Children’s / Teenage general interest: Philosophy, Religion and beliefs

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Book SynopsisFind out about the ten commandments, God's rules for our lives and about the only One who kept them as they were meant to be kept - Jesus Christ, God's Son. He is the answer to the problem of sin, and to our need to get the better of it.Glorifying God uses the King James or Authorized Version of the Scriptures throughout the text and puzzles.

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Book SynopsisSisters and friends, mothers and daughters - they're all in this book and they all have one thing in common - they've prayed to the one true God - the God who always answers.

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Book SynopsisBrothers and friends, fathers and sons - they're all in this book and they all have one thing in common - they've prayed to the one true God - the God who always answers.

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Book SynopsisThe Bible says that the devil, who is the adversary of all Christians, prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. He wants to bring down God's people whenever he can.So let's meet some men and women of the early church who stood up to this lion and his followers. They faced down persecution and stood up for the truth of Christ.Characters included: Apostle John; Polycarp; Blandina; Constantine; Arius; Athanasius; Anthony

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Book SynopsisWolves have had a bit of a P.R. campaign lately. If fairy tales were being written today the wolf would save the three little pigs and escort Little Red Riding Hood to safety. But it wasn't always like that. People in the days of the early church saw wolves as wild predators. That's why the Apostle Paul described the false teachers who sought to destroy Christians as 'savage wolves'. There was great danger in the early church of those false teachers leading Christians into error by teaching lies. So let's go to the very early years of the church to discover the names of those people who fought for and against God's truth. Characters included: The Apostle James;Basil the Great; Ambrose of Milan; John Chrysostom; Simeon Stylites, Monica of Hippo; Augustine.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever asked "Why did God allow Adam and Eve to sin? Why did he create mosquitoes? What is God's plan for me?" Sometimes we have really tough questions. We wonder if there is anyone who can give us an answer. Some questions are about life, some are about death - some of them are even about God. How can we get answers to questions about God and the Bible? Well - one way is to read the Bible - the Word of God. Joel Beeke helps us by taking our questions about life, death, sin, salvation and many other topics we can find confusing and teaching us what God says in his Word. Sometimes we have tough questions, sometimes we don't get the answers we want or expect, but the Word of God is faithful and we can trust that what we need to know, God will reveal to us.Children from a variety of backgrounds have come up with the questions in this book and Joel Beeke has done his best to answer these in the light of God's Word. These are real questions from real children in real life situations - and a real pastor with a genuine concern for their souls takes them to the one true God and the real gospel.Trade Review"This book will provide a useful tool in family worship or daily reading, as well as a springboard for further exploration of these important topics." -- Simonetta Carr (Author)"Kids ask the toughest questions and who hasn't been caught wondering how to answer? I can think of no one better to answer the toughest of questions than Joel Beeke. Thoughtfully written, pastorally sensitive, biblically based, gospel-centered, Christ-exalting material of the best sort. [Truth is, grown ups will profit from these answers, too!" -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina)"With the wisdom of a tender shepherd, Joel Beeke leaves no stone unturned as he tackles weighty questions children ask... This book is a wonderful companion to family worship; every home should have a well-used copy never far from reach." -- Douglas Bond, Author of several books including the "Crown & Covenant" Trilogy

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Book SynopsisAlthough his mother was a faithful Christian, Augustine managed to stray into a sinful life. His life changed when he realised the truth of the Gospel. Augustine became a bishop and a tower of faith in the early church. His life is a glimpse into the days of Roman Africa and a powerful picture of the wisdom and durability of God's Word in a pagan culture.

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Book SynopsisThe man who wrote the song 'Amazing Grace' began his career as the captain of a slave ship. When God changed his heart and his life, he began to free the people he kept captive. This is the amazing story of how Newton found 'amazing grace' and became a champion of the faith and abolition.

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Book SynopsisJohn Knox was a bright young lad who grew up to be a strong fighter for freedom and liberty. He had a gentle but fiercely loyal heart and became a stalwart defender of the reformed faith. He thundered the truth that neither good works, popes or priests can save you from sin - but Christ alone. This fiery Scot refused to give in to religion or royalty - it was the Bible, the Word of God that was his standard.

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Book Synopsis“What about making it a New Year resolution to write each other every few weeks?” And so it begins – an amazing year’s worth of correspondence between one elderly gentleman and his young grandchild. Issues and questions that every young Christian has to tackle are dealt with in a warm but direct way. This book is an essential bit of kit for the 21st century young apologist – or simply anyone who wants to face up to the world. Trade ReviewThis book is full of good advice written in a very gentle way to explain to a young Christian how to defend their faith and how to live it out in a secular world. It is backed up with references to the Bible, both Old and New Testaments. In a world where Christians are often questioned about what they believe, this book would be very helpful for any Christian, young or old. The idea behind it is also a great concept for young Christians and their grandparents. I would definitely recommend it, especially as a guide to young Christians at the top end of primary school and into the early years of secondary school. -- Presbyterian Herald

