Everyday Gospel

Everday Gospel, by Paul David Tripp

3/60 | Started 01.01.25 • Finished 01.19.26 | 5 stars

Admittedly, I did not use this the way it was intended to be used - as a companion for reading through the Bible in a year. NONETHELESS, I found it helpful, accessible, and concise. Each day features a short devotional based on the day's passage from the Bible. In classic Paul Tripp fashion, he starts with a tweetable statement and then expands upon it over a few paragraphs. It is worshipful and heart-reorienting. It shows how the story of redemption works across all of scripture, not just the parts we're used to considering as part of the story. I'm sure it would be extra beneficial to read along with reading through the Bible in a year, but it's safe to say that it's still beneficial to use as a daily (or somewhat daily) devotional. 100 percent recommend.

A Llama in the Family

A Llama in the Family, by Johanna Hurwitz

2/60 | Started 01.7.26 • Finished 01.19.26 | 5 stars

“This book was about a boy named Adam and a llama named Ethan Allen. A bunch of different things happen in the book. My favorite part was when Adam got the second llama and named him Ira. Another favorite story was April’s birthday because of all the funny things Ethan Allen did, like walking into the kitchen, and when he ate the cake.”

Carolyn, age 8

The Apprentice

The Apprentice, by Pilar Molina Llorente

1/60 | Started 01.7.26 • Finished 01.14.26 | 5 stars

“This book is about a boy named Arduino who wants to be a painter. He starts working for Cosimo de Forli. He discovers a man named Donato who is being held in Cosimo’s attic. Cosimo becomes ill. Arduino decides that they should free Donato to save the fresco they were supposed to be painting for the Duke. There are some problems, because at first Cosimo disagrees with Arduino. Then Arduino is suddenly sent home because of Marco’s scheme. But he is able to come back and do the painting with Donato. I liked the entire story!”

Carolyn, age 8