Review: The Super-Hereos Devotional by:Ed Strauss

 
About the Book:
“Can you actually find spiritual truths in comic books and superhero movies?”  
Yes, you can!

For more than 75 years of comic book history and dozens of gigantic cinematic releases, Superheros have captivated our imagination--filling our senses with heart-pounding adventures, riveting plots, and spectacular special effects—and sometimes they have profound messages woven into them. Often the underlying themes reveal a Judaeo-Christian influence, and even when it isn’t intentional, you can still draw deep lessons from them.  Whether it’s the self-sacrifice and humility of Captain America and the Hulk’s struggles with anger or the parallels between Superman and Jesus or between Black Widow and a ruthless Bible heroine, your favorite heroes and heroines (and even villains) have much to teach.

If you’re a fan of this good vs. evil world, you will love The Superheroes Devotional—featuring 60 interesting, challenging, and encouraging readings. With devotions drawn from dozens of favorite superheroes from both the Marvel and DC Comics universes—well-known names like Captain America and Batman and lesser-known heroes like Shazam and Gambit—each reading includes spiritual lessons relating superheroes to the heroes of the Bible in themes like faith, hope, courage, pride, and power. You’ll also enjoy reading about the history and background of each superhero, shared by author and lifelong fan Ed Strauss.

My Review:
 Most kids especially little boys absolutely love super heroes thats what makes this the perfect devotional for children. It appeals to one of the things that they love the most, superheroes.So, as I was reading this devotional so that I can give you an accurate review it became very interesting. Now I'm going to be very frank here, I'm a girl and I don't really like superhero anything. But this book explained a lot of things that I didn't quite know about the subject.

 Because of the correlations between the superhero stories and the christian life these stories should interest us a lot more than they do. So Ed Strauss created a devotional for children centered around this life and it is really a great devotional for our children. He shows us different parallels and I thank God there are things like this out there for my boys. This day and time things are edging ever closer to that line that gets really blurred at times. The line--of right and wrong and I believe this world is definitely losing sight of that line and it's getting to where they can't see it much.

 We are definitely living in troubled times and those evil things are fighting to get a piece of us and our children. So what better way to fight all that than with a devotional to strengthen what my boys are already taught. I really like this devotional and its written in a story form so it looks a little different than your typical devotional.

Recommended for 4th grade-8th grade.

 Great devotional! I definitely recommend it!


I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

 

Review: Courageous Love by:Susan K. Marlow

 
About the Book:
Andrea Carter is finally pulling her own weight on the Circle C Ranch she loves. The only thing she loves more than helping to run the ranch is spending time racing and stunt-riding on her horse Shasta, with the help of wrangler Riley Prescott. Little does she know that when she and Riley stumble onto a mysterious cut in the fence around her brother's prize calves, life is about to get far more exciting--and dangerous.

A cryptic warning tied around a brick crashes through the window at a family party. Then cattle begin to die. When the horse barn catches fire, Andi knows this is more than just coincidence. But who is trying to hurt her family--and why? Evidence begins to point to criminals from her brother Justin's past who want revenge. But that discovery may be too late to keep Andi and her brother's family out of danger.

Now Riley is her only hope of rescue. Can he find her before she disappears from the Circle C forever? Can she keep everyone else safe until then?

The fourth volume in the Circle C Milestones quartet, Courageous Love is high on action, danger, and drama, and full of appealing characters readers love. Andi's final adventure, sparked with a little romance, is sure to please Marlow's legions of loyal readers who want a happy ending for this frontier heroine.

My Review:
 So here we are at the Circle C Ranch once again! It will be a very exciting time for me because this is the last in the series. Happy to see whats going on with the characters and how it will leave us BUT sad to see such a great story come to an end.

 Poor Andi, she has had a go of it and this final installment is no different. Andi has to overcome several happenings and she has to get down to the bottom of it before someone gets hurt. Such good lessons that are taught by the author in this series. This series is for young girls but I have to be honest, I liked reading them too.

