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Bible Review: The Action Bible ESV
By Janie Cheaney |
The Action Bible Study Bible ESV, edited by Catherine deVries, illustrated by Sergio Cariello. David C. Cook, 2015. 1248 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More Bible Review: God’s Little Princess Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
God’s Little Princess Holy Bible, NKJV. Sheila Walsh, ed. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 1216 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, 8-10 (study material), Middle Grades, 10-12 (text) ...
Read More Bible Review: NKJV Explorer’s Study Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
The Explorer's Study Bible (NKJV). Thomas Nelson, 2009. 1440 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-10 and up Bottom Line: Reliable ...
Read More An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund
By Hayley Morell |
An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund. Zondervan, 2015. 249 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 15 – 18 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15 – 18) and up Bottom Line: A ...
Read More *Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional by Scott James. New Growth Press, 2015. 64 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages ...
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How Long, O Lord? When Bibliotherapy Isn’t Enough
By Megan Saben |
These are dark days. I received an email this week expressing familiar anguish over the haunting reports of 21 followers of Christ who were martyred ...
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The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis: an Introduction
By Janie Cheaney |
This thing called “love”—what is it? Something we long for, feel vague stirrings about, idolize, draw inspiration from, and abuse left and right. It’s unpredictable, ...
Read More *Noah’s Ark by Peter Spier
By Janie Cheaney |
Noah's Ark, Peter Spier’s classic wordless picture book, takes a Bible story that's often given too cute a portrayal and adds imagination, depth, and reverence. ...
Read More Keeping Your Cool by Lou Priolo
By Janie Cheaney |
Keeping Your Cool: A Teen’s Survival Guide by Lou Priolo. P&R, capsule 2014 (new edition). 251 pages, unhealthy including appendices. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages ...
Read More *Rise by Trip Lee
By emily |
*Rise: Get Up and Live in God's Great Story by Trip Lee. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 240 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 and up Maturity ...
Read More *Wise Words by Peter J. Leithart
By The Redeemed Shall Read |
Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart. Canon Press, 2003. 148 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 2 ...
Read More First Date by Melody Carlson
By Janie Cheaney |
First Date (Dating Games #1) by Melody Carlson. Revell, 2013. 212 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) Bottom Line: ...
Read More Jonathan Edwards by Simonetta Carr and Matt Abraxas
By Megan Saben |
Jonathan Edwards by Simonetta Carr, illustrated by Matt Abraxas. Reformation Heritage, 2014. 64 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, Ages 8-10 Recommended For: Ages 8-10 Simonetta ...
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*Hosanna, Loud Hosannas by Barbara and David Leeman
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Hosanna, Loud Hosannas: Essential Hymns Every Child Should Sing compiled and written by Barbara and David Leeman, 2014. 300 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12Recommended ...
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Hymns for a Kid’s Heart, Vol. 1-4 by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada
By Megan Saben |
Hymns for a Kid’s Heart, Vol. 1-4 by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada. Crossway, 2003-2004. 96 pages. (Audio CD included) Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More Winter Book Fair 2014
By emily |
Looking for Christmas gifts for the kids and teens in your life? Redeemed Reader has pulled together our best picks in our annual Winter Book Fair. WANT ...
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Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada
By Megan Saben |
Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada, illustrated by Sergio Martinez. Crossway, 2004. 96 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages ...
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*A Light for my Path: An ABC Book Based on Psalm 119 by Davis Carman, illustrated by Alice Ratterree
By Megan Saben |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *A Light for My ...
Read More The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper
By Janie Cheaney |
The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent by John Piper. Crossway, 2014,96 pages Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages ...
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Every Valley by Albert L. Blackwell
By Betsy Farquhar |
Every Valley: Advent with the Scriptures of Handel's Messiah by Albert L. Blackwell. Westminster John Knox Press, 2014. 160 pages. Reading Level: Adults (16 and up)Recommended ...
