God Doesn't Believe in Atheists ~ Ray Comfort

"Why do you believe a painting has a painter? Isn't it purely because of the existence of the painting? Do you insist on seeing da Vinci before you believe that the Mona Lisa was painted? One could reasonably argue that there may have been another painter, but never that there was no painter." Exert from GDB

Contrary to all popular opinions, the existence of God can be proven, and the theories of evolution and atheists shown to have no backbone in them. With his quick wit, humor and insightful intellect, Ray Comfort convinces the reader from start to finish that an atheist has no argument regarding evolution.

I first read this book when I was twelve and I could not put it down. Now I re-read it constantly and still never tire of this small, but powerful book on how Christians can gracefully, but confidentially dispute the untruthful theories that deny the existence of God and Creation.

Indecency: A chapter title has the word s#x in it and brief mention of inappropriate advice to a man.

Violence: None

Language: None

Age Interest: 15-adult

Guest Post: Primeval Saints

By Olivia Brodock at She Considers

To the average Sunday School raised Christian, most of the patriarchs are pictured in our minds as cartoon figures from a picture Bible. We forget that these men were not only real, but giants in their times. They were leaders.

"These heroes of the city of God- Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and others- come to flesh and blood in ways that undo our normal assumptions. In stark contrast to the selfish heroism of pagan literature, the heroism of Genesis triumphs by breaking all the standard rules. Jordan inverts so many of the traditional negative judgments against there patriarchs' alleged weaknesses and "sins" of deception, struggle and tyranny that they stand forth as heroes rather than scoundrels." from Primeval Saints back cover

Guest Review: Doing Virtuous Business ~ Theodore Roosevelt Malloch

Guest Review by my dear friend Jessica Pritchett of Plant and Pillars Living Books

Faith, Hope, Charity, Leadership, Courage, Patience, Perseverance, Discipline, Justice, Forgiveness, Compassion, Humility, and Gratitude... the virtues that help sustain businesses and build networks. The virtues that help certain business men do exceedingly well, and the virtues that when lacking, cause the downfall of other business men.

Throughout this wonderful book, Mr. Malloch guides you through the meaning and influence of the Free Market, and all the Virtues that lead it. There are "Hard Virtues" and "Soft Virtues", and he walks you through all of them.

Mr. Malloch reminds us that we live in times of great change. The old is giving way to the new. The old styles of business are falling away and being replaced.

Some people are despairing over this change, they claim that our old ways are under siege and that this will lead to chaos. Mr. Malloch claims that this is not the case. Instead, we should remember that there is Spiritual Entrepreneurship. And from this he introduces the Virtues! All of these are the necessary components of Spiritual Entrepreneurship.

I really liked this book, however, I did find that it was a little slow and hard to read at first. But, I think that if you will keep at it and keep reading... you will be very glad you did.

Have a great Read!

Score ~ ✓✓✓✓

Violence ~ None

Indecency ~ None

Language ~ None

Age Appropriateness ~ 12 and up (Especially adults)

Hero Tales Volume 2 ~ Dave and Neta Jackson

Hero Tales is an excellent read aloud and a great way to learn about past history but not be overwhelmed by too much information. Filled with biographies of the Christian Heroes of the past, short, but inspiring stories of the people that made history:

Eric Liddel 'Olympic Champion and Missionary to China'

Elizabeth Fry 'Angel of the Prisons'

Peter Cartwright 'The Two-Fisted Preacher'

Corrie Ten Boom 'The Watchmaker's Daughter'

Florence Nightingale 'A Nurse at Heart'

Indecency- None

Language-None

Violence- Simple, non-graphic stories of the heroes persecutions

Age interest- 8-adult

Alone yet not Alone ~ Tracy Michele Leininger

Many of you may have heard of this uplifting, and harrowing true story of Barbara and Regina Leininger. If you have not, this book is a necessity for your family library!

