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Life on the Edge: Gift Edition

James Dobson

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Bigotry 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 43 people found this review helpful.

This book has lots of good advice for those navigating the college years. However, this book is homophobic, and therefore, I must give it a poor rating. Preaching hate is not what I want to find in a Christian book. The book offers bad advice on how to treat homosexuals, and has no advice for homosexuals reading the book.

Editorial Review:

Living as a new graduate really does mean living on the edge—the edge of your future, the edge of the rest of your life. It means living with exciting possibilities . . . and also endless questions:

• What will I do in life
• Will I succeed in my chosen career
• Will I find a lifelong love
• Will I be rich . . . or famous . . . or successful

Making sound decisions about your future isn’t always easy, says Dr. Dobson, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. The thing to remember is that choosing who you will be—your values and commitments—is even more important that choosing what you will do. This book is an invitation to pay some serious attention to the “be” question . . . and then step forward into a fabulous future.

Five Minute Devotions for Children: Celebrating God's World As a Family

Pamela Kennedy, Amy Wummer

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great book 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 5 and 6 year LOVE these devotions. A great way to take all of God's creation and apply it to our lives.

Good Devotions Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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Simple, easy to read for kids. Application to Biblical values is pretty good. Great pictures. May need more input from parent (to child) after reading through devotions, question time, etc...

Great Family Devotions for Children 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great book for children 3 years and older. I bought this for my 2.5 year old daughter and she didn't pay too much attention. Now that she is three she really enjoys going through this after dinner each night. Great colors and great stories.

We like it! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This little devotional is great for families with very young children. The animals keep their attention and I like that they are learning animal facts as well as how God has designed us all for a unique purpose with special skills and talents. My kids are 2 and 4 and they really like it - although it's more like a 2 minute devotion for the 2 year old!!

Editorial Review:

This delightful devotional is perfect for bedtime, dinnertime, or anytime. Each short devotion includes a story about an animal illustrating its dominant trait as created by God. That trait is then related to a child. Questions at the end are fun for the young child to answer, such as picking out something in the picture, asking what the animal is doing, and asking what God wants us to do. Each devotional concludes with a short bible verse.

Chicken Soup for the Single Parent's Soul: Stories of Hope, Healing and Humor (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Laurie Hartman, Nancy Vogl

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Every single parent has a different story to tell, but a common thread of hope and comfort unites them all.

Being a single parent can sometimes seem overwhelming. But the joys and triumphs of this special responsibility are incalculable.

Whether you are a single parent because of divorce or widowhood, by choice or by surprise, you are part of an extraordinary club, shouldering the many obligations and responsibilities of parenting alone.

Chicken Soup for the Single Parent's Soul shares the joys, challenges and humorous moments of single moms and dads, who cope daily with the unique pressures, constraints and sacrifices this important role brings. From daily struggles to amazing triumphs, this book captures the breadth of experiences that define single parenting.

Within these pages you will find inspiration and advice for getting through the difficult times, reassurance for those days when you worry you're not living up to expectations and reminders of the unique influence you have on your children's lives.

Broken Children, Grown-Up Pain (Revised): Understanding the Effects of Your Wounded Past

Paul Hegstrom

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Despair. Emotional isolation. Self-loathing. Immaturity. Abusive actions. These are just some of the damaging fragments that remain embedded within our personalities, behaviors, and souls when we are broken as children. The memory of the past may seem distant and clouded, but within its scars deep wounds remain that continue to inflict pain upon our adult lives--and often end up spilling into the lives of others. In Broken Children, Grown-Up Pain, Paul Hegstrom, author of Angry Men and the Women Who Love Them , shows us the scars from his broken childhood and shares practical and proven methods for facing and dealing with the pain of the past. By using scientific research, psychological studies, and biblical principles--especially those found in the Jewish model of raising children--he points us to the place of healing where we are finally free to pursue authentic relationships and build healthy emotional intimacy with others. This updated version of Broken Children, Grown-Up Pain is an excellent resource for pastors, teachers, counselors, psychologists, parents, or anyone wounded by an abusive past.