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*Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
By Megan Saben |
*Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann Voskamp. Tyndale, 2014. 154 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4 and upMaturity Level: 2 (ages ...
Read More Storm Siren by Mary Weber
By Hayley Morell |
Storm Siren by Mary Weber. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 333 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) and up Nymia ("Nym" for short) ...
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Corrie Ten Boom by Kaylena Radcliff
By Megan Saben |
The Torchlighters Biography Series: Corrie Ten Boom by Kaylena Radcliff. Christian History Institute, 2014. 93 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 3, 4 ...
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I Can Read / Made By God
By Megan Saben |
I Can Read! Made by God series, edited by Mary Hassinger. Zonderkidz, 2010-2011, 32 pages. Reading Level: Easy/Leveled Readers, Ages 4-8Maturity Level: Level ...
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Genesis in Space and Time by Francis Schaeffer
By Hayley Morell |
This review was originally written by Valen Caldwell as part of the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge. Genesis in Space and Time by Francis ...
Read More SRC, Week 6: Time Travel Devotional (Finale!)
By emily |
Other Summer Reading Challenge posts: Introduction, Week One: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Two: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Three: off Week ...
Read More SRC, Week 4: Time Travel Devotional
By emily |
Other Summer Reading Challenge posts: Introduction, Week One: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Two: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Three: off Week ...
Read More SRC Week 2, Teen List: Dragon’s Tooth Discussion
By emily |
Other Summer Reading Challenge posts: Introduction, Week One: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Two: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Three: off Week ...
Read More SRC, Week 2: Time Travel Devotional
By emily |
Other Summer Reading Challenge posts: Introduction, Week One: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Two: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Three: off Week ...
Read More SRC, Week One: Time Travel Devotional
By emily |
Other Summer Reading Challenge posts: Introduction, Week One: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Two: 1) Kids, 2) Teens, 3) Devotional. Week Three: off Week ...
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Faithgirlz in Action: Two New Series
By Janie Cheaney |
Zondervan’s “Faithgirlz!” books are series novels aimed at middle-grade girls. These two “girlz” series fall prey to some common weaknesses of Christian fiction, but show ...
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Family Devotional Time
By Janie Cheaney |
Even though I have some reservations about personal devotional books, expressed here, family devotions are another story. While some formats are “less optimal” than others, ...
Read More Bible Review: The Family Reading Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
The Family Reading Bible: a Joyful Discovery: Explore God's Word Together, NIV. Zondervan, 2010, 2336 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: all ...
Read More Bible Review: The Story Teen Edition
By Janie Cheaney |
The Story: Teen Edition. Zondervan, 2011, 498 pages (paperback). Reading Level: Middle Grades ages 10-13 Recommended for: ages 12-15 Bottom Line: This teen edition of ...
Read More Bible Review: The Big Picture Interactive Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
Big Picture Interactive Bible: Connecting Christ through God’s Story (HCSB)*. Broadman &Holman Kids, 2014, 1350 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages ...
Read More Bible Review: The Jesus Bible (NIV)
By Janie Cheaney |
The NIV Jesus Bible, Zondervan, 2014, 1760 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: This children's version of the NIV ...
Read More Bible Review: NKJV Ignite
By Janie Cheaney |
NKJV Ignite: the Bible for Teens. Thomas Nelson, 2013, 1600 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12-15 Bottom Line: Ignite offers ...
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Easter devotional: Why Easter?
By Megan Saben |
Compared to the proliferation of Christmas-themed titles, the availability of books about Easter is sparse. As we noted last year, many of them focus ...
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The Case for Christ for Kids: 90-Day Devotional
By Janie Cheaney |
The Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day Devotional, by Lee Strobel and Jesse Florea. Zonderkidz, 2013, 199 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grade, ages 8-10 Recommended ...
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C. S. Lewis at War: Radio Theatre for Teens and Adults
By emily |
C. S. Lewis at War: The Dramatic Story Behind Mere Christianity (Radio Theatre) by C.S. Lewis and Paul McCusker. Tyndale Entertainment, 2013. Ages 12 and ...
