Messianic Prophecy for Kids by Brynn Padrick - Book Review

Don't let the title of this book fool you!  Messianic prophecy may be a deep subject to some, but Brynn Padrick makes it all so easily understood as she guides us... I mean the kids... through the Hebrew Scriptures to show God's truth about the Messiah (Jesus).

Brynn Padrick, the author of Messianic Prophecy for Kids, gives us a gimps into her world where she raises sheep and weaves on a loom.  Mrs. Padrick is the mother of three grown children and loves teach children of the Messiah and to weave.

Brynn has two naughty sheep of whom she tells us about in her book.  That happens to be my favorite part!  She uses her sheep, complete with pics and humor, to tell us about the Messiah in the book of Isaiah.

Messianic Prophecy for Kids is just that... for kids.  It is written in such a way that most 9-15 year olds will understand it perfectly. But this book isn't just for reading, it includes a little bit of math, fill in the blanks, places to draw, Scripture memorizing, plenty of questions, and of course underlining with beautiful colors or "threads."

My opinion:
Great book!  I love how she wrote it in a conversation like style. Homeschool moms will enjoy going through this book with their children as it covers a multitude of ways to learn and a strong emphasis on Scripture.  I like that she uses the New American Standard Version and conveniently has the Scriptures right there in the book.

I believe the kids will love the sheep as well, and see the Messiah (Jesus) very clearly in the Hebrew Scriptures.  They may even take up a new hobby as Brynn Padrick shows them how to weave on a loom!


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Speed to Glory Book Review ~ Thoughts from my son

When Zonderkids gave me this book to review our youngest son (Double Espresso) was totally into the Olympic swimming.  He was recording all of the swimming, rooting for the swimmers, and researching the swimmers on the internet.  Needless to say, he was excited to read Speed to Glory.

About the book:
"He conquered the thing that nearly took his life At five years old, Cullen Jones nearly drowned. While some people might stay away from water after that, Jones conquered his fear when his mother enrolled him in a swimming class. Not only did he learn to swim, he quickly found that he was a good swimmer... and would become one of the world's best. Discover how faith, courage, and hard work led Jones to win an Olympic gold medal and set a new world record in his event. Find out what can happen when you overcome fear and strive to become all God calls you to be. Includes a personal note from Cullen Jones."


I was really excited about receiving this book as well.  I knew Double Espresso would love it.  When you find a book that an active 13 year old boy wants to read, it's a good day!

1. What did you enjoy about this book?  "I enjoyed it because the Olympic swimmer got a gold.
2. What did you appreciate about him/her? "I appreciated that Cullen taught other kids how to swim. The book said that 'Nearly 70% of African American children and 58% of Hispanic children have a low or no swimming ability.' So Cullen joined a program that helped people learn to swim. The program was called Make a Splash."
3. Consider the main character: what does he or she believe in? "Cullen Jones wants to give everyone a chance to learn to swim."
4. Have you ever experienced anything similar to the action of this book?  "Yes.  When we were on vacation we went to a wave pool and the wave sucked me out too far and I went under.  That is similar to Cullen because he almost drowned."
5. Did you find this book a quick read? Why or why not? "Yes.  It was an easy read because the chapters are fairly short and the book is only 12 short chapters."
6. How did you feel about the main character?  "I think he's cool! I think he is a good role model."
7. Are any of the events in the book relevant to your own life? "Oh yeah! Cullen won a couple of gold medals and I have won a couple of basketball championships."
8. What did you think of the style of the writer?  "Yes.  Even if you are not the best reader you can still read this story with expression."
9. Did you find any flaws in the book?  "I actually found a couple of typos."
10. Compare the hardcover and paperback covers. Which one do you like better? Why? "I like the paper covers better because you can fold the book over while you are reading it."
11. What sort of people would like this book? "I think swimmers and athletes would like it."

As a homeschool mom, It's a proud moment when your child finds a book that they love and can't wait to read.  I love that!  Another great thing is that Cullen Jones is a Christian and the author doesn't hide that fact.  That was another motivator for Double Espresso.  He loves to find Christian athletes who are not ashamed!

This book is a great "intro" type of book if your child doesn't necessarily love to read.  It's short, inspiring, small in size (which doesn't intimidate), and has a good ending... gold medals!

I was given this book by Zondervan and was not compensated for my opinion. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own, and I was not required to post a positive review.

Reading List for Jr. High and Highschool

Thank you all soooo much for all of the great recommendations!  Please, keep them coming.

I have compiled my own list over the past week or so.  Here are my suggestions.  These books are for growing teens and young men into Godly men who are world changers.

I got all of the books in my list from a master list on CBD.  Book List for Teens  This list has books for male and female teens.

What goes into the mind, comes out in life.  Good/Bad

Here is my list:

Espresso (13) is currently reading:  Be Intolerant: Because Some Things Are Just Stupid
Double Espresso (11 1/2) is reading:  Shine: Make Them Wonder What You've Got by the Newsboys

Other books on our list:

Jesus Freaks, Volume 2: Stories of Revolutionaries Who Changed Their World - Fearing God, Not Man

Generation Change: Roll Up Your Sleeves and Change the World 

Butterfly in Brazil: How Your Life Can Make a World of Difference

Congratulations ... You're Gifted!: Discovering Your God-Given Shape to Make a Difference in the World 

Dave Ramsey's Generation Change (Becoming A Generation Of Change, Student Journal)

Growing Up Christian: Have You Taken Over Ownership of Your Relationship with God?

Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

Be the Change: Your Guide to Freeing Slaves and Changing the World

Lose Your Cool: Discovering a Passion that Changes You and the World

Leadership Rocks (Student Leadership University)

Encounters With God: True Stories Of Teens On A Sacred Journey

Promises for a Jesus Freak

Wisdom On ... Time& Money

Chiseled: A Young Man's Guide to Shaping Character, True Toughness, and a Life That Matters

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