Read and Share: The Ultimate DVD Bible - Volume 2

This is a Bible storybook with DVDs to help you share the joy and wonder of God's Word with the children in your life. This volume contains more than 100 beloved Bible stories, including stories of Joseph, Moses, Balaam, The Promised Land, Solomon, Elisha, Daniel, Jonah, The Boy Jesus, Miracles of Jesus, Jesus' Death and Resurrection, and many more.

I watched a few of the stories on the DVD first and I was afraid the children might become bored with the same tone of voice. I did not hear much expression in the telling of the story and I was afraid the little ones would soon become restless. But I needed something for our 2-3 year old Sunday School class so I brought the book and DVD set to the teacher to use. She was excited about it. She said the time frame was just right for that age and that she could actually show a couple stories and then ask them questions and was excited to see that they grasped the story.

So I do recommend this for the younger age but not for anyone in First grade on up. That is just my opinion. I was given this book and DVD set from Thomas Nelson for an honest review.

The Shelter of God's Promises

Gifted Bible teacher and inspiring Women of Faith speaker Sheila Walsh offers powerful, heart-filled teaching on ten bedrock promises of God, providing the foundation for daily confidence, joy, and hope. Sheila searches Scripture for what God has promised us, what God's promises mean, and how encounters with Christ are the eternal fulfillment of His unrelenting commitment to us.

Do you ever skip over 'Forwards'? Well, whatever you do, don't skip over this one. Sheila tells about a backpacking trip she and her 3 friends took when they were 18 yrs old. What amazed me was the maturity Sheila already had at this age because she shared that at night, when she was alone in her single person tent, she read Psalm 121. Psalm 121! Would I have done that at her age? Rather than depress me, it gave me motivation to continue to teach the Bible to the children God gives me on a weekly Wednesday night basis. How I want them to have that desire.....to read God's Word.

I know that is kind of off subject but it has just resonated with me throughout the book. Yes, Sheila goes on to share her life experiences and entertwines them with scripture and God's promises. The book is refreshing and encouraging to read. And so applicable....to review God's promises to me! This book is also great to use for a Bible study.

*I was provided this book for free in exchange for my unbiased review through the Thomas Nelson Booksneeze program.

The Dragon and the Turle Go On Safari

The Dragon and the Turtle Go On Safari by Donita K. Paul, Evangeline Denmark, and Vincent Nguyen (illustrator) [WaterBrook Press (January 11, 2011)] is a tale of imagination, adventure, and friendship. Padraig the dragon and Roger the turtle set out for a night of adventure at the base of Mount Sillymanborrow. Since it is dark outside, they are hearing all kinds of sounds from within their tent. Finally they decide to check one out that sounds like a baby leopard that needs to be rescued. Their adventure continues when their flashlight soon quits working.

I thought the pictures were adorable but I found some of the script hard for a child to understand. I was also wondering if I was pronouncing 'Padraig' correctly. (Yes, I worry about things like that.) I thought the story at the end about the 'Legend of Mount Sillymanborrow' was hilarious but the kids, not so much. As a whole, the story didn't hold their interest as much as I hoped it would.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review