37 Devotions perfectly written for children ages 5-10. this is a unique devotional book that opens up rich spiritual issues and invites children to take steps to a bigger faith. Each devotion includes the text of an appropriate verse from the King James version. Some sample topics: While Yet Sinners! God's Love Romans 5:8 Far From PerfectGod's DesignRomans 3:23 Eternal Life: God's Free GiftGod's GiftRomans 6:23 Food For LifeGod's PlanJohn 6:35a A Light On The PathGod's GuidePsalm 119:105 Washing SinsGod's ProvisionI John 1:9 Counting StarsGod's CarePsalm 147:4 The Blood Of The LambGod's LambJohn 1:36 Love Is ObedienceOur ResponseI Peter 1:22 Peaceful SleepGod's PeacePsalm 4:8 Wisdom for The Asking!God's AnswerJames 1:5 Don't WorryPrayerPhilippians 4:6 Thankful BecauseGod's WillI Thessalonians 5:18 Watch What You ThinkOur ResponsibilityI Timothy 4:16 Rules To Live ByBiblePsalm 19:7-8 Wanting To ObeyGod HelpsPhilippians 2:13 Praise the Lord!God's HousePsalm 22:333 Hot or Cold?God's HealthRevelation 3:15-16 Worker For GodYour WitnessI Timothy 6:1 Not Perfect YetSanctificationPhilippians 1:6 This is a "twaddle-free" book. There is nothing watered-down or condescending about the devotions Joyce has written. She communicates profound spiritual truths in simple language and invites children to enter into the presence of the living God. It fills the tremendous gap between adult devotional books and the "twaddle" which dominates most preschool level Bible story books. Parents and teachers will be able to use these devotions to begin meaningful discussions with children that help their faith to develop and grow. Our prayer is that your children will be challenged and motivated to take the steps to Bigger Faith.- Rob & Cyndy Shearer, the publishers

One stepping stone at a time, God brought healing, guidance, and direction into the life of Carolina Carpenter. Each poem, inspired by God, brought Carolina deliverance from the miry clay and set her feet upon the Rock. The publication of this book is nothing short of a miracle. For with God, all things are possible. Carolina's prayer is that through the pages of this book, others will receive healing, guidance and directions as they walk through the stepping stones of their lives. Today, Carolina Carpenter is serving as full-time missionary in South Carolina through the North American Mission Board. She is the proud mother of two grown children and two precious grandchildren. Carolina grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She has served as a missionary in Malawi, Africa and in the United States. God also gave Carolina the talent to paint landscapes. Her work is in galleries in Tennessee and North Carolina.

In a world marked by bias and prejudice and a blatant disregard for truth, Andrew Joosse writes of faith-the hope and assurance which it brings. He conveys that, in the words of Martin Luther, "Life is not righteous, but growth in righteousness; is not health but healing... we are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it." In believing, we find what we see is not all there is: we are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it. In faith, we find "assurance about what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1). We see this faith portrayed in the Gospel, in what Jesus was about. It is not produced in moral living, but it results in moral living. It is captured not by good intentions, but by love and respect for the people with whom we rub elbows-on the street, in the workplace, in the home. It is offered freely when we turn to God and confess our need, and it is marked by trust that the One who gives faith is also faithful.

Create a Healthy, Happy, Godly Family . . . One Night at a Time Imagine a home where every person feels loved, valued, and heard. Imagine a family that seeks God's wisdom, will, and Word together. Imagine an intimate, affectionate community where every night is an experience of caring, sharing, comfort, and peace. You can make this beautiful picture a reality in your home. But it won't happen by accident--you need a plan! Holding Your Family Together is a workable, powerful plan based on a simple nightly routine: Share, Read, Talk, Pray, Bless. This is FAITH5, and it has transformed families around the world. No matter your child's age or your family's unique situation, FAITH5 can work for you. Inside you'll find everything you need to get your family into a nightly habit that will open your hearts to each other and to God. Does this sound like an impossible dream? It's not, and you can start . . . tonight.

Stumbling Blocks and Stepping-Stones is a two-volume publication which vigorously examines Mormonism's long struggle with those it has traditionally deemed as sexually and gender transgressive -- its LGBTI members. It emboldens Latter-day Saints and fellow Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex, believing or disaffected, to dialogue with one another and consider the very real possibility of their full acceptance within the beloved faith community. It makes five enormous contributions: (1)It analyzes the "clobber scriptures" -- those most frequently used to end conversations on the topic -- drawing on a broad spectrum of Jewish, Christian, and academic scholars. The book provides connatural context and reasonable interpretations that broaden the discussion beyond "because God said so."(2)It provides a stimulating overview of scientific research on homosexuality in nature (severely undercutting the "homosexuality isn't natural" argument), what's currently known about the causes/influence on homosexuality, and the history of homophobia that has brought us to our current position. (3)It argues, persuasively, in my opinion, for ways in which the gospel can and does (and the church could and should) include lgbti members in full fellowship. (4)The longest section--part 4--provides a history of interactions between the church and its lgbti members. Because of my love for history, this is my favorite section, even though a lot of it seems like "baby step forward, giant step backwards," especially now. (5)The tone models a combination of compassion, serious scholarship, and firmly founded discipleship that should be elements that govern how the dialogue can and should be conducted.

Have you ever experienced a time when you wanted to share a biblical thought or give an uplifting word and searching the Bible wasnt an option, and relying on your memory was too risky? It isnt unusual for Christians to find themselves in a situation of this nature and wish for a handy quick reference book with topics and a glossary alphabetized for ease in finding just the right thought or to give someone a word of praise or encouragement. Congratulations! Your selection of Stepping Stones is exactly that tool and more. Use it to enhance your personal growth and advance your witnessing efforts. Its design facilitates optimizing your Sunday School and VBS ministries and supports leadership development of all church leaders. This reliable guidebook produces confident faith in God and fosters the believers desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Focuses on values and attitudes drawn from the Gospels and the literature of Christian spirituality to discover solutions to psychological problems. Father Benedict offers a series of therapeutic meditations for readers with an interest in spirituality.