A Bible for Girls to Dig Into and Color (Book Review)
I have a friend who loves reading the Bible and enjoys meditating on what they read. Once they have reflected on the biblical text, they find drawing helps them process what they have read and...
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Gibson, Jonathan. The Moon Is Always Round. New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 32 pages. I recently lost my last living grandparent. Since I teach my niece each week a Bible lesson at my home, I...
View ArticleMoving Counsel for Children Facing Sadness (Book Review)
Welch, Edward T (ed). Henry Says Goodbye: When You Are Sad. New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 32 pages. One of the toughest situations for children to understand may be when they face the death...
View ArticleGo-To Counsel for Children with the “Wantsies” (Book Review)
Powlison, David (ed). Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much. New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 32 pages. My toddler nephew loves his snacks. In our home’s pantry, he will find his...
View ArticleA Relatable Story for Children Feeling Lonely (Book Review)
Clark, Jane V. (ed). Tori Comes Out of Her Shell: When You Are Lonely. New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 32 pages. Have you ever been to an event where you did not really know anyone? Did you...
View ArticleA Good Book to Tell Your Kids “Good Night” (Book Review)
Thornton, Champ. Why Do We Say Good Night? New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 32 pages. As a kid, I was afraid of the dark. More than that, though, I remember what my caring parents did in...
View ArticleA Gift of a Book for Boys and Girls (Book Review)
Machowski, Marty. God Made Boys and Girls: Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender. New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 32 pages. In our culture, there is a lot of confusion. One of the...
View ArticleA Valuable Resource for Special Needs Children (Book Review)
Joni and Friends. God Made Me Unique: Helping Children See Value in Every Person. New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 32 pages. The statistics are staggering and saddening. Not many churches are...
View ArticleA Call to Stir Teens’s Affections for Christ (Book Review)
Barratt, Sara. Love Riot: A Teenage Call to Live with Relentless Abandon for Christ. Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI. 2020. 208 pages. When I entered vocational ministry as a youth pastor, I...
View ArticleQuick Reads for Anxious People (Book Review)
Welch, Edward T. A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and Trust. New Growth Press, Greensboro, NC. 2019. 192 pages. During this time of a global pandemic, many are anxious....
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