Blessings Every Day: 365 Simple Devotions for the Very Young (Little Blessings)

Carla Barnhill

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Tough book to aquire! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I was having a tough time finding this edition in a bookstore and was thrilled to be able to purchase it without any complications on your site! Thank you for the rapid transaction and delivery! I will be back for more!

not the right product 1 out of 5 stars.
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I am not satisfied with this product as it was a catholic version of what I wanted. I am in the process of returning it and getting what I originally thought I ordered.

Great Baptism Gift 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was given to my daughter at her baptism and we read it each day. We are on our second year of reading the book. The blessings are only 3/4 page in length which is long enough to hold her interest and the illustrations are very well done. It is also teaching her the months and counting. Great gift idea and in fact I purchased the preschool version to give to her on her first day of school this September.

Editorial Review:

Blessings Every Day introduces young children ages 2-5 to the Bible and its wonderful promises. The simple devotions feature a Bible verse for every day of the year along with text written in a light, upbeat style that connects with a young child's experiences. Each devotion is highlighted by a short poem or prayer, and every page is colorfully enhanced with an adorable illustration by the Care Bears artist.

Bringing Home the Prodigals

Rob Parsons

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Bringing Them Home 4 out of 5 stars.
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Most of us know a family that is struggling with a prodigal child - seeking to draw their hearts back to Jesus. Watching these families and their grief over the children they love - the children they raised to seek Jesus - awoke a concern for my own wee ones in my heart. Though our children are still small: 5, 2, and one on the way - it is my heart's desire for them all to come to know and love the Lord. As Christian parents this is the deepest desire of all of our hearts for our children. But what happens when they turn their back on Him and His ways despite our best efforts? What do we do when they become prodigals?

In Bringing Home the Prodigals author Rob Parsons addresses the heart of the issue of prodigal children. It may not be what you think the heart of this issue is either. Instead of focusing on the "why's", Parsons goes past the wondering "What did I do wrong? What could I have done differently?", there are other titles available that focus on keeping our children's hearts - Parsons is here to encourage. He focuses on what we can now do - as parents of these prodigals - to gently guide them home to us, and more importantly, to God.

Engagingly written, this short book of 119 pages can be read in a day, but it will bear re-reading at a slower, more devotional pace to reap the riches to be found here. Though I am not the parent of a prodigal, Parsons ponderings on how we deal with prodigals as individuals, and as a church led me to examine my own spiritual life and dealings with others. I thank Parsons for drawing us back to the heart of God for the lost as demonstrated in the parable of the prodigal son.

As much as I enjoyed reading this title, I would have enjoyed seeing some more scripture directly in the text - for a non-fiction Christian title there seemed to be relatively little scripture presented. The main scripture that the book is based on, the parable of the prodigal son is not once included in the text of the book, which did seem a bit odd. Scripture is presented from the NIV, The Message and The Amplified Bible. KJV readers will want their bibles handy.

Parsons writing voice is warm and encouraging; his years of walking with and teaching the relations of prodigals shine through in this book through the prayers, reflections and testimonies presented. I am thankful to have this book available to lend to the families I know who are dealing with this issue, to let them know that there is hope if we lay our prodigals at the feet of Jesus. Bringing Home the Prodigals encourages us to love, to pray, to stay open, to always be watching and to always keep a light on.

Editorial Review:

There is no pain like parental pain and the love of a parent for a child is like no other. Our children can disappoint us, hurt us, even abuse us but somehow we cannot stop loving them. And yet as much as we love them we cannot live their lives for them. Our children make choices. And sometimes those choices are bad ones. And yet so often we feel the guilt ourselves. But is it possible that we have made prodigals of some of our children who never turned their backs on God at all - just on some pseudo caricature of the Church and discipleship? This incredible book is a call for parents to be released from guilt, the church to repent of the part it has played, and a call to prayer that the prodigals will come home.

