{"id":5725,"date":"2011-01-12T14:31:47","date_gmt":"2011-01-12T20:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jesusneedsnewpr.net\/?p=5725"},"modified":"2011-05-03T16:56:35","modified_gmt":"2011-05-03T16:56:35","slug":"with-my-rifle-by-my-side-a-book-about-god-and-guns-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/jesusneedsnewpr\/2011\/01\/with-my-rifle-by-my-side-a-book-about-god-and-guns-for-children.html","title":{"rendered":"‘With My Rifle by My Side’: A Book about God and Guns for Children!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Released in July, the book is relatively new…<\/p>\n

Here’s the book’s description:<\/p>\n

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With My Rifle by My Side is a story written for young children to encourage an appreciation and respect for appropriate firearm use. It is a charming children s story written in verse that reclaims American values through the perspective of a young boy. The boy enjoys sharing in the experience of hunting with his Dad and sister. He also learns about gun safety as he learns how to shoot his own rifle. After taking part in their outdoor activities, the boy s family learns about our nation s history as they visit American monuments. The boy begins to understand the solemn necessity of firearms as they pertain to America s foundation and the preservation of our liberty. He hears stories that inspire the boy to do his part to American freedom, to protect his family, and to carry on the legacy of the nation s founders. With My Rifle by My Side is a book with colorful illustrations and a delightful story that renews the spirit of American liberty and honor.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Now, for the record: I’m not “anti-gun.” While I’m not my father–the proud NRA-card-caring hunter–I’m also not one of those people who believes that “guns are the root of all evil.” I’m somewhere in the middle I suppose…<\/p>\n

However, that paragraph above describing With My Rifle By My Side<\/em> is HILARIOUS. When I first read it, I was hoping it was satire. But it wasn’t…<\/p>\n

The book is published by Nordskog Publishing, Inc<\/a>… I’d never heard of this publishing group, so I looked them up…<\/p>\n

And guess what? It’s a Christian publishing group!! Here’s its mission…<\/p>\n

Nordskog Publishing is committed to finding and publishing meaty, tasty, and easily digestible<\/em> books on Christian theology, American and Church history, and Christ-honoring true stories of men and women of great faith. Our authors seek to illuminate God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Word and God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Laws, applying these precepts and truths to all areas of life and living. This website provides current information about our books, authors and related events around the country and in our Father\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s world, as well as background information concerning the Nordskog family and publishing ministry.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Meaty? Tasty? Easily digestible?! Did Giada write that?<\/p>\n

And in fact… With My Rifle By My Side<\/em> is a Christian book…<\/p>\n

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But my favorite part of all of this are the reviews on Amazon.com… <\/a><\/p>\n

ADayRiddle writes…<\/strong> This is an excellent children’s book. The easy verse and beautiful pictures make it very enjoyable to children in elementary and pre-elementary ages. I like the fact that while telling a story it teaches children about bearing arms… <\/em><\/p>\n

ItsJustMe writes<\/strong>… In this attractive hardback book, we see a boy and girl baiting their father’s hunting stands, a boy having target practice with Dad, kids going to Washington D.C. to learn about the Founders and U.S. history, and a family praying and giving thanks to God “for our food and the gift of every day” and “for an America that is safe and strong in heart.”<\/em><\/p>\n

And Diamis writes…<\/strong> This excellent book was featured on Glenn Beck Friday July 2 during a Founders’ Fridays Show about the many women who shaped our country’s history. The book is great for you to read to your children and grandchildren about their right to bear arms.<\/em><\/p>\n

If you want to watch what Beck said about this book, here it is…<\/p>\n

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Click here to learn more about this loaded little book…<\/a><\/p>\n

On that above link, there’s a word from the publisher…<\/p>\n

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A Word from the Publisher<\/em><\/h3>\n

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6*)<\/p>\n

But if anyone does not provide (safety, etc.) for his own (family), and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Timothy 5:8*)
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Wait. Did they just add to scripture? I believe they did…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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