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Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. ~ Psalm 128:3
Some books, games and videos our family enjoys. Hope you will too.
This page is by no means complete. But it's a start.
These are some of the books we've really enjoyed in our family, mostly as family read-alouds: Kingdom series, Pilgrims Progress, Dangerous Journey, Crown & Covenant series, Faith & Freedom series, Lamplighter Rare Collectors reprints, Jonathan Park series, Elsie Dinsmore series, Children's Character-Building Collection reprints, Girl's Heritage Set reprints, Boy's Heritage Set reprints, ....
Links to come as I have time.
This list does not include all the literature we've enjoyed that is listed - or will be :-) - on our L.E.D. pages.
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Kingdom Series Volumes 1-6 Don't miss this Christian allegory for children, telling the story of the Bible through symbolism but no magic, wizardy, or mythology included. Our whole family loves this series. Order the audios from the author here. They are very well done; our children have listened to them over and over. |
Some of our favorite resources for Celebrating Passover and other Biblical Feasts:
Or these at CBD.
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Christ in the Passover By Ceil & Moishe Rosen / Moody Publishers This best-selling title from the ministry of Jews for Jesus is now revised with an updated appendix. It is written for Jews, messianic believers, and Gentiles curious about the connection between the ancient holy day of the Old Testament and Jesus Christ, and for missionaries evangelizing to Jewish people.A comprehensive and convincing look at how the Passover is fulfilled in Christ. This book teaches the history of the ancient holy day Passover, the meaning behind the symbols of the modern Seder meal and how they relate to Christ, and how Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about the Jewish Messiah. |
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Fall Feasts of Israel By Mitch Glaser / Moody Publishers A look at three of Israel's most significant festivals: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. Will give readers new insights into what God originally intended for the sacrificial offerings. |
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These aren't all of our favorite games. But they're ones I have links to so far. We also like the regular versions of several listed below. Some faves include: Uno, Pit, Sorry, Monopoly, Life, Mad Gab, Clue, Yahtzee, Bible Pictionary, Split, Pass the Pigs, Set, bingo, dominos, tangrams, wooden teaser puzzles, and several card games, .... (Railroad) Rush Hour, Hoppers, BlockUs and others from Binary Arts (now Think Fun).
We also love wood toys and puzzles. Some of our favorites are from Melissa and Doug. See a large selection at the link or use the Amazon search at the bottom of this page.
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Apples to Apples, Bible Edition Game One of our newest family fun games. Being the Bible Edition, our children have a better understanding to play it. Works better for us than the regular version with all the current "stars" ours don't know.
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Pilgrim's Progress: The Game For Ages: 5 and Up Another new fun time for our family. Our children love this game since they know the places from the book and movie. Even the youngest gets into it. Gather your family and share in the adventures and perils of Christian's journey! You'll encounter terrifying monsters, horrible giants, a cruel judge, and raging lions; but also make good friends before you finally reach the Celestial City. Includes an 80-page storybook of Bunyan's classic tale of the most famous pilgrim in history. Two to six players, ages 5 and up. |
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The Bible Challenge Game, Revised I'm not sure what is "revised" here, but our family has loved playing this game for 20-some years.
Here's an exciting way to learn about the Bible! The answer to these and thousands of other fascinating questions can be found in the Bible Challenge game, a game filled with hours of fun and learning! Test your knowledge of the Bible in seven different categories. If you're the first person to score in all topics and clear the final hurdle, you win! Bible Challenge is simple enough to give everyone in the family a taste of success, whetting everyone's appetite for learning, and fun enough to keep them playing for hours. It's also flexible in its playing possibilities. Make it as short and simple as you like, or test your skill with more difficult requirements. Perfect for family game nights, or Bible classes. Inside you'll find: Recommended for 2 to 4 players or teams, ages 10 and up. |
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Magnetic Checkers Game Classic game even the little bit younger ones can play. Magnetic pieces is the way to go for kids! Warning: Choking Hazard. Contains small parts--not for children under 3 years. |
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Magnetic Chess Game Classic we all love. Magnetic makes it great for the car or when little siblings are around. This classic game will provide hours of challenging strategic and creative thinking for your students. Game pieces are magnetized so accidental bumps won't send the pieces tumbling. Metallic game board folds and snaps shut for convenient game piece storage. Ages 8 and up. |
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3-D Tic-Tac-Toe Classic with a challenge.
