by Kimberly | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
You know those books that you can’t find because your child likes to read it all over the house – and so it is constantly migrating with said child.
So, today, when the child walked in from the bus, I had to ask him where the book with the school bus on the cover that talks about all the children God made. He went right to it.
This is definitely one of our favorite books of 2018. So thankful for New Growth press in putting it together. It shows the truths of God’s creative world in creating human being who look so different from each other but who each have value and significance just because they are made in God’s image.
When so many of our churches are still segregated its hard to see this principle and truth played out at church. But, I’m so thankful for our boys going to schools where sometimes they are in the minority. And they don’t notice. They just play.
I would hope that as our children grow, if we can bury the truth of God’s creative generosity in their hearts, they might have a chance to see the beauty of the gospel displayed in peace for ethnic diversity.
Thank you to New Growth press for the book. All thoughts are my own. Click on this affiliate link to order directly from New Growth. Its a perfect addition to your school, home, or church library!
by Kimberly | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
We love reading time in our family, and I love finding books for my littles that will encourage them in truth and also that they will love.
The Good News for Little Hearts series was given to me to review, all thoughts are my own. I was excited about these because of the editors Powlison and Welch. The three I’m talking about in this review are: Zoe’s Hiding Place (about Anxiety), Buster’s Ears Trip Him Up (about failure), and Jax’s Tail Twitches (about Anger). I love what they stand for, what they’ve written, etc. So, I figured it was a no brainer.
And for the most part, these books are great. What they teach are spot-on. I love the extra teaching material in the back of the book.
I just think they are a little much for 5-6 year olds. Maybe they would be fine for 8-10 year olds, but then the illustrations might be a little childish.
So, here’s what I would say: they would probably make good books for families with a variety of ages. Because the truths would keep the attention and make more sense to the olders while the illustrations and some of the story lines would keep the attention of the youngers. Definitely use the helps at the end of each book to strengthen your teaching with your children.
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by Kimberly | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
I know this is seriously late, but Ive been still enjoying some down time and doing only the urgent things. This may not be urgent, but it is fun. So, today, I bring you the podcasts that I loved listening to in December.
Nancy Guthrie on Teaching Children: David and Sally Michaels are wonderful. I got to know them when they were with DGM and I wrote for Providence.
Next Right Thing Quiet Space. Perfect to listen to at the end of the year or beginning of the next.
Sarah Bragg with Kimberly Stuart: about the story of fiction. I read a lot of fiction in 2018 and I love the ability of empathy and escape
TGC with Don Carson on why we need the OT – so good especially with some popular preachers and writers saying we don’t need the OT.
GCM with Tripp. Because he is always so gracious and full of truth and humility.
The Bookshelf Number 200. Love how they answer questions and love their banter
Mike Rowe: episodes with In Laws and Cowards
by Kimberly | Dec 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
This is a compilation list of some of my favorite things. Not comprehensive by any means, but I hope you will get inspiration and enjoyment out of this list.
God has been good to us in 2018 as a family. He has grown my business. He has made my husband successful in his. He has grown my children in their education.
2018 hasn’t been without its trials though. I would love to leave those behind. But, God has always been and will continue to be faithful to us.
Books: My goal was to read 60 books this year. That didn’t happen. I only read 52. But, that’s ok. You know. I watched some Netflix, hung out with my family, painted, prepared Bible studies, exercised outside (and I don’t like audible books).
Best Fiction 2018: I decidedly read more fiction this year than non-fiction, probably just because I can read fiction faster. I re-read the Narnia series this year again, which I love to do. I read it every other year and listen to it every other year (so I switch back and forth).
- The Saturday Night Supper Club.
- Five Days in Skye
- Voyage of The Dawn Treader (re-read)
- Gone to Green series
- Goodnight June
Best Non-Fiction
- Even Better Than Eden
- The Advent of the Lamb of God
- Footprints of a Pilgrim
- Roots and Sky
- Women of the Word
Best New Recipes – I cook new recipes all the time. I seldom cook the same thing twice. But, these two have already been made several times and are winners every time
- Cranberry Brie Tarts
- This cake
Best Kids Books
- Goldfish on Vacation
- The Cow Said Neigh
- God Made Me and You
Favorite Podcasts – these are the ones that I listen to almost every episode. There are definitely some popular podcasts that I just can’t listen to – the hosts or the depth of conversation just fall flat for me. I listen to so many each month. These are the ones that stand out for today.
- Signposts
- From the Front Porch – so much so that I want to go visit Thomasville, something I’ve not done since I was a teenager
- Cultivated
Favorite Creatives:
- Love-Lettered
- Ivey Gibb
- Cathy Nugent (we have a new barn door)
Favorite Local Things: (Local to Augusta GA)
- Rooted Coffeehouse
- Takosushi
- Columbia County Library
- Charleston Street
- Diablos
What were some of your favorites from 2018?
Photo from my favorite styled shoot that I got to be a part of: Linda Threadgill Photo
by Kimberly | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’m a little bit late to the game of my favorite podcasts for the month of November. We’ve had sickness and busyness over here in our home since Thanksgiving. Anyway, enjoy. Let me know what you are listening to and what I need to hear!
Faith by Feasting by Sally Clarkson
Invest Words by Sally
Cultivated 6 weeks
Journeywomen Jen Wilkin and Questions
Surviving Sarah with Shannon Martin
And mine over at Anchored Souls
by Kimberly | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’m a few days late in getting this out, but I wanted to share with you my favorite podcasts that I listened to in October. There are a definitely more than usual because I had more time (during my walk) and there were just really good ones.
So, here we go in no particular order:
Cultivated with Alison Whitehurst – loved her thoughts about worship in the local church
The Lazy Genius Rests – I’m leading a breakout session on this topic this weekend so this was a helpful listen
Russell Moore talking with Haidt – culture and parenting
5 Leadership Questions with Brad Waggoner – I had the opportunity to meet Dr W a few times during my time at Southern Seminary. I loved what he said about reading and being humble enough to talk about how he didn’t always do everything right.
Knowing Faith about In Him Image – Jen Wilkin’s newest book and it was helpful as I am teaching on Colossians right now.
Don’t Mom Alone on Idols of Mom Life with Elyse Fitzpatrick. SO good.
TGC with Russ Moore on his new book about family. Loved his thoughts about marriage and weddings
Sarah Bragg with Rebekah Hargraves – about mom life
Immanuel Nashville on Colossians 1 – good for me to hear as I started teaching this.
Journeywomen with Nancy Guthrie – her new book and this podcast – go listen!
Carey on Max: I grew up with Max Lucado. Learned much from him growing up. I loved his humility
