Archive for April, 2009

In the Footsteps of Paul
Experience The Journey That Changed The World
By Ken Duncan

I had the opportunity to review this book and I must say I’ve taken quite a bit away from it in my own walk with God.  Some may say this is a great coffee table book (of which it is)  filled with majestic pictures taken by renowned photographer Ken Duncan.  It is an easy book just to pick up and flip through taking in the majestic artistic scenes from Paul’s journey in his life.

This books is what the title claims, it’s taking us in the footsteps of Paul as mush as it possibly can.  Filled with beautiful photos to give us a visual of what he saw, each picture is paired with mostly KJV scriptures, powerful quotes from well know pastors and christian leaders, geographical commentary, and notes of explanations of what was going on at the time.

I didn’t want to rush the read on this book, I read a little bit each day to reflect on what he must have been going through.  I think it’s great that I can see myself reading this to my children as they grow older and reflecting on it together.

I would say that this book is ideal  as a reference book if you are studying the life of Paul or any of his writings. This is a book that is a perfect gift for just about anyone. To learn more about The Footsteps of Paul book, visit Thomas Nelson Publishers.

In the Footsteps of Paul is available from Thomas Nelson Publishers for a suggested retail price of $24.99. Christian Book Distributors carries it for $17.99.

11 months old and Melody has been growing up so much!

Just this week to celebrate her turning 11 months old, we went up to the The Wooden Shoe Tulip farm and she just loved it! She enjoyed walking about in the rows, sliding down the bumpy slide with daddy, and posing for mommy and grandma! I think the most fun photos we got of her is when we decided to put her into the giant wooden clogs! We had a few bystanders take photos of her… Paparazzi already!

As the days grow closer to her first birthday, I’ll be busy working on birth to 1 year scrapbook. It brings a tear to my eye to see how fast she has really grown up already. She’s so brave and independent. I’ll miss those days when she was tiny and we would stare at each other face to face for hours. But in all things each day ahead brings new joys. Nothing compares to being a mom and a teacher. I feel like if I blink I’ll miss something or wake up and she’ll be 5!

Time does pass ever so quickly so enjoy the little time you have with your children. I know I will be.

Psalm 127:3 – Children are a gift of the LORD