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I Call Shotgun
On 4/27 learningtable wrote: I Call Shotgun is basically a book of life lessons written from fathers to sons. The structure of the book is a series of letters from the authors to their sons with words of wisdom for navigating through life. Divided into sixty-four short "lessons" with a list of conversations ... Review: I Call Shotgun
Prayer Warrior Mom
On 4/6 learningtable wrote: Prayer Warrior Mom is a powerful book that will equip moms with the tools they need to harness the power of prayer and fight for their children. By outlining fifteen principles, Marla Alupoaicei shows moms how to use Scripture to pray effectively and gain the strategies they need "to ... Review: Prayer Warrior Mom
One Perfect Life
On 3/26 learningtable wrote: One Perfect Life is the complete story of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation in a New King James translation. John MacArthur has compiled all the verses into "one continuous story" with verse-by-verse notes on every page. This 516-page hardbound volume is a wonderful study tool ... Review: One Perfect Life
The Story of the Voice
On 3/2 learningtable wrote: Have you heard about The Voice yet? It is a new translation of the Bible written in accessible language that reads as an "engaging story": "The Voice is for everyone seeking to connect or reconnect with God through His story. It is for those who have never read the Bible ... Review: The Story of The Voice
Jesus Is
On 2/17 learningtable wrote: It is a really simple statement, but it has a huge impact. How would you fill in the blank? Judah Smith's engaging book asks readers to consider your answer to this simple statement. In Jesus Is ____., Judah Smith answers this sentence in various ways and expands on each one: Your ... Review: Jesus Is _____.
Moon Over Edisto
On 2/2 learningtable wrote: Moon Over Edisto by Beth Webb Hart had my mom's name on it as soon as she heard about it. She read it from start to finish in just a couple of days and said it was a wonderful book, so I asked her what she liked about it: Grandma says, "Moon Over Edisto was a most enjoyable ... Grandma's Guest Review: Moon Over Edisto
Unglued Devotional
On 1/8 learningtable wrote: The Unglued Devotional is a companion to the bestselling book Unglued. Its purpose is to provide encouragement for readers dealing with emotional struggles, like fear, anger, and regret. This 60-day devotional is organized to include: A daily opening Scripture Thought for the Day A ... Review: Unglued Devotional
Desperate
On 12/31 learningtable wrote: I was already familiar with Sally Clarkson from her work with WholeHeart Ministries, and the Clarkson's book Educating the WholeHearted Child is a constant go-to reference in our homeschool. Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe, which she co-wrote with Sarah Mae, is an honest look at ... Review: Desperate
Every Perfect Gift
On 12/2 learningtable wrote: The Hickory Ridge Series ends on a happy note at Christmas time in Every Perfect Gift, and it is an excellent read for the holiday season. This is a sweet historical Christian romance, and it will capture your attention from the start. The reader is transported back ... Grandma's Guest Review: Every Perfect Gift
Grace
On 10/27 learningtable wrote: What does “grace” really mean? Max Lucado addresses the way we use the word, and he goes a step beyond by asking if we really understand what it means. Have we really thought about the deeper meaning of grace and what God intends for us to glean from it? ... Review: Grace
Wild Grace
On 10/13 learningtable wrote: Although the publisher recommends Wild Grace for teens, I would hesitate to give it to younger teens because of some of the content. It seems to be geared more toward college-aged young adults, while some of the scenarios involve issues younger teens face. There ... Review: Wild Grace
Exploring the Unexplained
On 9/6 learningtable wrote: Did you ever wonder what the difference is between a leek and a leech? And whether Hosanna is a person, place, or thing? Did you know Isaiah mentions a "night monster, or succubus, a mysterious visitor in the night?" What about all the different Simons: Simon of Cyrene, ... Review: Exploring the Unexplained
Grieving God's Way
On 7/4 learningtable wrote: Grieving God's Way: The Path to Lasting Hope and Healing is a beautiful book inside and out. This ninety day devotional "provides the framework for a methodical grieving process that follows God's plan." The author, Margaret Brownley has herself experienced the loss of ... Review: Grieving God's Way
Building Family Ties with Faith, Love, and Laughter
On 5/25 learningtable wrote: Dave Stone's Building Family Ties with Faith, Love & Laughter is part of the Faithful Families series of books from Thomas Nelson. This little gem is full of ideas for knitting families into strong, unified partnerships in order to apply biblical principles and "establish ... Review: Building Family Ties with Faith, Love and Laughter
Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
On 4/21 learningtable wrote: I have found a gem in this book! I have never read any of Luci Swindoll's books, but she has a new fan. Simple Secrets to a Happy Life is filled to the brim with priceless advice and words of wisdom. Broken up into fifty short chapters, this book can be read daily as a ... Review: Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
Three Hearts DVD
On 3/3 learningtable wrote: Three Hearts is a documentary DVD which begins as Cissie Graham Lynch, the granddaughter of Billy Graham and daughter of Franklin Graham, starts her internship with the children's Heart Project through Samaritan's Purse. Three Mongolian children are brought ... Review: Three Hearts
Heaven Is For Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit
On 2/9 learningtable wrote: This is a DVD and book companion set designed to be used either by individuals or with small groups. Each session includes questions, devotional readings, and Scripture references to read after viewing the segment on the DVD. Although it isn't necessary to have read the Heaven ... Review: Heaven is for Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit
Heaven is for Real for Kids
On 11/2 learningtable wrote: Heaven is for Real for Kids is based on the New York Times bestseller Heaven is for Real, the story of Colton Burpo's miraculous journey to heaven and back at the age of three. This book for children presents Colton's message that heaven does exist, that God wants us all to go there ... Book Review: Heaven is for Real for kids
George Washington Carver
On 9/14 learningtable wrote: Part of the Christian Encounters series, George Washington Carver by John Perry is the biography of a man born into slavery who went on to achieve what seemed impossible. A fascinating man, a well-written biography: this one is a keeper. When you mention George ... Review: George Washington Carver
The Little Red Book of Wisdom
On 7/20 learningtable wrote: The Little Red Book of Wisdom offers time-tested principles for professional and personal fulfillment.Mark DeMoss gathers insights for living wisely from history, Scripture, and a lifetime of listening. The result is a handy, accessible book that gives readers a new way to enjoy lasting success in the ... Review: The Little Red Book of Wisdom
The Waiting Place
On 6/13 learningtable wrote: Book DescriptionA collection of essays describing the beauty and humor that can be found in what often feels like a most useless state—The Waiting Place.We all spend precious time just waiting. We wait in traffic, grocery store lines, and carpool circles. We wait to grow up, for true love, and for ... Review: The Waiting Place