Learning to forgive is very important. A Paws & Tales Review.

Forgiveness. It is a hard word for us as adults. We know it is good to forgive. It is not an easy thing to do. But oh! the joy of forgiving and being forgiven is unexplainable. 

 I read this somewhere: "Holding a grudge against someone is letting someone live rent-free in your head". It is clear as daylight to me, why I should forgive.

I have been drawn to Chuck Swindoll''s DVDs , ever since we watched our very first Paws & Tales DVD. It is one of the best tools to teach good values and it definitely helps build Godly character in them.

Episode #1: "The Hullabaloo at Hunker Hill"

Hugh brags that his soapbox derby car is the fastest and dares Staci to drive it and see. Never one to back away from a challenge, Staci takes the car out for a spin... a spin that turns into a disaster at the bottom of Hunker Hill! Was it sabotage or an honest mistake? Now The Club must decide whether to get their revenge, or to forgive. (Ephesians 4:32)

Episode #2: "The Great Go-Kart Race"

The big go-cart race is coming up. Everyone's got their own ideas about the best way to grab the big prize. But when they can't agree to work together, The Club discovers just how hard it is to be on the winning team and the importance of working together. (Philippians 2:3-4)

This DVD features two full-length episodes, music videos, activities for kids, and parent helps.

What made this DVD more interesting was that it was centered around go-cart racing. The theme is very clear and easy to understand for children and they will remember it. There are 2 catchy songs about forgiveness. CJ and Staci are always up to something and their club is buzzing with plans and ideas. Gooz is one sassy and funny character. Always willing to give her opinion! 

I have been using the phrase " I forgive you" with my son for quite sometime and this DVD nailed it. Now he gets the idea behind the extent to which someone can be forgiving.

We watched it many times and never got bored of it.You should try at least one of the DVDs from Paws & Tales!

Disclosure: I received a sample for review purpose only from Tyndale Publishers. No monetary compensation was received. The above post reflects my personal opinion.

 

My Toddler Bible ( Review)

There is no scarcity of Bibles today..thank God for that! Infact, there are so many versions, for different ages.But they all tell the same message of love.When I grew up, I just had the normal KJV Bible. I do remember reading some Bible story books though. Today, thank God for creative people, our children get to read and taste God's word in such color and beauty. Hey, I love it too!

My son got his first Bible as a gift from Unlce P and it happened to be from Zonderkidz ( link). It was a bit of too much information for his age. When I had the opportunity to review My Toddler Bible from Tyndale Publishers, I knew it would be perfect for him. We have been reading it everyday and as I read it to him, I can sense that he understands the story. Here is why it is one of the best Bibles for toddler:

• Each story is no more than 2 pages and most of it is pictures.
• This Bible is a collection of 16 stories from the Bible that will be of interest to a toddler. I like the way of teaching toddlers what is essential, little at a time.It is a perfect example of not overloading the little reader.
• It is a board book Bible.
• Simplicity at it's best. The stories are in a simple and understandable language.
• Bright and colorful illustrations. Toddlers tend to look more at pictures and the illustrator has captured the essence of the story in his talent.

This will be a great way to introduce God's word to your child. If you love to read Bible stories to you children and especially if you have a toddler, this is something you and your  child will enjoy reading together!

Buy it from Tyndale Publishers for $12.99.

(Disclaimer: I was provided a review copy from Tyndale Publishers.I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)
 

The 1 yr Devotions for Preschoolers ( Review)

Having grown up reading a devotional daily, I was prayerfully waiting to find the right devotional for my little boy.He has a good vocabulary for a 2.5 yr old and can say the first 4 verses of Psalm 23 with some prompts. So naturally, I was eager to introduce him to the concept of a devotional and hoping that he will find the treasures of knowing God more through it.

I was so pleased to receive a review copy of " The One Year Devotions for Preschoolers". Written by Carla Barnhill, perfectly for tiny minds and wow the illustrations are the sweetest! Elena Kucharik seemingly knows what will captivate and keep the attention of a child. It is quite challenging to illustrate spiritual concepts for very young children. Children do tend to look at pictures more than words. But Elena has done a magnificent job!

A devotional with a theme "Do your best" has 2 children in cute overalls and an apron trying to bake a cake and there is batter on the flour and of course an egg ( broken). To top it all, one sweet child has a timer in his hand to bake it to the minute! Totally adorable and made me smile !

Everyday has a title, a verse, a short paragraph and 2 closing lines that the child can repeat. The short paragraph is simple enough for a preschooler to understand.What better time than now to begin a devotional and make it a journey for the year! I love the time I spend with my son reading to him from his little Bible and teaching him to pray.

If you have a preschooler at home, go ahead and invest a few but worthy dollars in this wonderful devotional and see your child learn to love God!

Buy it from Tyndale Publishers for $14.99

(Disclaimer: I was provided a review copy from Tyndale Publishers.I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

In His Image Devotional Bible NLT - Review

I have been using the NLT translation Bible to understand scripture more clearly. KJV will always be my favorite but I have come to like NLT for many references. I think it will be great for someone who has just started reading the Bible for the first time.

"The New Living Translation is an authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into today’s English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT’s scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages—but even more powerful are stories of how people’s lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts."

The following features are a part of this Bible:

• 270 Prayerful Readings
• Response to God articles
• God's Names and Titles
• Knowing God articles
• Book Introductions
• Reading guides and indexes

I read through a few of the pages in the features and really liked the features. Any Bible can come with many features, but it won't be useful unless you use them in correspondence with your daily devotions or studies.God can minister to anyone through His word and the extra features help us gain more understanding of the scriptures.It will lead to a deeper and richer relationship with God and that's what this Devotional Bible is about - "Be changed from the inside out as you encounter God through directed, prayerful Scripture readings focused on His attributes"

If you know a friend who is beginning to know about the Lord, you can recommend or gift this Bible to them, knowing that the features of this Bible will be of great help and interest.

Buy it from Amazon for $16.55.

( (Disclaimer: I was provided a review copy from the Tyndale Blog Network.I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)