Pre-order your Carine Mackenzie signed books...

For all of you out there who aren't going to make it to our author event, don't think that you are going to miss out.  Order any Carine Mackenzie title before she comes and we can arrange for her to sign it with an inscription of your choice. We will despatch the signed books to you in the week beginning Nov 23rd.  Don't delay because we want to make sure we have the books you want in stock.

Don't forget that these three titles are being sold at special prices just for this event...

 Lorna

How God Changes People

How God Changes People is a selection of conversion stories from the Bible. Carine Mackenzie has once again written a book for young children (5yrs ish), not shying away from theological content and with plenty of accurate detail.  In her simple but direct style she writes about some of the well known and not so well known Bible characters whose conversion stories were wide and varying.  She is very clear about the work of the Spirit in each individual case and the God-given gifts of repentance and faith.  These truths and others are simply applied in a way that is relevant to children. The book also has a presentation page which makes it great for a gift. Recommended.
Lorna
How God Changes People by Carine Mackenzie, published by Christian Focus Publications, £6.99

How to handle your life...

This is a nice little book just published by Christian Focus Publications. I am always happy to recommend Carine Mackenzie and find her children's books very reverent and biblically accurate. This book has 52 short chapters each using events from daily life to illustrate Bible truths. For example, one chapter describes a mountain walk and a blind man being led by his friend, Carine applies this to our need to trust in our heavenly guide during life's journey. Written for 6-11yr olds with Bible word searches and quizzes this could be adapted and used in many ways; personal daily devotions, family devotions, even short talks for children's groups.

My only hesitation is that as I read this book I sense that Carine is writing for children within the Covenant (as Presbyterians understand it). But this is subtle, Carine does not necessarily assume that the chidren are believers. Perhaps this may mean that some adaptation is required if used within children's groups with non-Christian backgrounds.

Having said that, I am still going to recommend this book as a useful addition to any tweenagers bookshelf as long as it is 'handled with care'.

Lorna

Bible Alive Series

To complement the 6 books on the Life of Jesus in the Bible Alive series, Christian Focus Publications have just added 4 books on the life of Moses. Carine Mackenzie has (as always) written a biblically accurate set of books with just enough detail for the intended age group. This series is pitched at around 4-7 yr olds. I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for books for this age group.

Moses the Child, Kept by God

Moses the Shepherd, Chosen by God

Moses the Leader, Used by God

Moses the Traveller, Guided by God

£1.99 each

Lorna