A Treasury of Miracles for Women: True Stories of God's Presence Today

Karen Kingsbury

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

As great as the first! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

***** Once again, Ms. Kingsbury does what she does best, move our hearts with stories that bring a smile to your face while you wipe tears from your eyes. Throughout this small collection of true stories, time and again, you are inspired with true accounts of people whose faith has sustained them and who encounter what can only be termed miraculous. Most often, the simple faith of a child is what stands out as the key ingredient. However, people of all ages experience these miracles, and once you read about them, you will begin to look for the same in your own life. *****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

Editorial Review:

Few things are as powerful as the love of a woman for those others in her life. Love is enduring, forgiving, understanding, and unending. So often, it is the one certainty in our lives, as is the love God has for His children-a thousand times over. A TREASURY OF MIRACLES FOR WOMEN is a collection of poignant and true stories about ordinary women touched in extraordinary ways. Within its insightful pages are unexplained miracles, answers to prayer, and angelic encounters-all of them centered around women. Women who are sisters, mothers, daughters, and friends. Whether it is through the gentle nudge of maternal conviction or the true sacrifice of self, each story in this extraordinary treasury reveals that God is at work in our lives. Each one reminds us how precious and close to heaven is the heart of a woman and that, even as we love, so are we loved.

Walking on Water: The Spirituality of the World's Top Surfers

Jeremy V. Jones

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Surfing is spiritual. Ask most wave riders and they’ll describe some sense of deeper connection with the water, the waves or the power around them. Surfing to them is a spiritual experience. In a subculture that’s traditionally known for its rebellion, here you’ll find a deep undercurrent of faith amongst these top wave riders who share an understanding that the Creator of the waves also desires to know and relate with them. In these pages, you’ll meet top surfers such as C.J. Hobgood, who rose to the top of the surf world but found it ultimately dissatisfying; Bethany Hamilton, a courageous teen who survived a shark attack and returned to the sport; surf legend Tom Curren, a middle-aged father of four whose comeback of sorts is the talk of the surf world; and Al Merrick, a remarkable surfboard shaper who crafts the vehicles ridden by surf stars. Discover what makes these celebrities and others believe that surfing is meaningless without a deep satisfying faith in something more.

For Girls Only: Wise Words, Good Advice (An Avon Camelot Book)

Carol Weston

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Here it is, a short book that's long on advice and wisdom for girls. For Girls Only can help you know yourself, get along better with friends and family, understand guys, excel in school, realize your ambitions, and become a more confident person. Carol Weston, advice columnist for Girls' Life magazine and bestselling author of Girltalk, offers her best tips and adds her own spin to over four hundred carefully chosen quotations. You'll find insight and inspiration in the words of Socrates and Seinfeld, Dear Abby and Dr. Seuss, Mark Twain and Mother Teresa, Anne Frank and Oprah Winfrey, Maya Lin and Maya Angelou--and in proverbs and quotations from around the world and throughout time for your concerns of here and now.Here it is, a short book thats long on advice and wisdom for girls. For Girls Only can help you know yourself, get along better with friends and family, understand guys, excel in school, realize your ambitions, and become a more confident person. Carol Weston, advice columnist for Girls Life magazine and bestselling author of Girltalk, offers her best tips and adds her own spin to over four hundred carefully chosen quotations. Youll find insight and inspiration in the words of Socrates and Seinfeld, Dear Abby and Dr. Seuss, Mark Twain and Mother Teresa, Anne Frank and Oprah Winfrey, Maya Lin and Maya Angelou--and in proverbs and quotations from around the world and throughout time for your concerns of here and now.

Way to Be!: 9 Rules For Living the Good Life

Gordon B. Hinckley

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

From one of the world's foremost spiritual leaders, an inspiring audiobook that provides young adults and their parents with a game plan for leading a better life.

This inspiring, upbeat, life-affirming book shows teenagers and their families how to navigate through the moral minefields of contemporary life and how to truly enjoy the opportunities and blessings that the modern world has to offer.

Drawing upon his faith as well as his personal experience, Gordon B. Hinckley provides his readers with a game plan for discovering and embracing the things in life that are valuable and worthwhile. He shows how our lives are shaped by the decisions we make every day about personal behavior -- and he shows how to make the right decisions with the help of nine guiding principles.

With its vivid anecdotes, invaluable precepts, and timeless wisdom, Way to Be! will be a source of both inspiration and practical advice for young people everywhere who want to lead better, fuller, more satisfying lives.