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By Kevin Lee
• Bryan Davis: The Bones of Makaidos, Living Ink
Amazing characters, mysterious worlds and an incredible journey: these are all
on full display in book number four of the Oracles of Fire series. Davis writes in a way that transcends generational labels, and delivers
a captivating read for an adventuring reader of any age. The epic battle between good and evil is presented in this thrilling finale. Spies, giants and dragons abound. Anyone who picks up this title – or the whole Oracles of Fire – series is guaranteed some wonderful, sleep-deprived reading time.
• VeggieTales Bible: Full Text NIV Version, Zonderkidz
This volume presents the complete New International Version text, laid out in a way that invites four-to-seven year olds to experience God’s word. Along with the text are 32 full-colour pages that retell eight favourite
Bible stories from the VeggieTales DVDs. Bob, Larry and the rest explore lessons from the Bible on forgiveness, being helpful and more. As well, the full resources of the NIV Bible are included – with highlighted key verses and a dictionary/concordance to help kids
understand words and Bible concepts. An excellent choice for a child’s first Bible.
• Hugh Halter, Matt Smay: The Tangible Kingdom, Jossey-Bass
A clear-headed, inspiring book that’s gaining the attention of a wide range of readers. It is written both for those
who are trying to nurture authentic faith communities, and for those who have
struggled to retain their faith. This book combines theological answers and real-life stories to demonstrate how
the best ancient church practices can re-emerge in today’s culture, through any church of any size. The authors, both missional leaders, outline an innovative model for creating thriving grassroots faith communities.
• Henri Nouwen: Home Tonight – Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Doubleday
Prior to writing his great classic, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen suffered a personal breakdown. This was followed by a time of
healing solitude when he encountered Rembrandt’s famous painting of the prodigal’s return. As he reflected on and identified with the parable’s characters, he experienced profound and inspiring life lessons. By sharing Nouwen’s journey, the reader connects with the unconditional love of God. Created from material presented at a retreat Nouwen hosted, this is a practical guide
for the journey home.
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• Nancy Sleeth: Go Green, Save Green, Tyndale
Subtitled ‘A simple guide to saving time, money and God’s green earth,’ this book is filled with thousands of simple, easy-to-implement tips for
greening up your home, church, yard, workplace, neighbourhood and world. It is
a great resource that offers practical, meaningful steps – a handbook for 2009 that integrates faith and action.
Kevin Lee owns Sign of the Fish bookstore in North Vancouver (signofthefish.ca).
July 2009
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