly acquired gun license, her meaningful friendship with Kathy, and even her declaration of Spinsterhood (though this declaration ends almost as soon as it is made). Though there are a few unexpected twists towards the end of the book, "Declaring Spinsterhood" reads much the same as every other romance novel I've ever perused. However, it is fairly clean and an easy read, so worth a look if that's your preferred genre.
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Conversation with God for Women If You Could Ask God Anything What Would It Be
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Marcia Ford
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
Written in a similar fashion to Jesus Calling, this book is written as if God (and Jesus) are actually having a conversation with the reader. I love the fact that the pages are riddled with Scripture references backing up all that God is "saying" in response to these questions. I would have liked if the notations were at the end of each chapter instead of the back of the book (the actual Scripture verses), but at the back of the book allowed for each Scripture to be written out in entirety without breaking up the flow too much. I like how Ford uses different translations of Scripture, though of course, I do hate the Message. Ford also uses the voices of Biblical women at times. Though this adds some nice color to the book, I think it would have been better without them. This isn't a book you read through quickly. Instead, it would make a great addition to someone's quiet time routine. It also would serve as a great reference tool when a women (or her friend) is dealing with a particular issue. All in all, a great book to add to the collection. I received this book for free for review from Booksneeze.com
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Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary for Kids
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Holman Reference Editorial Staff
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
In our quest to find some Cool Bible Tools for our Wednesday night Kids' Club, I stumbled across Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary for Kids and man was I impressed! The pages are nice and big (around 8x10), great for when you want to show the class a certain page or two. The illustrations are colorful and bright, but very realistic too. Some of the cool features include maps and reconstruction of Bible-time towns, illustrated charts, pronunciation guide, photography, and easy to understand definitions. Almost every entry provides supporting scripture so kids can read more about a certain person, event, or thing. Lots of entries have extras too -- like a map of Abraham's journeys next to his name or the descriptions of each apostle next to the "apostle" entry. This book errs on the side of more information for each entry instead of many entries. It's very complete on the things it does cover, but may leave out a lesser known places or people. As far as I can see, though -- it has everything a kid might be looking for when using a Bible dictionary. It covers all the major things and quite a few obscure things such as Mezuzah and Mother-in-law. Overall, a really great resource to have, and very reasonable priced. Check out more ministry resources on my Growing Kids Ministry Blog.
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Tolstoy & the Purple Chair My Year of Magical Reading
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Nina Sankovitch
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
Author Nina Sankovitch has done a marvelous job weaving the books of her year into the stories of her life, demonstrating to readers the power of words and the ability of books to help make people feel connected. Not a quick read, but not necessarily a slow read. Instead, reading "Tolstoy and the Purple Chair" plays out the way most conversations with women do, winding through all kinds of rabbit trails and full of glimpses of Nina's thoughts and personal life.
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Daddy Dates: Four Daughters, One Clueless Dad, and His Quest to Win Their Hearts
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Greg Wright
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
When my wife and I started to consider kids, we were generally told that boys were great and girls were...well the only advice we got was "LOOK OUT". After recently having a daughter myself, I was eager to find a book that could provide some practical insights into being an effective dad. From the start, Greg used the book Daddy Dates as an effective medium to touch on all the issues that I as a new dad started to fret over. Girls face tremendous pressure from media, the social scene, as well as at home, and all I wanted was to be a guide through this rough passage. Even though the idea is simple and spawned from common sense, it is often those small ideas that are overlooked while we search for the great solution. I am grateful that I came across Daddy Dates as it has given me a new outlook on fatherhood. It has also given me the courage to have a real and hopefully impactful relationship with my own daughter. I recommend this book to any struggling or overwhelmed father of girls.
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My First Signs: American Sign Language Board Book
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Annie Kubler
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
We got this book for our daughter's one year birthday as a gift. It is a great book! It has many common signs, but not too many on one page to be confusing. I've found it's been really helpful reading it with my daughter as she learns sign language, but it's also been a great way to show grandparents, aunts, etc what signs she knows. We send the book along with her whenever she's going over to play or if she has an overnight stay so they can communicate more easily. Great value!!!
