Category Archives: Christian

Christian CDs and DVDs — Giveaway

Do you have some Christian music lovers on your gift giving list (or your own “I want” list)? We have quite a diverse selection of music and video to offer you today. I like Chris Tomlin’s music — a lot. I like that I can sing out in praise to God, even though the “praise…

Action Bible — Giveaway

I’ve been reading through The Action Bible with my 6-year-old son, and we are both so very impressed! “What do you like about it, Kyle?” His simple answer, “Everything.” The Action Bible is a 752 page Bible story book told in comic book format published by David C. Cook. The artwork style and the text…

A Memory Between Us

Several months ago, I reviewed A Distant Melody, the first book in Sarah Sundin’s Wings of Glory series. I enjoyed this book, so I was glad to accept a review copy of A Memory Between Us, the second book in the series. Like the first book, this story is set during World War II, and…

Matthew West, The Story of Your Life CD

“This is the story of your life; you decide how the rest is going to read. . . . This is the story of your life, and it’s worth telling” (from the title song). Sharing our story with someone or listening to others’ stories bolsters us, gives us courage, gives us hope. For his newest…

Bible Books for Children

At 5 Minutes for Books, we are proud to feature books across many genres for children and adults. This week is all about highlighting children’s books, but if you’re also interested in Christian fiction, we have some great reviews. Read the anchor post to find all of the Fall Festival of Children’s Books reviews and…

Francis Chan writes Children’s Books

At 5 Minutes for Books, we are proud to feature books across many genres for children and adults. This week is all about highlighting children’s books, but if you’d rather spend some time browsing our Christian category, you will find Christian fiction, apologetics, biographies, and women’s interest titles. Read the anchor post to find all…

Amish Proverbs

I have read many Amish fiction books, and I enjoy escaping to a place where life seems calmer, more family-centered, and people are honest and hard-working. In April, my husband and I visited Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and spent the day touring and learning more about the Amish lifestyle. Although I know I would never be…

On-the-Go Devotional: Joy

Joy: A Godly Woman’s Adornment is the latest offering in Lydia Brownback’s series of On-the-Go Devotionals. I read and reviewed Contentment so I was excited to be offered the opportunity to read Joy. Like Contentment, Joy is compact, a mere 104 pages. There are 42 devotions, each of them obviously brief, perfect for the woman…