Review: Christian Comic Book - Tullus #1

Title: Tullus: Adventures of a Christian Boy in Roman Times

Author: David C. Cook

Buy Link: CLICK HERE for Kindle copy

Publisher's Insight:

...[This] is a reprint of a comic strip published in Sunday Pix in 1952 by the David C. Cook company. I loved it as a child. I still love it today. I reprinted it because in this day and age of increasingly 'adult' comic books, we need some comic books for children.

Single copies are $4.99 plus $3 shipping, or can be downloaded from amazon.com [link above] for the Kindle Fire. Orders from churches for their Sunday school classes, or from Christian book stores, can get a 40% discount on orders of ten or more copies or a 50% discount on orders of 100 or more copies. On these discounted orders, I pay shipping. I can accept checks [email me] at the address above, or payment to f.norwood@att.net for [PayPal payment].

Review:

I've put off this review for quite some time. It's been weighing on my heart to give such a poor review to something that should be a good step for Christian children and parents.

But I pride myself in giving the most honest reviews I can without being cruel, so that is why this has taken so long.

The idea of Tullus was a great thing, and I'm sure that back in the 50's it would have been a little more relevant, but I can't see a child of today's day and age picking this up and being drawn into it. They would take one look (and read) of it and quit after several pages, much as I wanted to do.

I applaud Nick Norwood for taking on this project and trying to reach out to the Christian children of the world, but I feel that this was not the way to do it.

If a comic from the 50's is something that you would enjoy, please don't let this review sway you from trying this comic because it may bring back some nostalgia for you and bring you joy.


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 I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Review: The One Year Book of Healing

Title: The One Year Book of Healing

Author: Dr. Reggie Anderson

Buy Link: CLICK HERE

Publisher's Insight:

We’re all sick and we’re all hurting. Whether it’s a broken arm or a broken heart, a chronic illness or wounds from our past, the fact remains: We are all in desperate need of God’s healing. In our pain, it can be easy to believe God has forgotten about us, to believe that he doesn’t even care.

Dr. Reggie Anderson, author of the acclaimed memoir Appointments with Heaven, knows it can’t be predicted how God’s healing work will come to pass in our lives and hearts . . . only that it will. As a country doctor who has had remarkable experiences attending people in pain, Reggie wants you to see what he sees every day―that whatever your sickness, whatever your hurt, God is alive and active in your life. He wants you to be truly well, even if that looks different than you might expect. Rich in story and inspiration, The One Year Book of Healing will reveal the many ways our Savior heals and intervenes in the lives of the sick and the hurting―giving you the faith, hope, and patience to believe that God can do the same in your life.

Review:

There are several types of healing that I need in my life.

Emotional
Physical

I have a hard time dealing with the reality of both of them in my life. Of knowing that I can't control how I feel on them, or so I thought. I have been reading this book and beginning to understand how God is able to help me control how I feel about them. I may not be able to control what happened to me, or the physical manifestation of my pain, but I can change the way that I deal with it, and who I go to to help me feel better.

This book is so well written, with great anecdotes about the scripture given and a great action to go with it, then a prayer that leads you in the right way to start your prayer to head into this devotional time. What a blessing to have in my life and I plan on getting more blessings in the year to come. And the best thing about it, I feel that the message (even reading it a second time a year later) will have a different meaning for you and help you in the way that you need it, when you need it. 




************ I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Review: Happy on Purpose by Diana Fletcher

Title: Happy on Purpose: Daily Messages of Empowerment and Joy for Women

Author: Diana Fletcher

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Publisher's Insight:

This book is a mini-roadmap to mega-happiness. Think of the happiest person you know. Who is she and what is her secret? Well that woman can be you! It starts with the realization that being happy is a personal choice that you make every day. Happy on Purpose gives you the tools to do so. Diana Fletcher guides you through the year with daily messages to help you remove self-imposed obstacles and claim your true power. Each page offers a chance to pause and reflect on how you approach situations. She reveals how even the smallest changes can make the biggest differences in your life. The accompanying happy action items help you regroup and focus on what really matters. As a loving inspirational guide, Diana shares her wisdom and humor to encourage you to step beyond limitations and take good care of yourself--physically, emotionally and spiritually. When you do so, you connect with your authentic nature, which can lead to profound joy.

