Reviews

"We really enjoyed this book. It was a good way to learn about astronomy while honoring God and having lots of fun. I learned quite a few things that I did not know such as the earth not having exactly 24 hours each day..."
~Alex (12)


"I liked learning about space combined with the fun of a camping trip, and how even when getting lost, God worked it all out for good."
~Malachi (8)


"I thought your book was really awesome! I love the part when they go to the observatory and take a ride in the simulator! It is a great book to go along with a family studying the planets. It is very well written and can't wait to study it with the planets in school."
~Sadie (11)


"The book, "The Heavens Declare: Five Children, Eight Planets, One God," is a very good book to read. I enjoyed it very much. I learned Pluto has a moon the same size as it, Jupiter is the biggest planet and has the shortest days, and Neptune has the longest year. I would highly recommend it for all ages!"
~ Timothy (12)


"My favorite chapter is "The Planet of His Dreams –Mercury." I like Brian's dream in chapter one because it was funny and I learned new information... I would recommend this book to anyone who likes astronomy or stories! I enjoyed this book very much."
~ Kelby (10)


"The Heavens Declare is a well-written book that fabulously mixes wholesome and exciting family life with interesting facts about the solar system. We greatly enjoyed reading about this well-developed, real-life Christian family as they found the joy in learning about each planet during a fun camping trip--complete with a pinecone war, storm, and meeting a Christian forest ranger and his family. We learned so much about the solar system in a way that was free from the lies of evolution, while at the same time was uplifting the values of a Christian homeschooling family. It would be nice if there were more books like this one. It truly makes learning a joy!"
~Emily (13)


"This is an awesome way to learn astronomy for young children. We just finished a whole unit in astronomy this year and I think we learned as much about the solar system in a way that is fun and more easily retained. This book very creatively intertwined interesting information about the planets in the context of normal family life."
~Homeschooling mother of 7


"I thought your book was very encouraging. I thought the chapter where the family was stuck in the cabin due to the rain, was appropriate to all life's situations. When the children started feeling sorry for themselves because they could not do what they wanted to do or felt that they were entitled to, was very "real life." You brought their situations back to scripture and quoted Romans 8:28. I felt that if we applied that scripture to every situation throughout our days, our joy would not be robbed, and we would never grow weary. God has orchestrated all situations and they are used for His purpose to work together for His good.

Your book was an excellent reminder to me that God is in control of all details and situations. The chapter, "Distant Giants-the Gaseous Planets" gave me a great peace. Thank you!"
~Homeschooling mother


"I...thought that it was a good story for grade-school age children with lots of interesting facts about the solar system packed into it. It would make an enjoyable homeschool resource about science."
~Homeschooling mother of 5


"I think the excerpts are really good, and I hope our family will be able to get a copy once it is available. I LOVE how you depict the warmth, humor, and discipleship in a large homeschooling family. Also, it reminds me of the style of teaching that is used in "Jonathan Park." I wish my older children retained the things I read to them for homeschool (and we do use living books) as thoroughly and permanently as they remember scientific details from Jonathan Park!"
~Homeschooling mother of 6


"We absolutely loved your book!!! Everyone really enjoyed it and we so hope you get it published."
~Beta test family


"'The Heavens Declare' is a nice addition to the very limited list of creation-based astronomy literature available... The inclusion of Biblical references and dialogue pertaining to God's great creation is particularly enjoyable and should be a welcome relief to parents searching for the right type of material to put into their children's hands. Packed full of facts that make this book very educational. Recommended as a supplement to a home school curriculum. A safe, fun, family adventure..."
~David Rives (www.davidrivesministries.org)