Inspiring Bookworms

As a mom to three little ones, I'm always searching for appropriate entertainment for them. Something that will engage their curiosity, have a positive message without violence and keep them occupied while I get some things done that don't require little helpers. As much as I love to have them help me with household chores, they can't be tied to my {invisible} apron strings all of the time. As a Book Review Blogger for Thomas Nelson, I was honored to have the opportunity to review Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure by Max Lucado on DVD. The video is about 60 minutes in length is based on Psalm 139:13-14. At the first viewing, none of my children managed to watch the whole thing. Not even 10-15 minutes into the program. I'm not sure if it was the talking in the beginning or because they realized it was not Miss Spider's Sunny Patch that didn't captivate their attention. With that, I put the video up for a later day. After a few more at...

For the Tough Times:  Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope by Max Lucado For the Tough Times is a quick read.   Only eight chapters long and if given a solid block of time, most will finish this book within an hour.   The chapters flow well together; you won’t want to put it down. When All That Is Good Falls Apart is an excellent introduction.   Read your headline news, talk to your neighbor or see the number of businesses closing in your community and our Nation.   Good things are falling apart all around us and when that happens, we look for answers. Here is a breakdown of chapters in addition to the intro to aid you in your search for those answers. Chapter 1:   Where is God? Chapter 2:   God’s Great Love Chapter 3:   Eyes on the Father Chapter 4:   Good Triumphant Chapter 5:   The Bitter Taste of Revenge Chapter 6:   In the Silence, God Speaks Chapter 7:   In the Storm, We Pray Chapter 8:   From God’s Perspective Do It Again, Lord:  A Prayer for Troubled Times The over-all ...