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- Interesting, but with questionable Theology
- The Pumpkin Patch Parable
- Helps children understand some great concepts!
- Great story--nothing to do with Halloween
- Just a thought on the book
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The Parable Series: The Pumpkin Patch Parable
Liz Curtis Higgs
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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Book Description
This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. In the same way, God's transforming love can fill each of our hearts with joy and light. Liz Curtis Higgs created this parable as a way to share the Good News with her own precious children each harvest season. . .and now with children everywhere.
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Interesting, but with questionable Theology.......2007-06-22
This provides a way to introduce God into Halloween in a non-threatening way. It has some debatable theology associated with it, but I think that's only for the adults; I think the children will hear the overriding lessons and miss this aspect of the book.
God is in everything, and this book serves to remind us of that. Man's perspective can be small and petty, whereas God works through all things for good.
The Pumpkin Patch Parable.......2006-12-27
A wonderful book to read to children. Liz Curtis Higgs has a God-given insight which she uses to provide quality Christian picture books.
Helps children understand some great concepts!.......2006-11-29
My kids ages 2,3, and 4 love this book! (and the rest of the series) The Bible verses at the bottom of each page is a really nice touch. This past Halloween my oldest asked me to read her this book over and over again. She picked up a few great biblical concepts from our times of reading Pumpkin Patch Parable.
Great story--nothing to do with Halloween.......2005-10-29
This is a great story that can help people of all ages, even though geared to children, understand the message of the Gospel in a creative way. This doesn't have to be associated with the celebration of Halloween. I know that many people who profess to be Christians still like to celebrate Halloween and feel that this story helps to tie it to their faith. That shouldn't make this a bad book for those who don't think Halloween has a place in the lives of Christians. Putting a face on a pumpkin to do something fun during fall harvest is a spiritually neutral activity. It just doesn't have to be about Halloween. I am glad that people like Ms Higgs take the time to do something positive for this time of year--something that takes the focus OFF of Halloween.
Just a thought on the book.......2004-10-27
I think it's wonderful book and I'm a christian. Everything was made by god including pumpkins and carving pumpkins is fun. It does not have to be evil and the fact that you can do it and teach your child about god is wonderful. Just wondering if the people who judge the book as trying to turn evil into good buy christmas trees and decorate them?? Did you know that is also a Pagan tradition with roots not honoring god?? How many Christians buy and decorate Christmas trees?? I would say step back and look more closely at yourself before judging others. In the Bible we are not bound by law but by grace. How can anything that teaches about god be sinful?? It does not matter what people did thousands of years ago but it does matter that we honor god in our words and actions today. I don't see the harm in this book.
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Author Carol Umberger combines her love of history, romance, and God in a quartet of powerful stories set in 14th-century Scotland during the reign of Robert the Bruce, Scotland's great hero king.
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Great historical.......2006-10-19
Another great historical from Carol Umberger. Robert the Bruce is determined to drive Prince Edward of England's troops out of Scotland. The English are confident and well equipped. Countess Orelia Radbourne accompanied her husband, the Earl of Radbourne, expecting they would be victorious. Instead her husband is dead, Edwards troops were defeated, and Orelia is a captive of Robert the Bruce and the hated Scots. Cealloch, Robert the Bruce's foster brother is charged with guarding her. Cealloch has lost everything. He is not safe anywhere, but he has put himself at risk to serve his brother. In spite of themselves, Orelia and Cealloch begin to trust each other and form a bond neither wanted.
Carol Umberger knows her history and she weaves the story into a rich tapestry full of color and pagentry. I highly recommend this one.
Amazing Book.......2004-06-23
The Mark of Salvation is an amazing read, taking an indepth look at the character and life of the former Templar Knight Ceallach. Umberger lives up to her amazing and riveting standard in fiction, having the novel joined in style and content to the series yet keeping the plot from becoming much like either of the first two books (which in my opinion have a very similiar plot). I loved the book, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed her earlier works, or enjoys historical fiction.
