Navigating life can be tough sometimes, especially as a teen. Bestselling author and former NFL player Trent Shelton has been through some hard times as well, and he shares his own story of finding himself and a better path forward, providing straight-up truths and uplifting advice to help you through the issues you face at school, at home, or within yourself. Who do you have in your life who's not afraid to tell you the honest-to-God truth? Who do you have who's a real source of wisdom when life gets real? With his trademark combination of raw honesty and practical next steps, motivational speaker Trent Shelton shares the missteps he made growing up and the hard-won lessons he learned in short, easy-to read chapters and thought-provoking questions. Throughout, he provides honest advice to help you find a way through some of the most confusing topics in your own life, including: relationships friendships fear and depression and your past trauma And while you might not make it out of the storms of life completely unscathed, the wisdom and lessons in this book can help you can make it out stronger, and discover the best you waiting inside. Straight Up is perfect for: teens and young adults 13 and up anyone looking for inspiration during hard times small group use

Lees, luister en geniet die Bybelverhale, -liedjies en illustrasies saam met jou kleuter. Die Bybelverhale is geskryf om saam met liedjieopnames gebruik te word. Terwyl elke Bybelverhaal met groot sorg getrou aan die Skrif oorvertel word, is die taalvlak en -vermoë en die ontwikkeling van ’n gesonde Godbegrip by die kleuter in ag geneem by die skep van hierdie publikasie. Deurgaans word Bybelse waardes deur die teks en illustrasies beklemtoon. Gebruik die illustrasies om gesprekke met jou kleuter te stimuleer.

A perfect gift for the holidays, first communions, and daily readings, "The Golden Children's Bible" is beautifully illustrated in full color and written in a simple yet poetic style. Covering both the Old and New Testaments, it retells all of the major Biblical stories, from the Creation and Moses leading God's people out of Egypt to the birth of Jesus, His many miracles, and His resurrection.

The ICB Holy Bible, published in a translation perfect for elementary age kids, is filled with dozens of beautifully designed, color illustrations to help children visualize popular Bible characters and events. The International Children's Bible (R), created especially for children in the third grade and up, provides the ideal blend of readability and fidelity to the original meaning of the Scripture texts. While the large print and bold subheadings make it easy to read, this edition is also filled with features that speak directly to children's hearts and minds. And boldfaced key words are linked to the Bible's robust dictionary to help increase a child's comprehension of Scripture. The beautiful illustrations set alongside Bible text are sure to delight your child's imagination as they "see" popular Bible stories come to life. This Bible includes study helps designed specifically for beginning Bible readers, such as Scripture memorization, "Miracles of Jesus," and "Kids in the Bible," that will help strengthen their knowledge of Scripture. Features include: A convenient "Where Do I Find It?" index to track down special biblical characters and events Study helps designed specifically for beginner Bible readers, including Scripture memorization, "Miracles of Jesus," "Names of God," "Kids in the Bible," and the importance of reading the Bible A listing of God's promises on such practical topics such as love, peace, protection, and health Detailed ICB Dictionary describing key Bible characters and terms Reading Plans provide an easy framework to help guide kids through God's word Full color Bible maps help to visualize historical events and where they happened Readable 10-point print size displayed in a double column format

His brother died in his arms, shot by a deputy marshal. He was beaten and tortured by the sheriff and state police. But through it all, he returned good for evil, love for hate, and progress for prejudice, and he brought hope to black and white alike. The story of John Perkins is a gripping portrayal of what happens when faith thrusts a person into the midst of a struggle against racism, oppression, and injustice. It is about the costs of discipleship--the jailings, the floggings, the despair, the sacrifice. And it is about the transforming work of faith that allowed John to respond to such overwhelming indignities with miraculous compassion, vision, and hope. Perhaps more now than ever, young people need to read his story. This youth edition of the book Christianity Today named as one of the top fifty books that have shaped evangelicals will inspire a new generation to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God in the face of radical social change.

