BOOK: RAIN SCHOOL AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: JAMES RUMFORD PUBLISHER: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING PAGES: 32 AGE RECOMMENDED: 4+ It takes a village to build a school. Rain School is a poignant narrative that illuminates the obstacles children encounter in their pursuit of education and the remarkable endeavours individuals make to establish schools. The writer, a […]
Amidst our doubts, God’s faithfulness remains unwavering
Then Thomas (also known as Didymus ) said to the rest of the disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. John 11:16 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But […]
The God who makes it possible and ready
He enabled her to conceive. Genesis 29:31(NIV) He opened her womb Genesis 29:31(KJV) The verse above contains an intriguing use of language. Both translations offer an interesting perspective to consider. “Enable” signifies the act of making something possible, while “open” implies that it is ready after a verb. In Genesis 29, we learn about Jacob […]
Baal-Perazim The Master of Breakthrough
“So David and his men went up to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, “As waters break out, God has broken out against my enemies by my hand.” So that place was called Baal Perazim. 2 Samuel 5:20 and 1 Chronicles 14:11”. David is explaining the immense force of flooding. When water […]
REVIEW: POP! The invention of bubble gum
BOOK: POP! THE INVENTION OF BUBBLE GUM AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: MEGHAN MCCARTHY PUBLISHER: SIMON & SCHUSTER PAGES: 40 AGE RECOMMENDED: 5+ The fascinating story behind the creation of bubble gum began in the early 1920s at a small candy factory in Philadelphia owned by the Fleer family. Walter Diemer, an accountant worked on the books […]
REVIEW: Islandborn By Junot Diaz
BOOK: ISLANDBORN AUTHOR: JUNOT DIAZ ILLUSTRATOR: LEO ESPINOSA PUBLISHER: DIAL BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS PAGES: 50 AGE RECOMMENDED: 5+ This story follows the life of Lola, a young girl who embarks on a journey to discover her roots with the help of her family and friends. Although the exact location is not mentioned, it is […]
Astounded by Grace
“Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Acts 10:15 The account of Cornelius and Peter showed the path for numerous non-Jews to accept Jesus as their rescuer and Lord. Acts 10 is an intriguing section and the vision Peter receives from God will enlighten us to how we are evaluating the other […]
God the author of marriage
The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:23,24 After finishing Genesis 2, I […]
A Bond that is not easily broken
“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclestians 4:12” What is the significance of the above verse? It takes three strands to create a cord/rope; three portions of hair must be interwoven and tied together to form a braid. When weaving hair or knotting a string into a fold, it makes a secure […]
REVIEW: I / ஐ by Ramya – Sethuram
BOOK: I / ஐ AUTHOR: RAMYA SETHURAM ILLUSTRATOR: STEFFI STANLEY PUBLISHER: AGAN ADHIGARAM PAGES: 12 AGE RECOMMENDED: 3+ Tamil Nadu, a state rich in history and natural beauty, is home to a diverse range of landforms that have shaped its landscape over centuries. From majestic mountains to serene coastal plains, Tamil Nadu offers a captivating […]