The VeggieTales share twenty-one favorite Bible stories. Based on the popular videos.

Through an examination of the literary works of popular ministers Max Lucado, Rick Warren, and Joel Osteen, Todd M. Brenneman offers insight into a previously unexplored aspect of American evangelical identity: sentimentality.

Children develop in so many ways - physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Story is just one of the ways to foster and support a child's faith development. They can find role models in the positive characters in literature, and develop empathy for others when they see a different point of view presented. Children's Books that Nurture the Spirit is an introduction to quality children's literature for spiritual development. The most current and readily available children's literature is reviewed by the author. In addition, Granahan suggests ways for leaders to use and extend the literature.

"The retelling of the Bible story of Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego offers a great reminder on how to resist peer presssure and stand up for what you believe." --Back cover.

Raising a Child with Timeless Character is about helping children develop a love for God, an understanding of the word of God, and exposing them to character traits that will honor God. The word of God has the ability to change people and circumstances. It has proven to be timeless and effective over the course of time. There is nothing anyone can go through that God hasn't already provided guidance for in His word. Raising a Child with Timeless Character will assist parents in instilling a love for God in their child. This book offers guidance in creating an atmosphere that invites the presence of God. It also provides suggestions for how to adapt the worship as your child matures in the word. This book will teach your child how to worship God in their own way. It will also give them a deeper understanding of the word, as the book offers multiple ways to reinforce the selected Bible story. Each portion of the devotion is geared toward enhancing your child's understanding of the character trait. Raising a Child with Timeless Character offers an opening activity idea, definition of character trait, Bible story, prayer, and suggested bedtime story books. Raising a Child with Timeless Character is intended to be used by parents, Sunday school teachers, or religious teachers at a Christian private school. This devotional book provides so much information that it can be used daily, weekly, or a single lesson can be stretched over a course of a few days. All of it is at the discretion of the instructor!

What does it truly mean to be made in the image of God? The tension in the world is palpable! Even now, society is reeling from the effects of expansive discouragement, pervasive unfulfillment, mounting confusion, and even a building rage. Something has clearly gone wrong, but what is it? Imagine possessing the insight necessary to answer this desperate question, to look around and understand why people do what they do, desire the things they desire, say the things they say, and behave the way they behave. Or perhaps even more exciting – imagine having the discernment to look within yourself and truly understand why you feel the way you feel; why you are responding to a given situation the way you are. Knowledge has never been more powerful. From its glorious beginnings in the Garden of Eden, to its tragic fall and turbulent wanderings, The Magnetic Heart of God tells the electrifying true story of the human soul, whisking its readers away on an adventure of unprecedented self-discovery.