The Wonder of His Name by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

The Wonder of His Name by Nancy Leigh DeMoss ISBN-13: 978-0802412577 Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: Moody Publishers Released: October 1st 2014

Source: review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Names matter. Did you know that more than 350 names and titles related to Jesus can be found in the Scripture? The vastness of His character and His work on the behalf of His people are revealed through His many names. The more deeply we explore the names of Jesus, the more we are able to move from simply knowing about Him to truly knowing Him. Fall in love with Jesus all over again as you get to know Him through thirty-two of His life-changing names. These meditations by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, illuminated by the artwork of Timothy Botts and accompanied by quotes from classic authors, hymn writers, and preachers, will help you recapture the wonder of His name.


My Review:
The Wonder of His Name is a hardcover, devotional book focused on 32 different names of Jesus. For each name, there's a verse using that name along with a devotional text that talks about the meaning and impact of that name. On a second page, there's a few quotes from preachers, hymns, etc., about the name as well as a question that makes you think about how this information impacts your life. The names were illustrated in a colorful way and some names had a colorful, two-page spread of the verse in addition to the normal material. I had thought that more names would be covered, so I was disappointed that only 32 names were featured. However, I did enjoy the devotional material on the names that were covered: Jesus, the Word, Son of God, Son of Man, Immanuel, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Messiah, Chief Cornerstone, Captain, Friend of Sinners, I AM, Bread of Life, Light of the World, Good Shepherd, Resurrection and the Life, the Truth, Savior, Lord, Head, Great High Priest, Advocate, Alpha and Omega, Lion, Bridegroom, King, Servant of the Lord, Man of Sorrows, Redeemer, Lamb of God, and Amen.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.


Excerpt: Read an excerpt using Google Preview.

The Action Bible

The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story by Sergio Cariello (Illustrations) ISBN-13: 978-0830777440 Hardback: 832 pages Publisher: September 1, 2020 Released: David C Cook; Revised edition

Source: Review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story. Plus, these spectacular updates take the action to a whole new level:

25 new stories showcase a more extensive exploration of God’s work in our lives.
23 expanded stories highlight additional experiences of the people who tell God’s story.
128 new pages of illustrations deliver a richer artistic experience with more close-up faces, historical details, and dramatic colors.

Readers will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith. Let this blend of powerful imagery and clear storytelling capture your imagination and instill the truth that invites you to discover your own adventure of life with God. Sergio Cariello’s illustrations for The Action Bible leap off the page with the same thrilling energy that earned him international recognition for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics.


My Review:
The Action Bible is a comic-book style picture Bible for children ages 5-8, though older children will also enjoy it. The stories are straight from the Bible, but they are condensed and often contain a few comments not in the Bible as well as some commentary and historical information worked into the story to help explain events. Each new story indicated "based on Judges 16:1-20" or whatever verses. Not every event in the Bible is included, but it included a lot more than a typical children's Bible.

I really liked that the events were in chronological order and shown in their historical setting. Several psalms were worked into David's life story and several proverbs into Solomon's story. The prophets gave their (summarized) prophecies during the actual events where they were given, and Paul's (summarized) letters were shown as written when they really were written during his travels. There were even some maps of Paul's missionary travels. Also, the Old Testament flowed into the New Testament through a brief (and clearly marked as not in the Bible) historical summary of the events that happened between the two. So the Bible came across as a continuous historical account of God relating to man with a redemptive plan in action.

Sexual content and gore was smoothed over, usually implied or skipped entirely. I was also very impressed by the vivid, detailed illustrations. The illustrator did an excellent job of correctly showing the character's age, ethnicity, and culture. A few things were not quite accurate, but this book was a lot more accurate than other Children's Bibles I've seen. I'd certainly recommend this book, and I give them away to the children at two churches. These children are often seen carrying these Bibles around, and they make comments indicating that they have been reading the stories and remembering them.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.

Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions, Volume 2 by Bodie Hodge

Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions, Volume 2 Editors: Ken Ham, Bodie Hodge, Tim Chaffey ISBN-13: 9780890516492 Paperback: 174 pages Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group Released: March 28th 2012

Source: Bought.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Over 40 powerful explanations proving the Bible is still accurate and without error! Can God be Tempted? Why don't Christians follow all the Old Testament laws? Is marriage good or bad? All these and more are questions that appear to point out a problem in the biblical text. Too often people focus on what seems to be contradictions or errors in the Bible, using them to create doubt in the minds of believers or act as stumbling blocks in trying to present the Gospel. It is important to resolve these issues to reassure people that the Bible is inerrant.


