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Desiring God is a paradigm-shattering work that dramatically alters common perspectives on relating to God. Piper reveals that there really is no need to choose between duty and delight in the Christian life. In fact, for the follower of Jesus,... [Read on]
God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren and Laura J. Bryant Little Cub and her father are off to discover how God made Easter and what it really means. Little Cub’s father talks Little Cub about the true meaning of Easter, what those pretty... [Read on]
Fortress of Mist… It is the second novel in Brouwer’s Merlin’s Immortals Series. This book was classified as YA, though I would recommend it with younger teens. I think it would be fun to read this if you like calm, mystery and a little romance.... [Read on]
The Gospel of Yes is a difficult book to write a review about because I can’t really put my finger on what the book was really all about. The first several chapters were about having a positive approach to the things of God. It seems like... [Read on]
The Easter Bunny, egg hunts, candy filled baskets, oh my! What happened to the REAL meaning of Easter? What happened to teaching our children about Jesus' ressurection as the actual reason for Easter? We can still have fun with our children with... [Read on]
How can I help my church stay focused on its purpose? What would a culture of generosity look like for my church? What part does rest play in a healthy church? Whether you are a pastor, a volunteer, or a church member, you want your church... [Read on]
If you are looking for a new book for your children for Easter this year, look no further! We loved this one! It’s a wonderful whimsical telling of a very tough story, without obscuring the purpose of this important holiday. On the contrary, she... [Read on]
As you know, we are HUGE fans of all of Lisa and Laura's books, and Miss Grace has literally grown with them, so we were happy to review this latest book! Synopsis: God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That’s why God... [Read on]
I am a huge fan of the "God gave us" series by Lisa Bergren, so much so that we have all of her books! Each book takes you on the journey of a curious bear cub discovering the answers to her questions, all the while learning about Jesus. The... [Read on]
God Gave Us Easter opens with Little Cub and her father dyeing Easter eggs and talking about Easter. Papa Bear explains that Easter is a part of God's plan for each of us, and that ultimately, Easter is about God's love for us. Those who are... [Read on]