In this collection of eloquent and moving essays, Ana Veciana-Suarez explores many of the topics closest to our hearts. In “Stitchwork,” she expresses her mixed feelings about a mother who devotes all of her attention to her family. In the title essay, she examines, with unflinching honesty, the loss of her first husband, then gives us a humorous and compelling account of her remarriage in “Second Time Around.” Veciana-Suarez offers wise reflections on everything from the bond between sisters to the anxiety of swimsuit shopping season. By turns witty and big-hearted, poignant and defiant, these essays open a door to the ways one woman and her extended family cope with both the joys and heartbreaks of life.

Excite children with the truth about heaven and the new creation. What will heaven be like? Answering this question for kids can be challenging, especially as it’s hard to get past the myths. This beautifully illustrated, biblically faithful storybook by Joni Eareckson Tada excites children with this truth-that when Jesus comes back to this world, he will bring heaven with him! There will be a new creation where we’ll have new hearts and a new body, living in a new city. And best of all, we’ll be with Jesus, forever! It will be better than we can ever imagine. Kids are encouraged to respond to Jesus’ invitation personally by repenting and believing. They will also be inspired to invite others, and to ask Jesus to come soon.

DIVRebuilding the Real You, Jack Hayford’s landmark teaching on the Holy Spirit, unfolds a clear picture of the process by which the Holy Spirit works in the life of the believer. For anyone who has experienced times of brokenness, the book is a handbook on/div

Micah’s school is having a Mother’s Day Tea. With much excitement, he gives the invitation to his grandmother, who agrees to attend with him. Micah prays every night that God will allow his mother, who is in Heaven, to attend the party. For young Micah, and children like him, who have lost a parent or a loved one at a very young age, it is extremely difficult to grasp the idea behind passing away and not being able to see or talk to our loved ones. This book addresses issues of faith, loss and grief. It is also a book about love, healing and the blessings that God provides, even when it is not in the way we expect.

Tammi Kaufman is thrilled to share her first children's book titled, A Heaven Party (For Grandpa) with children and parents alike. After dealing with the death of her Grandpa, Grandmother, & Uncle firsthand, in a span of 3 months, all while navigating the many emotions her young daughter faced, Tammi was inspired to write a story that would help children cope with the process of losing a loved one. Tammi would like to thank her husband Jason, beautiful daughter, Scarlett Paige, parents Randi and Steve, and family & friends for being the best support team a girl could ever have.

"Colton Burpo has come back from heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves the children. and He really, really loves you!"--P. [4] of cover.