Book Review: Thank You God, for Mommy by Amy Parker

Thank You God, for Mommy by Amy Parker is a sweet children's book from the eyes of a little panda about his mom. Through the book, he thanks God for all the things about his mom that make him feel safe and loved, and most importantly, point him to God. Through the rhyming prose, children of all ages will find things to be thankful for about their moms too!

The illustrations by Frank Endersby and beautifully done and full of life and color. Children will certainly enjoy this reminder of many things to be thankful for in special people in their lives. The qualities praised in the book are virtues, not outward appearance or superficial things. Most of all, the little panda thanks God that his mommy helps him trust in God too, and that she will always love little panda, no matter what he does!!

I would recommend this book to any children's library to learn what it means to be thankful, and what to be thankful for! Most importantly, children will learn that it is good and right to be thankful to God for all the blessings in their lives, and this book will inspire them to be thankful for those blessings in their lives just like little panda did!


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Book Review: Fruit of the Spirit: Love by Calvin Miller

Fruit of the Spirit: Love: Cultivating a Spirit-Given Character by Calvin Miller is a six-week bible study that can be done with a group or on your own. It is one in a series Miller has written focusing on the fruit of the spirit, found in Galatians 5:22-23. This particular study focuses on the fruit of love, and developing a Christ-like love in our lives.

It is a fairly quick and easy read, and Miller has enhanced the study by providing thought-provoking questions for individual reflection or group discussion. It is focused on drawing these truths about love from the Bible, and encouraging to read passages on your own. The readings are broken down by day within the week, to provide accountability and easy time management. However, the daily readings are quite short, and it would be easy to complete a week’s worth of readings in a day’s time.

I would recommend this study for new believers, as it is a bit basic in application and depth, but easy to understand and apply. For those more seasoned in their faith, this study could serve as a great reminder of these basic principles of love, and as a check up to make sure this fruit is developing healthily in their walk with God. While it is not new or groundbreaking information, I know that this basic study of love will benefit many believers.

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