A peek into the lives of missionaries and of Muslim Women

"Behind the Veils of Yemen" is the journey of the author and her family who leave the comfort and safety of America to become missionaries in the Middle East.  Learning about other culture's customs and traditions is important to me, so I found this book to be an interesting glimpse into the life of Muslims.  I welcomed the opportunity to learn about the Muslim culture and people, especially Muslim women whom I've always felt were "shrouded" in mystery.   A friendship develops that bridges very different religions and culture/customs.  I loved reading about how God was working in Yemen as well as in the author's life!  I also found the book to be a honest portrayal of life as a missionary; which I appreciated.  After reading it, I was more motivated to be a "missionary" in my own life.  


I received a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes from Chosen Books.  All opinions expressed are my own.  

Paws & Tales: Being Kind & Caring

"Paws & Tales: Being Kind & Caring" is a DVD by Chuck Swindoll.  The Paws & Tales series is subtitled "Biblical wisdom for kids" and has animated stories, music videos and activities. This DVD appears to be #8 in the Paws & tales collection. Prior to reviewing this DVD, I had never heard of this series.  I was excited to review it since I'm always looking for quality DVDs that teach biblically based concepts for my children (ages 8, 6 and 3).  

The DVD includes two episodes: The Hullabaloo at Hunker Hill & The Great Go-Kart Race.  My kids watched it once but haven't asked to watch it again, even when I suggest it.  It did not hold the attention of my 3 year old, but my older kids watched it all the way through.  There were good morals and lessons taught, but the kids had trouble staying engaged when Chuck Swindoll was speaking. The stories were well animated and based on scripture; I felt it was an effective teaching tool.  I'm not sure that I would purchase more DVDs in this series, but it would be a great resource for a church library to have.  

I would recommend this DVD for kids ages 5-10. I received a complimentary copy of the DVD for review purposes from Tyndale House.