Dear parents and/or readers, This little book isn't a fairytale, but a reality that we find in the Bible. Our desire is that not only our children would learn, but yours as well! If we are honest, Lorena and I have also discovered much as we have read books to our little ones. We have learned to retell the Gospel using simple and understandable terms for each stage of their development. As they grow, so does our ability to explain the Gospel story. In this way, we learn alongside our children. The goal of this little book is to develop and trace a theme that we find in Scripture. There are many themes, but we will be focused on just one. Our theme starts at the beginning of the Bible and continues until the end. This way we can obtain a broader vision of the storyline in the Bible. It is somewhat like looking at a mosaic and observing how the main colors interact with the whole art piece, instead of focusing on one piece and losing the sense of the whole. The topic that we will develop will be that of "friendship/relationship." We were created for an intimate and satisfying relationship that God had planned from before having created us. And He has initiated this massive plan so that we can dwell with Him. HOW SHOULD I READ THIS BOOK? First of all, read it with enthusiasm and excitement! Our children absorb our emotions like sponges, and we want to be excited about what is truly important, and, hopefully, this excitement will be contagious. Show them how awesome it is to love the God of the Bible.Secondly, read it progressively and cumulatively. The Bible develops itself progressively, therefore we should read it in such a way that we are discovering together the mysteries of God for us. God doesn't give us all the information in the first chapter. Throughout this immense narrative, He has given us more and more content to help us understand His divine plan. The information that is closer to us in time does not correct what has been said previously, but adds to it. The information that is further away to us chronologically gives us the context to understand newer biblical revelation. Last, but not least, read it in a way that your child can comprehend it. Maybe your child will need you to explain certain terms. So we would encourage you to spend time doing so. Start a conversation with him/her about this aspect of the Gospel and you will be able to witness how his/her understanding of this beautiful message grows! Thank you so much for wanting to cultivate a love for the Gospel in the life of your children. It would bring us so much joy to learn that the Gospel in advancing in the hearts of others, transforming them and sculpting them to the image of our Savior. Because there is a better story, J & L

Offers a series of poems, prayers, and other inspirational quotations on freedom, love, happiness, relationships, education, work, money, humanity, God, and maturity in Spanish and English.

The best 50 clay, dough, modeling and amazing mixture activities from the original award-winning book, "Mudworks", are presented in a butterfly-page format -- Spanish on the left and English on the right -- for art exploration and enjoyment by kids of all ages. Extra easy for kids' caring adults. Plenty of indexes and Resource Lists in both Spanish and English. If you want to brush up on your Spanish, or learn it for the first time, this book will help you do it. Trying to learn English? Enjoy!! ""Mudworks Bilingual" provides a unique opportunity for children, parents, teachers, and grandparents to read and create art together without language barriers, bringing Familia closer together. I highly recommend it!" ~ Edward James Olmos, film and stage actor, and head of latino reading programs in Los Angeles.

With a Foreword by Scott Hahn, bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper God has something extraordinary planned for your life . . . In our fast-paced, highly technological world, this statement might sound a bit lofty, but the lives of millions of souls who have come before us attest to this simple truth: God has a wonderful plan in store for you. With these words, Tom Peterson, founder and president of Catholics Come Home, a nonprofit multimedia organization dedicated to promoting Catholic evangelization, offers inspiration for believers from all walks of life, whether lapsed or practicing, to deepen their faith and draw them closer to Jesus and His Church. In a series of moving stories and personal anecdotes, Tom relates how after rediscovering his faith, he experienced God's unfailing love, and soon found his true purpose in life. You can too! Drawing from scripture, his own struggles and discoveries, and the lives of the saints as well as ordinary individuals, the author offers seven ways to enter into a more deeply personal relationship with Jesus. These are pearls that you can share with others to illuminate the importance of the Catholic faith and open wide the door to a homecoming celebration.

Becoming Extraordinary among the Ordinary There is a word known as "Extraordinary." There is also a word known as "Ordinary." We have a word known as "Natural" and another called, "Supernatural." One is higher than the other. You have the power to choose what you want to become. Somebody could choose to become ordinary or extraordinary. Read How!

Many people did not grow up in a Christian home, and many more do not consider their childhood experience a good model. Robert Wolgemuth presents this inspiring, practical book for people who want to have a Christian home. So, what's so great about a Christian home? There's redemption. There's forgiveness. There's hope. Laughter and genuine happiness. There's discipline and purpose there. And there's grace . . . lots of grace. The Most Important Place on Earth covers eight answers to the question "What does a Christian home look like?" It's filled with stories and practical ideas that will convince any reader that a Christian home is not an elusive stereotype. It's something that really can be achieved. And it's something worth having. You'll see.