The life and teachings of Jesus changed the world forever--but what happened after the events of the Gospels? How did Christianity grow from a small group of followers to one of the largest religious movements in human history? How did the first Christians survive in an oppressive Roman Empire? What did the early church believe, and how did they worship? The World of the First Christians: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Early Church answers these questions and more, with colorful illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and other infographics that will keep kids' attention for hours and give them new insight and understanding into the early growth of the Christian faith. Curious Kids' Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

A Little God Time for Kids is a book of devotions for children aged 4-7. It teaches them that God is loving, caring, and good in words that are easy-to-understand. God created each child for a reason. There is no one quite like you, and he is delighted to call you his. Let God's joy come into your heart, mind, and spirit as you spend a little time with him.

Using the alphabet as a guide, this book provides 26 devotional meditations for young children, based on texts that children can easily memorize.

Made To Be Me is Shell's personal story about her journey through bullying, dealing with low self-esteem and overcoming an eating disorder to become a singer, songwriter, author and evangelist. 'I have written this book to bring hope to the hopeless and to show that ordinary people can overcome tough times and live in freedom once again.'. Shell's passion to get people excited about God and to let the world know that he is head-over-heels in love with every single one of us. Her bubbly personality and powerful life story challenge and inspire the hearts of many.

Kids can be brave, just like adults, especially as they embrace the plan God has for their lives. New York Times bestselling author Annie F. Downs presents honest wisdom and humor, giving kids the courage and confidence to deal with fears, anxiety, and difficult changes in life. 100 Days to Brave for Kids is your kids' guide to help them conquer their fears and find their courage. With 100 days of biblically-based devotions and thoughtful advice, they will discover: How to be the best version of themselves they can be How to defeat fear so it doesn't hold them back Their unique gifts and how to create daily habits that will help them face any circumstance Complete with Scripture, journaling space, practical teaching, and encouragement, 100 Days to Brave for Kids is perfect for: Kids ages 8 to 12 who are facing change, loss, loneliness, or uncertainty Helping children through difficult transitions Family reading, and for youth groups or small groups to read and study together Birthday gifts, holidays, communion, and confirmation giving Kids today are going through a lot! With anxiety and loneliness at all-time highs, these 100 days can help your child discover they are braver than they know and stronger than they thought possible. Look for additional inspirational books for kids from Annie: Perfectly Unique: Love Yourself Completely, Just As You Are. Speak Love: Your Words Can Change the World

Steve Pemberton's incredible true story teaches us that no matter how broken our past or great our misfortunes, we can create a new beginning and build a life of love and kindness. This new adaptation of the USA TODAY bestselling memoir A Chance in the World shares Steve's journey with 8 to 12-year-olds with sensitivity, honesty, and hope.

Since its publication in 2012, Steve's story has inspired thousands of people around the world. He has shared his story with millions on the Today Show and CBS News.

In this A Change in the World (Young Readers Edition) teaches children:

• To begin each day with hope
• That there is goodness in the world, and it is possible to be a beacon of light for others
• That they can overcome challenging circumstances
• That everyone comes from different backgrounds and has value
• To apply Steve's inspirational message to their own lives, through age-appropriate discussion questions

Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives in the clutches of a cruel foster family. He finds his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger, books that take him to new worlds he can only imagine. He begins to hope that one day he might have a different life.
As he grows, Steve is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins. A light-skinned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, armed with only one clue. Yet nothing is as it appears.

The greatest story ever told, as you've never heard it before.Brought to you by Bible Society and dramatised by Riding Lights Theatre Company, this audio CD set brings to life the whole New Testament in a dynamic and vibrant way.*Let the power of audio storytelling take you back to first century Palestine*Listen to the extraordinary life and teaching of Jesus*Hear the compelling dramas of the early churchDiscover more than you thought possible - enter into this audio experience and encounter the New Testament afresh. The stunning recording is an unabridged reading of the CEV New Testament - featuring Russell Boulter, Israel Oyelumade and 31 other actors.Sections from this recording previously used as part of Bible Society's You've Got the Time programme.Features*A box set of 20 CDs which can be played in standard CD players, computers and car stereos*Running time approximately 20 hours

Target success in CCEA GCSE Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes, every student can: - Get to grips with Bible text with all the passages from the specification included - Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner - Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage - Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular exam-style tasks and answers - Improve exam technique through practice questions, sample answers and guidance

Edexcel's course for the new GCSE Religious Studies specification

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Religious Education First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This Student Book has been endorsed by Edexcel. This textbook offers a brand new approach to the study of Christianity which has been developed in close consultation with teachers and religious organisations. Structured according to the new specification with clear, regular summaries, this book provides students with exactly what they need to know for the course. Practice questions are provided for every topic, as well as sample answer activities and revision checklists. 'Stretch' and 'support' features provide useful differentiation, and case studies show real-life stories or perspectives from Christianity as it is practised today.

