Monday, March 16, 2015

Book Review: I Can Learn the Bible by Holly Hawkins Shivers

                                 


                                                 I Can Learn the Bible by Holly Hawkins Shivers

                              "I received this book for free from BookLook Bloggers for this review”.

Book Summary: Help your children hide God's Word in their hearts. 

As parents, we want our children to learn about the Lord and know His Word. What a joy it is to watch them begin to understand God's Word, speak it from memory, and be transformed as it becomes a part of them! It's our job to equip them for life, to prepare them for whatever lies ahead. The words of God's truth they hide in their hearts will be with them forever--a source of guidance, comfort, and spiritual nourishment no matter where they go.

I Can Learn the Bible adapts O.S. Hawkins's The Joshua Code for kids, guiding parents in helping their children understand and memorize fifty-two Bible verses. Each engaging weekly devotion prompts discussion and explains the accompanying verse in a way that kids can understand. Written by Holly Hawkins Shivers, daughter of O.S. Hawkins and a mother of little ones herself, I Can Learn the Bible will help your children learn and live the Scriptures. 

Plant the seed of Scripture in your children's hearts--and watch them grow!

My Review: I was so excited when I found this book on BookLook Bloggers to review. Having moved to another state and not yet finding a church that we feel fits our needs, this book is a lovely and enjoyable fill-in for my children for the present time. The book is in hardback form and has a colorful and fun design on the front and back covers. Each week gives you a story about a scripture that is very easy for the child to understand and then explains "Who" did what, "When," "Where" and "Why." Artwork throughout the chapters just brings more attention to the story and the kids absolutely loved it! Thanks for such a great book!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

The Storm Before the Calm....

The Storm Before the Calm...

Yes, I know, that wording is totally backwards, but we all know that there is usually one more huge snow (The Storm) before winter begins its decline into a wonderfully, warm spring (The Calm)

I feel in the recent years that my body and mind are finally getting used to the cold and snowy weather. For anyone who knows me, they know that I am a warm weather person all the way...give me a beach and some flip flops and I am in heaven! Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, life, we are living in PA. A place where winter teases us every year with the hopes that we will not face being snowed in....thought we had Mother Nature on our side this year...and then last night happened!



I need some shades...and not for the reason I was hoping! 

All in all though, this is how God does his beautiful work...4 seasons, winter of which is not the best, but certainly is not the worst considering it is giving everything and everyone a break. 

So, I guess for now, I will enjoy my yard of white, the shade of purity....preparations for another new beginning....SPRING!