The One Year Christian History (One Year Books)

Author : E. Michael Rusten Number of Pages : 832 Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers List Price : $16.99 Amazon Price : $10.79 Used Price : $10.00

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A challenging Devotional by .. Cheryl G. Skid (St. Lous, MO USA)
I ordered this book from Focus on the Family and began it in 2007. Every day challenged me to pursue Christian living on a higher level. Some days gave me historical glimpses that contradicted the teachings that have been politically taught in schools. There were a couple of instances wherein ancient Hebrew dates may have been presumed rather than known for certain but all in all I highly recommend it to Christians who are determined to know the truth.

Inspiring and Fascinating by .. Jason Kyle Richie (Hazard, KY)
"The One Year Christian History" presents 365 stories of importance to Christians down through the ages. They range from the Christ's Passion in 33 A.D. to the stories of reformers, missionaries, soldiers, pacifists, hymn writers, martyrs, and others. The list covers topics as varried as pacifist Anabaptists who died for their faith to the conversion of Mitsuo Fuchida (see the book "From Pearl Harbor to Golgotha") to the inspiringly sad letter a martyred missionary wrote to her family during the Boxer Rebellion. People as diverse as G.F. Handle, William Wilberforce, Billy Graham, and Gladys Alyward appear in the book. While not perfect and leaving out many important Christians and events, I recommend this volume as an interesting and fascinating roll through events in Christian (especially Protestant) history.

Christian History- One Year Book by .. Diane L. Hilliker (Sacramento, Ca. USA)
It's an awe inspiring book. I can't just read one a day and I've given out several to friends.

Great and inspiring resource by .. B. Prather (Dallas-Ft. Worth)
This book was given to us by friends. It is fascinating, and the stories are inspiring. We read it every day as part of our devotional. We have given copies to friends and adult children. Very worthwhile.

Interesting bites of Christian History by .. Scottso (Greenville, SC USA)
The One Year Christian History is not an exhaustive "greatest hits" of Christian History nor is it intended to be. What it is is a book that offers bite-sized glimpses into the people and events that make up the rich history of the Christian faith. Although I would not recommend this book for anyone looking for an in depth daily devotion, I would recommend it for anyone who wants an interesting book laid out in an easy to read format for daily reading.

Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference

Author : Shirley Brosius Number of Pages : 412 Publisher : Howard Books List Price : $14.99 Amazon Price : $8.01 Used Price : $6.99

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The forces that bind woman to woman, sister to sister, and friend to friend are among the most powerful in the world. Add to that the strength of faith, and you have a union that transcends all earthly holds. That unique bond is the sisterhood of faith.

The women whose stories are told in this book are the kind of women who wave a hand of dismissal at the obstacles in their paths. The kind who are unstoppable in their mission, stubborn in their resilience. They are women just like you. Women whose lives make a difference because they trusted in their God as they lived their lives in service to Him -- women who belong to the sisterhood of faith.

Each daily devotion features an inspirational sister of faith. In addition to Her Story, you'll find Her Service, Her Message, and My Response.

Meet women like

• Mary Kay Ash

• Lisa Beamer

• Patsy Clairmont

• Elizabeth H. Dole

• Ruth Graham Bell

• Liz Curtis Higgs

• Florence Nightingale

• Condoleezza Rice

• Dale Evans Rogers

• Joni Eareckson Tada

• Mother Teresa

• CeCe Winans

Be inspired, be challenged, believe that you, too, can change your world forever.

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A Beautiful and Necessary Book by .. Luke Reynolds ()
Shirley Brosius has written a beautiful and important book that I would highly receommend for every woman (and even man!). SISTERHOOD OF FAITH provides a stunning array of strong Christian women (365 in all) who have powerfully influenced the world for the better. From Abigail Adams to Catherine Marshall and more, Brosius insightfully captures the essence of their different committment and courage, and she reveals their power through her words. Each woman's story also includes a helpful Biblical verse and a question for thought. My wife and I very much appreciated their stories and the way in which they inspired our own. In a society that is often rocked by demeaning culture, Brosius's book shines as an example of love, courage and risk. It is, indeed, a beautiful and inspiring work.

Very Inspiring by .. Pamela DeShazo ()
I highly reccomend this book, it shares very interesting stories about others experiences with life, very upbeat and inspiring.

Excellent Reading by .. Trudy Barton (Rialto Ca)
This just a great book, and I liked the way it was delieved so fast.

