|
| Bibles and Faith Building Book Review |
 Patricia St John’s Books
Treasures of the Snow
The heart of Annette is filled with hate for her enemy Lucien. Her life is spoiled and her relationships with everyone, including Jesus, are hurt. But soon she comes to comprehend that Jesus' love is enough for all problems.
The Tanglewoods' Secret
While living with her aunt in the English countryside, a naughty nine-year-old girl named Ruth finds her life changed when she asks the Good Shepherd, Jesus, to come to her.
Where the River Begins
English writer Patricia St. John tells the story of Francis, an 11-year-old boy who is involved with wrong company and personal danger.
Rainbow Garden
Elaine’s mother takes a job in France, and Elaine is sent to the country to live with the Owens family. She finds solace in a secret garden where she makes some gripping discoveries.
Irene Howat’s Short Biographies
Each book takes a brief look at the various lives of known and unknown people who had an influence on the world. Among them are Susanna Wesley, Edith Schaeffer, Katherine Luther, Amy Carmichael, Billy Graham, Martin Luther, Hudson Taylor. Each chapter has a fact file placing the story in historical context, a keynote, something to think about and something to pray about.
Sarah Clarkson "Journey's in Faithfulness"
In her book, Sarah has identified four young, unmarried women in the Scriptures—Mary of Bethany, Esther, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Ruth—and created fictional stories from the events of each of their lives. In the stories, each of which is three chapters long, Sarah has skillfully captured the spirits of these young women of God and how they had to choose to be faithful to Him. Each chapter is followed by Sarah’s thoughts on the aspect of faithfulness revealed by the narrative, shared with vulnerability and insight, and lessons she has learned from God. These “Reflections” conclude with a brief Bible study with discussion questions that can be used alone, with a mother, or in a group. Several attractive “Journey Journal” pages are included for the reader to record her own thoughts and prayers.
|
|
