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Meet Me in the Bible: Colossians & Philemon by Colleen D. Searcy
My dear friend Jordan first introduced me to Colleen Searcy’s Bible studies a few years ago. I was so excited to find another women’s Bible study that is similar to Jen Wilkin’s philosophy of Bible teaching. Searcy is passionate about helping women grow in Bible literacy and has created a beautiful resource that equips women
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Life With Jesus: Youth Edition by Tim Chester and Katy Morgan
The Good Book Company just released a discipleship course for teens called Life with Jesus: Youth Edition. This workbook was written by Tim Chester and Katy Morgan for ages 11 and up. They understand that many youth are looking to “live life to the full in one way or another” and their desire was to show Jesus came
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The Story of Martin Luther: The Monk Who Changed the World by Jared Kennedy
I was thrilled to see the biographies of Martin Luther and Katie Luther on Crossway’s upcoming releases page. Crossway is releasing them as part of a new biographical series for upper elementary school students ages 8 – 13. What’s Inside? While The Story of Martin Luther by Jared Kennedy looks like a hefty little biography, it
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AmblesideOnline Narration Template
It’s hard to believe we are almost half way through another school year. We are still trying to figure out a system that works for our family. I’m so grateful I get to work from home, as that gives me the ability to homeschool both of my kids! But it also means I don’t have
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2025 Anno Domini Reading Challenge
I thoroughly enjoyed reading across the centuries this past year, so for 2025, I created a new reading challenge for myself. Introducing, the Anno Domini Reading Challenge! My goal is to read a book from each century of the Anno Domini era! I’m going to do my best to read a primary work (something actually
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The Long Road Home by Sarah Walton
Sarah Walton’s latest book, The Long Road Home, is a picture book retelling of the parable of the prodigal son. It is beautifully bound with a blue cloth cover, gold foil, linen finish endpapers, along with a lovely paper dust jacket. Christina Yang’s illustrations are light, airy, and imaginative, and I love the creative nod
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Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts by Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie’s newest release, Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts is similar to her other book, Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation. Both are comprehensive guides that provide rich context to both books of the Bible. Saved introduces readers to the promises in the book of Acts. The seventeen
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It’s Good to be a Girl by Jen and Zoe Oshman
At first glance, it may seem obvious that being a girl is a good thing. But if girls are struggling with the cultural expectations around them — whether from the secular world or Christian — then going to Scripture to see what it means to be a girl is a great thing! Through the fun
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Church History Guessing Game
Get to know historical figures from throughout church history with this guessing game! From Athanasius to Martin Luther to Lottie Moon, this is such a fun way for your family to learn about key people from church history. This printable is available in the Ducommun Library Etsy shop here. While this game was created to
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8 Great Church History Spine Books
What is a church history “spine book”? A spine book is a book that provides chronological structure and ties biographies, events, and other stories together. As we learn about church history this month, I wanted to recommend some stand alone books that your family or church could use based on your kids’ ages. Where possible
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Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls by Coleman Ford & Shawn Wilhite
Our churches today are prone to a host of leadership problems, many of which are rooted in unbiblical or nonbiblical ideas of what a pastor is or are influenced by leadership models and agendas from the business world. In their book, Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls, Coleman Ford and Shawn Wilhite share the
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Fish Coin Press: Illustrated Bible Books
The Bible is not only one of the most beautiful pieces of literature, but it contains words of life. Sometimes we are caught up in our daily routines and reading and forget about the beauty and goodness that Scripture holds. Fish Coin Press has crafted five individual books of the Bible that allow us to
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The Story of Home by Caroline Saunders
The Story of Home by Caroline Saunders is about God at work in the Bible’s tales of home. Picture books focusing on aspects within biblical theology are slowly entering the market—which is a great thing—but I would have to say that Saunders’ The Story of Home is one of my favorite! Saunders starts in the Garden
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A World Wonder by Laura Wifler
A World Wonder by Laura Wifler, and with beautiful illustrations by Janna Mattia, is a delightful picture book about a young girl named Cora who dreams of turning the house on the hill into a world wonder. She grows up to be an architect and designs impressive stadiums, museums, and more—all declared to be world
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Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships? by Rebecca McLaughlin
Rebecca McLaughlin has written another gentle yet insightful and truth-filled book addressing one of the most controversial topics within our culture at the moment. Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships addresses 10 claims people make to show how the Bible affirms same-sex relationships, and McLaughlin’s discernment and analysis of these arguments are both helpful and encouraging. This book
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Who Are You by Christina Fox
Crossway is about to release a new picture book for kids ages 3 through 5: Who Are You? A Little Book about Your Big Identity by Christina Fox. I was so looking forward to this picture book, which addresses the questions “Who are You?” and “What really makes you… you?” But while this picture book may help little
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