This Book Surprised Me by .. Brenda Nixon (Ohio)
At first glance, I thought this was just another devotional book written by the women on the cover. It surprised me that it is not a devo but a collection of inspirational short stories, written by the author, about women who have made -- some who are making -- a difference in the world. Then I discovered the alphabetical order of names, making it an easy reference to locate a woman and read about her. The enormous variety of women was a surprise; one funded a seminary, "Biddy" Chambers published her husband's sermons, one was a martyr for Christ, some were preachers, monarchs, reformers, stay-at-home moms who founded companies, others today are singers, songwriters, and evangelists, and one is our First Lady. What a surprise to discover the scores of websites and resources listed in the back. I'm pleasantly surprised with the easy-to-read format and challenging "My Response" question at the end of each short story.

As a professional speaker and writer on child behavior, I recognize many of my colleagues. This book is well-written and enlightening. It's definitely a delight and a keeper!

The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start

You have got to have it! by .. Kimberly Messinger (USA)
I was so inspired by the pages of Sisterhood of Faith. Each page tells of women making a difference for the cause of Christ. Sometimes we look at our lives and struggle with our day to day issues. When I begin my morning reading a page from this book it helps me put my life into perspective. The women of this book took their ordinary lives and focused their efforts towards the cause of Christ. If you are a housewife that needs encouragement, a woman in ministry who is struggling with her call or someone who wants to start her day being uplifted, this is the book for you! You have got to have it!

The Christian Mom's Idea Book: Hundreds of Ideas, Tips, and Activities to Help You Be a Great Mom

Author : Ellen Banks Elwell Edition : Revised Number of Pages : 272 Publisher : Crossway Books List Price : $14.99 Amazon Price : $8.89 Used Price : $9.00

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You can make the most of motherhood with this resourceful book. It’s jam-packed with 500 ideas gathered from more than 80 mothers just like you: mothers of preschoolers, high schoolers, and every age in between. Mothers with one child. Mothers with a houseful of children. Mothers with adopted children. But most of all, mothers with a great desire to raise godly kids—and have fun at it too!

You’ll get fantastic suggestions for fulfilling the all-important role God has given you, including:

• throwing a great birthday party
• handling doctor’s visits
• planning alone time & getaways
• disciplining
• practicing hospitality
• babysitting
• successfully surviving car trips
• dealing with toddlers
• teaching music lessons
• menu planning & grocery shopping
• keeping your marriage alive
• spiritual nurturing

… and so much more in nearly 40 categories. Here is everything you need to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your family—and to make your home a wonderful place to be.

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Useful Ideas by .. reading_mother (Misawa, Japan)
This had alot of useful ideas and I liked the way it was setup. You could read what you wanted and did not have to sift throught anything you didn't need to.

The Christian Mom/Wife/Woman's Idea Book by .. Johann (WI)
I checked this out from the library and after reading it I have to buy it (for future reference - as my children grow older). Her godly wisdom and insight reflect on each topic and gives inspiration to women (even if you are not a mom, the first chapter about being a wife is inspiration enough). I intend to buy this for my sisters and all my friends as they begin to have children as well! Thank you Ellen!!

Jordan Elwell by .. Jordan (Wheaton, IL)
I am Ellen Elwell's son, and I would just like to say on behalf of her and the rest of the family thank you for your comments. I think this book has great potential and can do alot in the hearts of women everywhere.

This book should be called "The Mom's Idea Book." by .. ()
Through my reading of this book I found many helpful tips on things to do w/ my kids. However, I purchased this book thinking it would center more around the "Christian" part of the title. It doesn't. This is a book for any mom but it fails to address many spriitual issues facing the christian mom.

GREAT BOOK FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES! by .. ()
I TRULY LIKED THIS BOOK, MY HUSBAND ALSO READ IT. I PRESENTED THIS BOOK TO A FEW FRIENDS AS A BABY SHOWER GIFT AND GOT A GREAT RESPONSE TO IT. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE AUTHOR FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL LOOK AT CHRISTIAN PARENTING. THANKS!

A Little Book of Manners: Courtesy & Kindness for Young Ladies

Author : Emilie Barnes Number of Pages : 32 Publisher : Harvest House Publishers List Price : $14.99 Amazon Price : $5.86 Used Price : $3.70

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Great book by .. (Canada)
This is a very cute book. It is more for older kids than preschoolers (I bought it for my daughter who is 8) It was worth the money and my daughter enjoyed it very very much, she even brought it to school and the teacher loved it as well.