During a beautiful Pennsylvania autumn day 1755, while twelve-year-old Barbara and nine-year-old Regina along with their two brothers and parents worked together in harvesting their bountiful crop, none anticipated the nearing danger that would befall them. Snatched from their family, their home, and everything familiar to them, Barbara and Regina were thrust into a culture foreign to their knowledge. Suddenly, both were separated from the only thing they had left to cling to for comfort--each other. Barbara painfully endures a life of solitude among the Allegheny, solely depending on God for daily strength.

Three years later Barbara and her fellow white captives in the Indian village, gather their strength, their meager provisions, and plot to escape from the world of savages.

"If one could not believe that there is a God, who helps and saves from death, one had better let running away alone...the extreme probability that the Indians would pursue and recapture us, was two to one compared with the dim hope that, perhaps, we would get through...even if we did escape the Indians, how would we ever succeed in passing through the wilderness, unacquainted with a single pather or trail...scarcely any food, the season wet and cold, and many rivers...to cross." Barbara Leininger

Alone yet not alone am I though in this solitude so drear

I feel my Savior always nigh;

he comes the wary hours to cheer

I am with Him and He with me

I therefore cannot lonely be.

You may purchase this book HERE

Indecency: None

Violence: Frequent talk and happenings of Indian raids, main characters threatened, a witness briefly recounting a person killed by fire ( non-graphic), a main character wounded. All of it was non graphic and nothing children couldn't handle.

Language: None

Age Interest: Family

My Rating: 5 out of 5

The Beauty of Modesty ~ David and Diane Vaughan

The Beauty of Modesty is a wonderful guide for mothers and daughters to read through as they aspire to become and remain modest in a culture that rejects everything that glorifies God including a modest appearance.

A few of the chapters and their agendas:

' Worldview and Wardrobe'

In the world today we are seeing at an alarming rate, immodesty within the Church, and with immodesty comes " symptoms of other problems". This chapter focuses on the utter disaster our culture has brought as it has slowly gotten away with introducing minds to unthinkable photos, movies, and perverse talk. It is now " normal" for a girl's purity to be gone by age fifteen. We may think "Well things haven't always been this bad", they have, just not as bold. As a nation established as a Christian nation we should stand up for the abominable actions going on within the culture, within teens, and within the Church.

"When a culture- our culture- adopts the ideology of secularism and moral relativism, then perverse results will naturally follow." Beauty of Modesty

'Women Professing Godliness':

We may call ourselves women with all godliness, but do our actions and words say the same thing? Are we provoking the opposite gender? Are we considering our brothers in Christ "with all purity"? Are we making sure we do not put ourselves in inappropriate conversation or situations with our brothers in Christ?

We represent Christ, and in so doing everything we do represents our beliefs.

"Words are like plucked feathers. Once cast into the wind they can't be recovered. The wise person studies how to answer." Beauty of Modesty

"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." ( Colossians 3:17)

Noah Webster's definition of modesty:

"That lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance. This temper when natural, springs in some measure from timidity, and in young and inexperienced persons, is allied to bashfulness and diffidence. In persons who have seen the world, and lost their natural timidity, modesty springs no less from principle than from feeling, and is manifested by retiring, unobtrusive manners, assuming less to itself than others are willing to yield, and conceding to others all due honor and respect, or even more than they expect or require.. "

I really enjoyed this book. It had a profound impact on the way I look at the culture and perversity within modesty. Well written, the chapters get right to the point, and there are many quotations of various authors. I would give this book five out of five stars.

Violence: None

Indecency: This would not be a book for younger girls or men, as there are subjects talking about sexual purity and inappropriate messages from the world.

Language: None

Age Interest: 16- Adult

My Rating: 4 our of 5

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The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler ~ William L. Shirer

In 1934 Germany began to witness persecutions under the man that would forever change the course of history. This small but true account tells of Adolf Hitler who went from a Vienna tramp to the most feared and ironically revered man in Germany.

Looking back at his childhood days, Hitler surprisingly was capable of love and honor, love for his mother, and honoring his father despite their disputes over what he was to become in the future. His love was seen one last time when in 1928 he and his half-niece shared a romance for three years.

Hitler's high hopes for life were becoming a great artist and Catholic priest. But after his mother's death,his grand plans for education were shattered. His spirit greatly discouraged, school grades began plummeting.