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My First Book of Sign Language
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Joan Holub
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
We use this book with our 18 month old to teach her common sign language. We read it usually once a day or so, and we've only been using it for about 2 weeks. Already, she points to the pictures and does the sign language without prompting or help. The other day, she brought the book to me and did sign language for "more children". Apparently, she wanted to go play with some friends!
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American Girl Smart Girls Guide to Knowing What to Say Finding the Words to Fit Any Situation
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Patti Kelley Criswell
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
This book is fun, colorful, informative, and easy to read. It will easily hold the attention of preteen girl and give her some great advice on interacting with others. With so many young people missing out on the art of conversation, this is a great tool for parents to give their girls in order to push them in the right direction. It has a lot of different categories, such as "what to say to a mean friend", "what to say when you've hurt someone", "what to say to someone who is grieving", "what to say to someone you just met", etc. It talks about the importance of body language, and even gives tips on keeping conversation going instead of giving one word answers. Great tool! Check out more of my review on my Growing Kids Ministry Blog
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Peril in the Palace
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Marianne Hering
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
In Peril in the Palace (book #3), the cousins Patrick and Beth are transported via the Imagination Station to China during Kublai Khan's reign. During their time there, they meet some famous travelers and engage in their share of danger, just like in the previous two books. The authors fill the book with just enough suspense to keep the pages turning without being scary for young readers. Beth and Patrick both show bravery in doing what's right and standing up for what they believe in. I thought it was interesting to introduce Mongol shamans and to expose their magic tricks for what they really were. However, I wonder if the book is making the matter of witchcraft and spells a little too harmless-looking. In a time where the Wicca religion is rapidly growing, perhaps preteens need a stern warning about steering clear of this evil practice. The length of the books is perfect for readers in the 6-10 range -- providing lots of details and a rapid-pace plot. I think both guys and girls would enjoy this series. I was a little disappointed that book #3 ended in a "To Be Continued..." -- seemed a little gimmicky to me, especially when book #4 didn't seem to really live up to the hype Peril in the Palace seemed to promise.
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Voyage with the Vikings
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Paul McCusker and Marianne Hering
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
Peril. Suspense. Intrigue, and of course imagination! In the first book of this Adventures in Odyssey series, authors Marianne Hering and Paul McCusker capture the reader’s attention immediately. If you’re looking for a book series for your preteen (especially boys!), this may be the ticket. In this high-seas adventure, cousins Beth and Patrick visit Whit’s End on an ordinary Monday. The day soon develops into an extraordinary experience as the kids take a ride in the Imagination Station in order to find a Viking Sunstone and to help save Whit’s friend, Albert. The cousins encounter a few fierce Vikings, a few kind-hearted ones and some interesting sights and sounds. They learn the value of friendship, forgiveness, and the art of making tough decisions. They see how becoming a Christian can transform a person’s life and they learn how helping others sometimes requires sacrifice. This book provides great talking points for preteens and their parents. I would recommend it to anyone who has a love for adventure!
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Revenge of the Red Knight
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Paul McCusker
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
In Revenge of the Red Knight (#4), the cousins find themselves in a cave after jumping in the Imagination Station, hoping to head back to Whit's End. Many of the mysteries from the first three books begin to work themselves loose as new details come to light in this book. New mysteries emerge though with the discovery of a secret room and with the meeting of new characters. Speaking of new characters, this book seemed to have a few too many characters to keep track of. Between the knights, knaves, lords, ladies, and squires -- it was hard to remember who was on what side (of course, this could be due to the fact that I've only been getting three hours of sleep with the additional of our new little one!). This book was filled with it's share of danger and suspense as well, though I don't think it was as well written as the previous three books. It didn't seem to be as much as a page-turner as I was used to experiencing with the other books in this series. Nonetheless, it certainly was worth the read and I would recommend it to any preteen or parent of preteen. For under $5, it's certainly worth buying for your kids! Pick up your copy of Revenge of the Red Knight or Peril in the Palace today!
