"[The story of] a young prince who grows up giving and receiving seeds (words). He faithfully plants and waters those seeds daily, until they grow to become very powerful trees. Later, with the help of a friend, he is able to cut down and uproot the bad ones and then replant good seeds in their place"--Preliminary page.

Like seeds, your words contain not only information, but the spark of life that will produce certain results. Seeds demand a harvest and so do your words. Knowing that principle, how would you describe your life? Is it full of love, joy, peace, and expectation every day? Or is it full of drama, chaos, confusion, and disappointment? If it's the latter, you may want to consider your words. What are you saying? What and who are you listening to? There are also circumstances in life that can cause even God's word/seeds to be aborted and ineffective. The Parable of the Sower in Mark 4 explains very clearly how we can allow our harvest of good things from the Word to be aborted, choked out, neglected, or starved. It also tells us how to prevent that so God's Word can fall into good soil and grow to produce a good crop. The Bible is God speaking to us and it is chock full of information that is designed to build us up, make us victorious in life, and cause our lives to be like heaven on earth here and now!

Sticks and stones can break your bones and words can also harm you. Mae believes that words (whether good or bad), are actions ready to happen. In speaking the written word, we bring it to life with unlimited potential. If you understand that life and death are in the Power of the tongue, then by all means this book will give you insight on how you can check yourself before uttering the wrong words to your children, to your spouse or to your best friends or even to your co-workers. You will quickly learn how to speak, when to speak, what to speak, and why it is important to use words to our advantage, to favor ourselves, our children and our future. Mae demonstrates the Power of the Spoken Word. Her straight forward and courageous style will challenge you to understand how the spoken word influences whole societies and how you can make a real difference in your world today merely by what you speak. W. Johan Sturm, President of Animated Family Films

Each day involves countless interactions with others–not only among family and friends but also with neighbors, coworkers, even telephone solicitors. An attitude of love may ot be your top priority in some of these encounters. But what if the ancient maxim “love your neighbor as yourself” applied to everyone, including those you meet in the most ordinary circumstances? By giving love, instead of grabbing for it, you’ll become the person others want to love in return, no matter what their role in your life. Relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman applies the seven characteristics of authentic love to family life, friendship, the workplace, and beyond. Eye-opening personal assessments uncover relational strengths and weaknesses, while real-life stories and ideas for building habits of love will inspire you to grow into the complete person you were meant/created to be. Capture a vision that will transform your relationships and make your corner of the world a better place–by choosing Love As a Way of Life. Includes questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

Since the first century, Christians have detected "seeds of the Word" in the surrounding culture. No matter how charred or distorted the fragments, we can always uncover inklings of the Gospel, which can then lead people to God. Through this evocative collection of essays, Bishop Robert Barron finds those "seeds" in today's most popular films, books, and current events. How do Superman, Gran Torino, and The Hobbit illuminate the figure of Jesus? How does Bob Dylan convey the prophetic overtones of Jeremiah and Isaiah? Where can we detect the ripple of original sin in politics, sports, and the Internet culture? Finding the "seeds of the Word" requires a new vision. This book will train you to see.

"Gail Gibbons is known for her ability to bring the nonfiction world into focus for young students. Through pictures, captions, and text, this book provides a window into the world of growing things...Erin Mallon complements Gibbons’s text with a clear, clipped, and purposeful narration." -AudioFile Magazine

As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her--from the giant mugumo trees her people, the Kikuyu, revered to the tiny tadpoles that swam in the river. Although most Kenyan girls were not educated, Wangari, curious and hardworking, was allowed to go to school. There, her mind sprouted like a seed. She excelled at science and went on to study in the United States. After returning home, Wangari blazed a trail across Kenya, using her knowledge and compassion to promote the rights of her countrywomen and to help save the land, one tree at a time.