Hitler soon became angry at his grades in school, and at being rejected, labeled as one who was "wasting the teacher's time- and his in trying to achieve his great ambition of becoming a painter". At sixteen he decided to make his own way in the world without the further help of an education.

He ran off to Vienna and found whatever work he could.

This book further explains Hitler's odd and uncalled for hatred of the Jews in the world, his cruel injustice for innocence, and the influence one man's passion can evoke.

Through his great oratory and passionate declarations, Hitler succeeded in rousing Germany to stand behind him and his rabble of Nazis. Continuing on in his reign, Hitler murdered millions through his personal passion for revenge and his participation in igniting World War 2.

During WW2 Hitler made this declaration to his generals:

"...I am convinced of the powers of my intellect. No one has ever achieved what I have achieved. I have led the German people to a great height-even if the world does hate us now... I shall shrink from nothing. I shall annihilate everyone who is opposed to me!"

This is a book well worth reading to better understand the man who caused so much terror and catastrophe in the world.

Violence: Throughout the book it talks about the war, strategies of violence and a somewhat gruesome description of the death of various people

Indecency: None

Age interest: 12-adult

My Rating: 4 out of 5

Beautiful Girlhood ~ M. Hale & Karen Andreola

I honestly could not put this book down. This is a wonderful book for helping young girls blossom into godly young women.

Some chapters and their goals:

Watch your Tongue!

This chapter is an excellent reminder especially to older girls with younger siblings, to be so careful about what you allow to escape your mouth. The author continues by expounding on how a young woman is defined by her spoken words. Those words spoken to strangers and when meeting new people, it is by those that that person forms an opinion based on the mood of the words. Andreola tells how the reader can form good speaking habits that will stay for life.

Dreams

This chapter is especially crucial to the blossoming woman whose thoughts can take so many different directions. Without knowing it, our dreams of romance, fantasy, the future, our future husband etc. have a big place in the building of our character. "Dream, but let the dreams be of usefulness and service, of purity and truth."

An Accomplished Girl

The world's idea of an accomplished woman and God's are at opposite ends of the spectrum.This chapter discusses all the different accomplishments a young girl should have. The author supports stay at home girls and admonishes them to learn early the tasks of the home.

Violence- None

Indecency- None But there is a chapter discussing boyfriends and fellowshipping with young men. The author does not support dating, but leans toward letting your father be your protector and aiding in the decision of a life partner.

Language- None

Age interest- 12-15

My Rating: 5 out of 5

Before you Meet Prince Charming ~ Sarah Mally

For all the young women preparing to be spotless brides, this is the perfect encouragement and guide. Sarah once again lifts up the discouraged and gives simple but much needed advice through God's word, personal experience, and testimonies.

Some of the chapters and their goals:

When God says wait: "Attempt not to assist God in the work that belongeth to Him."

In this chapter Sarah talks about how impatient young women sometimes forget God's promise of Hebrews 13:5 and take things into our own hands. We consider it ' helping' (hurrying) God with his plans. And many end in disaster if this road is walked too far. Sarah gives practical, and biblical advice on how to stop our impatience.

How Parents can help: " If thou wouldest marry the princess, thou must first petition the King."

In this chapter Sarah expounds on how we can give our hearts and trust to our parents and how this secure situation can save our future marriages. She also gives you 7 reasons to send young men to your dad. These tips are excellent if you haven't heard of courtship (Don't worry! It's not arranged marriage!) Not keeping secrets is part of giving our hearts to our fathers.

Dangers within the Dating System: "Thou shalt not build thy castle on sand."

In this chapter the reader learns of the foolishness and unbiblical standards of dating and why Christians should not embrace the world's way of winning a spouse. We must have a straight, biblical perspective of why we guard our purity. Sarah also covers questions such as " But how will I get to know a guy?" And testimonials of broken girls who can firmly say that dating, 99.9% of the time ends in failure.

I enjoyed this book immensely; it is the best book yet on keeping our hearts with all diligence.

