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Book SynopsisPlanes are frequent sights in our skies today. In the early years of the 20th century they were new, exciting – dangerous even. Betty Greene was one of the early women to learn to fly these amazing new machines. After World War 2, Betty helped to set up an organisation that used aircraft to support mission work – she was its first pilot. Later that organisation became Mission Aviation Fellowship. In Latin America, Africa and Irian Jaya Betty Greene flew her aircraft with courage and skill, all the while trusting God to keep her and her passengers safe.

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Book SynopsisYou are never too young to learn about Jesus! During his earthly ministry, Jesus welcomed children of all ages, showing them that they were special. This beautifully illustrated, colourful board–book boxset is perfect for young children to start learning the basic biblical truths about Jesus.

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Book SynopsisChoices and challenges - that's life. But how do we face up to them? Developing strategies and techniques to make our existence easy might seem like a good idea - and, let's face it, there are plenty of distractions around! But surely there's more to life than smartphones and endless playlists? Let God manage your life through his Word. Here are fifty to the point devotionals that will focus your mind on God and his 'hacks' for living the life he created us to live.

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Book SynopsisYou’ve got a mind – use it! If you’ve got questions – ask them! But don’t fill your mind with rubbish and it is important to ask the right questions. The THINK, ASK – BIBLE! series uses the lives of Bible characters to teach important lessons. Each chapter provides opportunities to stop, delve into the Scriptures and be prompted with study questions. God’s Word and Jesus covers questions about The Gospel, The Church, The Holy Spirit, Evangelism, Prayer, Bible Reading and Worship.

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Book SynopsisJesus told a story about a housewife who has lost a very precious coin.It’s a story that tells us about God and how loving he is. It is only God who can save.Jesus told stories, great stories, that tell us about who God is and what he is like. In the Stories From Jesus series the parables are retold and explained for young children.

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Book SynopsisJesus told a story about a busy farmer, a field and some seeds. It’s a great story that tells us about God and about how we need to listen to what God says.Jesus told stories, great stories, that tell us about who God is and what he is like. In the Stories From Jesus series the parables are retold and explained for young children.

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Book SynopsisJesus told a story about two busy boys. One says he’ll obey but doesn’t. One says he won’t obey but in the end he changes his mind. It’s a great story that tells us about God who has the power to change people. We must obey Him.Jesus told stories, great stories, that tell us about who God is and what he is like. In the Stories From Jesus series the parables are retold and explained for young children.

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Book SynopsisJesus told a story about a precious pearl and a treasure chest. It is a great story about God and how being a part of God’s family is the best thing ever. Make sure that you believe in Jesus.Jesus told stories, great stories, that tell us about who God is and what he is like. In the Stories From Jesus series the parables are retold and explained for young children.

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Book SynopsisThe best story never had a beginning and will never have an end. It’s all about Jesus. Find out about him and how he is the very best! This delightful book filled with colour illustrations introduces young children to the best story.

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Book SynopsisMary was just a girl. She gave birth to Jesus, God’s Son. This is the story of a special girl who gave birth to the most special person ever. She wasn’t perfect but her baby Son was. He was born to save people from their sins.

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Book SynopsisDo you love Christmas? The presents, the decorations and fun! There are so many great things at this time of year – but when we look at the snow, and hear the carols sung we should remember that Jesus Christ is the reason we celebrate. He came to the World as God’s Saviour. This fun and engaging book helps children to connect the things they love about Christmas – the tree, the snow, the stockings – with the true meaning of Christmas. The tree reminds us of the wooden manger cradling the baby Jesus; the snow reminds us that God has promised to make our sins as white as snow; the empty stockings waiting to be filled remind us that God wants us to be filled with love for him. Each page features beautiful colour illustrations, where children can see and point to the things beings ‘spied’. There are 24 things to spy in this book, so families could use this as a countdown to Christmas, thinking in depth about each of the truths being highlighted every day. Although aimed at younger children, this book can be enjoyed by the whole family.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE BOOK:“Faster, Jack, faster!” Wilfred Grenfell called to the lead dog in his sledge team. Jack needed no second reminder. He loved to go as fast as possible and he urged his team forward. Wilfred loved to go fast too, and felt a thrill as the cold wind blew past his face. There was such freedom flying across deep snow and ice, and so far, all seemed to be going well. But just then, instead of hard ice, they hit slush, which meant a patch of ice was melting and could break apart at any moment. “Come on Jack,” Wilfred yelled. “Faster!” But it did not matter. The worst thing happened. Right in front of the dogs the ice cracked open. Watching in horror, Jack and then one by one the other dogs, slid into the freezing water…

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Book SynopsisThe best love never had a beginning and will never have an end. The love of God is so great – he sent his one and only Son, Jesus, to save people from their sin. Find out about the love of God, the love of Jesus. He is the very best!

