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Prayer Takes Many Forms Book Review –How Did Bible Heroes Pray
by Mona Hodgson Reviewed by Lisa M. Hendey
In her charming new book How Did Bible Heroes Pray (Kregel
Kidzone, February 2005, hardcover, 24 pages) author Mona Hodgson
helps children explore the concept of prayer and how to
integrate it into their own daily lives. Hodgson points to the
heroes children may be familiar with in the Bible and shares how
each of these special people turned to God in prayer. For each
example given, the author cites the relevant scripture passage
for further research and edification. As Daniel turned to God on
his knees, children are encouraged to pray to God using this
posture. As Samuel lay in bed listening to and conversing with
God, children are reminded that they too can take quiet time in
bed to pray.
Next Hodgson turns to detailing situations when children might
feel led to pray. Jonah’s fear, Job’s sadness and Jesus’ need
for “alone time” with his father are all situations to which
today’s child can relate. Reminding ourselves and our children
that facing moments of uncertainty or disappointment with prayer
is a valuable lesson we can offer our families and students.
This book is geared at children ages five and up, as each page
features only a few lines of text. A noteworthy contribution to
How Did Bible Heroes Pray is the artwork of illustrator Hollie
Gillett, whose delightful illustrations feature a broad cross
section of ages and races on a pallet of beautiful backgrounds.
For additional information on How Did Bible Heroes Pray visit
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0825427789/digitalcropper-
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Lisa M. Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous
web sites, including http://www.catholicmom.com and
http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader. Visit her
at http://www.lisahendey.com
About the author:
Lisa M. Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous
web sites, including http://www.catholicmom.com and
http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader. Visit her
at http://www.lisahendey.com
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