Empowered ~ Stories for Girls About Heroes!

Empowered How God Shaped 11 Women’s Lives (And Can Shape Yours Too) is a great resource and excellent book for tween girls!!!! I throughly enjoyed reading this book about various heroes. 

In her book, Catherine Parks looks at eleven different women and the impact they have had. Catherine also relates these stories to girls today and how they can impact those around them. I would highly recommend this book for girls ages 9 and up. I love the discussion questions at the end of each chapter and thoughts to make the stories relevant. 

Kids today need heroes to look up to. In her book Catherine shares the lives of Corrie ten Boom, Eather Ahn Kim, Sophie School, Betsie ten Boom, Pandita Ramabai, Elisabeth Elliot, Phillis Wheatley, Joni Eareckson Tada, Fanny Crosby, Charlotte Forten Grimke and Annie Armstrong.  

This book is written in a way that tweens can easily read it and relate. I was given a free copy of Empowered my the publisher for my honest review. I am happy to recommend this book! 

On a Summer Tide

It was refreshing to read On A Summer Tide by Suzanne Fisher Woods. I throughly enjoyed the book.

Paul Grayson has just sold his home. And bought part of an island. How will this affect his three daughters? What happened to their mother? Why do they not all get along? And how does Cam, the busy single mom business woman manage with her fear driven son? Will Blaine ever pick a major? And what about Maddie who is trying to find an internship?

I really enjoyed On A Summer Tide.  This is the second book I read by Suzanne Fisher Woods.  Suzanne has a way of keeping the reader entertained and enthralled. I enjoyed the way Suzanne weaved the story together with simple flashbacks throughout.  I kept wondering how this or that happened and enjoyed it being woven in the story.

I was given a free copy of On A Summer Tide by the publisher for my honest review. I am happy to recommend On A Summer Tide.

The Refuge by Ann H. Gabhart

I had the opportunity to read The Refuge by Ann H. Gabhart.  This was the first book I had read by Ann.  

Darcie is now alone in the Shaker village since her loving husband Walter has passed away unexpectedly. She does not understand nor know all of the ways of the Shakers. Why would they not allow marriage and condemn it? How will she survive since she is expecting?  Will the Shakers allow her to care for her baby or will they be separated immediately? Who can she trust to tell she is pregnant?

Flynn lives just outside the Shaker village. Who will care for his daughter since his wife died in a tragic accident?  

I did enjoy The Refuge. I have to admit that it was enlightening reading about the Shaker ways in the 1800's, something I was not familiar with.  It was interesting to read about their traditions, even though this is a historical fiction book.

I did enjoy The Refuge and would be happy to pick up more of Ann's work.

I was given a free copy of The Refuge from the publisher for my honest review, which I was happy to do!

The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman

I had the opportunity to read The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman.  The book is super popular and Emily has her own podcast with the same title. Prior to reading this book, I was not familiar with Emily, nor have I read any of her previous books.

In The Next Right Thing, Emily shares many great insights about decision making. She encourages readers to find and invite co-listeners into their lives.  She also has a "no mentor" as opposed to someone who advises you on what to do. A "no mentor" helps you evaluate a decision and what to stay no to.  Emily encourages you to look at all you are doing (committed to) and evaluate if any of these activities are life draining.  (Because we sometimes do things sometimes simply because no on else will!)

One thing that impacted me from reading The Next Right Thing is turning the "ding" off my phone when I get an email. Removing one simple "distraction". I did it and ya know what? I don't miss it! I enjoyed the practical advice offered in The Next Right Thing.

Honestly, when I started reading The Next Right Thing I thought, "I have no major decisions to make and I don't really struggle with decision making".  BUT, I quickly realized that The Next Right Thing does not just deal with decision making, but rather life, and in a practical way.  

I would encourage you to pick up The Next Right Thing and see what Emily might have to share that would impact your life.  I was given a free copy of The Next Right Thing by the publisher for my honest review.  

Teaching About Heros and Other Ministries

The final part of resources for parents!

Remember: Vigilance. Please note: As a parent it is your responsibility to be vigilant. Please do not take these resources and use them without checking them first for your family!

Other Ministries:

Fellowship of Christian Athletes https://www.fca.org

Child Evangelism Fellowship https://www.cefonline.com

Bible 2 School https://www.bible2school.com

Teaching Your Children About Heros

Read about /listen to/invite missionaries over 

Missionary Stories with the Millers

William Tyndale

George Mueller 

Book: Extraordinary Women of Christian History

Kisses from Katie https://www.amazon.com/Kisses-Katie-Story-Relentless-Redemption/dp/1451612060?keywords=kisses+from+katie&qid=1540673511&sr=8-1&ref=sr_1_1

Book:Biographical Dictionary of Evangelicals

Book:Ten who Changed the World Daniel Akin

Christian Heroes Then and Now Books

Lightkeepers Books

Your Story Hour Audio Series

Hero Tales A Family Treasury  by Dave and Neta Jackson

Storykeepers (check on youtube)

Men of Faith Book Series

Focus on the Family Radio Dramas