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Pilgrim’s Progress adapted by Anna Trimiew
By Janie Cheaney |
Pilgrim’s Progress: John Bunyan’s Classic Story Adapted for Children, by Anna Trimiew, illustrated by Drew Rose. Great Commissions Press, 2013, 109 pages, including glossary and ...
Read More *Pilgrim’s Progress: a Retelling by Gary Schmidt
By Janie Cheaney |
Pilgrim’s Progress: a Retelling, by Gary Schmidt, illustrated by Barry Moser. Eerdmans, 1994, 96 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, Ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12 ...
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How God Used a Thunderstorm by Joel R. Beeke and Diana Kleyn
By Megan Saben |
*How God Used a Thunderstorm and Other Devotional Stories by Joel R. Beeke and Diana Kleyn, illustrated by Jeff Anderson (Building on the Rock Series). ...
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Whalesong: A Review by Nathan Huffstutler
By emily |
Earlier this year, when I first heard the name Robert Siegel doing research for these book reviews last April at World Magazine, I learned Siegel ...
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Words for Life: Bibles for Teens and Graduates
By Janie Cheaney |
In an earlier post I wrote about beginners “Bibles” and Bible storybooks. That was followed up by a post on the methods and merits of ...
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Sammy and His Shepherd by Susan Hunt and Cory Godbey
By Betsy Farquhar |
Sammy and His Shepherd by Susan Hunt and Cory Godbey. Reformation Trust, 2008. 56 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-8 Geared for slightly younger children ...
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Cassie and Caleb Discover God’s Wonderful Design by Susan Hunt and Richie Hunt
By Betsy Farquhar |
Cassie and Caleb Discover God's Wonderful Design by Susan Hunt and Richie Hunt. Moody, 2013. 96 pages. Reading Level: Devotional, ages 4-8 Susan Hunt and ...
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Short Summer-Length Devotionals for Families
By Betsy Farquhar |
Summer's Just Around the Corner! My family's summer schedule is quite different from our school year schedule. What with travel, fun in the sun, and ...
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Interview with Judah Ben: Kai’Ro, Christian Rap and the Progress of Urban Pilgrims
By emily |
Introduction There are very few modern books that I see as really significant. But I see the Kai' Ro series--an urban interpretation of Pilgrim's Progress--by ...
Read More Bible Review: NIV Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens
By Janie Cheaney |
Rock Solid Faith introduces teens to the principles and characters of the Bible in a generally helpful way. Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens. ...
Read More Bible Review: The Deep Blue Kids Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
The Deep Blue Kids Bible (CEB), 2012, Abingdon Press, 1526 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: no one Bottom Line: The Deep ...
Read More *Bible Review: ESV Grow! Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
*ESV Grow! Bible. Crossway, 2011, 1600 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-12 and up Bottom Line: The ESV Grow! Bible ...
Read More Bible Review: NLT Hands-on Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
NLT Hands-on Bible, Tyndale for Kids, 2010, 1440 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-10 Bottom Line: Though it leads off ...
Read More *Bible Review: NKJV Early Readers Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
*NKJV Early Readers Bible. Thomas Nelson, 2006, 1664 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-14 and up Bottom Line: This New ...
Read More Bible Review: The One-Year Bible For Children
By Janie Cheaney |
The One-Year Bible for Children by Gilbert Beers. Tyndale, 2001, 432 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ages 6-8 Recommended for: ages 6-8 Bottom Line: Though ...
Read More Bible Review: NIV Faithgirlz! Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
NIV Faithgirlz! Bible. Zonderkidz, 2012, 1504 page. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-12 (especially girls!) Bottom Line: The Faithgirlz! Bible, geared ...
Read More *Bible Review: ESV Children’s Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
*ESV Children’s Bible. Crossway, 2008, 1648 pages. Reading level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10. Recommended for: ages 6-10 Bottom Line: The ESV contains excellent study helps, ...
