This appealing Christmas story with a poignant message for young and old alike will gently prompt discussion on important issues An old owl tells the Christmas story to the community of birds as he has done so many times before, but when he tells of the special message from the Baby Jesus, a little bird questions why they no longer sing the message. "People no longer listen," is the sad realization. The birds decide to share the message once more, but this time to the children of the world. And what unfolds is surely a Christmas wonder.

Each chapter gives material for the members of the group to read in advance. There is a framework or plan for a group meeting, with detailed ideas for activities and discussion. There is also general advice about group processes, including recruiting and running such groups. There is a framework for prayer, and biblical themes to be considered in context. The sessions are equally for seekers and confirmation candidates, and for teenagers as well as adults.

Pixar animator and Academy Award-nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay's Super Team) brings to life Hinduism's most important gods and goddesses (and one sacred stone) in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the "Black One" (she's a bit goth); and what "Hare Krishna" really means. "Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism."--USA Today

With colour illustrations, pictures, and pull-out timelines, this history book brings the church throughout the ages to life! Learn about the Early, Medieval and Missionary church, passing through key events such as the Council of Nicea and the Reformation - right through to the present day. Find out about the people God used and the impact they had on those around them - including us today! This fascinating book is split into five colour-coded sections: The Early Church Medieval Church Reforming Church Missionary Church Modern Church Sixteen colourful illustrated timelines place key events in church history in a broader historical context. Maps show the ways in which the gospel spread; tables clearly and simply lay out differences in beliefs; and illustrated pages explain key events, people and theological debates throughout the church's 2,000 year history. Although each period is different from the others, there are common threads that run through all of church history. Symbols highlight a number of important things to look out for: Councils Creeds Martyrdom Kings and Queens Monsteries This absorbing book will be a great aid to anyone looking for an overview of church history. The pull-out poster featuing the whole timeline, plus key herores and villains, make it easy to trace God's work through his church.

Children Can Explore Scripture Through God's Animal Menagerie Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, From Eden to Bethlehem introduces little ones to the coming messiah - from fall to prophecy to Incarnation - using the animals of the Bible to tell the story. Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations and learning about key animals in the Old and New Testaments. The creatures featured in From Eden to Bethlehem follow the narrative arc of Scripture and help children understand Jesus's coming as the central story of the Bible. You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one gain a greater understanding of the animal kingdom, as well as the coming/establishing of God's kingdom on earth. *** Baby Believer primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.

Perhaps the strongest single force to shape mankind's history and culture, religion is as prevalent and diverse today as ever. This comprehensive family reference book explores the incredible range of faiths and beliefs that have sculpted our society through the ages. Discover the stories and sacred texts that have inspired peoples around the world. Compare and contrast the answers that different religions offer to some of our most burning questions: what am I here for, how did the world come to be, and what is there waiting for us at the end?

The team needs you! Come and join in, play your part, make your mark at TeamBuilders. Discover some fantastic stories, and find out how you can be part of an awesome team with an amazing story to tell! Don't forget to take your Team Tactics booklet home after your holiday club. You can use it to remind you of all the people you met, and the incredible things you've learned! Team Tactics is designed to help younger children make the most of their holiday club experience. Use with the TeamBuilders holiday club.

From bullying and social media to friendships and dating, Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women tackles the toughest topics girls ages 13 and up face, giving you the truth and guidance you need to face each day with confidence and grace. Expectations and pressure. How you dress and who you date. It's tougher than ever to be a young woman who stays true to herself these days. Adored can help. With honest, relatable, and sometimes humorous text, every page speaks to the pressures and changes young women face. Ultimately, Adored gives you real-world ways to find God in your heart and firm ground in an ever-changing world, so you are never caged to the latest status update, fashion trend, or crush. Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women: Is a daily devotional designed for everyday use-sometimes it will give you just the right inspiration to start or end your day; other times it will be like your life raft on those really bad days Will resonate with girls ages 13 and up who are searching for truth and guidance Is the perfect gift for birthdays, gift-giving holidays, and high school and college graduations Features a beautiful foiled cover and daily journaling space for personal reflection Adored is a daily devotional that will help you focus on what's truly important, so that you can live your life in the freedom knowing you are infinitely precious in God's sight. Each day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion, a Scripture verse, and journaling space to help young women reflect on the day's message.