Well Crafted..........2003-11-04
The Mark of The Lion continues the Scottish Crown Series(no.3). You can read any of the books alone, but I think it helps to read them in the right order, if possible, because there are characters that spill over from one story into the next. I enjoyed this book because it has romance (love, love, love), drama (attempted kidnappings,sword fights), intrigue (why is he so scarred and bitter?), spiritual insights (God is faithful and good even when our world doesn't make sense), and historical facts(Scotland 1300's, lassies, weaving, lamb shearing). All elements that make a good story go (and keeps me turning the pages). The main reason I liked it, however, was because she tells a logical story. There are reasons that each character acts the way they do, and it makes sense. Have you ever read a book and wondered, "why is the character saying this or doing that?" Well, with this book, you won't be. If you want a well crafted book, read this. :)
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All Laurel has ever wanted is peace in her soul. But it's been so elusive. In this final book in the series, Laurel finally decides once and for all that she will pursue a Christian life. Laurel must re-evaluate her relationships to conform them to God's requirements. Will she finally find true, pure love with Charlie? Although things aren't totally smooth, she learns along the way that as long as she follows God she will be okay.
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Salvation.......2007-02-01
In Finally Sure, readers learn about salvation. It is easier to die with Christ, than to die without Christ in your life. In Finally Sure you learn that although you may not always get what you want, that you should always wait on God and remain faithful.
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Book Description
There it was! The most beautiful bicycle she could ever have imagined! She ran to it, stoking its shiny chrome and running her fingers though the colorful streamers that flowed from its handle grips. Never cold there be a more perfect bike than this one. She clapped her hands with the pure delight of it.
Then she reached for the price tag.
The next moment, the sunshine in the little girl's eyes had melted away into tears. "Oh, Daddy," she wept. "I'll never have enough. Never." She threw herself into his arms. With over 300,000 copies imprint, Believing Christ has become a classic in religious literature. The tender and heartwarming Parable of the Bicycle, which is at the heart of that book, has helped literally hundreds of thousands understand more fully how we are saved and appreciate the debt each of us owes Christ. Now, Stephen E. Robinson's beloved parable is retold with the help of Ben Sowards's glowing illustrations. Readers of all ages will love this new picture book that again shares the good news of the gospel - that is, although we can never pay the price of admission into the kingdom of God, "Christ is the answer. He knows the worth of a soul is priceless. He is the bridge from here to there. He is our hope when we feel cut off and alone. He is our Savior." Parents, church leaders, and youth will welcome this simple yet profound explanation of how redemption works and its powerful affirmation of the grace of Christ.
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This BOOK is Priceless.......2005-05-27
I read this book to my two youngest boys last night. I cried most of the way through it. It was beautiful! Such a lovely way to understand the atonement. The story is so moving, and the pictures are very well done. They are something you would want to hang on your wall. If you have read the book Believing Christ, this book will have even greater meaning to you. Even if you have not read it, "You are Priceless" will become priceless in your library.
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- Good job, C. S. Lewis!
- A fine introduction
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The Magician's Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1)
C. S. Lewis
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This large, deluxe hardcover edition of the first title in the classic Chronicles of Narnia series, The Magician's Nephew, is a gorgeous introduction to the magical land of Narnia. The many readers who discovered C.S. Lewis's Chronicles through The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be delighted to find that the next volume in the series is actually the first in the sequence--and a step back in time. In this unforgettable story, British schoolchildren Polly and Digory inadvertently tumble into the Wood Between the Worlds, where they meet the evil Queen Jadis and, ultimately, the great, mysterious King Aslan. We witness the birth of Narnia and discover the legendary source of all the adventures that are to follow in the seven books that comprise the series.
Rich, heavy pages, a gold-embossed cover, and Pauline Baynes's original illustrations (hand-colored by the illustrator herself 40 years later) make this special edition of a classic a bona fide treasure. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter
Book Description
The secret passage to the house next door leads to a fascinating adventure.
Customer Reviews:
Good job, C. S. Lewis!.......2007-09-28
Usually I like to read series in order and watch the movie after I've read the whole series. This time I did it wrong though. I saw the movie first and now I'm trying to rectify myself by reading the books in the order they were intended to be read. That doesn't change that I know things about what happens in the next book, though. It was so cool to read how the lamppost and the wardrobe came to be, and how Narnia was born. Surprisingly, I had no thoughts about how similar the book was to how creation occurred. I was too engrossed in the plot to notice. There were parts that were less enjoyable for me though. Small things like the wording of a sentence or the explanation of something obvious would bug me and draw me out of the thick of the plot. It especially bothered me how C. S. Lewis didn't always write things chronologically. He would start one part of the story, move on to another part, then go back and pick up the first part. My favorite part was when Lewis explained how the apple tree was eventually turned into the wardrobe. I love how things come together in the end, though I guess that was sort of the whole point of the book; Lewis went back and wrote it to explain how things were before the original first book.
