BOOK REVIEW BLOG

This blog offers reviews of resources by Elizabeth Christie and others of PRC. You can also sign up to receive emails of Elizabeth's monthly review of faith formation resources, Just One More Page, and other information about PRC's resources and programs by emailing info@prcli.org. For more information contact Elizabeth at Elizabeth@prcli.org.

 

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Books to Share to Show You Care

By Debbie Kolacki | May 11, 2018 |

It’s hard to watch someone we love going through a tough time. We can offer to listen, pray, and try to help in other ways. Sometimes we might want to share a book which we…

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Holy Ground: An Alphabet of Prayer

By Debbie Kolacki | March 13, 2018 |

There’s no shortage of devotionals available. Search for them on Amazon and you’ll find ones for women, men, girls, boys, teens, and even animal lovers. Some of these encourage us to “claim” the promises in…

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Everbloom: Stories of Deeply Rooted and Transformed Lives

By Debbie Kolacki | March 2, 2018 |

Writing can be a solitary business, but the women whose poems, essays, and stories are included in Everbloom: Stories of Deeply Rooted and Transformed Lives have found a way to combat the loneliness of writing…

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This Child of Faith

By Debbie Kolacki | December 9, 2017 |

Paraclete Press published This Child of Faith: Raising a Spiritual Child in a Secular World on December 14, 2017. The book was written by Sophfronia Scott and her son, Tain Gregory. It tells the story…

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That Baby in the Manger

By Debbie Kolacki | November 9, 2017 |

That Baby in the Manger is published by Paraclete Press. The book’s illustrations are fun and child-friendly, while the content encourages families and Sunday school classes to discuss what Christmas means for each of us.…

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Look! A Child’s Guide to Advent & Christmas

By Debbie Kolacki | October 17, 2017 |

Look! A Child’s Guide to Advent & Christmas is published by from Paraclete Press and is beautiful both in spirit and appearance. The poetic narration makes difficult concepts, such as “waiting for someone born so…

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‘Twas the Evening of Christmas

By Debbie Kolacki | September 29, 2017 |

Those of us who work with children in the church are always looking for ways to emphasize the true meaning of Christmas. Often, the message children receive from TV and other media is focused on…

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The Day When God Made Church

By Debbie Kolacki | May 21, 2017 |

I fell in love with The Day When God Made Church: A Child’s Book About Pentecost the first time I saw it. This was shortly after it was published last year with words by Rebekah…

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Make Room: A Child’s Guide to Lent and Easter

By Debbie Kolacki | March 24, 2017 |

For parents and Christian educators, explaining to children the meaning of Lent and telling them the stories of Holy Week can be challenging. Christmas emphasizes the birth of a baby surrounded by animals and angels.…

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All Creation Waits

By Debbie Kolacki | November 10, 2016 |

An Advent daily devotional is a wonderful way to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. If you are looking for something a little different from the usual devotional,…

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