 A great series that will tug at your heart strings and shows a strong family support for the Carter family! The Carters are a ranching family with good, strong morals that will make you want to be better, Great series!

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. All opinions are my own.

Review: Are My Kids On Track? by:Goff/Thomas/Trevathan

 
About the Book:
Tools for Identifying and Developing Spiritual, Social, and Emotional Growth
From birth to adulthood, our children's physical and intellectual development is carefully tracked and charted. But what about their hearts? After all, how our children develop emotionally, socially, and spiritually will determine who they become as husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, friends and co-workers.
Are My Kids on Track? helps you identify and measure 12 key emotional, social, and spiritual milestones in your children's lives. Moreover, you will discover practical ways to guide your kids through any stumbling blocks they might encounter and help them reach the appropriate landmarks. Along the way the authors pinpoint the different ways boys and girls develop, so you can help your child flourish in his or her own way.
Filled with decades of experience from three practicing counselors, speakers, and writers, this book provides you with valuable, current research and user-friendly, hands-on practices to make supporting your kids' soul
development a seamless part of family life. Don't just raise smart kids--raise courageous, compassionate, resilient, empathetic, and smart kids.

My Review:
 Any good parent that truly loves their children will always either wonder or be convinced that they have screwed their child up in some way. I know for me, I'm always trying to be aware of what I say and do and realize that my babies are only human and that they make mistakes just like the rest of us.

 This is why I'm so glad that there are books such as this that provide a gauge for us. Not a gauge as in a comparison to other parents or children but an accurate gauge for us to measure our children and ultimately our success with our children. The author will help us identify and measure some key milestones in our children's lives and we learn better how to help our kiddos through these as they come.

 This book is a real good one perfect for first time parents or veteran parents!

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. All opinions are my own.

Review: Jehovah Jireh: The God Who Provides by:Mary J. Nelson

 
About the Book:
Compelling Teaching on Relevant Scriptures, Plus Passionate Prayers and Engaging Testimonies of God’s Power

As followers of Jesus, we have been grafted into Abraham’s family tree and receive the same blessings God promised him (Romans 11:17).
We are God’s children, and everything He has belongs to us (Galatians 4:7).
God will certainly supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).
He is Jehovah-Jireh, the God who provides (Genesis 22:14).

If you're in need of God's provision, Mary J. Nelson's Jehovah-Jireh will comfort, encourage, and inspire you on a journey of prayer and devotion. Nelson shares the Word without compromise, releases hope, and focuses on the heavenly Father's infinite love and grace.

Sixty story-based meditations and stories, plus passionate prayers for provision, will guide you as you pray the scriptures into your personal life, drawing you ever closer to the Ultimate Provider, while compelling true stories—both biblical and modern—lead you to discover that He is all you'll ever need.

My Review:
 We all struggle at some point with the ultimate God providing for us. It doesn't matter how confident a believer seems to be on the outside, I guarantee you they have cried out to God at one time or another because they need Him to provide something for them. The need could range from small like passing a test or please let the store have those items I needed to great such as job, house, car, marriage needs. Bottom line, we need God to provide for us. Yes, we are a needy people but He is awesome God that wants us to completely rely on Him and only Him for all of our needs no matter how great or small.

 God has been a comfort for me for so long. I don't know or even want to know what it would be like if He wasn't. The author gets that so she has put together a very comforting and encouraging blend of all God has to offer in devotion form. Something that we can use on a daily basis to reaffirm His promises to us. A great way to stay inspired and encouraged.

Sixty story-based meditations and stories, plus passionate prayers for provision, will guide you as you pray the scriptures into your personal life, drawing you ever closer to the Ultimate Provider, while compelling true stories—both biblical and modern—lead you to discover that He is all you'll ever need.

 My favorite was Linda's story. I to have been in that place of untruths people tell. When we as the proposed victim doesn't have a clue what is going on behind our backs. It is discouraging and sad. We feel defeated and don't know where we can turn. Thankfully, there is still hope for us!

 "I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."
 

