This book is an excellent practical guide to a wide variety of activities that can be used to instill biblical information and principals into your children. There is something here for all ages. Christian parents should have this book on their shelves and refer to it often.

I love this book! Instead of simply telling the familiar story of Jesus' birth, this book starts with Adam and Eve. Using plain words and ideas, "Ordinary Baby" tells the story of God's relationship with his creation, how is was broken, and how God sent Jesus to restore it.

Starting in the Garden, "...God and people were best friends. They were glad to see each other whenever they got together, and when they went for walks in the beautiful garden God had made, they laughed and told each other secrets..." Then comes the Fall "... the two people to break their promises to God and to ruin the wonderful friendship between the people and God".

The book then talks about how there were "special listeners" who could hear God trying to talk to people. "The listeners said God would send someone to introduce people to him again, so that God's people could get together with him in a place they called "God's kingdom."

Jesus finally comes as an ordinary baby, "...because no one would be afraid of a baby". "Like the first people in the garden, children and God would know each other...and not be afraid."

The illustrations in this book are lovely; colorful, open, inclusive. Although the book cover says ages 4 and up, it was my 8 year old who found this book and encouraged me to buy it.

Janice Chaffee has done a wonder job in giving hope to any woman who have gone through divorce and infidelity, as well single mothers and single women to know God loves them beyond all hurt and pain. This will make a wonderful gift to the hurting Sisters in the family, in your church and work place. I recommend this book very highly!

You see "women of Faith" and think, oh no...all church doctrine and nothing more. Wrong here! This is a good book, plain & simple. I enjoyed reading about the friends' lives: joys, trials, and opportunities for growth. Peggy Benson looks so much like my own Mother, I just had to fall in love her right away. Her girlfriends too...you'll love them. Keep an open mind for the rest of the text. Reading what these women wrote down will make you laugh, cry, and celebrate life. Enjoy!

I truly enjoyed reading this book.. The relationship these four women share with each other and with the Lord is so inspiring.. I laughed with them at their funny stories and cried when I read about the sadness some of them have had to share. You feel Peggy Benson's sadness at the loss of her husband. You share in Sue Buchanans triumph over breast cancer. You'll cry at Gloria Gaithers tender memories of her mother, and you'll enjoy Joy MacKenzies way with words. But mostly this is a book about friendships. You feel the love these woman have for each other, for their familys and for the Lord. Theres such a warm comfortable feeling between them all.This was given to me by my best friend, and I have to say it's such a wonderful gift for a treasured girlfriend. I could so identify with this book for I love my sisters in the Lord. If you do too you will really enjoy this one.