Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change The Way You Worship by Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead

I’m raising my hands, bowing down, and roaring!

In Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change The Way You Worship, Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead invite us to worship. To praise.

Just like love has been simplified from its original four Hebrew forms, so has praise. Tomlin and Whitehead explore seven words for praise.

In ancient times, in the psalms, and elsewhere in the Bible, the word praise is used to mean praising with upraised hands, with bowed knees, with foolishness, and with a roar. And of course with music.

This book is a quick read—eight short chapters that include a story from Whitehead and a “Behind the Music” section from Tomlin showing the inspiration for or an experience with his songs. A must read for worship leaders, but maybe more for congregations so that they catch the enthusiasm and begin it in the pews.

An invitation to roar. To worship. To be free. To let loose. To turn our faces and bodies and praise to heaven.

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Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible Truths, Fun Facts, and More! by Michelle Medlock Adams and illustrated by Denise Turu

You know how some books, when combining popular topics with devotionals, just end up lame and disconnected—especially in books for preteens? Not this one!

In Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible Truths, Fun Facts, and More! by Michelle Medlock Adams and illustrated by Denise Turu, the balance is right—and admirable. Adams is the right person to create this book: she’s a prolific author and a dinosaur enthusiast, as well as a lover of Jesus. Those three qualities shine clearly in this devotional, most suited for ages 8-12.

As I read this book, I first pictured kids being absorbed in it by themselves, but it could also be used as a family devotional or a special time for one parent and one or two children. The book is a size that would appeal to the target audience, and its hard cover is always a nice touch. As is the presentation page. And it only gets better! Titles of the devotions include “Giganotosaurus: Be the Best You!,” “Maiasaura: A Good Father,” and “Pterodaustro: You Are What You Eat.”

Each devotion begins with the name of a dinosaur, complete with phonetic pronunciation. The lessons and the dino facts line up brilliantly. For example, the devotional titled “Pterodaustro: You Are What You Eat,” discusses the dino’s diet. Dino stats are included as well! After discussing the dino’s diet, the devotional seamlessly segues into the importance of “eating a steady diet of God’s Word every day” (105). The “Digging Deeper” section discusses entertainment choices, and the “Jurassic Journaling” focuses on this scripture: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6).

Similarly, the devotional about the Latirhinus is about its atrocious nose. The title is “Big Nose, Don’t Care.” Discussion follows about traits that hold us back and mentions actor Bruce Willis who stutters. Readers then reflect about how disadvantages can be turned into advantages and how God has made us unique.

I highly recommend this book!

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