Kidsnd parentsill love this handy-sized missal. The parts of the Mass, prayers, and responsesccording to the new translation of the Roman Missalre all clearly explained in simple language. Also includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation, complete with an examination of conscience for children.

How old is God? Who created God? Why does bad stuff happen? Will there be animals in heaven? Why did God create mosquitoes? (They won't be in heaven, will they?) Nobody asks more honest questions than kids. But parents don't always have ready answers, especially about the BIG things (and let's face it, to a kid, there are a lot of BIG things). Cartoonist, author, illustrator, and comedian Sandy Silverthorne is here to help! In this winsome book, he tackles 101 questions kids ask about God and the world, offering honest, biblically based answers. His quirky cartoons and interactive fill-in-the-blank pages will keep kids engaged, and the information he provides will open up conversations with your kids that will help them explore their faith, consider God's plans for their lives, and understand just how much God loves and cares for them. Perfect for kids ages 6-8, this fun book is great for sparking conversation over breakfast, reading before bed, and all those in-between times when kids' minds are coming up with more questions to ask!

Fifteen easy-to-tell stories combining biblical teaching with contemporary storytelling. Set within the world of the classroom, each story has its roots in one of Jesus' parables. Primary children will recognise themselves and their classmates in the stories and relate to the underlying message that is the essence of the parable. Each assembly outline is topped and tailed by a theme to help direct the teacher towards the main teaching objective of the story, and a prayer or reflection and suggested song to close the assembly if desired. Each unit also contains a teacher's page giving the Bible reference for the original parable and information to link the teaching to PSHE/Citizenship and the National Framework for RE or local SACRE guidelines.

This innovative course gives you the flexibility to deliver Key Stage 3 Religious Education however you want - both thematically and/or by religion. InspiRE comprises two parallel sets of books: Themes to InspiRE, three books (one for each year of Key Stage 3) that cover the non-statutory Programme of Study for Religious Education through an exploration of thematic issues and concepts. Religions to InspiRE, seven 'by religion' books that exemplify the themes and expand them from the points of view of the major religions of the UK - in this case Christianity. Each book is supported by an accompanying Teacher's Resource Book. Religions to InspiRE: Christianity: - Contains a series of lessons in three major themes - each with a 'big assignment' at the end which allows you to asses pupil's progress against the eight level scale - Engages all your pupils in their learning and enable them to progress with differentiated pupil centered activities and variety of stimulus material for each lesson - Helps you teach, plan and assess learning whether you are a non-specialist or a time-strapped Religious Education teacher.

This book reveals biblical truth to children on the Tower of Babel, the full-color visuals and brilliant rhymes bring the account alive!

Even when Adoniram abandoned his belief in God and travelled far from him loving family, God had plans to bring him home and then send him to the other side of the world - to Burma. He was to become America's first overseas missionary - a story brimful of romance, intrigue and some dangerous pirates.

This is the first global examination of the historical relationship between Christianity and human rights in the twentieth century. Leading historians, anthropologists, political theorists, legal scholars, and scholars of religion develop fresh approaches to issues such as human dignity, personalism, religious freedom, the role of ecumenical and transatlantic networks, and the relationship between Christian and liberal rights theories. In doing so they move well beyond the temporal and geographical limits of the existing scholarship, exploring the connection between Christianity and human rights, not only in Europe and the United States, but also in Africa, Latin America, and China. They offer alternative chronologies and bring to light overlooked aspects of this history, including the role of race, gender, decolonization, and interreligious dialogue. Above all, these essays foreground the complicated relationship between global rights discourses - whether Christian, liberal, or otherwise - and the local contexts in which they are developed and implemented.