150 simple and sincere prayers for a child to treasure. Beautifully illustrated by Allison Jay, with prayers specially written and selected for children up to age 8, making the book an ideal gift for religious occasions from a baby's baptism to a child's first communion.

Are you ready for some brand-new fun-at school? These cuddly critters have got their school supplies and are ready for big adventures! Help your own little learner look forward to exciting activities and new friends and-most of all-remember that God is with them everywhere they go.

From being a good friend to dating relationships to handling conflicts in your everyday life, Wisdom On ... Friends, Dating, and Relationships combines the insights of Proverbs with real-life examples and experiences within short, quick chapters that make it easy to apply wisdom to every decision you make. Relationships are a huge part of your life-and when they go wrong for whatever reason, it can be heart wrenching. In this addition to the Wisdom On ... series, author Mark Matlock mixes stories based on his own experiences with breakdowns of the book of Proverbs to help you keep your friendships and dating relationships healthy, as well as better interact with your family and the people you see every day. While there is no magic formula, the short chapters on making and keeping friends, the friendships to value, tips on what to look out for in friends and potential romantic partners-as well as interactive activities and personal inventories to help you apply each chapter directly to your life-give you tools to avoid unnecessary conflicts and become wise in managing each relationship you have. Wisdom On ... Friends, Dating, and Relationships: is a great resource for youth groups and small group study, as well as individual use provides advice and time-tested insights that teens can use their entire lives looks at broader topics like loneliness, sex, what to do when friendships change, and how we can be perceived by others is part of a wider Wisdom On ... series that includes books on making good decisions, getting along with parents, growing in Christ, and managing time and money

Designed for middle schoolers, Deeper Bible studies provide you with a unique and effective tool for your students. Use in large or small groups to help communicate God s truth in a way that connects with young teens and shows them what faith can look like in their everyday lives. * Choose will help students learn about temptation, the Holy Spirit s power to help, and what God desires from them. * Pray helps students understand and participate in meaningful prayer with the creator of the universe. They ll find that not only does God listen; he cares. * Stick shows students what God says about friendships and helps them find and be great friends. * Trust will help you teach your students who Jesus is and what it looks like to trust him on a deeper level. With questions that meet the developmental and spiritual needs of early adolescents, you ll find that your students engage in the Deeper studies and really grasp the lessons."

These five beautifully illustrated hardbacks continue the Little Lights series and cover the lives of David Livingstone, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Eric Liddell and Mary Slessor.

Beautiful, richly coloured illustrations

Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire.

Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe, science and medicine and find out how to make an Islamic tile design!

Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.

Celebrate the hopes and dreams you have for your little one with this rhyming picture book that inspires children to dream big, work hard, and trust in God. In Dream Big, My Precious One, a narrator wonders what a young child will enjoy as he or she grows up--sports, art, music? The narrator imagines all of the incredible things the child could become, from "a doctor or zoologist, a nurse or archaeologist" all the way to "a preacher sharing God's good news, a captain on a sailing cruise, a vet to cure sick kangaroos!" Upbeat and playful, this book will inspire children to passionately pursue their dreams, knowing that God will be with them every step of the way.

Show your pre-schoolers that God made everything around them. These sturdy books start them early in their understanding and are so attractive that they always pick them up first.

Helps children learn how to communicate with God without fantasy.

"Does God Hear My Prayer?" playfully guides children down their own paths of spiritual discovery by exploring the many ways that children can communicate with God. Using simple, everyday examples that children can relate to, this colorful book introduces preschoolers as well as young readers (ages 3 6) to prayer and how prayer can help them express their own fears, wants, sadness, surprise, and joy.

Multicultural, nondenominational and nonsectarian, this beautiful book helps parents and children of all faiths and backgrounds embark, together, on an imaginative journey in search of ways we can use our voices to develop a direct and personal understanding with God.