Pages & Pursuits

If you were anything like me, then your childhood might have included the well-known I Spy or Where's Waldo books. I remember laying in bed with my mom and searching for all those hidden items. So, when I had the chance to review this book, I knew I had to.  Bible Sleuth: New Testament  is a fun, look-and-find book that also gives kids the chance to learn a bit about the Bible. Each page is a new scene which corresponds directly with a passage from the Bible. Although the pictures are cartoons and not exact, they do give children at least some idea of what things were like during Bible times. Within each picture, kids will find little tidbits of both truth and humor, all the while learning about different stories from the Bible.  If you are a parent looking for a book that will add a little bit of fun to the Bible, then this might just be the one you are looking for. Kids will love the bright colors and fun illustrations while searching to find the different charac...

YOU GUYS!!!! GO GET THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW!!!! If you have been reading this series, then you must buy this book the instant you find it. If you have not read the series yet, then you need to get started now!  Joel Rosenberg has been my favorite author for quite some time. In every one of his books that I have read, I have fallen in love with the characters, laughed with them, cried with them, grown alongside them, and learned with them. His books are exciting, mysterious, relevant, and eye-opening. They are "on the edge of your seat" types of books, and Without Warning does not disappoint.  Without Warning  is the third and final installment of Joel Rosenberg's J.B. Collins series. (I know, sad, right?) It continues J.B. Collins' search for justice in the fight with ISIS. Although I do not want to give too much of the book away, I will say that it is a tear-jerker. J.B. Collins has been through the worst of the worst. He has seen things that no one should e...

The Missing Matisse is a memoir written by Pierre H. Matisse. To be honest, the first I had really heard of the name "Matisse" was in an Art Appreciation class I was taking right before this book became available for review. Since I had  just learned about Henri Matisse and his work in the field of art, I thought it would be really interesting to read this book written by his grandson, Pierre Matisse.  Matisse writes his memoir in first person. He begins his book with his earliest memory. What exactly is that memory? Well, it is the memory of the day his younger brother was born. Although he was only 3 years old, Pierre is able to recount in great detail all that unfolded that eventful morning. Matisse continues his book by describing events that took place throughout his childhood and into his adult life.  As expected, Pierre Matisse possessed great artistic ability, even from an early age. He took pride in his art skills and tools. He saved for different paints...

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author and is well known in the Christian fiction circle. Her book, Deadly Encounter, is the first book in the FBI Task Force series.  Stacy Broussard is a volunteer and an airport ranger volunteer who makes routine rides around the Houston airport. One particular Saturday morning, Stacy stumbles upon a dead body and an injured dog. After quickly alerting authorities, Stacy soon meets FBI Special Agent Alex LeBlanc. The two work together in order to care for the dog and discover who committed the murder and why. Increasing danger means Stacy must keep a vigilant watch for her safety and the safety of her young friend - Whitt. In the end, the case is resolved and Stacy and Alex look forward to life together.  If you enjoy mysteries, then this is the book for you. If you enjoy romance, then this book is for you.  And, if you love animals or have a heart for kids who are hurting, then this book is also for you! This book definitely cover...

First, I must admit that I am not one who frequently journals. However, when I had the chance to review this journal, I was really excited. The cover of this journal is bright and interesting. It immediately grabbed my attention and had me wanting to know what was inside. The pages are filled with illustrations, prayers, and praises. There are blank pages left for you to be creative, and many of the pages are able to be colored. The prayers in this journal are short and simple, but they all direct the heart back to God. They are intended to instill a spirit of gratitude in us in every season of life; whether that may be a high point or a low point. I really loved reading through this book and being able to have space to write my own thoughts and prayers. As I said, it is a wonderful reminder to be grateful even when it is hard to do so. I would definitely recommend this journal to just about any girl. Although, it probably is not the best choice of journals for those who write a lot...

Restore my Soul  is a coloring book devotional written by Ann-Margret Hovsepian. She is an author and illustrator from Canada, and has written several devotionals for teen girls.  When the whole "adult" coloring book phase began, I was a little skeptical. I mean, really, who has time to just sit and color...and why?  But, then I slowly became more and more interested, and eventually I had received my very own "adult" coloring book. Needless to say, I was hooked. When I had the opportunity to review this book I jumped on the chance!  I have really enjoyed this coloring devotional! There are 40 devotions and each one has a coloring page that goes along with it. There are even a few blank pages so that you can doodle whatever you desire.  Hovsepian's devotions are relevant to everyday life, and were a nice tidbit to read along with my daily quiet time. One complaint I have heard about a lot of coloring books deals with the thickness of the page. Ho...

Benjamin Watson, the author of Under Our Skin , presents the racial divide quite well. He continually points out that the problem is not with the color of a person's skin but with their heart. Those that are prejudiced against each other are sinning. They are wrong. And I agree. Watson also points out that both blacks and whites are responsible for the racial discrimination we see today, and that the situation will only change if we all realize this and accept that the racial issues have to do with much more than just the color of someone's skin.  Benjamin Watson strongly conveys that everyone is responsible for their life. Each individual has a choice. They can choose to face the obstacles, the hardships, and the trials that they may face in life with determination, or they can choose to find some way around these struggles.  Often times, those that choose to find some way to maneuver around their obstacle will often lay the blame of the hardship on someone else. All of ...