Reviews by Lindsey Bell
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The Christian Mama's Guide to Parenting a Toddler
On 5/21 Lindsey Bell wrote: I read a lot of non-fiction but rarely do I find a non-fiction book I can't put down. Don't get me wrong. I love non-fiction, but I typically read it because it's helpful for my life (not necessarily because it pulls me in like a great fiction book). The Christian Mama's Guide to Parenting a Toddler ... 4 Reasons You'll Love The Christian Mama's Guide to Parenting a Toddler
Intentional Parenting
On 3/25 Lindsey Bell wrote: Most of us jump into parenting without a clue of what it's going to take from us. We read tons of books about pregnancy and delivery, but often fail to think about what we're going to do once we bring the baby home. That is, of course, until we feel so overwhelmed and under-qualified that we search ... Being an Intentional Parent
Desperate
On 1/7 Lindsey Bell wrote: Life with little ones is hard. Plain and simple.There are days when it feels like bedtime will never come. Like the dirty laundry (or clean, but unfolded laundry) is literally taking over your house. Like the whining will never end.On days like these, I have found a new book to turn to. The book is called ... For The Mom Who Feels Desperate
Red Letter Revolution
On 12/15 Lindsey Bell wrote: It's easy to just blindly follow tradition. My guess is, if you're anything like me, you don't think too deeply about your everyday actions. Especially when it comes to faith, politics, and the environment. You give (or don't give) to the church because that's what you've always done. You believe women ... Red Letter Revolution: Appropriately Challenging
Everything
On 10/6 Lindsey Bell wrote: Jesus became my everything when I was thirteen years old. Or at least, I thought he did.It was only when reading Everything: What You Give and What You Gain to Become Like Jesus by Mary DeMuth that I realized I was still holding on to certain areas of my life. I hadn't really given Jesus everything. ... Everything by Mary DeMuth: Book Review
The MoneySmart Family System
On 9/22 Lindsey Bell wrote: The Money Smart Family System by Steve and Annette Economides is a great resource for parents who are trying to teach their kids about money. In the first six chapters, they provide the groundwork for raising money smart kids. They explain in detail the system that their family used.Basically, it works ... The Money Smart Family System by Steve and Annette Economides
All Pro Dad
On 8/5 Lindsey Bell wrote: It's not very often that I read books about fatherhood. I typically stick with either general parenting books or books about motherhood. However, I'm so glad I took time to read Mark Merrill's new book, All Pro Dad: 7 Essentials to be a Hero to Your Kids (Thomas Nelson, 2012). The book is definitely ... All Pro Dad: A Book Review
Raising Your Kids to Love the Lord
On 6/28 Lindsey Bell wrote: If you're looking for a book to offer practical tips on raising your children to love the Lord, Dave Stone's new book is a must read. I absolutely loved it! I walked away from the book challenged, but also encouraged and hopeful. I highly recommend that every Christian parent take the time to read Raising ... Raising Your Kids to Love the Lord Book Review
Empty Promises
On 6/11 Lindsey Bell wrote: Your greatest temptation in life will be to chase after not what is ridiculously evil but what is deceptively good" (119). In his newest book called Empty Promises, Pete Wilson describes several of these "good" things that we often struggle with: -Achievement -Desire for Approval -Power -Money -Religion ... Empty Promises by Pete Wilson-Highly Recommended
God Loves Broken People
On 3/27 Lindsey Bell wrote: When I first saw Sheila Walsh's new book, God Loves Broken People (And Those Who Pretend They're Not), I knew I had to read it. It's a book that deals with real issues facing people today. It doesn't give fluff answers to life's serious questions, but instead offers hope in the midst of pain.If you've ... God Loves Broken People by Sheila Walsh