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Imagination Station 02 Attack at the Arena Adventure in Odyssey
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Marianne Hering, Paul McCusker
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
This book doesn’t waste anytime putting the reader in suspense. Immediately upon entering the imagination station, cousins Patrick and Beth find themselves right in the middle of an ancient Roman arena, with a hungry tiger on the loose! The action doesn’t stop there as the cousins get separated and find themselves in very different circumstances: one in the emperor’s courtyard and another in a cave with a monk and an angry barbarian visitor! They’ve got some important choices to make (and quick!) as they try to find both each other and the mysterious chalice that Whit needs in order to save his friend, Albert.
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Reggie: You Can't Change Your Past, But You Can Change Your Future
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Reggie Dabbs
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, August 27, 2011
Reggie Dabbs is a great youth speaker. He was pivotal in my husband's spiritual walk, so I was excited to check out this book. However, Reggie should stick to speaking since his writing style is less than captivating. When a book is poorly written, no matter what it's content, it tough to get through, and this was tough to get through. There were a number of amusing personal stories and heart-warming accounts throughout the book, but they did not make up for the overall impression I got from the book. From a Christian perspective, Reggie tends to "beat around the bush" as far as Christ, God, and Christianity goes. I understand he's trying to be seeker friendly, but he doesn't even mention Christ until page 74 and then spends four paragraphs defending the Bible as if the very mention of it would send people running. I think he should have spent more time saying how amazing the book was and less time saying things like, "Really, it's not a geeky book!" Save your money on this book -- sorry. However, if Reggie is coming to your area, grab a ticket!
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As for Me and My House, Volume 2: 50 Easy-To-Use Devotionals for Preteens and Young Teens
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Lori and Tom Ziegler and Lori Ziegler
Lindsey at GrowingKidsMinistrycom
, May 09, 2011
Sometimes it's tough to get family devotions (or family faith talks) started in your home, especially if your children are now in the preteen or teen age range (hang in there!). The book, As for Me and My House-Volume 2, written by Tom and Lori Ziegler, just may be the tool you need to get a jump-start on this rewarding family tradition. The introduction does a great job setting the stage for a productive and enjoyable time with suggestions such as: Have fun! Family devotions should not be consistently full of correction. Talk as a family. Ask your children's opinions on topics before sharing your own opinions. Let your children take turns leading the family devotions once in awhile. Each family devotion (there are 50 in all) contains a Scripture passage to focus on (usually 5-10 verses), an objective, and activity/discussion guide, and a commitment or follow-up section. There's also a verse (or sometimes two) at the end of each devotional to memorize or use for further study. Each devotional is filled with many conversation starters and discussion questions. If families are consistent with using this book, I can see them growing closer fairly quickly. Some of the devotionals seem a little young for teens, but parents could probably adapt the discussion questions easily. Families will have to be very diligent about spending time in the Word when using this book. Besides the reference to Scripture at the beginning and end of each chapter/devotional, there is little actual discussion of the Bible. Some hardly mention the concepts in Scripture at all. Others seem like a cursory or shallow mention of the events in the passage. A few do a great job comparing Scriptures and drawing some important application conclusions, but not too many. As long as families remember this book is a tool in family devotional and not a "all-in-one" product, they should be in good shape. Make sure to read the Bible passage aloud to the family and spend some time talking about it before diving into the questions in the book in order to keep the focus on God. With this in mind, I would recommend this book for anyone who's just getting started with Family Faith Talks or family devotional time. Though the book is aimed at preteens, I think it would be suitable for anyone in the ages of 8-15. For about $12.00 your can pick up your copy on Amazon or the DPI website. Disclosure: I received this book free of charge from DPI Publishing in exchange for a review on the Growing Kids Ministry blog. Check out my blog for more family resources and cool Bible tools.
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