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A Call for Purity, Not “Christian Fiction Porn”

Posted on 2 October 2014 by Amy

#185480182 / gettyimages.com I recently read a well-written Christian novel that had many positives: nice pacing, a clear Gospel message, concision and clarity, humorous and pithy descriptions, not-hokey dialogue, and Scripture was handled with respect. It was a good book, … Continue reading →

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Review of The Quest for Meekness and Quietness of Spirit

Posted on 6 March 2014 by Amy

This year I am focusing on the character trait (or virtue or spiritual fruit) of meekness. I was encouraged this direction by my husband’s having preached through a series on the fruits of the Spirit in late 2013, as well … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Calvin

Posted on 27 February 2014 by Amy

Last week I shared a book review of The Betrayal: A Novel on John Calvin by Douglas Bond. This week I would like to share many of the lessons I learned from Calvin through this novel. “A great cloud of … Continue reading →

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Review of The Betrayal

Posted on 20 February 2014 by Amy

The Betrayal by Douglas Bond is a half-biography, half-novel treatment of reformer John Calvin. If you want a transition from reading solely Christian fiction into meatier biographies of Christian heroes, this novel would be a perfect fit. Follow Calvin’s life … Continue reading →

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The Three R’s ~ Book Review

Posted on 7 January 2014 by Amy

Dr. Ruth Beechick has written several books to help homeschoolers on their journey. The Three R’s is a helpful read for home educators just starting out. Content After reading A Biblical Home Education, Beechick very practically gives advice on how … Continue reading →

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Review of A Biblical Home Education

Posted on 29 October 2013 by Amy

Dr. Ruth Beechick has written several books to help homeschoolers on their journey. She writes from an unapologetically Christian viewpoint, especially in A Biblical Home Education, which is subtitled “Building Your Homeschool on the Foundation of God’s Word.” A Biblical … Continue reading →

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Review of Dear Mr. Henshaw

Posted on 11 April 2013 by Amy

I’m afraid that Dear Mr. Henshaw written by Beverly Cleary, an author to whom I would normally give higher scores for clever, humorous children’s literature, does not score at all on my list of Must-Read Children’s Lit, and scores low on … Continue reading →

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Review of Tutankhamen’s Gift

Posted on 14 February 2013 by Amy

Tutankhamen’s Gift is on all the classical-literature-loving curriculum companies’ lists for lower grammar students—usually 1st-3rd graders, those needing picture books or easy readers for history and corresponding literature. I almost bought it, because it is so highly recommended. I recently … Continue reading →

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Yellow and Pink

Posted on 6 December 2012 by Amy

Today our science curriculum recommended we read the picture book Yellow and Pink by William Steig to jumpstart a short, simplified explanation of evolution. Since the used price on Amazon lists $40, I’m guessing it’s out of print. I managed … Continue reading →

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