Sensitivity in text and illustrations = charming book by .. R. Tiedemann (Bellevue, NE USA)
Dear Ms. Barnes,

Thank you so very much for A LITTLE BOOK OF MANNERS: COURTESY AND KINDNESS FOR YOUNG LADIES. It has made all the difference in our lives.

One evening my husband and I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of our entire lives when we took our granddaughters out to dinner. I suddenly realized that they simply had not been taught some pretty basic manners. Modern parents are so busy with two careers and hectic schedules, I suppose.

Imagine how thrilled I was to find this book and how even more delighted to discover that when they read it, both girls took the lessons to heart and began to practice them. It saved me the further embarrassment of telling their parents about the painful incident. You back me up on that one: "Don't point out other people's bad manners," -- remember? Of course, grandmothers have special advantages in that area, but tact and sometimes even reticence is often the better part of valor.

"Five good reasons to write thank you notes!" and
"The heart of all good manners is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." What brave and wonderful things to write to youngsters in a society that sneers at manners and religion as "sentimental" and "old-fashioned."

Because of the lessons here -- from thank you notes to how to entertain friends to telephone manners to introductions and party manners and more -- we are now proud to take the girls anywhere. Their introductions (which we had fun practicing) are truly graceful.

Another very important point you make is to treat brothers and sisters like friends. That is, with respect. Practicing that one little idea can change the entire atmosphere in a home.

Thank you, Emilie Barnes, for a very important book. This one was so successful for us that I bought the companion volume, A LITTLE BOOK OF MANNERS FOR BOYS and look forward to seeing equally triumphant results among our grandsons.

Michel Sparks's illustrations are colorful and delightfully whimsical. The visual appeal and emphasis they add to the text makes this a very special book indeed.

Thank you again for the lovely and sensitive addition to our children's library and to our lives.

I wish she would write a book for boys too. by .. Rebecca Johnson (Washington State)
Excuse me, could I please tell you about a book I just read? Well, this is what Emilie Marie would say if she could walk off the pages and into your life. She also believes that the heart of all good manners is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This is a little girl you would happily invite over for a tea party!

This is just an enchanting book for helping young ladies learn courtesy and kindness. Emilie Marie introduces herself in a most polite way, then explains how her Aunt Evelyn has been helping her practice her manners.

This book helps girls to learn how to meet people, shake hands, answer the phone, be a good friend and so much more. I loved the section on the heart of Good Manners. I must say we adults could learn a few things from this book. Emilie Marie learns how to write thank you notes and how to answer invitations to a party.

To give this book to a little girl is also a way to give the gift of happiness to all those who know her. Michal Sparks has illustrated the pink and yellow pages in the most charming way possible. The blue bow on the cover is just adorable.

Thank you for reading my review and I really hope you will buy this book for someone you know. I bought it for my nieces and they love it. I must say they are turning out to be polite little ladies themselves.

It was so nice to meet you.

~The Rebecca Review

Lovely and effective! by .. ()
My child went from exhibiting the most atrocious of table manners to conducting herself at table with perfect grace! After reading this book, she was eager for opportunities to practice her new manners on the telephone and at the table. Knowing "the rules" made her feel confident. Framing the need to be respectful of grown-ups as an issue of manners rather than power has made her rethink her behavior at school as well. Granted, this book takes an old-fashioned approach to proper behaviors (it is, for example, gender-specific, as the title clearly shows), but it has affected the way my behavior-challenged 6-year-old (though it's geared toward a slightly older audience) thinks about her actions. The illustrations are beautiful, and the prose -- from the perspective of a fictive childhood Emilie Barnes -- engages the socially-conscious child's mind. I only wish there were more, and that boys could be privy to this way of thinking about social interactions as well.

The girls loved it! by .. ()
Manners are such a lost art! I used this well-written (and very cute) book to teach a class on manners to a group of girls. Needless to say, they had a blast while learning valuable information. I would highly recommend it for the little girls in your life.

VeggieTales® Bible Storybook: With Scripture from the NIrV (Big Idea Books®)

Author : Cindy Kenney Edition : Supersaver Number of Pages : 256 Publisher : Zonderkidz List Price : $12.99 Amazon Price : $3.72 Used Price : $3.72

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great book. by .. K. Freda ()
This is really a good quality book. For those who love veggie tales, it is consistent with their prodducts. Paper qualityu, illustrations, and binding are all child friendly.

Love it! by .. Goldielock ()
We have a lot of the Veggie Tales movies, this book goes very well with them. My kids love it, and I like that they give scriptural references to each story. Each chapter promotes a certain value that all kids need (adults too)!

