Book Description: Wondrous Works of God dynamically retells biblical stories, bringing lessons about God’s character to the forefront. Each account in Wondrous Works of God is written in lively, modern-day language and is followed by an application section with several discussion-sparking questions and prayer points. Moving chronologically through both the Old and New Testaments, parents and children will clearly see the faithfulness, holiness, and love of God. Among the stories included in this second volume (Mighty Acts of God being the first volume in the series), are the creation of Eve, a wife for Isaac, Baby Moses, Gabriel’s appearance to Mary,…
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Finding God in the Hobbit
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Book Description: With a simple hobbit in a hobbit-hole, J. R. R. Tolkien opened the window on a whole new world that has captured millions of imaginations and changed the face of literature forever. But this story of unexpected adventure is far more than goblin attacks, dragon-hoards, and riddles in the dark. It’s a journey that changes a hobbit named Bilbo—and us—along the way. Jim Ware, coauthor of the bestselling Finding God in The Lord of the Rings, once again unlocks the mysteries of Middle-earth with insightful reflections on the scenes and characters of The Hobbit. Just as the very…
A couple of months ago, I was given the opportunity to join a wonderful group of ladies, Moms of Master Books, who review family books from Master Books and help spread the word about not only the books but also the good news contained within. I’ve long been a fan of the books that Master Books, New Leaf Publishing, and Attic Books put out. Many of the books are wonderful creation resources, but even the books that are not creation/Genesis related are solid Biblically. I appreciate that the company has taken a stand and is not ashamed to spread the…
Fire Prophet by Jerel Law
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Fire Prophet Book Description: Fire Prophet is Book Two in the Son of Angels Series. Spirit Fighter began the Son of Angels series. What if you could actually see angels and fallen angels engaging in battle—and you were expected to join the fight? It’s been one year since Jonah Stone and his sister, Eliza, discovered that their mother is a nephilim, the product of a union between a human and a fallen angel, which makes them and their little brother, Jeremiah, quarterlings, or one-quarter angel. After embarking on an epic journey to rescue their mother and the other nephilim, who…
Made in Heaven
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Made in Heaven Book Description: We often marvel at the wonders of the world around us and take enjoyment in its beauty. But did you know that many of the technological advances that make our lives better are based on nature? Who would have thought that such “lowly” creatures as butterflies and beetles, mosquitoes and mussels, wasps, and worms could all serve as inspiration for today’s top scientists? Even in the most advanced laboratories, scientists often begin their search for innovation in the natural world, studying God’s creation in an effort to understand its complex, proven mechanics of design. Engineers…