Read More *Bible Review: HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids
By Janie Cheaney |
*The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids. Boardman and Holman, 2007, 1104 pages. Recommended for: ages 7-12. Available in a variety of covers to appeal ...
Read More Bible Review: The Kids’ Devotional Bible NIrV
By Janie Cheaney |
Kids' Devotional Bible, NIrV. Zonderkidz, 2006, 1664 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-10 Bottom Line: The Kids' Devotional Bible is ...
Read More Bible Review: Adventure Bible NIV
By Janie Cheaney |
Adventure Bible, NIV. Zondervan, 2013 (latest edition), 1459 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-12 Bottom Line: The Adventure Bible set ...
Read More *Bible Review: The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
*The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids. Boardman and Holman, 2007, 1104 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: ...
Read More Bible Review: KJV Kids’ Study Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
KJV Kids’ Study Bible. Zonderkidz, 2001. 1600 pages Reading level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 (for study features) Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: Child-friendly activities ...
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Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert
By emily |
The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield. Crown and Covenant, 2012. 154 pgs. An Anomaly In the 1990's, Rosaria Butterfield was ...
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Gabrielle Douglas: Grace, Gold, and (God’s) Glory
By emily |
Into the Spotlight Sixteen-year-old Gabrielle Douglas's jaw-dropping performance in the women's all-around gymnastics competition, just edging out her closest Russian competitor to win gold, was ...
Read More Bible Reading Challenge, Week 49 (THE END!)
By emily |
THE CHURCH: On to Glory! This is our last part of the yearly study! For those of you who make it this far, congratulations, and ...
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Audiobooks and Caricatures (Hobbit Read Along Finale, pt. 2)
By emily |
Today is the release date of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit! But you probably already know that if you've been on our Hobbit journey. It's been ...
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O Come, Emmanuel
By Janie Cheaney |
Every year advent takes me by surprise--otherwise I would have posted this last week! Family advent readers come down from the shelves this time of ...
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Hobbit Radio Theater Finalists
By emily |
The entries are in! As you probably know, we're running a contest in which kids were invited to record themselves reading a few pages of ...
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Hobbit Read Along, Week 4: How to Make Hobbit Feet and More!
By emily |
Now that the turkey feathers have settled, it's time to get back to The Hobbit! In case you're running behind, here's a recap: 1) Introduction, ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 45
By emily |
THE CHURCH: To the uttermost ends of the earth Again, the gospel finds fertile ground as it spread through all the earth! Study Guides: pdf. ...
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Hobbit Read Along, Week 2: Finding God in Tolkien’s Villains
By emily |
Welcome to Week 2 of our Hobbit Read Along! (If you missed it, here's Week One.) How's the reading going at your house (or school ...
Read More The Drowned Vault by N. D. Wilson
By Janie Cheaney |
The Drowned Vault (Ashtown Burials #2) by N. D. Wilson. Random House, 2012, 447 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12 and ...
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Hobbit Read Along, Week 1: How to Read For an Audience
By emily |
Are you interested in joining our Hobbit Read Along? Sign up to receive weekly emails during the event either below or in the comments of ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 42
By emily |
THE CHURCH: Resurrection and Pentecost Study Guides: pdf. download, Sorry guys...this will return next week! pdf. download, Ages 9-13, Week 42 Make-Your-Own-Story-Bible Resources: .pdf download: ...
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The History of Faith: Wiliam Boekestein’s and Simonetta Carr’s New Books for Kids
By emily |
This week in our library month theme, Janie took us back to the 8th century in a review of Hand of Vengeance by Douglas Bond. ...
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Hand of Vengeance
By Janie Cheaney |
Tomorrow we have a real treat for you: two Christian dads, one a pastor and one a teacher, who both happen to write books for ...
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Quiet Time for Kids
By Janie Cheaney |
“Thy word have I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin . . .” (Ps. 119:11) More than anything, Christian parents want ...
