Feature: It's All About Him

Never before have God¹s people been so prolific in their writing efforts. Penning fiction that glorifies God, Bible studies, non-fiction, colorful children¹s titles, read-alouds, historicals, chapter books for young adults, and much more; there seems no end to the ways in which we are called to glorify our Lord through the written word. This is one reader's journey through the world of Christian literature. Good or bad, at the heart of it all is the striving to serve God, to express our love for our creator, and to hopefully edify fellow believers and lead others to know Jesus. Ultimately, life is one big story. He¹s the author and finisher of the entire universe, and the underlying plot that sustains everything is the fact that it's "All About Him."

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Jennifer Bogart

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• Book Review: The Year of Living Like Jesus: My Journey of Discovering What Jesus Would Really Do by Ed Dobson

  As a spiritual memoir, it's good. As an accurate depiction of Jesus' life? Not so good.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 25, 2009

• Book Review: Already Gone - Why Your Kids Will Quit Church and What You Can Do To Stop It by Ken Ham and Britt Beemer, with Todd Hillard

  A bit of a muddle, Ham explores the decline in church attendance while not deeply addressing believers who've left.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 16, 2009

• Book Review: City of the Dead (Seven Wonders Series #2) by T.L. Higley

  I'm done for - Higley's depiction of ancient Egypt has entirely won me over to her writing.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 08, 2009

• Book Review: Big Thoughts for Little People: ABC’s To Help You Grow by Kenneth N. Taylor, Illustrated by Andrea Petrlik Huseinovic

  This back-to-basics character building, picture book for preschoolers takes on fresh life in a newly illustrated edition.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 06, 2009

• Book Review: Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled by Rachel Starr Thomson and Carolyn Joy Currey

  20 children, 4 parents, and a trip across Canada - all par for the course when you're Heartily Homeschooled.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 29, 2009

• Book Review: Noah’s Animal Friends: A Book And Playset by Gwen Ellis, Illustrated by Lucy Barnard

  Adorable art, tight slots, and flimsy cardboard animals make for a board book that lasts, a playset that doesn't.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 25, 2009

• Book Review: See You in the Funny Papers: A Bit of Good News! by Pam Kumpe

  Get to know the "Funny Newspaper Woman" in this collection of brief, inspirational, and humorous vignettes.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 24, 2009

• Book Review: Haunt of Jackals (Jerusalem’s Undead Trilogy, Book 2) by Eric Wilson

  Vampires, werewovles, and Jesus? Oh my!

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 19, 2009

• Book Review: Field of Blood - Jerusalem’s Undead Trilogy, Book One by Eric Wilson

  Not your average vampire novel, thank God!

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 18, 2009

• Book Review: Draw and Write Through History: Creation Through Jonah, Volume 1 by Carylee Gressman, Illusrated by Peggy Dick

  How-to-draw meets biblical history; hours of drawing fun and a sense of accomplishment for students.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 12, 2009

• Book Review: In the Presence of the Poor: Changing the Face of India by Kay Marshall Strom

  Dr. Vijayam is working hard, changing the economic and spiritual face of India — now is the time to join him.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 01, 2009

• Book Review: The Transformation Study Bible (NLT) Warren Wiersbe, General Editor

  God's word made accessible, accurate, readable, and transformative in this new release of the NLT.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 25, 2009

• Book Review: In the Arms of Immortals: A Novel of Darkness and Light by Ginger Garrett

  Garrett's latest is absolutely beautiful. And it's not about vampires, as some might suppose from the title.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 17, 2009

• Book Review: Boy-sterous Living - Celebrating Your Loud and Rowdy Life with Sons by Jean Blackmer

  A brief and entertaining - if somewhat superficial - reflection upon the challenges and delights of life with boys.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 16, 2009

• Book Review: A Family Guide to the Bible by Christin Ditchfield

  Ditchfield's guide to the Bible is an invaluable resource for families, 'first generation' Christians, and new believers.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 14, 2009

• Book Review: Your Best Life Begins Each Morning: Devotions to Start Every Day of the Year by Joel Osteen

  Politically correct, prosperity-motivated pep talks; not much to see here.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 12, 2009

• Book Review: Vanish by Tom Pawlik

  Awkward start, high suspense, surprise ending - Pawlik's debut is a mixed bag.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 11, 2009

• Book Review: Journey to the Ice by Jennifer Slattery

  Young readers can join Makir as he lives through the division of languages at the tower of Babel.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 01, 2009

• Book Review: The House in Grosvenor Square by Linore Rose Burkard

  While not as enthralling as her first, Burkard still delivers an entertaining - if modern - faith-based Regency.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 24, 2009

• Book Review: Breakthrough: The Return of Hope to the Middle East by Tom Doyle

  There's hope for peace in the Middle East, yet it has nothing to do with diplomacy or military might.

  Review by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 23, 2009