This is a wonderful, quick read for almost any age. I thoroughly enjoyed myself while reading this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
A fine introduction.......2007-09-09
I loved the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe as a child and read it probably four or five times. I had never read any other of the Chronicles of Narnia books and decided to begin reading the whole series to my 8 1/2 year son and 5 year old daughter. The Magician's Nephew was written as the prequel to LWW five years after that book was published. There are varied opinions as to whether to read the book in sequence or not. I decided to read the books in sequence from 1 - 7.
The story is about friends Diggory and Polly in Victorian London who are exploring a passageway between their houses when the wind up in Uncle Andrew's study. Uncle Andrew is a would-be magician and coaxes Polly into trying on a magical ring. This begins the pairs adventure into the Wood between the Worlds where they encounter the evil Queen Jadis, and ultimately Aslan, the talking Lion who creates the world of Narnia. At times, I think Lewis gets a little ham-fisted with the allegory, especially in the middle to latter part of the book. Overall, this doesn't diminish the enjoyment of this book.
My chilren and I thorougly enjoyed reading this together and the minute I finished the last page, they were begging for me to start the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
A `Dem Fine Book'.......2007-09-07
The Magician's Nephew' is the sixth novel published in the Narnian Chronicles. It tells the story of how Polly Plummer and Digory Kirke (the magician's nephew) came to be present at the founding of Narnia by Aslan the Lion.
This is another excellent entry in the series, introducing the memorable characters of Uncle Andrew and the frightening Queen Jadis who used the 'Deplorable Word' to destroy her own world of Charn. There are of course parallels with Biblical accounts of creation, and the doctrine of Original sin, as Jadis takes an apple from the Apple of Life to gain immortality. There is also the theme of Temptation. Digory yields to temptation and rings the bell in Charn, which revives Jadis, and ultimately leads to the introduction of evil into Narnia. But he resists the much greater temptation to steal the Apple of Life for his dying mother.
This is probably one of the most powerful scenes in all the Narnia stories. The book though is full of many other memorable scenes, the desolate word of Charn with it's dying sun, the wood between the worlds, and Jadis's tumultuous visit to turn of the (20th) century London
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
I suppose you get a problem when you age your child characters and don't let them come back into your story if they are too old.
So, Lewis here has gone for the sequel trick, using the character of the old guy from the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe, some kids, and filling in some backstory of Narnia, including the furniture.
A Note To Teachers and Parents!.......2007-08-02
Of all the Narnian Chronicles, the Magician's Nephew addresses some of the most immediate problems of the modern world, and should be discussed with children. I believe that Lewis creates this forum for discussion uniquely in this work by having the action taking place within several different worlds (Charn, the Wood Between the Worlds, and our earth) in addition to Narnia. Lewis calls us to think about the possible fate of our world through the destruction of Charn and the creation of Narnia.
He does this by presenting the motivations and rationale for how Charn was destroyed. The answer comes through the two villains in the story: the evil Queen Jadis and Uncle Andrew. Both of them adhere to and promote a philosophy of superiority which echoes of a twisted version of Nietzsche's Superman. They believe that extraordinary people need to be above conventional rules of right and wrong in order to fulfill their ambitions for personal power and self-actualization. For Uncle Andrew this thinking allows him to use people without remorse, while for Queen Jadis, her disregard for any life, save her own, allows her to obliterate Charn. Digory's (as well as my own elementary students) were quick to understand the falsity of such erroneous thinking, and acknowledge and affirming the importance of following moral laws. They realize the unjust results that such thinking creates amongst individual relationships (which they experience daily in school) and also how it would be destructive when nations begin to think this way.
This is further expressed and made applicable to readers when Lewis, near the end of the story, has Aslan give a warning to the Digory and Polly regarding the Deplorable Word for their time. The children leave Narnia and are sent back home with the warning that the fate which befell Charn could very well happen to their world if humanity is not careful. The reader by comparing the chronology of the Chronicles of Narnia will realize that the setting of the story is perhaps a couple of decades before the turn of the 20th century, and takes place decades before the Great War and World War II. Lewis, completing the Magician's Nephew near 1955 during the ensuing Cold War, looks back on history and comments about those world leaders who unleashed killing machines designed for conquest and genocide, and the devastation that came with the dropping of the Atomic Bomb at the end of WWII. The warning is a true one, and one that should be taught to children. Although one may consider such topics as too weighty for children, it is wrong to avoid them as well. I am surprised how the children I teach today almost have never heard of the horrors of that era and of those that perpetrated crimes against humanity. Lewis making reference to these tragic historical events and raising issues of beliefs of might makes right, the difficulty of making moral choices, and the abuse of power in the Magician's Nephew probably would agree that such topics are not too beyond the age of the children.
