CSB Grace Bible For Kids Review & Giveaway

I want to share with you today the CSB Grace Bible for Kids!  This unique Bible was created in partnership with Holman Bibles, 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University.  It is designed to specifically enhance readability for children with all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges.  We received the blue LeatherTouch edition and it's beautiful.  I love the vibrancy of the blue and simplicity of the front cover.

Inside our Bible, The Ten Commandments

How does it do this?  The CSB Grace Bible for Kids features innovative typeface, layout and design principles.  These principles include added space between letters, words, lines and paragraphs as well as distinct letter forms.  I love that this Bible version helps include and encourage children with reading challenges to dive into God's word.  And while, my kids do not personally have reading challenges, I still appreciate this design and approach and I'm excited to add it into our Bible time.

Another sneak peek inside

It has some great visual maps as well!

Want to order your own CSB Grace Bible for Kids - check it out at CSBGraceBibles.com and order today!  Grace Bibles for adults are also available.  These would be fantastic Bibles for kids and make for a unique gift as well.

Giveaway:  Enter to win a CSB Grace Bible for Kids blue LeatherTouch edition!  Limited to US winners only.  And sorry guys, this giveaway is a quick one.  It ends 12/10.  Simply comment on this blog post and let me know who this Bible would be for, that's it!

And for the perfect gift for everyone on your list, be sure and check out the Holman Gift Guide.

Disclosure:  Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a Grace Bible for Kids for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

The Action Bible: Faith In Action Bible Review

I have a fun Bible to share with you today, The Action Bible: Faith In Action Edition, which is an enhanced version of the bestselling Expanded Edition.  The Action Bible has helped millions of kids engage in God's Word through short, impactful stories and amazing, vivid illustrations.  The Faith In Action Edition is probably the most complete interactive Bible for both kids and teens.

Courage, Faith, Hope, Love, Service, Trust and Wisdom are major themes highlighted throughout this Bible with icons.  They are easy to spot.

A peek inside

The stories are in chronological order to help kids understand God's redemptive story.  I really appreciate that this Bible encourages kids to engage, grow and live in God's word.  There are spiritual growth resources that include over 200 devotionals, prayers, character stories, teaching videos, timelines, maps, and more!  Parents and kids can access these digital resources by scanning the QR codes found throughout this Bible.  If you are looking for a fun, engaging Bible for your kids we recommend The Action Bible: Faith In Action.

This is quickly becoming a favorite for my boys!

Order your own copy of the Faith In Action Edition of The Action Bible today on Amazon or from The Action Bible! 

Disclosure:  Many thanks to David C Cook for providing a sample of this Bible for review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

CSB Explorer Bible For Kids Review & Giveaway

I have a super fun Bible to share with you today, the CSB Explorer Bible for Kids!  It has fun facts, timelines, great photos and more.  There are even QR codes that bring engaging videos, discussion questions and activity pages to life.  The CSB (Christian Standard Bible®) text is highly reliable and highly readable, it is meant to capture the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity!

This multicolored Bible is geared for kids ages 6-12 and has 1472 pages.  It is available in both hardcover and leathertouch options as well.  I love that this CSB Explorer Bible for Kids is designed for kids to explore and interact with the people, places and things of the Bible and God's creation.  The color-illustrations are fun and help keep kids engaged.  I also think kids will appreciate both table of contents, one in order and one arranged alphabetically to help kids find what they are looking for.  There are so many great elements to this Bible that help make it come alive for kids including Book Introductions, Christ in Context Articles, Excavating the Past Illustrations, Charting History Illustrated Timelines and so much more!  We are really enjoying our Bible and it has become such a great resource for the kids in learning about God and his Word.

 

The younger boys with our Bible.

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Disclosure:  Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing me with our CSB Explorer Bible for Kids for this review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

The Adventum Volume 1 from the Adventum Review

Disclosure:  I received this complimentary product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW.

I was so excited to receive The Adventum, Volume 1 from The Adventum to use with the kids for review!  The Adventum is a new, epic audio adventure of Bible stories!  This chronological dramatization is told as if you were there.

 

Our pack has 4 individual CDs of ~ 4 hours of playing time

The Adventum, a believable blend of creative adaptation based on the written Scriptures, helps kids want to learn more about the Scriptures and everything that is hidden within!  I really like that our whole family can dive deeper into the Bible together and ultimately find truths.  This story form is fun, engaging and kids look forward to it and that is such an awesome thing.  The music, narration, story is so well done.  We will definitely be looking to purchase other volumes!

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A's Senior Banquet

Our church celebrated the seniors on Wed night with a banquet.  It was so fun!  It was a time to honor them, fellowship, share a wonderful meal, play games and celebrate.  I'm so thankful for our church community and their investment in our family!

We had a reserved table

Our family table

B sat with some friends

Vanilla Cake - A's favorite

And a chocolate one too

The parents of all the seniors wrote letters to them.  Likewise, the seniors wrote letters to their parents.  There was a special time where we were able to read our letters to each other in front of everyone.  It was very powerful and I cherish that experience.

E's Baptism

E made the decision to get baptized last Sunday!  I'm so proud of her.  Our church had a potluck dinner and gathered together to celebrate all of those getting baptized (and there were a lot!).

Congrats E - we are so proud of you and look forward to watching you continue to grow in your faith!  For those of you who didn't know about it (sorry!), there will be a future video I can share with you when it is released 😉.

