Reviews by Alana Peterson
Combating the Commandment of Confusion
On 3/16 Alana Peterson wrote: OK, so we viewed the DVD Bibleman, Confusion, and it was actually rather entertaining. The message was clear and the kids thought it was cool and a bit over the top, but enjoyable. It's super hero stuff for the biblically minded. I will say this though, they could have take a page from the old Batman ... Bibleman - Confusion
66 Love Letters
On 3/3 Alana Peterson wrote: Dr. Crabb's book is an intelligent, thoughtful way for lay people to get acquainted with the Bible. He presents each book of Scripture as a Love Letter from God to Us, His people. Dr. Crabb doesn't present his work as the end all be all of scripture, just a different interpretation. Dr. Crabb's work ... 66 Love Letters from God, or a reminder
Nelson's Complete Book of BIble Maps and Charts, 3rd Edition
On 2/5 Alana Peterson wrote: Well, I've just gone cover to cover with my son in Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts. Whew! What a well planned, well thought out work. We poured over the charts and maps alternating between the book and our bible study notes. This is going to be a treasure for years to come, as we use ... A Masterful Work
God's Little Princess Devotional Bible
On 1/25 Alana Peterson wrote: How lovely! A sweet devotional book to help little girls look at their lives as princesses, because their Father in heaven is the King of Kings. Yes, little girls are princesses, and little boys are warriors. There's nothing wrong with that. That is usually how they see the world at ages 4 through 7, ... God's Little Princess Devotional Bible
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 4/27 Alana Peterson wrote: 5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Struggle, read this book!, April 27, 2009 By Alana Peterson "APeterson" (Southern NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) In a world where the richest countries in the world seem to think only of themselves, people are struggling to find their place, as God sees it. Richard ... Don't Struggle, Read this!
The Noticer
On 4/27 Alana Peterson wrote: Andy Andrews has done it again. The Noticer, is what people need today. We've become a society of, "It's all about me, people," and what needs to happen is highlighted in this book... Notice those who make YOU who you are. Take some time to stop and really look at those around you and pinpoint why they ... A Little Perspective is a Good Thing!
His Name is Jesus
On 4/18 Alana Peterson wrote: Max Lucado's, His Name is Jesus... breathtaking would be a good word to describe this newest work. The beauty by which this work is bound is beyond expectation. I wound up reading the whole book in one sitting. Each page offered new insight into the life of Jesus. Each page offered artistry that matched ... Beauty in Prose and Artistry
The Great Eight
On 4/2 Alana Peterson wrote: Scott Hamilton's Book, The Great Eight, isn't about figure eights, or ice skating. It's not about doing an amazing back flip on the ice and garnering applause and medals. Then what is it about? It's about manuevering life's figure eight with joy and faith. Following that path that doubles back on you ... The Great Eight! This book is the Ninth!
This Is Your Brain On Joy
On 2/5 Alana Peterson wrote: 5.0 out of 5 stars This is Your Brain on Joy, February 4, 2009 By Alana Peterson "APeterson" (Southern NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) Joy! It's elusive, yet some seem to be brimming with it. How do you get joy? How do you keep joy! Dr. Henslin's book isn't about making yourself smile through ... This is Your Brain on Joy