Charles Simeon was well known among his peers for many things including being one of the first among his set to purchase the new invention of an umbrella. He was smart and well turned out and enjoyed all the pleasures that life offered a well educated young man in the 1700s studying at Cambridge University. His interest in religion, however, didn't go much beyond trying to salve his conscience by good works. Yet, one day at the age of 19 when he was preparing to take communion, he realised his sin could only be dealt with by transferring the guilt of it to another - the Lord Jesus Christ. With this realisation his heart was flooded with gospel peace and from that day on Charles Simeon was set on a remarkable pathway to spread the good news of Salvation through preaching God's Word.

Coming from a working class background you might not have expected William Carey to impact the world but God had other plans. William was an inquisitive child and keenly interested in the natural world around him. He was bright and intelligent enough to teach himself Latin and Greek. However, where young boys from wealthy families benefited from a university education William was apprenticed to a local shoemaker. In his adult life Carey fulfilled many different roles such as husband, father and schoolmaster. He was also a preacher and pastor for the Baptist denomination and had a great passion to bring the gospel to other lands. He was one of the key individuals in 1792 to form The Baptist Missionary Society. William Carey then left the United Kingdom with his family to take the good news of Jesus Christ to the land of India. There he used his linguistic talents to translate the Bible into many Indian languages including Bengali, Hindi and Sanskrit. This book will introduce you to a young lad who learned to make shoes but who also became the father of today's missionary movement. William Carey knew that we should expect great things from God and attempt great things for God.

Celebrate with your little one how we can receive and share God's amazing love. The classic Precious Moments illustrations, sweet poems, and prayers remind us from twinkling stars and bright sunshine to giggles and hugs and special friends, God's love is all around us. This padded board book will gently remind your child about God's goodness. Precious Moments: Little Book of God's Love: Is perfect for children ages 0 to 4 Includes whimsical and nostalgic illustrations of Precious Moments and larger sized text for an easy-to-read experience Features engaging poems, prayers, and scriptures The board book can easily be wiped clean and fits nicely into little hands. This little book is a great gift for decisions of faith, baptisms, baby showers, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Christmas. Create lasting memories with this adorable childhood keepsake as your children learn about God's love while reading with you. Since 1978, Precious Moments has grown into a brand recognized worldwide, with more than 14.5 million books and Bibles sold with Thomas Nelson. Precious Moments serves as a symbol of the emotions experienced during life's milestones including weddings, births, christenings, and special everyday moments.