Hear me share about these books on the No Higher Calling Podcast:
*Review on the books below are coming soon!
Son of Hamas
by:
Mosab Hassan Yousef
Simeon and I read this together as our book for the quarter. It was unlike most other books I read as it delved deep into the politics and terrorism of Hamas. It provides a broader understanding of the conflict in the Middle East.
*Spoiler: The author (son of the leader of Hamas) comes to know Christ. His salvation testimony seemed a bit more “osmosis” as he was gently introduced to Christianity. I do wish it had been more clear on his conversion.
This was definitely outside of my normal genre! If this kind of account intrigues you, you’ll enjoy this gripping account. If not, you might want to choose a different read.
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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
by:
C. S. Lewis
We are continuing on in our family read-aloud through the Chronicles of Narnia. My 5 year old son really loved this book! Dragons, ships, mystery, and more keep the reader/listener enchanted as you follow the Dawn Treader to the end of the earth!
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When Your Child is 6 to 12
by:
John M. Drescher
This is a fantastic read for any parent who has a child in this age range! It challenges you to make the most of these “middle years”. Your child is becoming more independent and developing more of their own uniqueness as they leave the preschool years behind. They are also free from the emotional and hormonal challenges that come with the teen years. Drescher encourages parents to take this opportunity to lean into their relationship with their child and establish a foundation that will serve you both well as you walk into puberty and the teenage years.
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Really Very Crunch
by:
Emily Morrow
A fun, delightful read! I enjoy following Emily Morrow on Instagram @reallyverycrunchy. She provides a wealth of information while staying lighthearted. This book is a great introduction to living a natural lifestyle and limiting toxic exposure.
While I really enjoyed the book, it wasn’t my first introduction to these concepts. I feel like this book was great for beginners as it covered areas like food, air, water, etc. But I hope Emily writes a companion book in the future delving deeper!
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How Can I Feel Productive as a Mom?
by:
Esther Engelsma
This booklet was so good that I recorded an entire podcast episode sharing what I learned! You can listen to that here: Productivity and Motherhood
If you struggle with balancing all your responsibilities as a mama, this read is for you! You will be challenged to align your priorities with God’s and to pursue being a present mama over a perfect mama. This book was a timely help for me.
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Be Your Child’s Pediatrician
by:
Rachel Weaver
This is a valuable resource for every parent! It discusses MANY childhood illnesses and symptoms and gives natural, holistic treatment options (that you can safely do from home!). It is meant to be a companion to Be Your Own Doctor. I would recommend either getting both books, or getting Be Your Own Doctor first. Rachel Weaver references quite a few things in this book that she wrote about in her first book.
Covid shook many people’s confidence in our healthcare system. While I am thankful for modern medicine when it is needed, I think there are many times where it is more harmful than helpful. If I can educate myself and treat minor issues myself, I have found that is the best option for our family.
*She has a lengthy section discussing the vaccine debate. It is worth the read! She encourages parents to be informed and well-researched on this topic. When you look at the scientific data, it does raise alarm to question the status quo!
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A Lifelong Love
by:
Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas is one of my favorite marriage authors! His content on marriage and his heart to see couples thrive in their love for each other and for the Lord is refreshing! This book challenges you to cultivate a love that will stand the test of time. Highly recommend!
*Discliamer: Gary Thomas states his personal and theological view on alchol in this book (it’s a side note that has nothing do to with the marriage content. I wish he would’ve left it out!) I want to state that I DO NOT agree with his conclusions! Long answer cut short, I believe that Christians should have nothing to do with alcohol consumption.
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Mind the Gap
by:
Terrie Chappell
Expectations. We all have them don’t we? And they are usually set pretty high. What happens when our expectations aren’t met? This booklet explores those questions and seeks to give biblical answers.
Terrie Chappell uses the story of Martha and Mary to teach us truth on expectations.
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Heartfelt Hospitality
by:
Terrie Chappell
This was a beautiful reflection on years of extending hospitality! Terrie Chappell shares lessons she has learned along the way as she has sought to obey God’s command to be “given to hospitality.” The second half of the book shares tried-and-true recipes from Terrie’s kitchen!
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The Railway Children
by:
E. Nesbit
“Don’t you think it’s rather nice to think that we’re in a book that God’s writing? If I were writing the book, I might make mistakes. But God knows how to make the story end just right- in the way that’s best for us.”
This is a delightful story of a family who has their world is turned upside down by injustice. Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis mysteriously lose their Daddy making them have to leave their comfortable English home and move to the countryside. Though this change comes as quite the shock, the children adapt quickly and make many new friends, one of which is a rail line and a steam engine. Many exciting adventures ensue as they fall in love with the railway.
*The picture shown is of the copy that we have. I can’t seem to find this version anymore, I the link below is for the same story, but with different cover design and illustrator.
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Calcualted
by:
Nova McBee
A captivating book about a girl who possess an incredible gift to calcuate numbers. This gift causes her to be ripped from her life in Seattle and thrust into the criminal underworld in Shanghai. As the plot unfolds, you’ll be swept up in myster. Follow Madame, King, Phoenix, Red, and more as character histories and purposes intertwine to reveal an evil plot to overthrow China’s economy.
*Disclalimer: There are a few uses of h***. Criminal themes run throughout the book such as kidnapping, human trafficking, smuggling, etc.
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