I love devotionals. It helps start my quiet time with God. I have to admit that I was not very impressed with A Sisterchick's Devotional:Take Flight authored by Robin Jones Gunn and Cindy Hannan.
I have asked myself why I was not very fond of it. It's been hard for me to pinpoint, but after much thought and deliberation, I have come to the conclusion that while the devotional is definitely full of truth, I just do not connect with the style of writing of the Sisterchick books. I love the idea behind the Sisterchick series, but I just can't connect with it.
With that being said, I think the artwork on the front cover emits a peaceful experience. I would definitely suggest this devotional to someone else, with the warning that I did not enjoy it for myself. Normally if I give a bad review, it's because I didn't enjoy because I think the idea was flawed. That is not the case in this instance.
I was given a complimentary copy of "A Sisterchick's Devotional: Take Flight" by Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for this review. These opinions are strictly mine and I was not paid for this review.
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Sunday, September 15, 2013
Raising Boys By Design
Raising Boys By design authored by Gregory L. Jantz , PhD and Michael Gurian with Ann McMurray is a book that will offer parents of boys some great information. The authors give amazing insight into how boys think, work and function. As a mother of a son with ADHD, I often feel at a disadvantage because I don't always know when my son is "just being a boy" or when there's more to it. This book gave me some great tools in relating to my son on a higher level.
The authors wrote about how the school system can often fail our sons. This is something I agree with heartily. I previously homeschooled and still appreciate how I was able to teach my son exactly how HE needed to learn. While the "system" may fail our sons, I really believe it depends on each teacher. There are some that understood that boys need to be active, while others do not. This is something I have learned as a Mom. Pre-being a mother of a son, I would have expected boys to sit still and quiet like my daughter. I've learned that this is not how it works with him. He learns best when he is active. Studying math facts while playing catch with my son is much more effective than having him sit on a chair across from me while making him answer flash cards. I'm so thankful for the reminder of this fact about how boys learn. It will enable me to be a much better mom when it comes to homework time!
I also liked how this book gave information from a male perspective of how things are for boys growing up and hitting puberty. Puberty scare me! This book helped me to understand more about what will be happening with my son. I'm heading into this stage prepped with some good reading material and many hours spent on my knees!
I highly recommend this book to Mothers, Fathers, Youth Pastors and Teachers!
I received a complimentary copy of Raising Boys By Design from Waterbrook Press in exchange for this review. I was in no way paid for this review.
The authors wrote about how the school system can often fail our sons. This is something I agree with heartily. I previously homeschooled and still appreciate how I was able to teach my son exactly how HE needed to learn. While the "system" may fail our sons, I really believe it depends on each teacher. There are some that understood that boys need to be active, while others do not. This is something I have learned as a Mom. Pre-being a mother of a son, I would have expected boys to sit still and quiet like my daughter. I've learned that this is not how it works with him. He learns best when he is active. Studying math facts while playing catch with my son is much more effective than having him sit on a chair across from me while making him answer flash cards. I'm so thankful for the reminder of this fact about how boys learn. It will enable me to be a much better mom when it comes to homework time!
I also liked how this book gave information from a male perspective of how things are for boys growing up and hitting puberty. Puberty scare me! This book helped me to understand more about what will be happening with my son. I'm heading into this stage prepped with some good reading material and many hours spent on my knees!
I highly recommend this book to Mothers, Fathers, Youth Pastors and Teachers!
I received a complimentary copy of Raising Boys By Design from Waterbrook Press in exchange for this review. I was in no way paid for this review.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Secrets
I couldn't put this book down! Secrets by Robin Jones Gunn kept my attention and offered me an enjoyable and easy read. It was entertaining and thought provoking. Jessica runs away to find refuge in a small town. The author kept me guessing for a long time of what Jessica was running away from.
This story allows readers an inside look to Jessica's experience of accepting Christ as her own personal Savior. Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, my heart is always happy when one chooses the way of Christ.
I would definitely recommend this book. I think it would be appropriate for teenagers who have been sexual and/or are thinking they want to. It touches on a reason to stay pure. Yes, it is fiction, but the truth of the story remains true.
I don't think you will be disappointed if you read this book!
"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. This review is my own.
To read more about Robin Jones Gunn go to: http://www.robingunn.com/
This story allows readers an inside look to Jessica's experience of accepting Christ as her own personal Savior. Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, my heart is always happy when one chooses the way of Christ.
I would definitely recommend this book. I think it would be appropriate for teenagers who have been sexual and/or are thinking they want to. It touches on a reason to stay pure. Yes, it is fiction, but the truth of the story remains true.
I don't think you will be disappointed if you read this book!
"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. This review is my own.
To read more about Robin Jones Gunn go to: http://www.robingunn.com/
Friday, November 23, 2012
Twice A Bride
This book Twice A Bride is centered mostly around widow, Willow Peterson. After experiencing loss with the death of her husband and then the death of her beloved Father, she didn't know if she would ever find happiness in her life again.
Willow discovered that she not only could find enjoyment in life again, but that her heart would be ready to love again. She found more than a job when she applied to the position of Photograph Painter.
I found this book to be very well written. Mona Hodgson is a good and pure author. If you like old fashioned romances set in the old times, you will enjoy this book.
I received this book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group and was in no way paid for this review.
Read Chapter One here... http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/blog/2012/03/02/sneak-peek-twice-a-bride-by-mona-hodgson/
Willow discovered that she not only could find enjoyment in life again, but that her heart would be ready to love again. She found more than a job when she applied to the position of Photograph Painter.
I found this book to be very well written. Mona Hodgson is a good and pure author. If you like old fashioned romances set in the old times, you will enjoy this book.
I received this book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group and was in no way paid for this review.
Read Chapter One here... http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/blog/2012/03/02/sneak-peek-twice-a-bride-by-mona-hodgson/
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