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Book SynopsisYou’ve got a mind – use it! If you’ve got questions – ask them! It is important to ask the right questions – don’t fill your mind with rubbish. The THINK, ASK – BIBLE! series uses the Bible to teach important lessons. Each chapter provides opportunities to stop, delve into the Scriptures and be prompted with study questions. God’s Word and Your World covers Creation, The Fall, Languages, Missions, Charity, Society and The New Heaven and the New Earth.

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Book SynopsisHere are twelve real–life heroes whose stories demonstrate the truth and relevance of the Christian faith. Their stories give answers to three questions many ask about Christianity: Is it true? Does it work? Is it worth it? The lives of Columba of Iona, John Knox, John Bunyan, William Wilberforce, David Livingstone, Fanny Crosby, Mary Slessor, Corrie ten Boom, CS Lewis, Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot and Joni Eareckson Tada can inspire us because they did great things through faith.

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Book SynopsisElizabeth was a bright young girl who knew what it was to have a heart sore with troubles. Born in Portland, Maine in the United States, Elizabeth was deeply impacted by the death of her father, who suffered from tuberculosis. However, in those early days she found that Jesus Christ and his love was her strength. Living life as a Christian wife and mother didn’t mean that suffering became part of her past. She also had health problems and two of her own children died. Elizabeth Prentiss continued to turn to her loving Heavenly Father for love and support, while also using her talent with the pen to bring glory to God and help to others in their time of need. Her hymn ‘More Love to Thee’ was a declaration of love to her Saviour – Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now Thee alone I seek, Give what is best; This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

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Book SynopsisTwo young people, one faith and a shared passion for the truth of God’s Word – that was the beginning of the story of Francis and Edith Schaeffer. Together, they wanted to follow wherever God would lead them and to share the Good News about Jesus with whoever God would send them. But little did they imagine that God would lead them to a remote village in the mountains of Switzerland. Nor did they foresee how God would use their ministry in that little mountain chalet to impact people all over the world. Francis and Edith Schaeffer opened their home to anyone searching for truth. They spent their whole lives helping people to see that the Bible’s answers to life’s questions are relevant and true; in their time, and for all time.

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Book SynopsisThere was something about John Chrysostom and the words he spoke that lit up his world. He was an important leader of the early church, known so much for his preaching and public speaking that he was given the nickname Golden Mouth. He spoke his mind and followed his convictions. He refused to host the lavish social gatherings that his predecessors had laid on. This meant that John Chrysostom really annoyed the wealthy citizens of Constantinople. He spoke out against how many influential Christians cared little for the poor. “It is madness to fill your cupboards with clothing while other human beings stand naked and trembling with the cold so that they can hardly hold themselves upright.” It didn’t matter if you were rich or poor John spoke the truth – emphatically. Even the empress fell under his criticism which eventually led to his exile and death.

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Book SynopsisWhen Samuel Rutherford picked up his pen he changed lives, maybe even across continents. What he wrote influenced the American constitution but where his real power and passion was felt was in the letters that his warm pastor’s heart wrote to the people of his parish. His book Lex Rex was burned on a pyre but his notes of comfort and wisdom were cherished by those he cared to guide and counsel. Accused of treason he died of illness before there was time to make him a martyr and on his gravestone today, just west of the Bell Tower in St. Andrews Cathedral are engraved the striking words that sum up his life, ‘Acquainted with Emmanuel’s Love’.

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Book SynopsisWhen we properly worship Jesus Christ in our hearts, we will begin to have the words to tell our generation about him. The Apostle Peter tells us as Christians that our purpose is to ‘proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light’ (1 Peter 2:9). The term ‘apologetics’ is just a fancy way of describing our privilege to proclaim the excellencies of our God. One of the ways of doing that is simply by answering questions – about you, me and God. William Edgar takes key questions often asked and gives us the basics to respond graciously and adequately to them: Who Am I? Only One Way? Must I Be Civil? Why Jesus Christ? What Kind of Book Is the Bible? Why Is there Cruelty? Is Sex a Problem? Has Darwin Refuted Genesis? How Hard Are Questions from Muslims? How to Change the World?