Farmyard Faith by Whatsoever Stories Review

Disclosure:  I received this complimentary product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW.

We were blessed to receive Farmyard Faith from Whatsoever Stories to read in our homeschool.  Our paperback book contains 26 chapters (~ 200 pages) and is recommended for ages 10+.

 

Farmyard Faith is written by Kinsey M. Rockett, a homeschool graduate who began writing when she was a young girl.

I absolutely love that the goal of Whatsoever Stories is to provide families with captivating stories that emphasize biblical truths and help build Godly character. Their theme verse is below:

Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. - Philippians 4:8

As I previously mentioned, our book has 26 chapters and is a nonfiction collection of stories from the Rockett family's experiences over the past decade.  I really like how Kinsey shares how God used circumstances to help her faith.  D and E are both reading through our book and when they complete it, my plan is to read it aloud with the boys so we can discuss the various circumstances.  I love the idea of incorporating this book in our devotional time as it has real life experiences and applications.

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Prepare for Easter with Pure Flix

I am so excited for Easter!  It's a great time to reflect and remember the sacrifice of Jesus.  I have been so impressed with the incredible library of Easter films and resources offered by Pure Flix.

There are a plethora of encouraging and inspirational films including Risen, The Passion of the Christ, The Case for Christ, The Chosen, A.D. The Bible Continues, Penitent Thief, & so much more!  There are several sections (Enter Into Easter, Easter For Kids, Easter Biblical History and Biblical Epics) that make it easy to find something for everyone in your family, regardless of their age.  You can dig deeper in your understanding and knowledge of the crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

David and I recently watched Risen, the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection told through the eyes of a Roman tribune, Clavius.  Clavius' life drastically changes after he investigates what happened after Jesus was crucified.  I do want to note that there is a warning for violent depictions of war, fighting, execution and aftermath of war and that warning is justified.  This film does a good job demonstrating the historical context.  I really enjoyed seeing the Resurrection story told through this unique perspective. 

Check out the movie trailer for Risen below to see more for yourself.

Are you looking for films to help your family prepare for Easter?  Sign up with Pure Flix today here!  With Pure Flix you can have faith in your entertainment and have access to the top Christian movies and television shows.

I'm excited for the kids to watch The Lion of Judah next.

Disclosure:  Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing my family with our own 3-month Pure Flix subscription for my review.  Opinions are 100% my own.

Indescribable Kids from Tommy Nelson Books Review

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I am so excited to introduce you to Indescribable Kids from Tommy Nelson Books!  We received The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science by Louie Giglio through the Homeschool Review Crew and love it!  This devotional is geared for children ages 6-10 so it works well for E, F and G 😉.  I have been using it mostly with the boys.

If you don't know Louie Giglio, he is well-known for his powerful messages about science and the Bible.  I love this children's devotional that inspires kids to marvel at God's creation.

Our book has 100 devotions that explore Space, Earth, Animals and People.  I love the quick topic reference above that makes it easy to jump around the book if you desire.

Each devotion includes a Bible verse, a scientific fact or easy activity for exploring faith and a closing prayer.  The boys enjoy the whimsical, engaging illustrations by Nicola Anderson as well as the information and scientific facts.  The devotions are short (2 page spread each); yet, contain great ways to explore our world and learn while growing in faith.  We are having a great time working our way through this devotional.  We definitely recommend it!

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Roar Like a Lion: 90 Devotions to a Courageous Faith from Tommy Nelson Books Review

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If you are looking for a children's devotional, I want to share with you Roar Like a Lion: 90 Devotions to a Courageous Faith from Tommy Nelson Books.

Our 192 page hard-back devotional by Levi Lusko is bright and fun with fascinating content and art.  It contains 90 days of devotions.

F and G with our devotional!

A peek inside

I have been using this devotional with the younger boys and we are all enjoying it!  Each of the 90 devotions includes a devotional, illustration, Bible verse and  prayer within a two-page spread.  You can easily see the format in the photo above.

Why are kids encouraged to roar like lions?  Well, lions roar to inform others where they are, to emphasize their power and to scare away enemies.  Children are encourage to "roar" for the same reasons - let others know where they are, show the power of God and to scare away the evil one.  I love this!

As I previously mentioned, the younger boys and I are working through this book.  Sometimes I read to them and sometimes F reads it to us.  It works well as a read-aloud, older kids could also read it independently.  I really like working through it together because it brings up great conversations and I love hearing what the boys think.  I appreciate that this devotional helps children build a strong Biblical foundation.  It has been easy to implement in our home as the lessons are not terribly long and we definitely recommend it.

What topics are found within out devotional?

• facing fears about school and friendships
• dealing with peer pressure and bullying
• handling new challenges, disappointments and grief
• having courage to try something new
• understanding how we all fit into God's story

 

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Backyard Bible Club Week

 

 

This week our chuch has been having Backyard Bible Clubs meet all throughout the city.  We are one of the host families and we are having a really fun time with all the kids that have come.  It's a great opportunity for everyone involved to grow in their faith and also a special time to have fun and meet new people.  I love that the older youth from our church run the clubs (A, B, and C are all at their own clubs).  My younger kids are having a blast and look forward to each evening.  Tonight is our last night - Super Hero Thursday 🦸

Playing Games on Monday

F & G getting ready for Tie Dye Tuesday!

Playing Drip Drip Drop on Wet and Wild Wednesday