God Inside of Me

By Della Reese

Book Overview

There's only one thing Kenisha doesn't like about going to Sunday school -- that she has to take her little brother Eli along. If only Eli didn't walk so slowly! And if only he didn't spend so much time gawking at the crooked-necked tree they pass on the way to church. Thank goodness for the Bible stories Mrs. Allswell tells in Sunday school. And thank goodness for the choir's sweet singing -- they're what calm Kenisha's impatience after having to put up with Eli's dawdling.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786804343
• ISBN13: 9780786804344
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Jump at the Sun
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A story of cheer and insight

On her way home from Sunday school, a young African-American girl is put "in a tizzy" because her slow-poke brother likes to let his eyes wander to the beautiful world surrounding them. On returning to her home, her toys --which speak to a child as toys should--also make her a bit distressed by their habits of indecisiveness, laziness, and constant curiosity. It is Dear Dolly who questions the young girl as to why she goes to Sunday school when she doesn't believe in anything taught there. In objecting, our young protagonist reflects upon advice from the elder doll who reminds her that God is constantly within us and challenges us. God is in everyone and it is God who makes us who we are. In "letting go and letting God," the young girl begins to stop worrying about everyone else and rejoices in the God incarnate in each of us. This is a simple and nice story with some serious ideas to ponder. The book's watercolor illustrations are wonderful.

Just a Touch Away

This gently written story is a wonderful reminder of God's nearness and of God's love. It makes God readily accessible and easy for children(and adults) of all ages to renew, reaffirm and reattest their love for God and their relationship to God.