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52 Books in 52 Weeks

Review: Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul

For years we’ve been using Lifeviews and The Consequences of Ideas by R. C. Sproul to show our teens how modern life is shaped by philosophy.  Although these books are somewhat scattered, they clearly trace the ungodly origins and development of many ideas that we almost take for granted.  They have been very helpful in […]

Review: The Emancipation of Robert Sadler

The Emancipation Act, meant to free slaves, was passed in 1863. Over 50 years later, five year old Robert Sadler and his two sisters were sold as slaves by their father. They were treated as slaves, too. Eventually Robert ran away, but not before suffering terribly—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Although his mother had told him […]

Review: Four Letter Words by Bill Giovannetti

  Four letter words.  We all know them and avoid them. But what about the new four letter words?  The ones that used to be innocent but now tempt post-modern people to reach for a bar of soap to wash out our mouths? What about words like true, know, pain, ouch, evil, Word, damn (OK, […]

Review: 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt

Financial ignorance costs.  A lot. Since most North Americans don’t understand the basics of personal finance they’re suffering financially, emotionally, and in their relationships.  That’s why Mary Hunt, founder of Debt-Proof Living, has written 7 Money Rules for Life: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future.  In it she presents 7 rules that will […]

Review: The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen

When heiress Margaret Macy overhears an evil scheme to force her to marry her step-father’s nephew, she flees.  She has no money and in the 19th century there is only one way for her to survive:  find a position as a servant.  Although she has never done a stitch of work in her life, she […]