What do people think of the new Harry Potter movie? Once again, I send you to La Shawn Barber’s blog where she’s compiled a round-up of blogger and media reviews. I have to thank her for mentioning Mom 2 Mom Connection in her list. Here’s how she quoted me:

Mom to Mom Connection links to a review and addresses the occult controversy: “We haven’t gotten into the Harry Potter books yet — a Bible Study teacher I had once told us to keep our children away from them because of the wizardry. She used the example of Saul displeasing the Lord by consulting a medium…”

Another awesome blogger who has some great things going on at her site is Sally Apokedak. She is a kindred spirit who values books for kids that help promote solid Christian values. I was shocked to learn about some disgusting, pornographic books that are on school library shelves — and stirring up quite a bit of controversy. You’ll have to go read about it at her site — here’s what she has to say to us parents who love our kids:

There is only one thing that can change the hearts of men. The gospel.

So, preach the gospel in season and out. And pray for the children in your neighborhoods. Pray for their parents.

If you are a writer, write books that glorify God…and put Christians and especially Christ in a positive light.

If you are a publisher, commit to publishing high-quality children’s books and devote some advertising dollars to telling parents and kids that they now have a choice. Look at Barbour with Landon Snow and their new manga book. Invest in quality…

If you are a parent, buy good books and distribute them.

And I might add, if you are a parent, DON’T buy books for your kids that compromise your values — and DON’T take them to see movies that make you cringe. Follow your heart! Follow your convictions. “Hate what is evil; cling to what is good!” (Romans 12:9)