It is so difficult to find well-researched, well-written Christian biographies that appeal to all ages! As homeschoolers we are constantly looking for such resources, and in Simonetta Carr’s Christian Biographies for Young Readers series we have found a treasure. These stunning books speak to children, teens, and adults; are lavishly illustrated with photographs as well […]
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Review: Michael Faraday and the Dynamo by Mabel Miller
Without the discoveries of Michael Faraday, one of the greatest scientists of all time, our lives would be unrecognizable. In fact, our civilization is firmly based on the concepts he discovered about electricity and other matters. Yet this great man, one of Einstein’s three heroes (the others were Newton and Maxwell), began life as a […]
Remembering with Stories
My friend Jacqueline’s Remembrance Day post brought tears to my eyes. In Earn Your Life, she talks about sacrifice and living well, about remembering those in the military and not forgetting Whom we serve. Stories, like the one in Earn Your Life, help us to value and remember those who gave up so much for […]
Review: Jonathan Edwards by Simonetta Carr
When many ideas about God, life, and the world were being questioned seriously for the first time in centuries, Jonathan Edwards grappled with them, both in his life and his teaching. His answers to these questions greatly influenced the age he lived in and have also left a mark on the way we think today. In […]
Review: John Owen by Simonetta Carr
The English civil war was a complicated time of tragic events and fascinating historical figures. One of the most peaceful and appealing of these historical figures was John Owen, a brilliant Puritan theologian who was respected by both kings and commoners. He was beloved because of his godliness, kindness, and great wisdom. In this book […]