There is so much wisdom and beauty to be found in books, if you select them carefully! I love reading. I’m grateful that I can read very quickly and that I have learned to extract what is important from each book. It’s a joy, too, to share these things with you in my reviews. (Note: […]
Reviews
Review: Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
Homeschooling is, when you get down to it, all about learning. That is one of the reasons I picked up Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning—I needed to understand how to make learning work better in our homeschool. Now I am recommending it to everyone. Based on research, this book is full of […]
Review: Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin
It is 1897 in Holland, Michigan. Socialite Anna Nicholson has fled there to work through her feelings after being jilted by her Chicago fiancé for attending the wrong church. In a different part of town, Geesje de Jonge has been asked to write her story for the 50th anniversary celebrations of Holland. As Anna ponders […]
Thoughts on Finding God in the Hard Times by Matt and Beth Redman
We all face hard times sooner or later, and they can seem unbearable and never-ending. One of the crucial questions we face then is, “Can we still praise God when life is hard?” “Yes!” exclaim Matt and Beth Redman who wrote the song “Blessed Be Your Name.” With numerous references to the Psalms of lament, […]
Review: Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Perspective by Vicki Tillman
Many teens are interested in psychology, but most psychology texts are written from a non-Christian or anti-Christian point of view. On the other hand, Christian psychology courses, such as Sonlight’s AP course, are available for homeschools but are too difficult for many teens. In her Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Perspective, Vicki Tillman, M.A., […]