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Outburst, Bible Edition By Cactus Game Design Bible version of a fun family game. The best selling game of verbal explosions now comes in a fun-filled Bible edition! Outburst Bible Edition is an uproarious party game filled with challenging and entertaining Bible topics. Each topic has 10 target answers. How many can you get? The fun begins when your team draws it's very first topic. It could be "Names for Christ," or "Animals in the Bible," or "Sons of Jacob." Pandemonium reigns as the 60-second timer is turned over and the verbal explosions begin. Your team will be pouring out answers, shouting out possibilities. But remember, only the 10 target answers score points. There are 252 topics, a molded card viewer, bonus points, passing chips, and hours and hours of un in this non-intimidating, laughter-filled game that only takes about an hour to play. Recommended for two or more players in teams, ages 8 and up. |
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The Game of Scattergories, Bible Edition By Cactus Game Design Another Bible version of a fun family game. How many Bible categories can you match before time runs out? For letter "C": A place Christ walked . . . Canaan! Name for the Holy Spirit . . . Comforter! Here's the only authorized Bible edition of the popular word game. More than just family fun---it's a great discussion starter, and promotes learning! Two to four players, ages 8 and up. |
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Magnetic Chinese Checkers Game Again, an ever favorite classic. And you can't beat magnetic when you have little ones in the house - or the car.
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THE BOOK OF CLASSIC BOARD GAMES, Board Book This has been a family favorite for many years. You can tell by the shape it is in. Many of our children have taken it on many a trip over the years.
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Some of our favorite family movies: Fireproof, Facing the Giants, Time Changer, Pilgrims Progress, Luther, God's Outlaw, God's and Generals, Flywheel, ....
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Fireproof, DVD By Provident Music Distribution The latest theatrical blockbuster from the creators of Facing the Giants, Fireproof is an action-packed love story about a firefighter, his wife, and a marriage worth rescuing! At work, inside burning buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) lives by the old firefighter's adage: "Never leave your partner behind". At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb Holt has to face his toughest job ever, rescuing his wife's heart. Rated PG. Approx. 114 minutes. DVD Features:
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Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven, DVD By Drc Films Llc Praised as "powerful" and "life-changing", this modern adaptation of John Bunyan's classic is a film you won't want to miss! With plenty modern visual effects Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven brings to life a story that has inspired generations since its first publication. Follow Christian in his allegorical journey from the City of Destruction to the gates of heaven and be encouraged in your own walk with the King of kings. Approx. 103 minutes. DVD Features: |
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Time Changer, DVD By Christiano Film Group The year is 1890 and Bible professor Russell Carlisle (D. David Morin) has written a new manuscript "The Changing Times." His book is about to receive a unanimous endorsement from the board members of the Grace Bible Seminary until his colleague Dr. Norris Anderson (Gavin MacLeod) raises an objection. Dr. Anderson believes that what Carlisle has written could greatly affect the future of coming generations. Using a secret time machine, Anderson sends Carlisle over 100 years into the future, offering him a glimpse of where his beliefs will lead. Rated PG (for thematic elements). Closed-captioned. Approx. 90 minutes. Bonus Features: |
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Luther: The Movie, DVD By Vision Video Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) stars as Martin Luther, the brilliant man of God whose defiant actions changed the world, in this epic film that traces Luther's extraordinary and exhilarating quest for the people's liberation. Regional princes and the powerful Church wield a fast, firm and merciless grip on 16th-centur Germany. But when Martin Luther issues a shocking challenge to their authority, the people declare him their new leader - and hero. Even when threatened with violent death, Luther refuses to back down, sparking a bloody revolution that shakes the entire continent to its core. Approx. 2 hours 4 minutes. Close caption. PG-13. Special Features: |
