Responding to Correction: What does it look like in books?
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
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
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
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?
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!)
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
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
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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The State of our Heart – Virtual Discussion
The Redeemed Reader Team is discussing books this week in light of our Wisdom & Wonder Week 1 Theme: Turning to God/Away from sin. We are looking specifically at how our favorite literary characters are turning to God and away from sin. Earlier this week, we posted general discussion questions for this theme that work with…
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Wisdom and Wonder: Linked Reads – Week 1
This week’s theme: Turning to God and Away From Sin To further engage with the theme, here is a list of archived posts that we feel correlate with the idea of turning away from sin and towards God. How Long, O Lord? When Bibliotherapy Isn’t Enough – Megan reminds us that we need to turn to God Himself in…
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