The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin

I heard about Shannan Martin when I listened to a podcast that she was interviewed on. Her story, her ministry grabbed a hold of my heart. So I was excited to get this book. 

Shannan Martin makes ministry attainable.  We often think we have to go far away or be "extraordinary" to do ministry.  But Shannan writes to open our eyes to what is right around us.  How to love and ministry in what is our ordinary lives.  Are you ready to have meaning in your life?  I am.  Are you already full and busy in your life?  Me too.  But in this book you will be challenged to see the areas of ministry right at your doorstep. 

This book is full of personal stories and ways that will touch and change your heart and lives. 

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I AM: The Names of God for Little Ones by Diane Stortz Illustrated by Diane Le Feyer

I love this book and the way it introduces children (and adults) to the different names of God.  Each name of God is rooted in a story.  Each two-page spread it beautifully illustrated.  My two year old daughter loves to have me read this to her over and over.  I think what engages her are the simple words.  There aren't too many words on each page, yet each spread is enough to tell a story.  She is intrigued by the pictures and I love that they are teaching her names about God.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.