I Lift Up My Soul: Devotions to Start Your Day with God by Dr. Charles Stanley

This is a great 365-day devotional by the renowned Dr. Charles Stanley. Each devotional contains a scripture passage to be studied and a verse to be memorized. There is also one-page writing by Dr. Stanley for each devotional. Each devotional is labeled by subject as well.

I found the devotionals interesting and enlightening. They give you great ideas to contemplate each day. They are short enough to be easily read and absorbed quickly each day, a nice feature in today's busy world. The devotions also cause one to think and can inspire you to reflect on God's word. They are presented in an "easy-to-digest" format. I found that they were very sound Biblically, and the material is presented in a very appealing manner as well.

I would have no problem recommending this title to anyone who wants to have a quick moment each day to study God's word in an easy to understand manner.

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Really Wooly Bible Stories

This is a great childrens' Bible story book.  Written by Bonnie Rickner Jensen and illustrated by Julie Sawyer Phillips, I would say it is appropriate for children up to five years of age.  It includes sixteen different Bible stories and an introduction and closing prayer all written in simple rhyming format that speaks to the target audience. 

This book presents major characters and stories of the Bible in a way that is easy for children to understand.  The use of rhyme and simple language makes it easy to introduce these stories to the youngest in your household.  The illustrations are bright and colorful and well-drawn.  They help keep the attention span of the young audience involved in the stories and can be used to help discuss each story as well.  

The stories are very faithful to their Bible counterparts and present a strong foundation for small children.  I would highly recommend this book for those who wish to teach their youngest children stories from the Bible. 

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