My Review:
Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions, Volume 2 is a collection of answers written by various people explaining why various alleged contradictions in the Bible aren't actual contradictions. The book explained what, exactly, a contradiction is and why these alleged contradictions aren't true contradictions (like the word is used in a difference sense in different places or the dilemma wasn't an either/or but both are possible). They explained the answer or several possible answers to the specific alleged contradictions. The arguments were easy to follow and well-written. I'd highly recommend this book, especially to anyone who has been asked about (or wondered about) apparent contradictions in the Bible and didn't know the answer.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.


Excerpt: Read an excerpt using Google Preview.

Your Guide to the Grand Canyon by Tom Vail, Mike Oard, Dennis Bokovoy, John Hergenrather

Your Guide to the Grand Canyon by Tom Vail, Mike Oard, Dennis Bokovoy, John Hergenrather ISBN-13: 978-0890515013 Hardcover: 190 pages Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group Released: October 1st 2008

Source: Bought.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Exploring the Grand Canyon is a one-of-a-kind adventure. It is a World Heritage Site and one of the most amazing features on the face of the planet. The size and majesty of the Canyon is overwhelming, regardless of how many times you have viewed it, how many trails you have hiked, or how many river miles you have traveled. It is also a mystery! Most will agree that the Grand Canyon was carved by water. But how and when is where the mystery lies. Was it formed slowly over millions of years or quickly in a catastrophic event? This debate falls into two camps, which hold to vastly divergent worldviews. This True North Guide examines the geological and ecological evidence and lets you decide which of those worldviews is best supported by the data. Contains 26 fold-out pages with maps, special overlook features, and more! Discover the Canyon's wildlife, vegetation, fossils, geology, and history!


My Review:
Your Guide to the Grand Canyon is a guide to viewing the Grand Canyon and is written from a biblical, young earth viewpoint. The main part of the book is foldout pages showing the view from each viewing point in the park along with text describing points of interest, animals of interest, and giving the evidence seen from this viewing point that supports a catastrophic flood formation of the canyon. They point out when they think the various rock layers were formed within this biblical viewpoint and the places on the trails where fossils can be seen. The last pages in the book give a more detailed comparison of the uniformitarian evolutionist views and a creationist views of the canyon, and they discuss which best fits the evidence seen at the Grand Canyon. They talk about geology, fossils, dating methods, the ecology at the Canyon, the history, and more. Overall, I'd recommend this guide to anyone going to the Grand Canyon who wants to know the creationist explanation of what's being seen (rather than the evolutionary one provided at the park).


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.

The New Astronomy Book by Danny M. Faulkner

The New Astronomy Book by Danny M. Faulkner ISBN-13: 9780890518342 Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: Master Books Released: October 17th 2014

Source: Bought.

Book Description from Amazon:
The universe is an amazing declaration of the glory and power of God! Beautiful and breathtaking in its scale, the vast expanse of the universe is one that we struggle to study, understand, or even comprehend in terms of its purpose and size. Now take an incredible look at the mysteries and marvels of space in The New Astronomy Book!

Discover the best ways to observe the heavens, along with up-to-date astronomical data and concepts

Learn about the dynamics of planets, stars, galaxies, and models for the cosmology of the universe

What we know and are still trying to discover about planets, moons, and comets within our own solar system.

If you watch the stars at night, you will see how they change. This speaks to the enormity and intricacy of design in the universe. While the stars appear timeless, they instead reflect an all-powerful Creator who speaks of them in the Bible. Many ancient pagan cultures taught that the changing stars caused the seasons to change, but unlike these pagan teaching, the Book of Job gives credit to God for both changing stars and seasons (Job 38:31-33). When Job looked at Orion, he saw about what we see today, even though he may have lived as much as 4,000 years ago.

Includes a 24-inch, full-color, pull-out poster!


My Review:
The New Astronomy Book is an educational book about astronomy aimed at homeschoolers. The author writes from a biblical (young earth creationist) viewpoint. The book has three levels of information for each chapter: Level I is for grades five and six, level II is for grades seven and eight, and level III is for grades nine through eleven. The author started off by talking about our solar system, with detailed information about our sun, moon, and the other planets in our solar system. He also talked about telescopes and studying the universe, the history of astronomy, the different types of stars and galaxies, nebula, extrasolar planets, quasars, star clusters, our galaxy, the speed of light and the age of the universe, and how the universe is expanding and ideas about the origin of the universe. The author often explained the varying views on a topic among evolutionist and creationist astronomers. There's a poster in the back that illustrates the planets of our solar system and their major moons. The book is full of amazing, full-color pictures. Overall, I'd recommend this is an interesting, informative book.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.


