Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Jesus Calling Bible Storybook Review & $25 Family Christian Giveaway


Jesus Calling by Sarah Young Bible Storybook


Have you heard of the Jesus Calling Bible Storybook?  I am currently reading through this Bible with the kids and we are really enjoying it.  Like most Bible storybooks for children, Sarah Young includes a short devotion with each Bible story.  However, unlike most devotionals, these are written in first person, as Jesus speaking to the reader.

Hmm.  I flipped through and read a bunch of the devotions, and so far I have to say that they all line up just fine with the Bible.  In the introduction, she explains that in her personal life her journaling changed from monologue to dialogue as she grew in her time with God.  And, she emphasizes that these writings are not inspired like Scripture but they have helped her grow and become more intimate with God.  And of course, she published Jesus Calling (which I have not read at all.)

B reading to D about Moses.

One story that I particularly like in Jesus Calling Bible Storybook is Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.  Often times children's Bibles will water down this story or simply get it wrong.  However, Sarah Young nails it.  "Our God is able to save us from that furnace, but even if He doesn't, we will serve Him anyway," the men said.  Yes!

I have not finished this book.  However, I have read through quite a bit so far with my kids.  We are not reading it in order either; when we sit down to read it I let different kids pick different stories.  We read it and then discuss it aloud.  I do have my own classroom :).

Keep reading to see more Jesus Calling books.  Oh, and I have to tell you about the upcoming sale.  These books are ALL going to be 50% off starting November 14th.  What a great opportunity to get a great price.
And are you familiar with twitter parties?  On November 14th at 1-2 pm EST there will be a #JesusCalling twitter party.  There will be PRIZES!  Five participants will win the beautiful 10th anniversary edition of Jesus Calling and a $50 Appreciation Certificate.  Five other participants will each win a $50 Appreciation Certificate for a total of 10 prizes during the party!  I hope to see you there.

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young 365 Devotions for Kids

Jesus Calling Devotional for Kids

Jesus Calling Devotional: 10th Anniversary Edition

10th Anniversary Edition

Ready for a giveaway?  Family Christian is generously providing a $25 Certificate to their store.  Just enter the giveaway below and good luck!  Open to US/CAN residents.

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Disclosure: I am proud to be a Family Christian Blogger and Affiliate.  This post contains affiliate links.  I was provided with my own copy of Jesus Calling Bible Storybook to facilitate my review and Family Christian is sponsoring this giveaway.  All opinions expressed are my own.

7 comments:

Stephanie said...

I would love to get a copy of this for our little guy. He loves reading his Bible and praying. This book looks like a great visual for little ones.

Kathy M said...

I think they have beautiful crosses there. I would probably get one of those

Virginia at That Bald Chick said...

8368Family Christian has a slew of the I Can Read level books that I'd love for my kids.

Unknown said...

a wallet for my husband

Stacy Tilton said...

I would like to get some new Christmas ornaments

Crystal K. said...

I'd get the Duck Dynasty Duck Commander Youth Hooded Sweatshirt - Royal Blue/Neon Green.

Wendy Rozema said...

I'd get my kids veggietales DVDs