Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction One of the New York Times' Ten Best Books of the Year Named one of the best novels of the year by Time, Washington Post, NPR, Chicago Tribune, Esquire, BBC, and many others National Bestseller "A blistering little classic." —Ron Charles, Washington Post A Children’s Bible follows a group of twelve eerily mature children on a forced vacation with their families at a sprawling lakeside mansion. Contemptuous of their parents, the children decide to run away when a destructive storm descends on the summer estate, embarking on a dangerous foray into the apocalyptic chaos outside. Lydia Millet’s prophetic and heartbreaking story of generational divide offers a haunting vision of what awaits us on the far side of Revelation.

Perfect for taking to church or using at home, young children will love this beautifully illustrated first Bible. A Child's First Bible is a collection of 125 of the most familiar Bible passages, from both the Old and New Testaments. Beginning with the story of Creation and ending with Revelation, the text is retold in simple words by well-known author and translator Kenneth N. Taylor. With its charming illustrations and clear, inspiring text, A Child's First Bible is a must for every child's bookshelf. FEATURES All the great characters and stories of the Bible are included in this beautiful treasury Clear, easy-to-read text is appropriate for young readers, and also fun to read aloud to the pre-school child Simple questions at the end of each Bible passage are designed to highlight important biblical truths. Available with (9780842331999) and without (9780842331746) handle.

Stories from the Bible rewritten for children.

Perhaps no one else has ever faced as much hardship, opposition, or relentless suffering as the apostle Paul. And yet, through it all, Paul stood firm in Christ and remained faithful—to the very end. The power of Paul's example has captivated veteran pastor John MacArthur for years, and here he outlines nine unwavering convictions that contributed to this remarkable perseverance. In an age when pastoral failure and burnout are increasingly common, this book is a call to endurance in ministry, encouraging pastors to stand strong in their role and not lose heart, regardless of what God sends their way.

A Child's Bible is the perfect introduction to the stories that form the building blocks of faith--a wondrous collection of miracles, adventures, special friends and heroes, all bound together by God's love. Raising little people of faith isn't easy! But with this beautiful book, you can help the child in your life get to know all about God, and the amazing ways God has been taking care of everyone and everything on earth since the very beginning. They will also meet Jesus, learn about the things he did on earth, about his death and resurrection, and how the disciples spread his words of love over the whole world. A Child's Bible opens up the mysteries of both the Old and New Testament in language that speaks to young readers right where they are, without watering down the message of God's love. Vibrant and expressive full-color illustrations fill every page and help bring the action to life. Parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, and pastors will all want to add A Child's Bible to their bookshelves. It's a wonderful resource for homeschooling, Christian education, and Sunday school, too! The perfect gift for every occasion--Baptism, Holy Communion, birthdays, Christmas, Easter, and more--A Child's Bible has many special features including: A lovely presentation page to mark the special occasion 57 easy-to-read, memorable stories from the Old and New Testament A handy table of contents that makes it easy to find your favorite story A sturdy hard cover and heavy pages to last for generations A list of Scripture references that makes it easy to go back to the source for each story

Kids can discover God's Word for themselves while building a foundation of Bible truths that will stay with them forever! This just-for-kids daily Bible provides the perfect trio of engaging, easy-to-understand narrative; delightfully detailed illustrations; and personal prayers that draw a child closer to the heart of God. Ideal for read-aloud time and fun for beginning readers, these 365 selections of best-loved Bible stories teach good devotional habits from an early age. Young readers will love looking at the pictures and experiencing favorite Bible stories at their own level while planting the seeds of God's truth in their hearts. Kids will learn directly from the Bible what God says about His creation, showing kindness to others, trusting in the Lord, following God even when it's hard, being thankful in all circumstances, hearing God's voice, and praising and worshiping their heavenly Father.

Tells all the better known stories of the Old and New Testaments.