Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness (Great Lives from God’s Word, #3)
by Charles R. Swindoll (Goodreads Author)
This book takes a close look at the history of Joseph, and how his faith in God shaped his life and saved his family. Although Joseph endured terrible injustice, abuse, and trauma, he trusted that God was with him in every situation. God worked in every circumstance to bring joy and prosperity to Joseph and his family.
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How to Pray: The Best of John Wesley on Prayer (Value Books)
by John Wesley
This compilation brings together snippets of Wesley’s writing and sermons on the subject of prayer. Each page has a devotional for the day, along with a Bible verse to reflect on.
Some of the pages are obviously taken from the middle of a sermon, and it can be a little difficult to grasp the context. But for the most part, each page has a complete thought regarding prayer or some prayerful aspect of Christian life.
The Mind of the Maker
by Dorothy L. Sayers
Dorothy Sayers explores the intricacies of the creative mind, connecting how our creativity functions with how the Creator God also works within the Trinity. She examines the nature of art and why mankind feels the urge to create, just as God created us. We ask questions about life and death, free will, and what it means to be created in the “image of God”.
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The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses
by C.S. Lewis
This collection of essays from C.S. Lewis includes “The Weight of Glory”, which explores humanity’s innate desire for God. The essay says that the ultimate reward for a Christian is, not just to know God, but to be known by God. To be acknowledged and to receive approval from the Creator is the very essence of “glory”. Lewis talks from his own experience about how one of the most awful human experiences is to be ignored as if you did not matter, but to be noticed and invited in and welcomed as one who belongs is the highest happiness. We are not only to delight in our own glorious fellowship with God, but to also delight in the glory of our fellow human souls. Appreciating God and enjoying His Presence is the ultimate goal and design for every soul.
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Epic FACTopia!: Follow the trail of 400 extreme facts (FACTopia!, 8)
by Rose Davidson (Goodreads Author)
4 out of 5 stars
Did you know that the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, is deeper than Mount Everest is tall? There is a rare plant that only blooms every 100 years. The largest candy bar ever made was 9 feet long! The world’s longest bridge is 102 miles long.
This book gives amazing facts about everything under the sun (and beyond) with colorful artwork and photos on every page. Each fact connects in some way with the previous fact, leading you around in a trail of random information that is sure to grab your attention.
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How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days
by Kari Leibowitz (Goodreads Author)
Many cultures find winter to be a restful and exciting time of year. Snow becomes a beautiful occurrence when you approach it with the right mindset. But some cultures encourage an attitude of despair and grumpiness in the winter, making summer the star of the year, and forcing winter into a narrow box of grouchy grumbling. This book will give you practical tips for enjoying winter no matter how bleak it may first appear.
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Dickens’ Fur Coat and Charlotte’s Unanswered Letters: The Rows and Romances of England’s Great Victorian Novelists
by Daniel Pool
I liked reading about how the Victorian novel rose to prominence and the different literary trends that came and went during the Victorian era. It was interesting to learn more about some of my favorite authors.
However, the book just drags on and on with really dry writing that made it hard to concentrate, and the sentences are so convoluted and long that it was difficult to follow sometimes.
Sky Explorer: A Young Adventurer’s Guide to the Sky by Day and Night
by Elizabeth Jenner, Anja Susanj (Illustrator)
This book answers a lot of questions about the sky, and stars, and clouds. We learn why the sky looks blue as sunlight refracts when it hits particles in the atmosphere. We learn how clouds form and the different types of clouds. There are sections about solar and lunar eclipses, rainbows, mirages, stars, planets, the phases of the moon, and thunder and lightning. My favorite part was about the northern lights.
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Secret FACTopia!: Follow the trail of 400 hidden facts (FACTopia!, 7)
by Paige Towler
This book gives random facts about science, the earth, the universe, animals, trees, and the ocean. We can learn about astronauts, weird plants, and new technology. The illustrations and photos are eye-catching and colorful. Each factoid is short; just one sentence that tantalizes your brain to learn more! The factoids are arranged so that each fact leads into the next with one small thing in common.
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Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration
by Sarah Nelson (Goodreads Author), Maya Hanisch (Illustrator)
In this picture book, we see different birds creating their nests, hatching their young, and teaching them to swim and fly. Then they all migrate south for the winter. Along the way, they hunt for food, rest by rivers or ponds, and instinctively follow the southern route their ancestors have taken for thousands of years.
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