Discover the real story--like you've never heard it before! Get ready—you’re about to meet familiar Bible characters in a fresh new way. You’ll discover not just what they did, but how they felt on their journeys to become friends of God. Bible-time friends will jump off the page as you... Stand next to Adam while he stares with wide-eyed wonder at all of God's creation--including Eve! Stride beside David, watching his fear shift into confidence as he reaches into a leather pouch to grab one smooth stone. Wade into the Jordan River with John the Baptist--who keeps peering past the crowd to search for the promised Messiah. Look into the forgiving eyes of Stephen as a furious mob hurls rocks through the air to kill him. 54 first-person accounts immerse you in these faith-building stories--because you'll hear them from the mouths of the real people who lived them. Bonus special augmented reality technology lets you collect, share, and even create digital cards describing these Bible-time friends of God in three easy steps: 1. Download the free app. 2. Scan any icon. 3. Wow! Watch the character's trading card come to life!

Containing 54 first-person accounts from familiar Bible characters, this storybook is sure to immerse readers in these faith-building stories. A free app available for download lets readers collect, share, and even create digital cards describing these Bible-time friends of God. Full color.

God made you for friendship. Friendship is one of the deepest pleasures of life. But in our busy, fast-paced, mobile world, we've lost this rich view of friendship and instead settled for shallow acquaintances based on little more than similar tastes or shared interests. Helping us recapture a vision of true friendship, pastor Drew Hunter explores God's design for friendship and what it really looks like in practice—giving us practical advice to cultivate the kinds of true friendships that lead to true and life-giving joy.

Let’s Explore the Bible! "If you search for God with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” (Deuteronomy 4:29) God loves you! And God wants you to discover who he is in every part of your life. The best place to start is in the Bible—God’s Word. This brilliant little book shows you how to make the Bible a fun part of your life every day. Inside, friends of God tell you their stories and why the Bible matters so much. With tons of whos, whys, how-tos, and to-dos, you’ll dig into the Bible...and grow closer to God every step of the way. When you read, you’re ready! So jump in for a journey through the greatest story ever told.

For so many of us, our friends are like family members--we lean on them through our highest highs and our lowest lows--but sometimes those friendships don't turn out quite as we hoped. Bible teacher Kelly Needham debunks our world's constricted, narrow view of friendship and casts a richer, more life-giving, biblical vision for friendship. In Friend-ish, Kelly Needham reminds us that we were called to more than halfhearted friendships and lukewarm connections. We need something more stable, secure, and sacred. We were designed for real friendship--but the difficult truth is that too many of us are settling for less. Kelly deconstructs what Scripture says about the gift of friendship and takes a closer look at the distorted view that most of us have instead. As she shares the lessons she's learned from experience, Kelly paints her own glorious vision of what Christian friendship could look like. With hard-fought wisdom, a clear view of Scripture, and a been-there perspective, Friend-ish teaches us how to: Recognize symptoms of idolatry and toxic dependency Boldly ask for what we need from our community of friends Understand and address the problems that arise in friendship--from neediness to discord Recognize when it's time to end an unhealthy friendship Reorient toward the purposeful, loving relationships we all crave that ultimately bring us closer to God Find the friends you need and start to become that friend for others Join Kelly as she challenges you to view your chosen family in a new light, gain a vision of friendship according to Jesus, and finally enjoy friendships as God intended.

Help nurture the faith of the children in your life with Growing in Gods Love: A Story Bible. This engaging resource features 150 popular Bible stories that are organized by 13 themes, including Strong Women and Men; Listening for God; Parables; Healings and Miracles; and more. Each story is built on the latest in biblical scholarship and learning theory and helps children begin to understand the Bible and apply its teachings to the world around them. Growing in Gods Love features diverse artwork from more than twenty artists to appeal to a variety of ages and learning styles. Three reflection questionsHear, See, Actare included at the end of each story to help children further ponder the message of the story. Growing in Gods Love: A Story Bible is ideal for children ages 4-8, and it is perfect for Sunday school classrooms, childrens sermons, vacation Bible school, and gift-giving at baptism or other milestones.