Book Review- God's Promises for Boys

As the Dad of two young boys, I am always looking for additional materials to use in discipling my sons. That's why I was pleased to have the opportunity to review God's Promises for Boys written by Jack Countryman and Amy Parker and published by Tommy Nelson, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers.

The concept of the book is quite basic. The book is divided into sections (God's Promises When...; God's Promises About Jesus; and five others). In support of each promise, the authors include a four-line poem, a cartoon illustration by Richard Watson that relates to the promise and 3-4 verses from the International Children's Bible.

Upon receiving the book, I was surprised there was not more to it. After reading the book, I felt the same way. While the Scriptures listed are always applicable (not just for boys, but people of all ages), I expected more than a book of brief poems, possibly a book containing inspiring biographical sketches or stories of fulfilled promises. This book might be best used as a conversation starter with young boys. I've shared the book with my sons and we have used it in our nightly devotional time on occasion but I do not anticipate that it will become part of our regular rotation before bedtime.