by Kimberly | Feb 9, 2011 | Bible, Books
Crossway continues to nail theology and produce Gospel-centered resources for the church and families. I LOVE this publishing company!
Now: on to the book at hand:
Most faithful readers of this blog know that I love the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This Bible for children is a Jesus-pointed, engaging read for families and children to read together. Every story points the reader to Jesus, the Hero of the Bible.
Carolyn Larsen has written a Bible very similar to Lloyd-Jones for toddlers. What a great gift for new parents, or for a child’s 2nd birthday. What better way to start them out on a journey toward Jesus then to give them this Bible with beautiful illustrations and theology.
Things I love about Larsen’s God is Great:
1. Succinct. There are only 17 Bible stories in this toddler Bible. For toddlers, this is pretty good. It is digestible. It is repeatable. It is simple.
2. Color. Toddlers love bright colors. It helps the pages comes alive! Caron Turk does a splendid job of using her God-given talents on this project.
3. Theology. Larsen bee-lines to GOD in each story. This Bible is not about how to make your child a better child, neighbor, sister, or brother, son, or daughter. This Bible takes them where they need to be headed: to GOD. This Bible, in child-terms, teaches: the eternality of God, God’s righteousness, His goodness, His Sovereignty, His guidance, His truth, His power, etc. Your children need to know these truths. This is a resource that can help you teach it!
Do you want more resources as parents:
1. Jesus Storybook Bible – linked above
2. Catechisms for Young Children
3. Leading Little Ones to God – Schoolland
And some I have found fabulous for parents:
1. ApParent Privilege – Steve Wright/Chris Graves
2. Big Truths for Young Hearts – Bruce Ware
3. Instructing a Child’s Heart – Tripp
by Kimberly | Feb 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
“And we ourselves are “saved to save” – we are made to give – to let everything go if only we may have more to give.” – Lilias Trotter
I first heard of Lilias Trotter when I read Noel Piper’s book Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God. Such a radical book of the lives of 5 women who served their amazing God above all else. It is no secret, that since I read this book, I’ve wanted to name my daughter (if I have one) Lilias.
She was a talented artist (the sketches in this book, though b/w, show off her skill), yet she gave it up to go be a missionary to Muslims in Algeria. She served faithfully there in the late 1800s.
This book, while not my favorite because of its poetic parable-y style – speaks of her heart and journey. Once you know her story, you can pick up on things she says and how that possibly influenced her or her story influenced her to write that particular sentence.
“All known sin must be deliberately given up, that the rising current may have its full play.”
by Kimberly | Feb 8, 2011 | writing
I need to be more diligent in writing on this blog. So…on Tuesdays for a while you are going to get a look into some of my favorite tools: whether they be writing or cooking.
Pencils. I love the smell of pencils, feel of pencils, the erasers, the famous line in You’ve Got Mail about fall in new york – it makes you want to go be pencils, the colors, the designs, or just the plain yellow #2.
I used to hate using pencils: they reminded me of standardized tests. I DESPISE those things. I am not very good at them – I’m surprised I got into college, though I would never have been allowed in to UF. Oh, well, Flagler had to do.
But, now, they take me back to a simpler time. I love sharpening them – oh the joy of pencil sharpeners – one of the most modern-less pieces of office equipment, now almost extinct. We have one in the copy room next to my office. I may need to invest in one for me office, especially if I move offices.
I love the smell of freshly sharpened pencils.
I love the mistake factor already built in. Did you know Sharpie came out with a permanent mechanical pencil? Well, mechanical pencils are fine – but that takes away the simplicity, smell, and beauty of a slim line and fine point that a freshly sharpened pencil can leave on a paper.
What do you like to write with?
Come back next Tuesday to learn about my love of fountain pens!
by Kimberly | Feb 8, 2011 | chocolate
World Nutella Day. Isn’t it a great day!
Just in time for the Super Bowl too – so I could have a reason to make these wonderful bites of deliciousness and not eat them all.
Enjoy.
I searched the internet, then combined a couple of recipes.
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond
1/4 cup sugar
8 ounces Nutella –
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons skim milk
Cream eggs and butter and extracts, add in nutella. Scrape sides. Add in dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until you get a smooth consistency.
I used mini cupcakes liners – makes about 30-36. Fill no more than half way. Spray liners of course. Bake at 325 for about 15 minutes, don’t overcook these babies.
Frosting:
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup Nutella, mine was pretty heaping of a 1/2 cup
3/4 tsp vanilla
1 Tbs skim milk
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
Mix butter and nutella. Then vanilla and milk – finish with sugar.
Don’t eat it all before you get it on the cupcake.
by Kimberly | Feb 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
1. I love it when my roommate is not home at night – I sleep on my couch. I love my couch.
2. Last night I thoroughly enjoyed my time watching the Super Bowl: good game, good food, good friends, good laughs, great belt (yes, I bought a fun new belt for the occasion). “That was HUGE!” – just for Bob Bacon!
3. I’m speaking tonight on preaching the gospel – to yourself. Will be convicting on many accounts.
4. I have folks speak into my life about being “thick-skinned”. I’ve grown in that mentality somewhat over the last 13 months, but in some areas it is still very hard.
5. What do you eagerly anticipate?
6. Some of the Super Bowl commercials were horrible, some were very sexual (and therefore not funny), but some were great. Like the Darth Vador commercial. The doritos ones (some, maybe not all) sickened me to where I almost don’t want to buy doritos anymore. The Hyundai hypnotica commercials were pointless and too long.
7. Some of the turn it up past 30 on my car radio songs right now: anything by Zac Brown (including their new one Colder Weather), Put You in a Song by Keith Urban. Also, LOVE Christ is Risen by Matt Maher – I’m speaking in March on 1 Cor 15 and it goes perfectly with it – and in anticipation of Easter!
Link Love
1. Ice Milk Aprons is giving away a pretty apron – go see if you want to enter!
2. David Powlison, via Tim Challies, on Psalm 131
3. This would never work for me? Do you also survive by multi-tasking?
4. This is one of the most exciting things that has come across my google feeds lately. I immediately text this future-pastor about my excitement for him and his family! Watch out South Carolina.
5. My friend Lara’s post from last week sparked great conversation among friends. How would you answer this question…
6. Social media and Jesus. Funny.
7. One of the most comprehensive books on the Christian life. A must read for every Christian. Thanks Bobby for introducing me to John Piper 14 years ago.
8. Bring on March – I’m going to do this! 🙂
9. There are three runs in my future in the next 11 months: Tarheel Ten Miler, Downhill at Dawn Half, and the Low Country Marathon. Yes, folks, that’s right – a full.