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Book SynopsisJesus’ disciple Peter wrote two letters to help followers of Jesus. He wanted to show God’s people that God loves them and is able to help them in their problems and difficulties. God loves you and can help you as well. These letters are in the Bible, but not in many children’s bibles. Here is Peter’s first letter, for children and younger readers. His letter shows us God’s wonderful care for even the youngest followers of Jesus. This book will encourage you to trust and obey Jesus, in every stage of life.

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Book SynopsisA true account from the dying days of the Soviet Union that puts life’s choices in perspective. When he was sixteen Dumitru decided he didn’t want his parents’ way of life. He wanted to be free to live like his friends. But when he found himself in trouble with the police, he realised that his parents had been his true friends all along. And he remembered a story they had told him as a child, the story of The Lost Son. As he replayed it from memory, alone in his prison cell, something happened. The story changed Dumitru for good. It’s a story that will change you, too!

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Book SynopsisBig Bible Science 2 helps children and those who teach them to explore God’s World and God’s Word through real world science experiments. There are twenty–one different units taking students through scientific concepts such as Potential and Kinetic energy, Levers, Pulleys, Chemical Reactions, Condensation and Symbiosis. God creates young minds to ask questions and seek answers. This book is designed to stir the imaginations of students and develop a lasting love for Christ. The units are fun, interesting, and affirm the biblical worldview of creation. Big Bible Science is written to appeal to various ages and learning styles. This material is ideal for homeschoolers or classroom–based activities. It is for the head and the heart: a good mix of solid science and inspirational devotions. Each unit has: Objectives: These are the science learning goals. Materials: What you need before each lesson The Big Idea: A scientific explanation of the lesson that also ties in a biblical perspective. Activities: Demonstrations, games and experiments. Apply it: Ideas about how to find examples of the lesson in your world. Go Beyond: For more advanced students this will challenge them to think and experiment further. Units in Big Bible Science 2: Potential & Kinetic Energy Simple Machines in a playground Mechanical Advantage of a Lever Fixed Pulley: Changing the Direction of Force Angular Momentum & Centripetal Motion Buoyancy of Boats Law of Conservation of Matter Indicators of a Chemical Reaction Heat Capacity & Specific Heart Condensation Colligative Properties Symmetry of Nature Deciduous and Evergreen Trees Plant a Bean Parts of a Plant at the Dinner Table Symbiosis Bird Population Study Endoskeleton versus Exoskeleton Carnivores, Herbivores & Omnivores: The Food Chain How the Moon Shines Weathering & Erosion

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Book SynopsisThe Bible teaches us that God always does what He says He will do. It is a great comfort to know, that God’s plans and purposes are not changed by men and women who make wrong or foolish choices. In a way that we cannot understand, God rules over everything, so that His promises are always fulfilled. Young and old, rich and poor all appear in the Bible and through them we see examples of people who made wise and foolish decisions. This book will help you to focus on God’s Word and His wisdom guiding you in your own day to day choices. Features: 40 devotional readings with scripture references and thinking further questions. Trade ReviewThis second volume of Good Choice, Bad Choices gives children further opportunity to be inspired or warned by Biblical characters and the decisions they made. This book will reinforce the fact that everyone faces good and bad choices in life and, by God’s grace, even children can find strength and courage to choose well. -- Heather Winslow LeFebvre (Author of ‘The History of Christmas: 2,000 Years of Faith, Fable and Festivity’)This book can help children choose well and, most importantly, trust in the God who redeems our choices—even the bad ones—as he unfolds his beautiful plan. -- William Boekestein (Author of ‘Ulrich Zwingli:Shepherd Warrior’)

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Book Synopsis‘Suddenly out of the darkness two masked men in camouflage clothing ran towards me pointing something shaped like a gun.’ At 25 years of age Maud Kells went to the Congo as a medical missionary with WEC International. She went to replace others who had been recently martyred. Years later she herself found herself close to death on the floor of her own operating theatre. A rebel soldier’s bullet went straight through her and only the Lords grace and her presence of mind saved her life in the end. Pushing her back against the wall to stop the flow of blood she gave herself enough time for other medical staff to come to her aid. This is the story of a young Irish girl who went to Africa despite her family’s objections due to the crystal clear call on her life of a God who assured her, ‘I am with you I am all you need’. Maud found that out to be absolutely true in all circumstances. Maud was recently awarded the OBE from Prince William

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Book SynopsisLife isn’t simple. Our world can be confusing. But God’s Word is clear about sin, its consequences and how Jesus is the answer to our biggest problems. Jim Turrent has written a straightforward summary of God’s good news young people need to know themselves. Although life isn’t simple, real truth is.

