Whimsical rhyme and imaginative illustrations affirm that every child is God's unique creation and beloved by him. From early on, children are looking to discover their place in the world and longing to understand how their personalities, traits, and talents fit in. The assurance that they are deeply loved and a unique creation in our big universe is certain to help them spread their wings and fly. Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations, 'When God Made You' inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God's divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.

Now in board book for the youngest readers! From the author of the bestselling 'When God Made You' comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers. With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. Paired with Kimberley Barnes's vivid and playful illustrations, 'When I Pray for You' is a beautifully affirming book, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life. 'When I Pray for You' celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them. This is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations.

MARK STANDS OUT AMONG THE OTHER GOSPELS, and it is sometimes compared to an action-packed movie. There are many Hollywood-esque themes--some that keep us on the edge of our seats, some that make us cry, and some that leave us in wonderment.

The Gospel of Mark jumps right into the action of Jesus' story. Mark offers little by way of introduction, mentioning nothing about Jesus' family tree. Unlike Matthew and Luke, he doesn't include the story of Jesus' birth. His account begins with a Scripture quote and moves right into the preaching of John, the wandering prophet. Jesus doesn't just arrive; He is announced.

Like the original Greek version of this Gospel, "The Voice of Mark" is raw and to the point. Who is the Son of Man, and what should that mean in believers' lives?

All who have ears to hear, let them listen.

(4:9, 23; 7:16)

About the Writers:

(photo) Greg Garrett is the author of the critically-acclaimed novels "Free Bird" and "Cycling," the memoir "Crossing Myself," and non-fiction books including "The Gospel Reloaded" (with Chris Seay), and "The Gospel According to Hollywood." He is professor of English at Baylor University and writer in residence at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest.

(photo) The former editor of CCM magazine, Matthew Paul Turner is the author of "The Christian Culture Survival Guide," "Provocative Faith," and the memoir "Churched." With a focus on sharing spiritual relevancy in today's culture, Matthew is a frequent speaker at college and twenty-something events across the country.

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The best-selling author of 'When God Made You' and 'When I Pray for You' captures the wonder of Christmas in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colourful, magical, and personal to our hearts. In his trademark style, Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colours that come with the holiday and all the memorable sensations connected to those bright hues. Christmas is RED. It's a bright shiny sled. It's candy canes, and toy store lanes. It's sprinkles on sweet bread. It's packages with bows, And Rudolph's bright red nose It's pictures drawn And dressed-up lawns And warm mittens when it snows. Matthew surrounds his readers into a whirling ribbon of the familiar reds and greens, and also other festive hues, including white, gold, blue, and brown. All the colours come together when readers are reminded that Christmas is YOU, that the holidays are nothing without being with the people we love,celebrating traditions, and making new memories--in vivid colour.