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Kristin Stiles' Review of EMBLEMS OF THE INFINITE KING: ENTER THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LIVING GOD, by J. Ryan Lister

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   Here’s the challenge: write a systematic theology for pre-adolescents that is thorough, accurate, easy to understand, and captivating. Set it up in such a way that it will…

Kristin Stiles' Review of JULIA GONZAGA, by Simonetta Carr

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   At age 15, this young woman found herself widowed and wealthy. She was called the most beautiful woman in Italy. Her life could have been one of luxury…

Kristin Stiles' Review of THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS: 2,000 YEARS OF FAITH, FABLE, AND FESTIVITY, by Heather Lefebvre

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   Doesn’t it always feel like Christmas is just around the corner? In our current culture we get so overwhelmed by the Christmas season. There are gifts to buy…

Kristin Stiles' Review of JESUS AND THE LION'S DEN, by Alison Mitchell

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   I was an immediate fan of this book from the moment I saw the title. So often we present Old Testament Bible stories as moral tales that instruct…

Kristin Stiles' Review of JESUS: THE BEST STORY, by Catherine MacKenzie

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   What comes to mind when you hear the term “board book”? Most likely it conjures images of colorful pictures that are accompanied by short, simple sentences that attempt…

Kristin Stiles' Review of SOPHIE AND THE HEIDELBERG CAT, by Andrew Wilson

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   This title immediately caught my eye. What an intriguing idea to bring something as important and historic as the Heidelberg Catechism to a new, young audience. In many…

Kristin Stiles' Review of FOLLOW JESUS WITH PETER: HIS LETTERS IN 25 READINGS, by Matthew Sleeman

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   Imagine a college professor who has taught through a specific book of the Bible semester after semester for years taking that accumulated knowledge, synthesizing it into its most…

Kristin Stiles' Review of SO, WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?: GOD'S MESSAGE OF SALVATION, by Carine MacKenzie

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles     I’ll admit that I am a really tough critic when it comes to books which present the gospel for children. This is the most important topic in…

Book Sale at WTS Books: SOPHIE AND THE HEIDELBERG CAT, by Andrew Wilson

Book Sale at WTS Books   This week WTS Books is highlighting a resource for kids and moms. This sale is excellent. Have a look at it.   About the Author: Andrew Wilson (PhD, King's College London) is the teaching pastor…

AMAZING GRACE, by Brian & Sarah Najapfour

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   Not only do many hymns of the Christian faith have wonderful theological content, but so many of them have very interesting back stories. Blind Fanny Crosby wrote about…

Book Notice: HELP! MY TODDLER RULES THE HOUSE, by Paul and Karen Tautges

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred Zaspel   If you are a parent of young children, this book offers some of the best counsel you’ve heard in a long time. Certainly the best few dollars you’ve…

GOD'S LITTLE GUIDEBOOK, by Hazel Scrimshire

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   Even young children are fascinated by mirrors. They enjoy looking at themselves and making funny faces and seeing that reflection show them how they appear. The Bible tells…

GOD IS BETTER THAN PRINCESSES, by Sarah Reju

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   Disney has inundated us with princesses. They capture the imagination of young girls who aspire to be just like these fairy tale icons. Sarah Reju makes a bold…

GOD'S WISDOM (MAKING HIM KNOWN), by Sally Michael

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   What would it look like if you took a Sunday School curriculum from Children Desiring God and put it in paperback form that was accessible to parents at…

Kristin Stiles' Review of 30 PROPHECIES: ONE STORY: HOW GOD'S WORD POINTS TO JESUS, by Paul Reynolds

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   You know it’s going to be a good book when the introduction gives you chills! Paul Reynolds begins his book by retelling the story of the disciples on…

Book Notice: EXPLORING THE BIBLE: A READING PLAN FOR KIDS, by David Murray

A Journey through the Bible for Kids   Reading the Bible is like taking a trip through God's story, setting out to explore and experience the beautiful views found within. But without a map, it's easy to get lost. Get…