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Book SynopsisEvery child needs to know about Jesus. The Bible uses words like: Saviour, Christ, Risen and Friend. What do the words Immanuel and redeemer mean? These words will help your child worship the promised Messiah the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

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Book SynopsisWe learn from an early age how to navigate the difficult emotions of life. Fear. Sadness. Worry. Loneliness. Rejection. For some of us, we learn to avoid painful emotions. Others of us may “feed” our emotions through various temporary distractions. Still others may hide or cover them up. Yet the Bible teaches us to bring all our hurts to God. Tell God How You Feel is a discipleship tool for parents to use in engaging their children with their emotions. It is designed to help children learn to bring their emotions to God and tell him what hurts. It teaches them the process of Biblical lament. In Tell God How You Feel, Christina Fox uses warm encouraging story times to help children engage with the vivid, descriptive words of the Psalms of Lament, helping them develop the habit of turning to God during hard and difficult times. These read aloud stories are ideal for family times with thoughtful questions and discussion starters at the end of each story.Trade ReviewTell God How You Feel is unique and badly needed. Many children’s books deal well with particular emotions, but no book I’ve ever seen gives children such a clear, concrete, relatable framework for dealing with any and all emotions by engaging their Heavenly Father with the weights and dreams in their hearts. Illustrated in an ethnically inclusive, warmly inviting style, Tell God how You Feel’fills a vital niche in nurturing a living faith in our children. -- Alasdair Groves (Executive Director of CCEF)Children are often unsure about what to do with their emotions. Whether they are feeling happy or sad, peaceful or anxious, angry or joyful, they can learn healthy ways to share their emotions with God. Christina Fox’s new book, Tell God How You Feel is a wonderful book to help parents and children discuss their feelings, as they consider the ways people have prayerfully talked to God all throughout Scripture, especially in the Psalms. This book is a wonderful way to talk with your children as you help them learn to talk to God. -- Melissa B. Kruger (author and director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition)

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Book SynopsisDepression can be hard to understand and even harder to talk about. Yet statistics show that more young people than ever are struggling with depression, as well as anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. So what exactly is depression? Why do some people struggle with it and not others? And where can we turn for help? In this book, Rachel Lane begins to unpack some of these questions as she shares her own experience of teenage depression and points you to the God who wants to walk with you through it.Trade ReviewThe statistics say that many (or most) of our young people will experience at least some symptoms of depression. In this book those young people will find the gentleness, warmth and understanding that only comes from hard experience. They will also find Christ and the promise that he can be their good shepherd through the darkest places. -- Ed Drew (Director of Faith in Kids and formerly Children’s Worker, Dundonald Church, South West London)Warm, accessible and wise, this is a great resource for young people facing depression and those who care for them. It’s a little book but packed with bible teaching, personal experience and practical advice. -- Emma Scrivener (Blogger at emmascrivener.net and author of ‘A New Name’ and ‘A New Day’)Personal, engaging and beautifully honest it explores the reality of what depression looks and feels like. This book gives hope to those who might be suffering both through what professionals may offer with medical help and psychological support, but also the hope that the God of the bible can give us, the God who not only understands our struggles but who helps us within them. -- Dr Tracey Foy (GP and minister’s wife, East Sussex)… deals delicately about the complexity and longevity of depression, weaving it through the complexity of her own story and the complexity of the Psalms – helping us walk with our Saviour through the various valleys we encounter. Just read it – it’s very real, very honest, very practical, very biblical, and very helpful. -- Innes Macsween (Assistant Minister, Smithton Church, Inverness)… full of wise counsel, practical help, and gospel truth, while also being easy to read and accessible for all teens, regardless of Christian faith. I pray that this book will help teens battling with mental health issues to open up and speak to someone. -- Rich Arnold (Youth and Families Minister, Holy Cross Church, Hove)

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from God’s Promises Kept, Catherine MacKenzie gives us more devotions inspired by Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Chequebook of the Bank of Faith. By adapting Spurgeon’s daily devotions to be accessible for today’s 9–14 year olds, Catherine MacKenzie encourages a new generation to cling to the promises of God. This small padded book is a treasure trove that would be an idea gift for any child. Each entry finishes with a suggestion for what the reader should do in response to what they have read, and a prayer.

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Book SynopsisThomas Clarkson was the son of a clergyman who lived in a time when it was legal to buy and sell slaves. He believed this was wrong, and campaigned to make sure this changed. He was instrumental in making sure that no human being could be bought or sold in the British Empire.

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