A great way for little kids to read the Bible! by .. Marelize Bruner (Cleveland, OH)
My three-year old daughter just loves VeggieTales, and with this Bible Storybook, she is getting the best of both worlds. Each Veggie story is followed with the actual Bible story and a great message to boot. We love it!

Not a Bible, but a VERY good book! by .. Tanya Dennis ()
Creative and fun characters fill the pages of this book with vivid colors. This book combines 21 Veggie stories we know from their videos and books with the Bible stories that inspired them. It is organized in the similar order as one would find them in Scripture. The table of contents even divides them into the Old and New Testaments.

Each chapter begins with a "countertop" introduction. Bob and Larry describe a current problem then lead into the Veggie story. Now we know Goliath was not really a giant pickle, so immediately after the story, the book presents the real Bible story with selections taken directly from New International Reader's Version of Scripture. Bob and Larry return "countertop" to wrap up the application with a memory verse.

Here is a list of the chapter stories and their correlated Bible stories.

The Ballad of Little Joe --- Joseph, Genesis 37-45
Babysitter in DeNile --- Miriam (saving baby Moses), Exodus 1-2
Frog Wars --- Moses (and the Exodus), Exodus 3-14
Josh and the Big Wall --- Battle of Jericho, Joshua 5-6
Gideon Tuba Warrior --- Gideon, Judges 6-7
Dave and the Giant Pickle --- David and Goliath, 1 Samuel 17
King George and the Ducky --- David's Selfish Sin (with Bathsheba), 2 Samuel 12
Esther, the Girl who Became Queen --- Esther, Esther 2-8
Madame Blueberry --- David's Heart (of thankfulness), Psalm 34
Rack, Shack & Benny --- Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Daniel 3
Daniel and the Lions' Den --- Daniel, Daniel 6-2
Jonah --- Jonah Runs Away, Jonah 1-4
The Stable that Bob Built --- Jesus is Born, Luke 2
Where's God When I'm Scared --- Jesus Walks on Water, Matthew 14
The Story of Fibber-o-loo --- The Good Samaritan, Luke 10
Larry's Lagoon --- The Prodigal Son, Luke 15
An Easter Carol --- Jesus is Risen, Luke 24
Minnesota Cuke --- Wise Advice, Romans 12
Lyle the Kindly Viking --- A Cheerful Giver, 2 Corinthians 9-15
The Gourds Must Be Crazy --- The Conversion of Paul, Acts 9
LarryBoy and the Rumor Weed --- New Life ... New Ways, Colossians 3

What I Like: The Scriptural parallels. It's great to be able to point back to the actual passages in the Bible. The memory verses are great! My kids love VeggieTales, so this book was an instant favorite in our house. The authors find very creative ways to relay lessons in ways kids can easily understand. Also, collecting all the videos can be quite expensive. This is a great way to get a lot of the stories for one low price.

What I Dislike: Initially, I was disappointed with some of the stories -- outer space, super heroes and Gilligan's Island don't belong in a Bible -- but the more I read it, the more I liked the book! The problem was my expectations. Please note this is not a Bible, but a Bible storybook. My only complaint now is with the "Frog Wars" chapter. VeggieTales did a much better job telling the story of Moses in "Moe and the Big Exit." Unfortunately, that video was released after the publication of this book.

Overall Rating: Very Good.

Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review

VeggieTales® Bible Storybook by .. Dr. Tami Brady (Calgary, Canada)
Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and all their friends share the stories of the Bible in a new and creatively unique way. Children will be completely entertained while learning how the stories of the Bible are relevant to their modern lives. Parents will love that their children have a new set of role models that actually understands and connects to children.

Veggie Tales Bible Storybook includes 21 stories from both the Old and New Testament. Each story is prompted by a particular situation that one of the Veggie Tales crew experiences such as dealing with a bully, being jealous of a sibling, wanting tons of presents, etc. This incident leads into a themed tale, from wild west themes to star wars, based loosely on a Bible story. The Veggie Tales characters are the stars of the show. These renditions tend to be quite entertaining in and of themselves. More importantly though, they make use of what children already know from movies and modern media and connect them to Biblical stories. Each Veggie Tale finishes up with the real Bible story and then follows up with the original lesson of the story as the characters as talk about what they learned.

Veggie Tales Bible Storybook will quickly become a family favorite that book parents and children will equally enjoy. An innovative, fun way to teach morals to children.