"For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee." Psalms 84:11-12

"I will never leave thee,nor forsake thee..." Hebrew 13:5

"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap..." Galatians 6:7

Indecency: None

Violence: None

Language: None

Age Interest: 16-Adult

My Rating: 8 out of 10

Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends ~ Mally

Every family struggles with relationships between siblings, and many brothers and sisters don't know what to do about it. This is the book! Written through three perspectives by the Mally children, they give you such encouragement; and as each chapter progresses they give you more ways to improve and build that strong foundation between siblings. Not just advice about 'getting through the day' but how to apply vital character traits such as meekness, humility, grace etc.

Along the way many of the Mally's points are given through hilarious illustrations and stories that occurred in their own family.

Some of the chapters and their points...

Problems Come and Problems Stay! Finding the Root Problem

"One of the reasons some siblings can't get along is because there are unresolved problems between them. "

These problems often rise and are pushed back down, but like trying to keep a ball underwater, they always pop up again!

Home Survival Kit-The Number One Key to all Relationships

"This amazing key is called Humility...you will be amazed at the results of giving the other person the upper position."

Family Warfare: The Amazing Weapon called "Praise"

"Learn to focus on the good, rather than the bad in the lives of others...you will accomplish much more in the life of your brother or sister if you focus on praising their strengths, rather than pointing out their weaknesses."

I have read this book several times and it still draws me to read it again when I struggle to be a big sister. It helps me everyday in making my siblings my best friends. This is a must have book.

Indecency- None

Violence- None

Language- None

Age Interest- whole family

My rating: 5 out of 5

When Science Fails ~ John Hudson Tiner

When Science Fails is an excellent book to use in educating your children on truthful events of science. It contains twenty-six amazing accounts of different people throughout history that have refuted evolution through presenting science God's way. Tiner helps you discover people who changed history, from Ambroise Pare' the young, French, doctor who's motto was "I dressed him, God healed him", to the discovery of Nineveh, to William Herschel the musician who discovered a planet. Discover how penicillin came into existence, and when germs were discovered by Ignaz Semmelweis.

Tiner's style of writing immediately draws the reader in and the never before heard stories will enrapture the young creationist. I recommend it for every family's school library.

Language: None

Violence:None

Indecency:None

Age interest: 10-adult

The Kingdom Series ~ Chuck Black

I found this series when I was looking for some literature for mere pleasure, but I wanted it to have some depth of morality. Chuck Black rose to the challenge.

Set in the medieval era, these six books are an allegory of Genesis to Revelations and will not disappoint your appetite for action, love, lessons of truth, and the honor of those who trust in Christ.

In Kingdom's Dawn, Chuck Black introduces the reader into the Kingdom of Arrethrae, where he follows the adventures of young, sixteen-year old Leinad, who is beginning to question why he, a mere farmer's son, is being taught to master the sword, and to be a leader who follows the ways of a King that has been long absent from His kingdom. A tragic event soon changes the whole course of Leinad's future, and Leinad slowly understands the calling he was given...by the King himself.

Leinad and his new found friend Tess endure a life of enslavement, and those who called themselves followers of the King abandon Leinad in his quest.

As the adventures continue, new followers of this mysterious King arise, and to the displeasure of men common and wealthy, a peasant who calls himself a prince.

Cedric of Chessington has only known a life of poverty and despair, and it seems the future will remain as such. Until a strange man gives Cedric and his faithful companion hope.

While on a voyage Cedric meets beautiful Talea; a mysterious woman who has some connection with the old man Leinad that Cedric loves dearly. While trying to figure out the elusive Talea, Cedric uncovers even more puzzling mysteries that encamp around the kingdom of Arrethrae.

Gavin is a Knoble Knight devoted to the code of the King, and fully trusts that he and his fellow soldiers are doing what is right in the eyes of the absent King, until followers of the mysterious peasant stand against their code and make him question his mission in life.

Keanna and Kendra both have a painful past and nothing in which to hope. Their hearts are bitter towards the men that tore their families apart. Where can forgiveness and hope be found while in the shadows of the arch enemy Lucius?

Violence- Throughout the series everyone uses swords and various weapons, though fights are not explained in gory detail.

Indecency- None

Language-None

Age interest- 12-15