An elegantly illustrated collection of ten favourite Bible stories with an interesting twist. Margaret McAllister imaginatively retells these tales from the point of view of the women involved: Noah's wife, Miriam, Ruth, Mary mother of Jesus, Pilate's wife, Mary Magdalene are among some of the women who put their side of the story forward. A stylish compilation of Bible stories with a difference, this is a perfect gift for girls and boys alike.

In The Berenstain Bears The Very First Easter, join the Bear cubs as they learn all about Jesus' final days on Earth and the celebration of his resurrection in this perfect addition to the Living Lights series written and illustrated by Mike Berenstain. From Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the last supper to his first appearance on Easter morning, Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey discover the story of the very first Easter.

Dramatic paintings and factual narration tell the story of Christ's sacrificial death and glorious resurrection. Based on the Gospels, this picture book teaches children about God's grace through Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection. Full color.

Parents and children will enjoy this story book that has 365 read-aloud stories from the Bible. And with over 100 illustrations, 'The Bedtime Bible Story Book' makes reading time a delightful learning experience.

Bob Hartman retells his favorite stories of the Bible--but with his own inimitably subversive and kindly twist

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist on the tale. Now, he launches a new series of stories--The Unauthorized Versions--that are packed full of humor, mischief, silliness, and fun--but which all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. These easy-to-read stories range from the Old Testament to the New, but are given a completely original slant. Each story is told from the point of view of someone involved in the action in a unique way. For example, Adam gives his version of "The Garden of Eden," the lion gives his version of "Daniel and the Lion," the landlord gives his version of "Shepherds and the Birth of Jesus," and the dead boy gives his version of "Jesus Raises the Widow's Son." Retold at a great pace, black and white line illustrations accompany the text throughout and area a perfect match to Bob's mischievous storytelling.

Reassure kids that God is carrying them throughout the day with these morning affirmations and whimsical illustrations from beloved author Amy Kavelaris. Adorable animals with gorgeous floral art and words of hope remind little ones of God's love, security, and peace for the day ahead. Through a child's eyes, the world can be beautiful, wonder-filled, and a bit fear-filled all at the same time. Remind your little one that God is always near with this unique book of blessings. A beautiful companion to Amy Kavelaris's popular Good Night, My Darling Dear, this inspirational picture book reassures children ages 4 to 8 that God carries them through good days, hard days, and anxious days shares biblical promises of God's love, purpose, and protection features the whimsical imagery of nature and animals that has made Kavelaris's art beloved encourages kids to discover God each day and joyfully live out who He created them to be gives children confidence to be brave in scary and unexpected situations This unique book of blessings and prayers will remind your little one of God's loving promises revealed in nature: that He protects us from the rain, He covers us with His wings, He shines His light into the darkness, and most of all, He'll always be with us. Good Morning, Little One by artist Amy Kavelaris includes a stunning cover with a jacket over hardcover makes a touching keepsake gift book for a child's Easter basket, baby showers, and other new beginnings such as adoption, a new sibling, or the first day of school is an enchanting piece of art for a botanical nursery or child's bedroom is ideal for any parent, grandparent, or family who wants to establish a tradition of blessing their child in the morning There's no better way to start the day than praying over your children with this sweet, Scripture-based book about trusting God to carry each of you in His gentle arms.

A fully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, retold for young readers. It includes Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Story of Baby Jesus, The Easter Story, Jonah and the Whale, Noah's Ark, and more.

Inspired by Psalm 139, Known's lyrical text reminds little ones that God sees them, knows them, and loves them more than they could ever imagine. Trust Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, and Jago, award-winning illustrator, to encourage even the smallest believer and share God's love in this uplifting board book. Known shows children God sees them, He knows them, and He loves them - with a Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love. Known is perfect for babies and infants ages 0 - 4 and features: lyrical text inspired by Psalm 139 a reassuring message that reminds kids that God fully knows them and fully loves them, no matter what-a foundational truth to comfort and inspire children a padded cover that is a perfect fit for little hands beautiful, colorful illustrations that are a great gift for a new baby, First Communion, or birthday Look for additional inspirational children's books in the series inspired by The Jesus Storybook Bible: Near: Psalm 139 Loved: The Lord's Prayer Found: Psalm 23

