We are not "human doings" :) according to this author in the author's note. Love it!! This book is amazing especially illustrating growing through experiences that often are not achieving what the world would acclaim, something it would describe as "nothing". This is one of those little reminders to look at everything that a book offers especially the illustrator's notes. The message is beautifully communicated and is perfect to bring up:
"Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth." -Psalm 46:10
and discussions on how the busy-ness of American culture can rob us of the worship of doing nothing!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
In the Fiddle Is a Song by Durga Bernhard
This has rocketed to the front of my top favorites list for ANY age!!!! (even though it is a lift the flap board book) Intriguing that such a trite thing has as much POTENTIAL as this little gem!
The art is beautiful and the message is amazing truth that easily reminds me of so many of God's Truth. All of the things in the book have amazing potential and there were plans for them that involved much change and transformations. This book is a narrative of so many things that happen in nature and some of what is crafted by workmen's hands which both reflect the creativity of the Creator.
"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6
"For we are God' workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11
"And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." - Ephesians 2:22
The art is beautiful and the message is amazing truth that easily reminds me of so many of God's Truth. All of the things in the book have amazing potential and there were plans for them that involved much change and transformations. This book is a narrative of so many things that happen in nature and some of what is crafted by workmen's hands which both reflect the creativity of the Creator.
"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6
"For we are God' workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11
"And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." - Ephesians 2:22
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
wish, change, friend by Ian Whybrow
Precious book about change in life and meeting new friends!
Change in life is challenging and often hard to say:) The pig in this story learns how wish and experiencing change can hold limitless relational wonders!
Another book, The Bible, holds God's wishes for us, will guide us through much change as He changes us, and will guide us to fellowship with other friends but most importantly the Ultimate Friend in Christ.
"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." -Hebrews 4:12-13
"You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other." - John 15:14-17
Change in life is challenging and often hard to say:) The pig in this story learns how wish and experiencing change can hold limitless relational wonders!
Another book, The Bible, holds God's wishes for us, will guide us through much change as He changes us, and will guide us to fellowship with other friends but most importantly the Ultimate Friend in Christ.
"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." -Hebrews 4:12-13
"You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other." - John 15:14-17
Alphabet House by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Korwyn's favorite picture board book to use for learning alphabet. Adorable bunny family living in the alphabet house with wonderful pictures of so many objects that start with each letter. Loved the "D" page with "Daddy" and "Daughter" "Dancing".
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Toy Boat by Randall de Seve
One of our family favorites!! I have used this for illustrating how encouragement can be so important for girls to do with one another by focusing on the fishing boat circling the toy boat and just being there with him during his struggle to return to the boy. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
Upon my latest reading with Dax for a homework assignment, he correlated it to a theme of "freedom within boundaries". As long as the boat stayed within a safe distance of the boy, he could sail freely while being safe also. So I included in our discussion a reading of 1 Corinthians 10:23 "'Everything is permissible" - but not everything is beneficial. 'Everything is permissible' - but not everything is constructive." (Galatians 5:13) I want to add Matthew 11:29-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Upon my latest reading with Dax for a homework assignment, he correlated it to a theme of "freedom within boundaries". As long as the boat stayed within a safe distance of the boy, he could sail freely while being safe also. So I included in our discussion a reading of 1 Corinthians 10:23 "'Everything is permissible" - but not everything is beneficial. 'Everything is permissible' - but not everything is constructive." (Galatians 5:13) I want to add Matthew 11:29-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
The Duckling Gets a Cookie by Mo Willems
I love Pigeon and Duckling! As a person, I so understand Pigeon's point of view! As a mom, I so get both of them!!
This is a great illustration for prayer (along with Pigeon Wants a Puppy). I have begun to think that prayers can be affected by personalities. There are some who are completely comfortable with themselves and with their relationships that they can ask for whatever whenever but they do tend to forget the "however". It seems that these personalities struggle with their motives in prayer and recognizing the authority of the Provider of the answers to prayer. There are others who never ask for anything because of insecurity with themselves or within whichever relationship a need/desire arises. These seem to struggle with boldness to be open about their hopes and they emphasize the authority of the Provider over the love.
I particularly love the polite meekness of Duckling in this story that doesn't hold back the request and even more his polite boldness to be more specific about a cookie with "no nuts".
As our ultimate Parent, I think God wants us to ask so He can answer; I think He wants us to give us a "Yes" but it is also in our best interest to be accepting and even thankful for His "No"s. He wants us to acknowledge His Love, Authority, and Provision move in and through our lives.
Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened..."
this book can also be used in times when we struggle with sharing and putting others first; (Pigeon Wants a Hot Dog is good for this too)
Philippians 2:2-4 "...consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
This is a great illustration for prayer (along with Pigeon Wants a Puppy). I have begun to think that prayers can be affected by personalities. There are some who are completely comfortable with themselves and with their relationships that they can ask for whatever whenever but they do tend to forget the "however". It seems that these personalities struggle with their motives in prayer and recognizing the authority of the Provider of the answers to prayer. There are others who never ask for anything because of insecurity with themselves or within whichever relationship a need/desire arises. These seem to struggle with boldness to be open about their hopes and they emphasize the authority of the Provider over the love.
I particularly love the polite meekness of Duckling in this story that doesn't hold back the request and even more his polite boldness to be more specific about a cookie with "no nuts".
As our ultimate Parent, I think God wants us to ask so He can answer; I think He wants us to give us a "Yes" but it is also in our best interest to be accepting and even thankful for His "No"s. He wants us to acknowledge His Love, Authority, and Provision move in and through our lives.
Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened..."
this book can also be used in times when we struggle with sharing and putting others first; (Pigeon Wants a Hot Dog is good for this too)
Philippians 2:2-4 "...consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
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