Review&Giveaway: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Space DVD by:N Circle Entertainment

**Disclosure** This product was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the sponsor.

About the DVD:
The Cat in the Hat joins Nick and Sally who are exploring the backyard when something extraordinary finds them-a flying robotic dog! The robot lands and does some exploring of his own, gulping up rock samples and photographing the Cat, Nick, Sally, and Fish before blasting off back into space! What was that thing? Where did it come from? Where is it going? The Cat in the Hat fires up his Space-ama-racer and whisks Nick, Sally and Fish off on a cosmic adventure in search of the robot. Together, they survive a dust storm on the surface of Mars, rocket through an asteroid belt, and then narrowly escape being sucked into Jupiter by it's huge gravitational pull! Ultimately, they hitch a ride on a comet that leads them all safely back to the Space Station, along with plenty of space samples, and stories and even a small souvenir that follows The Cat in the Hat and our crew back to Earth!

My Review:
In honor of Dr. Seuss week we have a very special review and giveaway. Everybody knows that where-ever the Cat in the Hat is there is going to be an adventure and this time it is no different. The Cat along with Nick and Sally are in the backyard exploring when a flying robotic dog finds them. So of course they have to search this thing out and find out who or what it is and where on earth is it going?

 Throughout the playing of this movie your child will learn a lot about space and have a little bit of fun while doing it. The Cat and his crew are all about the next big thing but throughout this adventure sometimes it seems a little harder and somewhat perilous but the crew will make it home just in time.

 N Circle Entertainment knows how to take education and make it fun. That's plain to see in all the shows and DVDs they produce. A fantastic movie and a fantastic company! On to the giveaway, look below for your chance to win one of your very own.

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Review: Hope for Each Day by:Billy Graham

 
About the Book:
“Every day I turn to the Bible to give me strength and wisdom for the day and hope for the future.”


—Billy Graham


 Let Billy Graham, one of the world’s most beloved pastors, daily guide your child in understanding the truth of Scripture and trusting God’s great love.


Hope for Each Day: 365 Devotions for Kids presents the same messages of the bestselling devotional for adults in terms children can understand. Each day’s devotion corresponds with the theme and Scripture of the adult devotional, making it easy for families to share devotional time together.


Bring Billy Graham’s cherished wisdom and message of hope home for the child you love.

My Review:
 Billy Graham is world renowned for his speaking and as an author. I love that He has written this little goody for children. Now I can pass down my love for this man down to the kiddos. In Hope for Each Day, the author suggests to looking to God each day for a daily bread and sustenance. He gives us not only hope but strength to face each day head on.

 Each days devotional has a Bible verse and a small 2-3 paragraph lesson in it. In this lesson or devotional for the day the author explains the days Bible verse and scripture. I love the wealth of knowledge that my kids can get from this author and I really like that this devotional is good for the entire year.

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. All opinions are my own.

Litfuse Review: Tightropes and Teeter-Totters by:Lisa Pennington

 
About the Book:
Lisa Pennington knows how to get up after losing her balance, even with a full house, a not-so-full bank account, and never enough energy. In her latest book, she offers readers:

Strategies for finding balance in marriage, motherhood, and bad moods
Playful yet Biblically based tips for turning hard days around
Inspiration for shaping obstacles into opportunities
Ways to respond to irritations with gratitude
Enthusiastic encouragement for living out God’s purpose.

For every woman who wonders if her satisfaction in life will ever match her dreams, Pennington has real-life answers full of hope and humor.

My Review: 
 Being a wife and a mom and a daughter among all the other things that women have to be in this life is daunting, if not more so especially these days when we hold down even more jobs than we use to in times past. Lisa Pennington shows us that through God's help we can master all things. She provides tips, strategies, and lessons learned from herself and others to help guide us along on this road called life.

 The author explains that many times when we run into a crisis situation as a mother with our children and we start freaking out because things are not going right. It is usually our faults for expecting too much or that we expect the plans we make to line up flawlessly with out children and in reality many times it doesn't. So we as the mom and the adult need to change to fit the situation. 

 The author did a fantastic job of relating the things I need to work on to balance everyday life within my household. 

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. All opinions are my own.