With simple text, bright art, and a padded cover, The Beginner's Bible for Little Ones is a cute board book that presents eight Bible stories in bite-sized chunks that even the youngest readers can understand. The Beginner's Bible for Little Ones is the perfect starting point for the youngest children to learn about God's Word. The storybook introduces toddlers to the Bible in an imaginative way, with: Easy-to-read text that has been parent-tested and children-approved A soft, durable board book format that fits into little hands and can be easily carried around Vibrant artwork that engages young readers Eight cherished Bible stories, including Creation, Noah's Ark, and the birth of baby Jesus Purposefully designed for active children up to age 6, The Beginner's Bible for Little Ones is part of the Beginner's Bible (R) brand, the bestselling Bible storybook brand of our time, with more than 25 million products sold.

Read the story of the first Christmas, of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Choose the matching stickers and complete the picture. Content Benefits: Have fun reading the Christmas story, choosing the matching stickers and completing each of the pictures in this mini Bible sticker book. Includes a simple retelling of Christmas story Full colour picture scenes are completed with stickers Helps children think about God in the busy festive period Pocket-sized fun Great price point makes this ideal for Sunday School prizes or gifts Perfect stocking filler gift Suitable for children aged 4-7 Binding - Paperback Pages - 15 Publisher - Authentic Media

Kids will be proud to carry this easy-to-read edition of the timeless New King James Version. The NKJV Holy Bible for Kids is ideal for kids ages 6-10 to read on their own or with the family. Age-appropriate tools are included in this Bible to help early readers begin to interact with and explore the Scriptures independently.

Features include:

• Clear & readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®
• Full color Bible maps help readers visualize historical events and where they happened
• Study helps designed specifically for beginning Bible readers, including the Miracles of Jesus, Names of God, Kids in the Bible, Scripture memorization, and the importance of reading the Bible
• Dictionary-Concordance clarifies words used in Scripture
• Book introductions provide context about how each book plays a part in the bigger picture of the biblical story
• Reading plans provide an easy framework to help guide kids as they experience God and His Word

Take early readers on an adventure through God's Word with the #1 Bible for kids! The bestselling NIrV Adventure Bible (R) for Early Readers gets kids 6-10 excited about God's Word! They will be captivated with the full-color features that make reading Scripture and memorizing their favorite verses engaging and fun. Along the way they'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, they'll grow closer in their relationship with God. This Bible includes the complete New International Reader's Version (NIrV) which is written at a third-grade reading level and based on the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). The NIrV is perfect for children learning to read and explore the Bible for the first time on their own. Over 10 million copies within the Adventure Bible (R) brand have been sold. The Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids! Features include: Complete text of the easy-to-read New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible Full-color design throughout - Makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging Life in Bible Times - Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days Words to Treasure - Highlights great verses to memorize Did You Know? - Interesting facts help you understand God's Word and the life of faith People in Bible Times - Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible Live It! - Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life Twenty special pages - Focus on topics such as famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, how to pray, and the love passage for kids, all with a jungle safari theme Book introductions with useful facts about each book of the Bible Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words Color map section to help locate places in the Bible 9-point font size

This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of The First Easter enables easy multiple-purchase of a key seasonal story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

This first illustrated Bible storybook from one of the world's top Bible scholars draws the connections across all of God's very good story, His Word. This practical Bible guide shares all your family's favorite stories, plus some that may be new, combining a theologian's expertise with engaging narratives that will draw kids into the good news of the world's greatest, truest tale.

N.T. Wright wants his readers to discover the many surprising ways in which one Bible story echoes another, and how different stories contribute to the one very good and very big story of God's love for creation--a story that unfolds over the centuries, until at last it is fully revealed in the life and teaching of Jesus. Young readers will be fascinated and delighted as they hear the echoes and spot the visual links between the pictures and the stories. Not only that, they will be thrilled to discover that this is not just a story involving people who lived long ago: it's a living and enduring story, a story in which God invites them to be involved as well!