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Podcast 20: Sally Lloyd Jones on Kids’ Devotionals
By emily |
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones is a staple among Christian parents these days who want to help introduce kids to the Bible ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 37
By emily |
MESSIAH: The Kingdom of Heaven ?What is the kingdom of heaven? And what did Christ teach us about it during His earthly ministry? We'll learn ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 36
By emily |
THE PROPHETS: Messiah–Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation ?Why was Jesus baptized if he didn't need to be born again? And why did the Devil bother tempting ...
Read More Hobbit Read Along!
By emily |
Sign up and find out more HERE. This is just a quick note to say, we're doing lots of behind the scenes work these days ...
Read More Running for My Life & Other Hopeful Sports Books
By emily |
A Few Recommendations Last year Janie and I put together a post on football books for kids and young adults, Tim Tebow to Justin Tuck: ...
Read More Bible Reading Challenge, Week 33
By emily |
THE PROPHETS: Daniel Daniel is the prophet among kings. Rather than speaking to God's people primarily, God sends Daniel to witness to the pagan kings ...
Read More Bible Reading Challenge, Week 31
By emily |
Once again, this week Janie and I have the honor of hosting Evan Hughes as our artist-in-residence. We’ve been covering the scope of the entire ...
Read More Bible Reading Challenge, Week 28
By Janie Cheaney |
THE PROPHETS: Jonah, Amos, Hosea Anybody for minor prophets? When naming the books of the Old Testament, that's the category where we often stall out, ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 24
By emily |
THE KINGS: Solomon and the Temple This week we come to the apex of Israel's earthly glory: Solomon's reign as symbolized by the construction of ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 23
By emily |
THE KINGS: David's Fall David sees something he wants. Something he really, really wants. And now we see writ large why, though he is called ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 22
By emily |
THE KINGS: David We've already seen King Saul and what happens when he follows his own heart instead of God. This week we'll see how ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 21
By emily |
THE NATION: Failure Thanks to Janie for covering for me this week! I've been on a very blessed reprieve this week, but Janie and Carl ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 20
By emily |
THE NATION: Saul The people wanted a king, so God let them have their way. Saul is crowned, and everything is coming up roses for ...
Read More Bible Reading Challenge, Week 16
By emily |
WEEK 16: THE NATION--HOME AT LAST Joshua is installed as leader of the Israelites, and it's time for them all to enter the Promised ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 15
By emily |
WEEK 15: BLESSINGS AND CURSES This week we're reading through Deuteronomy, in which the Israelites are almost ready to enter the Promised Land. Moses ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 14
By emily |
THE NATION: Sacrifice How can an unholy people approach a holy God? Leviticus helped God's people answer that question many years ago, and even though ...
Read More Bible Reading Challenge: Happy Easter!
By emily |
No new material this week. We're celebrating the risen Lord--in my case by worshiping and then taking a Sunday nap! If you don't want to ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 13
By emily |
THE NATION: TABERNACLE It's clear God's people can't keep the law. They aren't worthy to be His people. So, is God going to ...
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Blue Like Jazz
By Janie Cheaney |
Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts On Christian Spirituality, was published in 2003 by Thomas Nelson. Since then it has become a staple of Christian college ...
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Kingstone Part 2: Interview and Babylon
By emily |
By Redeemed Reader intern Jack Mertens Today I continue my series on Kingstone Comics, begun on Monday with reviews of two of Marvin Olasky's graphic ...
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Kingstone Part 1: 2048 and Echoes of Eden
By emily |
Today's reviewer, Jack Mertens, is a 17 year old high school student living in Louisiana where he is, among other things, an avid reader and ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 10
By emily |
THE PEOPLE: Deliverance This week we go deeper into Moses' story, and how God used him to bring His people out of slavery and on ...
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Bible Reading Challenge, Week 9
By emily |
THE PEOPLE: Moses Today we look at how God grew Israel's family into a new "people", and how God worked deliverance for them ...
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