What God Is Doing: Old Testament Object Lessons for Kids - Book Review

What God Is Doing: Old Testament Object Lessons for Kids

by Anne Marie Gosnell

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Title: What God Is Doing: Old Testament Object Lessons for Kids
Author: Anne Marie Gosnell
Publisher: FutureFlyingSaucers
Publication Date: November 13, 2017
Genre: Children's Books, Christian Books



Build family relationships as you discuss biblical history and truths with your kids. Teach your children the Old Testament by using critical thinking questions and hands-on lessons. I love the kinesthetic approach that is presented to help children grasp abstract concepts. The object lessons use easy to find items, easy to complete, as well as a great visual for children. This book is a great resource for anyone who teaches Bible to children.


One of my favorite lessons from this book is about the tower of Babel with the language cards. My children like to ask me to Google how to say different phrases in other languages. This lesson helps children to understand the importance of why we should learn other languages so that we can share the Gospel with others from around the world. I can't wait to share more of the lessons from this book with my children.


She has a BONUS available this week ONLY when you buy her new book! From November 27th through December 1st the book will be 25% off on Amazon. The bonus includes the eBook Walk This Way and digital downloads of color posters for both of her books. To get the bonuses, email your receipt from Amazon to the email address: wgid@futureflyingsaucers.com



About the Author:

Anne Marie Gosnell has a graduate degree in education with a focus on developing curriculum and instruction. Her life journey includes over 25 years (so far!) in Children’s Ministry: Sunday School, puppetry, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Church, and various outreach ministries.
She is  also the author of Walk This Way: Ethics and Sanctification Lessons for Kids.





You can checkout more information about her book and other resources by visiting her website:
https://www.futureflyingsaucers.com/what-god-is-doing/


Amazon Link
https://www.amazon.com/What-God-Doing-Testament-Lessons-ebook/dp/B077H51FN9/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511903634&sr=8-1&keywords=what+God+is+Doing+Anne+MArie+Gosnell

I received a copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.  

The Austen Escape - Book Review

The Austen Escape

Katherine Reay

Title: The Austen Escape

Author: Katherine Reay

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Release Date: November 2017

Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Christian Romance Fiction

                                                       A NEW Austen Fan Fiction Novel!

Mary Davies finds the safety in her ordered and productive life. Working as an engineer, she genuinely enjoys her job and her colleagues - particularly a certain adorable and intelligent consultant. But something is missing. When Mary's estranged childhood friend, Isabel Dwyer offers her a two-week stay in gorgeous manor house in England, she reluctantly agrees in hopes that the holiday will shake up her quiet life in just the right ways.

But Mary gets more than she bargained for when Isabel loses her memory and fully believes she lives in Jane Austen's Bath. While Isabel rests and delights in the leisure of the Regency lady, attended by the other costume-clad guest, Mary uncovers startling truths about their shared past, who Isabel was, who she seems to be, and the man who now stands between them.

Outings are undertaken, misunderstandings play out, and dancing ensues as this company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation, work out their lives and hearts.

The Austen Escape is truly an interesting read for any Jane Austen fan! There are beautiful evening gowns, dancing, feasting together, an exquisite mansion, and of course the reader's eye view of how relationships between people work  out. The main characters, Mary and Isabel, couldn't be any more different, and let's not forget Nathan the love interest. Even though this novel is set in modern times, the chapters about Mary and Isabel's time in Bath were well-written and true to a good Jane Austen-inspired story.

My favorite character was Mary. I loved her dedication to her father and her job that she loved. I thought she was a well-written character, and I was just as crushed as she was with that one phone call. I felt like she was dependable because when Isabel needed her the most she was there taking care of her, even if she didn't think she was doing that great of a job.

After reading The Austen Escape I need to make a date to reread Jane Austen's novel again.

About the author:

Katherine Reay has lived all across the country and Europe and has enjoyed a life-long affair with the works of Jane Austen and her contemporaries. Her first novel, Dear. Mr. Knightley, was the 2014 Christy Award Finalist and winner of the 2014 INSPY Award for Best Debut aw well as Carol Awards for both Best Debut and Best Contemporary. Her other works include Lizzy & Jane, The Bronte Plot, and A Portrait of Emily Price. Her stories are all contemporary with a bit of "classics" flair. 