Review:

What a joy that I have come across this book to read. I have been making a conscience effort on my part to be a more joyous and content person. Sometimes it's been quite a struggle for me and I've needed a little help on the front. I've gotten rid of some toxic people in my life and have been looking for something that will continually remind me of things that I can do in order to continue on this mission. That's when Happy on Purpose came into my life.

This book is filled with great stories that have a purpose and meaning to them, and in a way that you are able to relate. I love it. And at the end of the story there is a "Happy Action" for you to work on. It's these little nuggets and treasures that have kept me going towards my goal point.

I'd like to thank Diana Fletcher for writing this wonderful book, she's helping to change my life one daily entry at a time.


************ I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Scarlet City Studios Online Christian Video Game Aetherlight

Title: Aetherlight - online Christian video game

Author: Scarlet City Studios

Buy Link: CLICK HERE

Publisher's Insight:

Why is this important?

Pre-teens today grow up in a world with many competing stories on which they can base their lives. Will it be the story of consumerism? Or perhaps the story of Hedonism? Or even the story of Nihilism? None of these stories are sustainable, and to the Christian, we know that the best story to base your life on is the story of a loving God who created the world good, and despite humanity’s sin, has enacted a plan to redeem and restore that which he created. Pre-teens are caught up in various "life stories" at a young age, and we believe that these stories need to be subverted at a young age with the story of the gospel, so that pre-teens (and teens!) can begin to live an alternative story with confidence. Knowing the story of the Bible will give tweens and teens a vocabulary and a “set of lenses” to view the world and culture as they transition from childhood into adulthood.

Review:

I'm mixed on this review. It should be somewhere between a two star and a three star. My preteen found this game too much on the simple side. They are used to playing games that are harder to work with and honestly less Godly. I played for a bit and I too found it to be quite simplistic in its game play. Even Minecraft seems to be much more on the hard side than this game. I honestly wouldn't pay for this game.

I'm really finding it hard to give any positive input into this game. The graphics were simple but on the cute side, but completely not realistic. The voices didn't actually talk you had to read everything. I wish that I could come up with something more positive.


************ I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Review: Girls Slimline Bible NLT

Title: Girls Slimline Bible NLT

Publisher: Tyndale

Buy Link: CLICK HERE

Publisher's Insight:
This adorable edition of God’s Word for girls features the easy-to-understand New Living Translation text with a soft-fur, bright-neon LOVE design and silver glittery lining. The BOLD FAITH design on the back cover encourages girls to live out their faith in ways that bring God glory.

This hardcover deluxe edition also features purple page edges, neon orange ribbon marker, special presentation page, 8 pages of full-color maps, and a 53-page dictionary/concordance to help locate passages on various topics.

The New Living Translation text is excellent for young readers because it is so clear and they can understand what they are reading! When they can read and understand God’s Word, God can work in their hearts!

Review:

OK, I hate to say it out loud, because it sounds rather silly...but I LOVE THIS BIBLE! OK, there are only a few books that I love because of the way they are manufactured and this is definitely one.

The first thing that you notice with this bible is the soft velveteen finish that the cover is made of. Imagine the soft ears of a dog that you love and you will have what the bible feels like. Next, the colors are fabulous. Definitely a bible that a girl would love to carry around the word LOVE highlighted on the front. Where most bibles have the edge of the leaves colored gold, these are colored purple and they are just adorable. The cover is sturdy and the inside of the book has a place to write a To: and From:. When I buy a bible for myself I always put To: Tami From: God!

I could go through all of the features of the book but this review would be quite long. Just know that anything you could want in a bible is there. 365 reading plan, Jesus' words in red, maps, and so much more.

If you have a young girl in your life that could use a nice bible, this is one that you are going to want to put in her hand. Or...if you're just one of those people who enjoy a cute bible to carry around don't hesitate.

************ I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

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Review: Midnight Star by Karpov Kinrade

Midnight Star by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You fall in love, you invest your soul. Then, there comes book two. A gripping tale that shows how Ari is who she needs to be in order to settle down the horrid repercussions of war. Can what Ari learns about herself save the man she loves?

Wow, what a gripping book. You learn to love what Ari loves, feel what she feels. KK has brought the characters back to life, made you care about even the most vile of them. I do have to say that book two far exceeds any hopes I had for it. Kudos, I can't wait for book three.

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