With the easy availability and abundance of downloadable music and MP3 players, almost every teenager knows exactly how to find their favorite bands and songs online. Recent studies show that more than 50 percent of teens own their own iPod and even more search for music on iTunes. A world of influence is at their fingertips, so how and when should Christian parents monitor the music their children are listening to without creating undue conflict and argument? For author Todd Stocker, the day his son asked his preference between Van Halen and Def Leppard was the day he realized he and his son needed to have the "music talk."

Infinite Playlists is a handy guide to healthy conversation between parents and kids. Writing as both father and music-lover, Stocker calls parents to recognize music as a gift from God so they can help their kids determine the emotional, physical, and spiritual influences of their song choices. He offers a balanced look at the difference between Christian and secular music, and gives practical guidelines parents and kids can follow to choose appropriate music--together.

Competing titles may try to convince parents to hate or reject secular music or, alternately, convince them that Christian music is the only way to go. Infinite Playlists does neither, seeking first to provide parents with an understanding of God's purpose for music, then to provide biblical and respectful guidelines to aid responsible music choices. Ultimately, the goal is healthy conversation--not conflict--between parents and children so everyone can see and appreciate what music can teach us about life, about God, about others, about relationships, and about the world.

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Forty years ago, ROSEMONT was a thriving town with high potential. The heartbeat of the town was a famous rose garden that provided the world with largest and most pristine roses. After the murder of the most beloved member and owner of the garden, Rose Hale, accusations flew, people turned on each other and the town dwindled to a few residents who barely acknowledged each others existence. That is, until ten year old Gracie Franks and her family became stranded within it's borders. After hearing about the towns beautiful past, Gracie decides to find the rose garden and restore it and the town to its former glory. During her adventure, she uncovers the town's ugly past but becomes instrumental in providing hope and strength. This is a story of tragedy, forgiveness and restoration. And it all begins in a town called ROSEMONT. "I couldn't put this book down I fell in love with the characters and it had me guessing till the very end I highly recommend this book." Joanne

"Your Daughter is Dead." On June 3rd, 2009, professional ballerina, Makenzie Stocker walked out her back door, jumped into a friend's car and headed out for a photo shoot. Her beautiful figure was silhouetted against a flawless sunset as the camera caught the last moments of her 18 year old life. Before heading home, Makenzie called her dad and said, "I love you daddy; I'm on my way home." Eight minutes later, the car in which she was a passenger was broadsided and she was killed instantly. Pastor and Author, Todd Stocker, was devastated. Encouraged by a friend, Todd began blogging about the emotional journey on which he found himself. This incredible and emotional book chronicles the year following the accident as Todd was comforted by the Lord in amazing and powerful ways. For more, go to www.toddstocker.com

Todd had the perfect life; a thriving ministry, a happy and healthy family and a bright future. All of it was interrupted when his oldest daughter, Makenzie, was killed in a traffic accident. Needing to heal, Todd took a leave of absence from ministry and went to work for a friend's company that refines gold and silver. As a refiner, Todd realized that the process of refining metal paralleled the grief and healing that his family and he was experiencing. In his book, "REFINED," Todd examines principles that help answer the questions that surface when pain and tragedy poke their noses into our lives. Whether you have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one or struggle with the daily frustrations of life, "REFINED" will help you understand what God may be up to.

Eating a meal together as a family can be a wonderful opportunity for building closer relationships and having fun at the same time Our book, "Manners Matter" can help begin conversation with your youngster about proper table manners and why they are important. We encourage you to have fun with these. Let your children ask questions. Maybe even act out one of the 10 table manners before dinner. We hope you have as much fun teaching table manners to your children as we did putting together this book.