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Book Review: Wisdom and the Millers: Proverbs for Children by Mildred A. Martin

April 20, 2009 by Tracey 1 Comment

As I mentioned in a post last week, our family has discovered a new book that we are using for our family devotional time.

I realize that families study the Bible together in different ways. What currently works for us is setting aside a few minutes after we are finished eating supper to have a devotional time.

We have done different things over the years – read from Bible story books, examined Bible characters, read brief biographies on various missionaries, studied character traits, and discussed particular Bible passages.

While researching some books that a friend recommended, I came across a book entitled Wisdom and the Millers. It is written by Mildred A. Martin and published by Green Pastures Press. We are so thoroughly enjoying this book!

The Miller family includes Dad, Mom and their four children. Each of the chapters tells a short story of an event that happens in the family which illustrates a verse from Proverbs.

One of my favorites so far is entitled “The Multitude of Words” and is based on Proverbs 10:19, “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” In the story, Sharon, the oldest daughter, encounters several difficulties throughout her day because of her inconsiderate words and thoughtless speech. At the end of the day, her mom sits down with her and they figure out the root of the problem and its’ solution.

Most nights we do a brief review of one of our previous stories, and the girls remember well the lessons that were taught. I was out on the night my husband did the chapter on having a froward mouth, but the girls were able to fill me in on the whole thing!

I would highly recommend this book either for reading together as a family or for your child to read for themselves. It has been a great find for us!

Here are other books in the Miller Family Series.

  • School Days with the Millers
  • Storytime with the Millers
  • Prudence and the Millers
  • Missionary Stories with the Millers
  • Growing with the Millers

We are always looking for books or ideas for our family Bible time. If you have suggestions or resources that you enjoy, please let me know in the comments section.

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  1. Writer says

    April 21, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    I have a website reviewing Christian juvenile books. I am not sure if any of them would work for you, but soon I plan on hosting a Christian Book Review Blog Carnival. That might be able to give you more ideas. http://www.christsbridge.blogspot.com. Thank you.

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