Saturday, January 30, 2010

NKJV Greatest Stories of the Bible


NKJV Greatest Stories of the Bible is an absolutely beautiful book. I was excited to receive it and own it. The book contains 250 of the Bible's best known stories. It is a fun thing to read, keeping in mind though that it does not have all the stories of the Bible. Before each story each one is titled so as to say what is coming. It is definitely not like sitting down and reading the Bible through. It is a pretty easy read but when reading with my nine year old she got a little sidetracked. It didn't hold her attention very well. That being said it was night and she was tired usually. Her reading it aloud of course was a struggle. Each story can be read fairly quickly and works well for group times or devotionals for people who don’t have the time to read the Bible much or are new Christians

I think this book would be great for a family devotion time or bedtime stories. Keeping in mind that some stories are omitted if you want to "read the Bible through" with someone or your kids.

I would definitely recommend it to others and also to be put on display in a special place in your house or business. I would definitely recommend giving it for a gift for a new couple or family.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Letters to Darcy by Tracy Ramos


Letters to Darcy by Tracy Ramos is a heartwarming and heartwrenching account of a mother who chooses life for her child even though doctors say she should end the baby's life. Through great faith this mother, with the support of family, husband and friends wanted to follow God's will no matter how bad the pain and suffering for her. The love that is felt from this mother is remarkable and so encouraging for others who don't know where to turn. Turning to God is the only answer. God spoke life in her womb and she was not to say if the baby lived or went to be with Him early. She gave this baby a chance when so many others wouldn't. God has a plan for every life no matter how fragile. He has reached so many through this little life and shows we are not to doubt His actions. Much faith can be restored after reading this little book even though there was much pain and suffering. It shows to choose God's will no matter what ours is.


Please check out this blog tour and other links to find out more about this story.

http://www.christianspeakerservices.com/css_ramos_tracy_ltrstodarcy_blogtour.htm

http://www.darcyanne.com/index.html