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.

Science Spotlight - Schoolhouse Teachers

Science Spotlight  

Schoolhouse Teachers

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Does the thought of teaching your children science make you squeamish? Or even cause you to hide in your bathroom? Well I hope not, but maybe if it is not your (or your child's) favorite subject then Schoolhouse Teachers.com can save your day!

Schoolhouse Teachers.com has a variety of science courses and unit studies for your kindergartener up to your 12th grader. Science can be fun to explore. You (or your child) just might find out that you do indeed like science!

Check out this fun course, Curious Science, that is geared towards 3rd-4th graders! In this 18 unit course your child will study about some of God's unique creatures. Younger and older siblings can also join for the learning.

Exploring God's World with Kindergarten Science is a fun course! During this course you read short sections from a story about a brother and sister who are curious about the world around them. They ask a lot of questions and each week your child gets to learn with Harry and Dora and their adventures. 

Marine Biology is one of the newest High School courses recently added to Schoolhouse Teachers.com. This course is 30 weeks long and includes videos, slideshows, and both online and printable resources. It covers 5 units and topics such as oceanography, marine plants, invertebrates, jellyfish, marine turtles, and whales of the world. 

There are so many fun science courses to chose from at SchoolhouseTeachers.com! And if you can't tell I love teaching science as well as learning more about God's wonderful creation. 

Blind Spot: Chesapeake Valor #3 - Book Review

Book Review: Blind Spot

Chesapeake Valor Book 3

Dani Pettrey 

Title: Blind Spot

Series: Chesapeake Valor, Book 3

Author: Dani Pettrey

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: October 2017

Genre: Romantic Suspense/Christian Fiction

"The wrath is coming"!

From the back cover:

"The wrath is coming" were the final words that FBI agent Declan Grey heard the suicide bomber say. Now Declan is in the chase of his life-but isn't sure exactly what he's chasing after or when the threat will be unleashed on American soil. When his investigation's best clue leads him to a closed immigrant community, he turns to Tanner Shaw for assistance. She's sought justice for refugees and the displaced around the world, and if there's anyone who can help, it's Tanner.

Tanner Shaw has joined the FBI as a crisis counselor ...meaning she now has more opportunity to butt heads with Declan. As they work together to uncover the mounting threat, the tension between them also includes a spark she can't deny-and she's pretty sure Declan feels the same. But before anything more can develop, they find themselves in a race against time to stop the coming "wrath" that could cost thousands their lives.



My review:

I love a good mystery or in this case a suspense, and that is exactly what Dani did in her third book- Blind Spot. It was another "can't put down" read that I enjoyed. I liked the tango that Declan and Tanner's characters had between them. They liked each other, but neither seemed willing to let their guard down until it was almost too late. I am drawn to books that not only have a great hero but also a leading heroine. Tanner's character reminded me of Ziva from NCIS but that is all I am going to say about that. I think one of the best parts about Blind Spot is that Dani has more than one major crime happening in this book. Griffin and Finley from Cold Shot, Parker and Avery from Still Life, and Kate (who is still looking for Luke) join Declan and Tanner to solve both cases. I just love the group comradery! I would recommend reading the books in order even though you could still follow along if Blind Spot is your first time meeting this group of characters. If you enjoy a clean romantic suspense then get ahold of Blind Spot for your next good read. 

About the author:

Dani Pettrey is the author of two great series: Alaskan Courage and Chesapeake Valor. She is a wife, former homeschooling mom and author. She feels blessed to write inspirational romantic suspense because it incorporates so many things she loves - the thrill of adventure, nail-biting suspense, the deepening of one's faith and plenty of romance. She and her husband reside in Maryland, where they enjoy time with their two daughters, son-in-law, and two super adorable grandsons. 


 You can connect with Dani by visiting her website. -  Up All Night Suspense - Dani Pettrey 

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.