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The Silver Chair (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 6)
C. S. Lewis
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Jill and Eustace must rescue the Prince from the evil Witch.
Customer Reviews:
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
None of the original group of children are in this book, rather you get the annoying cousin, and one of the girls he goes to school with.
Most people's reaction to school bullying is not to get help from a supernatural big cat, but there you go.
Once in Narnia, they end up on a quest to find a prince, the offspring of the now aged Caspian.
Journey to the Underlands.......2007-08-09
In the 4th published novel of the Narnian Chronicles we meet Eustace and his friend Jill. As they try and flee from school bullies they find themselves in Narnia decades after the events in 'the Voyage of the Dawn Treader'. Aslan asks them to seek Caspian's son, Prince Rilian, who has been missing for many years after disappearing under mysterious circumstances. Their journey takes them through ruined cities, encountering giants, and ultimately descending to the Underlands.
'The Silver Chair' is the best of the series yet. The opening chapter allows Lewis to make comments on modern education in the same way he poked fun at modern parenting in 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader'.It also introduces one of the most appealing supporting characters in the ever pessismistic Puddleglum. The main theme here is faith. Faith in Aslan's instructions even if they don't make sense at the time. Faith to believe even under the spells of the Green Witch. 'The Silver Chair' is also the book that should put to rest the tired meme that CS Lewis was sexist, since the main protagonist of the story is Jill.
Dark Tales in Narnia.......2007-04-16
By the time this book takes place, Eustace has almost shirked his old snotty self and become, like Edmund, a valiant young man. Introduced is Jill, the newest Daughter of Eve to be catapulted into Narnia, landing in Aslan's world with her own baggage and set of peculiar hang-ups and problems. Let the transformations begin!
This is probably the darkest and gloomiest of the Narnian Chronicles, most of it taking place in an subteranean world of gnomes and lightless creatures. The visit to the land of the giants is also a somewhat scary span of chapters, with betrayal and helplessness being central themes. But of course good old Aslan has a path for the children to follow and a valuable lesson for them to learn, though the two adventurers find it almost impossible to carry it out as they were instructed too. A trmendously well thought out fantasy story which imparts much understanding about religion and about how God works his magic in our world.
J. Lyon Layden
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The Silver Chair.......2007-01-22
In a world where two children are sent to rescue a prince, where vicious snake haunts the underworld, and where a whole civilization is enslaved, anything can happen. On a normal day two children, Jill and Eustace, where sent to Narnia and given a great task. They had to find a lost prince. After visiting a human hungry giant's city, the underworld, and an evil witch, the kids finally find and return the lost prince. I liked this book because it had a very interesting plot, a few plot twists, and it added to the Narnia story.
One reason I liked this book is because of its very interesting plot. For example, the characters stayed at the great giant city only to find out the they were to be eaten. Another example is that they fell into a large hole that lead them to the underworld. A place where an evil witch rules and an entire civilization is enslaved. Another twist is that this is where they find the lost prince.
Another reason why I liked this book is it has a few plot twists. For example, the first person they see in Narnia is an old friend who has aged many years. Another is that the normal people won't help them so the kids have to get help from owls. Another example is that the owls don't actually help them they just lead them to another odd person who will help them.
Another reason that I liked this book is because it added on to the Narnia story. The understanding of Narnia grew when the book talked about the underworld and the queen of the underworld. You also understood more when you learned where the enslaved people where from.
The last reason that I liked this book is that everything came together and nearly wrapped up the Narnia series. I liked this book because it has a few plot twists, a very interesting plot, it added to the Narnia series, and it nearly wrapped up the Narnia series.
The Silver Chair.......2007-01-22
In a world where two children are sent to rescue a prince, where vicious snake haunts the underworld, and where a whole civilization is enslaved, anything can happen. On a normal day two children, Jill and Eustace, where sent to Narnia and given a great task. They had to find a lost prince. After visiting a human hungry giant's city, the underworld, and an evil witch, the kids finally find and return the lost prince. I liked this book because it had a very interesting plot, a few plot twists, and it added to the Narnia story.
