The Crippled Lamb

Disclaimer:  I am not a Max Lucado fan.

This book, however, I like well enough from a non-fan standpoint.  I love how Mr. Lucado and his kids wove into the Christmas story the virtue of being able to conform oneself to God's will.  Sometimes we have our plans and we feel bad when things don't go as we would like, but it's always good to be reminded that our Father in heaven knows BEST, and that His plans are always so much better than any we could come up with ourselves.

The Year at Maple Hill Farm

Having dreamed of owning and running a farm almost from the time we were newlyweds, I always have to breathe a sigh whenever I read this book.  Of course, I am quite idealistic and imagine that farm life would only be all the beautiful times depicted in it.  We know it's harder than it looks.  But I still find myself wishing.

This book takes you through the season's changes and the animals' lives throughout a year at the farm.  I found out that "Maple Hill Farm" is actually the authors' home.

Love Is...

Wonderful selection for Valentine's Day, or for a study of St. Paul, or to accompany a Bible study of Paul's letters to the Corinthians.  Reminiscent of stained glass artwork.  Wendy Halperin is an amazing artist!  So much, so much is woven into these pages, that just this book itself could be used to begin rabbit trails into so many more stories and events.  Excellent gift for engaged couples, or young families.... anyone really.  But first get one for yourself :)