Wisdom & Wonder Week 4 Booklist

By Hayley Morell | July 11, 2017

Week 4 Theme: Which Path and With Whom Additional Proverbs to Read and Think About 14:12  There is a way that seems right to a man . . . 17:10  A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. 21:30  No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail…

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Wisdom & Wonder Week 4: Which Path and With Whom?

By Hayley Morell | July 10, 2017

Welcome to Week 4 of Wisdom and Wonder!  We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July.  Now, back to the reading challenge! For a quick review, here is what we’ve covered so far: Week 1 —Turning to God, Away from Sin Week 2 —God’s Word is a Treasure Week 3 —Responding to Correction  Home…

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Responding to Correction: What does it look like in books?

By Megan Saben | June 28, 2017

This week the team discusses how characters respond to correction not only in our anchor books, but also in other literary or popular titles. In Wise Up chapters #6 and 7, we learn the important of listening to wise counselors, specifically parents, and receiving their correction. Part of choosing the right path (SRC week 1) is accepting…

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Building a Shakespeare Home Library Collection

By Megan Saben | June 27, 2017

When you want to enjoy Shakespeare with your children, you can either focus on one play at a time or spread a Shakespeare feast so they can form their own relationships with numerous plays. There are plenty of good reasons to take either approach either within your own family or as a shared experience with…

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Wisdom & Wonder Week 3 Booklist

By Megan Saben | June 24, 2017

Wisdom & Wonder Week 3 Booklist Weekly Theme: Responding to Correction (Wise-Up #6, 7) Additional Proverbs to Read and Think About 14:12  There is a way that seems right to a man . . . 17:10  A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. 21:30  No wisdom,…

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Wisdom & Wonder Week 3: Responding to Correction

By Megan Saben | June 24, 2017

Welcome to week 3 of our Wisdom & Wonder Summer Reading Challenge! In Week 1, we learned about turning to God and away from sin. Jesus is the real wise man, and it is only through his grace that we can turn from our sin and to him in faith. Last week we learned that…

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The Source of Wisdom: What does it look like in books?

By Betsy Farquhar | June 22, 2017

The Redeemed Reader Team is discussing books this week in light of our Wisdom & Wonder Week 2 Theme: God’s Word! In particular, we’re looking at how we (and our favorite book characters!) are listening to and seeking God’s Word as the source of wisdom and guidance in contrast to listening to the voice of…

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Wisdom & Wonder: All About God’s Word (Links!)

By Betsy Farquhar | June 20, 2017

God’s Word is a Treasure Did you know that there are a wealth of Bible-related resources here at Redeemed Reader? Children’s literature is not our first love; God’s Word is! Check out some of these resources below as you meditate on this week’s theme of God’s Word as a treasure. Bible Reviews Janie reviews loads…

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Wisdom & Wonder Week 2 Booklist

By Betsy Farquhar | June 19, 2017

Wisdom & Wonder Week 2 Booklist Weekly Theme: God’s Word is a Treasure Additional Proverbs to Read and Think About 4:23  Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. 12:1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. 15:32  The fear of the Lord is…

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Wisdom & Wonder Week 2: God’s Word is a Treasure

By Betsy Farquhar | June 19, 2017

Welcome to week 2 of our Wisdom & Wonder Summer Reading Challenge! Last week, we learned about turning to God and away from sin. Jesus is the real wise man, and it is only through his grace that we can turn from our sin and to him in faith. Wisdom & Wonder Week 2: God’s…

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