One reason I liked this book is because of its very interesting plot. For example, the characters stayed at the great giant city only to find out the they were to be eaten. Another example is that they fell into a large hole that lead them to the underworld. A place where an evil witch rules and an entire civilization is enslaved. Another twist is that this is where they find the lost prince.
Another reason why I liked this book is it has a few plot twists. For example, the first person they see in Narnia is an old friend who has aged many years. Another is that the normal people won't help them so the kids have to get help from owls. Another example is that the owls don't actually help them they just lead them to another odd person who will help them.
Another reason that I liked this book is because it added on to the Narnia story. The understanding of Narnia grew when the book talked about the underworld and the queen of the underworld. You also understood more when you learned where the enslaved people where from.
The last reason that I liked this book is that everything came together and nearly wrapped up the Narnia series. I liked this book because it has a few plot twists, a very interesting plot, it added to the Narnia series, and it nearly wrapped up the Narnia series.
Book Description
The fifth book in the Daughters of the Faith Series, The Hallelujah Lass tells the story of Eliza Shirley, a 16-year-old girl who traveled from England to pioneer the work of the Salvation Army in the United States. The Daughters of the Faith Series gives teens fascinating character-building stories of real girls from history who did extraordinary things for God.
Customer Reviews:
Edge of the Seat.......2005-11-01
What an inspiring story! I absolutely loved Wendy Lawton's book about Eliza Shirley. I loved the prayer wall, especially, and the lob stew. I loved the description of the clothing and all the vocabulary words. But mostly I'm amazed and encouraged by the Lassies' courage.
The writing was wonderful. I could feel my heart race increasing whenever they did the open-airs. A great story for any age!
A WARM, UPLIFTING ACCOUNT.......2004-04-09
As a young girl Eliza Shirley could not avoid the ragged and dirty streets that led to her father's mill. She was touched by the sight of children begging and annoyed by being taunted with "Nothin' but a girl!"
She was a fortunate young woman in nineteenth century England, and she loved the accoutrement of her pleasant life - crinolines, kid gloves, a warm house. She especially loved her best friend, Beck.
However, Eliza's comfortable existence will soon change in a dramatic and surprising way: Who should come to Coventry but the Hallelujah Lassies bringing with them a rather scraggly group of followers who sing and clap tambourines?
Almost immediately Eliza knows with certainty that this is the work that God would have her do. There is nothing that will stop her and nothing did. She eventually became a backbone of the Salvation Army.
Wendy Lawton has written a warm, uplifting account of this remarkable woman's life.
- Gail Cooke
The Hallelujah Lass.......2004-02-04
What an exciting, adventurous read. Lawton tells the story of Eliza Shirley, a teenager growing up in nineteenth-century England. Eliza was a pioneer with a gift of evangelism who brought the good works of The Salvation Army to America. I have a deeper respect for the work of The Salvation Army and the saints who serve.
Lawton's sophisticated writing style, and thorough research allow a delightful story to be enjoyed by the young and mature readers. As a 39 and holding reader, I didn't realize the book was written to ages 8-12 until I finished the book and browsed the back cover. My 12-year old daughter will read it next, and I'm sure she will enjoy it as much as I did. If you buy it as a gift, read it first--you will be blessed.
The Hallelujah Lass.......2004-02-01
What a delightful read. The story of Eliza Shirley is written with adventure and sophistication--yet, it is easy to read. This book is for all readers. I'm over 39, but didn't realize it was written for ages 8-12 until I read the fine print on the back cover. Next, I shall share it with my 12 year old daughter. Lawton does an excellent job of weaving character, plot, and history to create an exciting story that touched my heart and deepened my love and respect for The Salvation Army. Lawton's book demonstrates that regardless of age, gender, size, or shape, we can be pioneers of change through our faith in Christ. If you buy this book as a gift for someone, read it first--you'll be blessed.
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The New Mutants #36 : Subway to Salvation (Secret Wars II - Marvel Comics)
Chris Claremont
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Parables of Salvation
David T. Williams
Manufacturer: Writers Club Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General | Christianity | Religions | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
General | Ages 9-12 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0595247067 |
Book Description
Struggling to get the Gospel message across? Here are enough ideas to last for several years! Pithy Gospel messages using ordinary objects to draw out Christian applications.
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Struggling to get the Gospel message across? Here are enough ideas to last for several years! Pithy Gospel messages using ordinary objects to draw out Christian applications.
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