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Martin Luther, DVD - 50th Anniversary Edition By Vision Video The original film classic of Luther's life was released in theaters worldwide and nominated for two Academy Awards. The film traces his life from a guilt-burdened monk through the monumental events that led to a break with the Roman Church. This film is in black and white and retains the stirring impact for audiences today that it enjoyed upon it first release. Included as a special extra is "Biography of a Film," the amazing behind-the-scene 50-year story with a Robert E. A. Lee, former executive of Lutheran Film Associates. Black and white (same as video), 105 minutes. Special Features: Fullscreen movies do not contain the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen because the image is typically cropped at the edges and has been formatted to fit a standard TV screen. This process does cut off the ends of the picture as it appeared in the theater. |
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God's Outlaw: The Story of William Tyndale By Vision Video A true story, God's Outlaw is about international politics, church intrigue, cold-blooded betrayal, and false justice ending in a criminal's death. But it's also about victorious faith and spiritual triumph over some of the greatest political and religious forces known in the 16th century. This 93-minute film depicts William Tyndale's obsession with translating the Bible into English, and the voyage he made to avoid capture by kings and the pope. The tale of how he lived and died as "God's outlaw" is a compelling story and is especially a moving encouragement for modern people of faith. Approx. 93 minutes. Special features:
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Pilgrim's Progress (Animated) DVD By Gospel Communications Int'l Now animated for a new generation, John Bunyan's 300-year-old spiritual allegory chronicles the perilous but fulfilling journey all Christians take from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Join Pilgrim as he travels through the Slough of Despond and over the Hill of Difficulty. This story has had a tremendous effect upon countless lives through out the world. It's a timeless story for children of all ages, and reintroduces adults to the themes of the Christian life as well. Running time: Approximately 35 minutes. Closed-captioned. DVD Bonus Features: |
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Gods and Generals, DVD By Word Entertainment Inc Don't miss this unforgettable story of the Civil War, from the Director of Gettysburg! Witness the gripping drama of a nation at war in this historical pageant honoring faith and patriotism! Portraying the early Civil War battles of Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville, it offers a visual spectacle of epic proportions. Stars Robert Duvall (Robert E. Lee), Jeff Daniels (Joshua Chamberlain), Stephen Lang ("Stonewall" Jackson)---and a cast of thousands! Rated PG-13. Closed-captioned. Approx. 3 hours, 40 minutes. Special Features:
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The John Bunyan Story: The Torchlighters Series DVD By Vision Video John Bunyan spends his days in prison, separated from his wife and children. Living in the cold, stone cell is the price he pays for going against the established state religion. If only he would agree to stop preaching, John could walk out a free man! Why does he choose to stay in jail, and how will he serve his Lord in this wretched place? Find out in this episode of The Torchlighters. The Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for ages 8 to 12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes from Christian history. When Kids see what God can do through a "Torchlighter" who is devoted to carrying out His will and purposes, they too may want to carry a torch of faith by serving Him.
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Flywheel: Director's Cut DVD By Provident Music Distribution From the creators of Facing the Giants comes Flywheel! Jay Austin wants to sell you a used car in the worst way...and that's exactly what he'll do! No one can trust him - especially his wife and son. Yet as Jay restores a classic convertible, he sees God working to restore him as well. Get ready to cheer and cry as Jay Austin begins the ride of his life when he learns to honor God with his business, his relationships, and his life! Flywheel: Director's Cut DVD contains lots of new bonus features. This re-edited DVD also includes an 8-part Bible study featuring clips from the film! |
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