Excerpt: Read an excerpt using Google Preview.

The New Weather Book by Michael Oard

The New Weather Book by Michael Oard ISBN-13: 9780890518618 Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: Master Books Released: April 1st 2015

Source: Bought.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
- Did you know the hottest temperature ever recorded was 134° F (56.7° C) on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley, California?

- The highest recorded surface wind speed was in the May 3, 1999, Oklahoma tornado, measured at 302 mph (486 kph)!

- The most snow to fall in a one-year period is 102 feet (3,150 cm) at Mount Rainier, Washington, from February 19, 1971 to February 18, 1972!

From the practical to the pretty amazing, this book gives essential details into understanding what weather is, how it works, and how other forces that impact on it. Learn why storm chasers and hurricane hunters do what they do and how they are helping to solve storm connected mysteries. Discover what makes winter storms both beautiful and deadly, as well as what is behind weather phenomena like St. Elmo’s Fire.

Find important information on climate history and answers to the modern questions of supposed climate change. Get safety tips for preventing dangerous weather related injuries like those from lightning strikes, uncover why thunderstorms form, as well as what we know about the mechanics of a tornado and other extreme weather examples like flash floods, hurricanes and more. A fresh and compelling look at wild and awesome examples of weather in this revised and updated book in the Wonders of Creation series!


My Review:
The New Weather Book is an educational book about the weather aimed at homeschoolers. The author writes from a biblical (young earth creationist) viewpoint. The book has three levels of information for each chapter: I think that Level I is for grades five and six, level II is for grades seven and eight, and level III is for grades nine through eleven. The author started off by talking about how weather is created (temperature differences, Earth's rotation, etc.). He talked about the factors and technologies that go into making a weather forecast, the water cycle, the different types of clouds and how they form, warm fronts and cold fronts and how they interact, dewpoint, and fog. He explained what creates thunderstorms, lightning, thunder, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. He also explained the differences between watches and warnings and provided safety tips for dealing with different weather situations. He ended by talking about climate changes in the past, different factors that might create global warming (not necessarily things humans can control, either), and the Genesis Flood and the Ice Age. There's a poster in the back that illustrates different types of severe weather. The book is full of amazing, full-color pictures. Overall, I'd recommend this is an interesting, informative book.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.


Excerpt: Read an excerpt using Google Preview.

The New Ocean Book by Frank Sherwin

The New Ocean Book by Frank Sherwin ISBN-13: 9780890519059 Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: Master Books Released: February 20th 2017

Source: Bought.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
The oceans may well be Earth's final frontier. These dark and sometimes mysterious waters cover 71 percent of the surface area of the globe and have yet to be fully explored. Under the waves, a watery world of frail splendor, foreboding creatures, vast mountains, and sights beyond imagination awaits. Learning about the oceans and their hidden worlds can be exciting and rewarding the abundance and diversity of life, the wealth of resources, the latest discoveries, and the simple mysteries that have intrigued explorers and scientist for centuries. A better understanding of our oceans ensures careful stewardship of their grandeur and beauty for future generations, and leads to a deeper respect for the delicate balance of life that God created on planet Earth.


My Review:
The New Ocean Book is an educational book about the oceans aimed at homeschoolers. The author writes from a biblical (young earth creationist) viewpoint. The book has three levels of information for each chapter: Level I is for grades five and six, level II is for grades seven and eight, and level III is for grades nine through eleven. The book started by showing a map of the oceans and explained some basic information about oceans. The author then talked about how people have studied the oceans throughout history (from bottles to satellites), the different parts of the ocean (from the shoreline to the abysmal plane), and things like what's in seawater, how we have used seawater to make salt, where seawater comes, how freshwater comes from the oceans, and how icebergs are formed. He explained how the tides, waves, currents, whirlpools, tsunamis, and hurricanes work. He also talked about modern fishing practices, making energy from ocean tides and winds, and mining in the ocean. He talked about the different ocean zones and the types of animals found there as well as coral reef inhabitants and how the reefs grow or can be damaged. He ended with a chapter talking about how the Genesis Flood affected the oceans and how ocean life survived the Flood. There's a poster in the back that illustrates the different ocean zones and some animals found in them. Overall, this is an informative book full of excellent, full-color pictures.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.


Excerpt: Read an excerpt using Google Preview.