Rhyming text describes the story of creation and offers kids ideas for things to do when they are bored.

The purpose of this book is for each of us to experience God’s love and God’s ‘unfiltered’ passion for us, and that we learn God on a personal and intimate level. That we become proactive in seeking God and as a friend once said, “Pursue the God that pursued you”. My prayer is that as you read this book, the words will spark a deep desire within your heart, mind and soul to learn the truth about God. A desire to learn the truth about God, His love for you, His will, His purpose for your life, and so much more! I heard a minister say, “Each generation has to find their own truth about God”. Therefore, it is my continuous desire that we find our own personal truth in God and allow that truth to be our compass. This book is a tool for you to use daily. Read it, meditate on the word, write down your revelations because the real awakening is revealed once you go beyond the words on the following pages, dig deeper into the word of God and spend time in prayer. As you dig, I promise that you will see truths never seen before, and you will experience a revelatory flow from heaven that is just for you! Seek God....Pursue God...Experience God as you actively learn about His goodness, mercy and love.

Read the Bible with surprise and delight in The Message Catholic/Ecumenical Edition! Eugene Peterson’s original, vibrant style in The Message now includes William Griffin’s translation of the deuterocanonical books Tobit, Judith, additions to Esther, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, and additions to Daniel. The Message is the Bible translated into fresh, compelling, faith-filled language for readers who love reading everything from biographies to great fiction. The Scriptures in The Message will come alive for you in ways like never before, and you’ll hear more deeply what God is saying to you today. This Bible is meant to be read. Find your favorite spot to curl up and enjoy The Message: Catholic/Ecumenical Edition.

Slow Down and Connect with God The Bible in contemporary language is placed here alongside the ancient Christian practice of lectio divina, or sacred reading. A perfect resource for your devotional quiet time. This beautiful reading Bible introduces the timeless practice of lectio divina. Learn the practice with 150 guided reflections, then enjoy putting prayerful reading to practice, with ample space for journaling your observations, reflections, and prayers on high-quality paper. Here are the steps of prayerful reading to help you slow down and meet with God: Stop Take a moment to stop and prepare to encounter God. Read Read and make observations of the chosen passage. Ponder Meditate on the meaning of what you've read. Pray Begin a conversation with God about this Scripture. Reflect Take note of what this time with God has brought to the surface for you. Live Consider how this time with God translates into our life with God. You'll enter the text of Scripture more fully than ever before and come out of each prayerful reading with a fresh encounter with our loving God, ready to live in the way of Jesus.

What Does It Take to Grab God’s Attention? When God Stops shares the key to living a life that honors the Lord and jumpstarts your faith. Dr. Derek Grier dissects the extraordinary God-encounters of eight ordinary men and women in the Bible and reveals them as “hidden figures” of the New Testament. The retelling of the biblical accounts from a new perspective will uncover the answer to the age-old question: What makes God stop and pay attention? The answer is faith. Whether it was a man with leprosy, a sick child, or a short tax collector sitting in a tree, they all had one thing in common—a burning desire to get God’s attention. Dr. Grier adds to the narrative by sharing the details of his personal pilgrimage. Growing up angry at God and looking for an identity, Grier eventually attended college and found the kind of faith that made him feel loved and centered for the first time in his life. Each chapter includes insightful verse-by-verse biblical teaching, compelling personal testimony, a section of practical application, and a thought-provoking discussion guide.

The Daily Message is the perfect one-year reading Bible, allowing for both flexibility and time to let the readings soak into your heart and mind. Arranged into six readings per week, this simple, easy-to-do plan will revolutionize your daily quiet time with God. Features include: Discipleship Journal’s “Book-at-a-Time” reading plan Inspirational words from Psalms or Proverbs and thoughtful questions for deeper reflection Alternative reading plans that allow you to start any day of the year and read at your own pace

Who am I really? What is the point of all this? What is my purpose? Is this all there is to life? Why is all this happening? These are deep yet common questions most of us ask during the seasons of our lives. Embark on the liberating journey of discovering the me that God designed you to be, while discovering the true beauty and loving nature of the God who designed you. The journey is transformational, inspirational and powerful, impacting and bringing freedom to every facet of life. This book looks at: Value & Worth Love & Trust Family & Friendship Freedom & Forgiveness Empowerment & Overcoming Gratitude & Surrender Plus so much more! This is the story of one womans journey of redemption and discovery of who she is really designed and destined to be in Gods story. You will be inspired as she shares her discoveries and victories through some very powerful words and promises that God speaks over each of us. This is her journey towards that perfect peace with God, as she captures what Romans 12:2 means to her the renewing of her mind while proving the will of God. We are invited to welcome these promises into our lives and to start looking at ourselves through the promises and designs God has for us, instead of how we so often see ourselves. Written in an appealing conversation style, and you will feel connected and comfortable while intimately talking about real life experiences, trials and overcoming, seeking to believe Gods promises and to see the truth of His word for you and me.