Pierce Taylor Hibbs
Review
Review of The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers
Are we so familiar with the stories of the Bible that we don’t see into them anymore, let alone letting them see into us? This is where fiction can give us fresh vision.
| 10.11.2024
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Imagine the Bible
Teach your kids to imagine the Bible. You will both be more excited about God’s living word because of it.
| 05.23.2024
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Creation and C.S. Lewis' "Deeper Magic"
If fantasy is the world of magic, then our God-governed reality is a realm of deeper magic.
| 04.04.2024
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Review: The Boy from the House of Bread
A creative story for 4 to 7-year-olds showcasing the marvels of Christ from a child’s perspective.
| 10.17.2022
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The Green Ember: A Story for Souls
Here are three reasons why the series has been so powerful for us, and why it might be for you, too.
| 10.26.2023
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Review: North! Or Be Eaten
North! Or Be Eaten is an excellent follow-up to the first book, packed full of adventure, character development, and biblical allusions for those with eyes to see.
| 08.24.2023
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A New Graphic Novel Adaptation of The Golden Key
The Golden Key will enchant imaginations as much as it will cast a spell on the soul, for children and parents alike.
| 08.04.2023
The Lost Tales of Sir Galahad
Biblical and literary allusions crop up throughout the volume, which makes each chapter a sort of treasure hunt, in addition to an engaging read.
| 07.27.2023
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The Hobbit: Leaving Home and Going Home
As much bravery as it takes to leave home, maybe it takes even more to go home, to return permanently to the presence of the God who bore you on his breath.
| 07.13.2023
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Review of The Light Princess by George MacDonald
This edition from the Rabbit Room Press is a work of art.
| 06.22.2023
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
These are the books that plant seeds that will germinate later in life. And they set up the choice for our kids that they’ll need to make someday: Is God present as Creator and sustainer, or is he not?
| 05.12.2023
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Reading Classics with Your Kids
What are classics and why should we be reading them to our kids? How will they benefit? Here are some things to consider.
| 04.27.2023
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Echo Island
This mystery book for teens hits on important themes for the Christian life.
| 10.17.2022
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Helping Children with Anxiety
While children deal with their own fears and worries, they’re also watching you, taking cues on how they should respond.
| 10.13.2022
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The Lord of the Rings: Why It’s a Classic
Tolkien has created another world, not merely a story. And that leaves plenty of room for you and your kids to delve deeper into Middle Earth.
| 02.09.2023
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Teaching Moralism vs. Teaching Obedience
As parents, we need to be vigilant about what the books we read our kids assume about human nature, about redemption, about godliness.
| 10.17.2022
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The Forgotten King: A Faithful and Creative Portrayal of Spiritual Realities
Eloquent, accessible, beautifully illustrated, and—most importantly—engaging for kids.
| 01.19.2023
Review
The Story of God with Us: A Biblical Theology of Presence
We have now and will have in the glorious future what we’ve always longed for: a dwelling place with God.
| 03.03.2023
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A Work of Beauty and Brilliance: A Review of On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
I haven’t enjoyed a fiction series this much with my kids since we read Chronicles of Narnia.
| 12.01.2022
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Don’t Be a Dragon: A Hobbit Reflection
God gives all his gold away, and gets richer with every offering. Down with the dragons. Long live the King.
| 10.17.2022
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Meet Kids Where They Are
“Christ wants a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head”
| 07.26.2022
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Why Reading Aloud with Your Kids Is Important
Reading aloud to our kids invites us to participate in something basic to all stages of human life: joy
| 09.16.2022
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Why Kids (and Grownups) Need Stories
The excitement and hope of stories are deeply related to our identity and purpose as Christians.
| 08.16.2022
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Cultivating a Love for Reading
Cultivating a love of reading in kids isn’t just about books.
| 09.16.2022
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When Santa Learned the Gospel
Christ doesn’t want to delete the world; he wants to redeem it.
| 09.16.2022