This world that we so desperately cling to is not our home. We know this. We know that our true home is with God in his glorious kingdom, but yet we cling to our physical world. What if we were taught at an early age that we should be longing to return home to be with God and that this world is just one that we are passing through. One where we take a glorious journey, but only temporary reside in?
God With Us: A Journey Home by Jeremy Pierre, illustrated by Cassandras Clark is a beautiful expression of this exact concept. Pierre and Clark take children on an imaginative journey filled with God's amazing story and lovely illustration that range from what looks like pen drawings to bright, watercolor images. The writing itself is short and almost poem like, but not rhyming, which I found was very nice.
As a mom, I have always wanted to read through the entire bible in a year with my children and this makes it available for younger children that might not want to sit too long to read larger passages to accomplish that. The shorter text coupled with the gorgeous images will keep your children interested and engaged with God's glorious story. If you want to study more, or are reading with an older child, you could use the scripture references at the beginning of each chapter to dig a little deeper into the biblical story you are reading about.
“This is a beautiful re-telling of the most beautiful story ever told.”
—Karen Swallow Prior, Professor of Christianity & Culture, and author of On
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I am a little bitter this book can a little too late for my kiddos seeing as they are a little out of the age range, but it is still a great book that I think many children will enjoy, even if they are somewhat out of the intended age range. Like I said before you could use this ALONG with a bible to enhance your study time with your old grade school kid.
This stunning book would make a wonderful addition to your bedtime routine, prayer time with your kids, or even during the Christmas season to help place your family's focus upon God. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this book as it's more amazing and would be a wonderful book for every family.
Help your children learn early that we are just passing though this world. We do not belong here, but instead with God. We are just on a learning journey as we walk the path towards home.
Buy your copy here. It's a great addition to your children's library.
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