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Book SynopsisJohn Bunyan could be said to have authored one of the most influential books in the English language. But ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ is so much more than an historical novel. Bunyan’s plan for his readers is for them to travel through this book as an adventure through the Christian life – retold on paper and in pictures. The story of Christian and his companions has been a favourite for generations. John Bunyan’s imaginative text brings out the same, practical, necessary lessons that everyone needs to know – both today and yesterday. Additional features and study sections have been included to help today’s generation of children to understand the book. These will help you to get behind some of the characters and places that Bunyan describes. You will also learn about Bunyan himself through a ‘life summary’ and get some ideas on how to use this book. A small number of archaic words have been changed to modern equivalents and there is a dictionary and footnotes to provide additional help. This means that Christian and Faithful talk like the medieval travellers they are, and not like modern day tourists, but you can also get what they are on about!Trade Review"Next to the Bible, the book that I value most is John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" ... it is ... the Bible in another shape." -- Charles Haddon Spurgeon (Famous 19th century preacher)'This wonderful work is one of the very few books which may be read over repeatedly at different times, and each time with a new and a different pleasure' -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Book SynopsisGeorge Müller – Does Money grow on trees? What would you do if you needed some money? Would you pick some of a tree in the garden? Of course you wouldn’t – because money doesn’t grow on trees. You have to work for it. Sometimes you have to work hard. George Müller didn’t like to work and tried to get his money in other ways. He would cheat and steal and was eventually thrown in prison. Find out how God changed George from a thief to someone even children could trust.Trade ReviewThis little book is of the usual high standard of Christian Focus Publications. It is suitable for reading to 4 and 5 year olds, and also as an early reader for children of 6 and 7.The story of the life of George Müller is told very simply. Yet from it a young child learns the power of the gospel to change a sinful heart and life, and the loving kindness of the Lord to those who trust in Him for all their needs. Not only are the illustrations attractive, they also reinforce the story by using sentences from the main text as captions. -- British Church Newspaper

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Book SynopsisHudson Taylor – Could somebody pass the salt? What would you do if someone forgot to give you any lunch and you weren’t allowed to ask for it? Young Hudson Taylor’s story of a missing bowl of soup is an amusing tale from his childhood. In the end Hudson gets his soup – but that isn’t all. Hudson Taylor learns about the country of China. One day he will go there by himself to tell the people of China about the Lord Jesus.

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Book Synopsis Ivan is still having problems. He refuses to join the Communist youth organisations and his classmates make fun of him because of it. Ivan is finding it difficult to make friends as the young people at school mock his faith. Boris tries to force him off the school hockey team, and his teacher tells him that Christians are not allowed to attend any university. Just when Ivan thinks it can't get any worse, disaster strikes. Ivan is taken in for questioning by the police after he attends a secret Bible study. Suddenly even his Christian friends don't trust him anymore. Ivan knows there is an informer somewhere but everybody thinks it is him. How can Ivan clear his name? What will he do? Trade ReviewAs well as the interest and excitement of the stories, the dialogue between Ivan and the other characters explains the gospel in simple and straightforward language, placing its challenge before the reader.The warmth of the presentation is sure to commend eternal truths to the young. I am looking forward to reading this series to my daughter!These little books would make excellent Sunday school prizes. Highly recommended. -- Evangelical Times

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Book SynopsisJames didn't think much about the rain and where it came from as he struggled through the storms on his way to church. He didn't even care that much about going to church, he did all he could to avoid going. But one little letter changed all that. You see, James heard of the people of the South Pacific - people who had never heard of Christ - and in a heartbeat his life changed. He found a new-born love for God and a new attachment to a people who had never heard the truth about their Creator and Saviour. The South Pacific was a dangerous place to be with violent tropical storms and cannibal tribes on the march - but James knew where God wanted him to be and why. In the warm tropical rain that, for him had replaced the icy highland winds, James Chalmers was able to share the news of the rainmaker - the one true God who had come to save his people - even cannibals. But James knew that in the middle of such hostile tribes he may only be a heartbeat away from death. He knew the dangers, he knew the cost - but he was still willing.This is the true story of a young Scot who took the good news of the gospel to cannibals and in the end had his life taken from him by the very people he had come to serve.Trade Review"An excellent addition to the ‘Torchbearers' series of biographies telling how God's power changed lives in Scotland and Papua New Guinea. Chalmers' fearlessness for the gospel, love for people and strong belief that God could keep him through all dangers till his work was done come through clearly." -- Miriam Lowrie, Peace & Truth, 2007:3

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Book Synopsis Every time you switch on a light, start up a computer or turn on a television, you do it because of discoveries related to the work of Michael Faraday. In a swimming pool you will be guarded from disease because of liquid chlorine in the water: this is because Michael Faraday first liquefied chlorine. Faraday built the very first electric motor and later the first generator and transformer of electricity. This was to change long distance communication across the earth leading to the ability to talk to astronauts far out in space. His work on electromagnetism is included in Melvyn Braggs' book on 12 books that changed the World. But Michael Faraday also suffered from a disorder known as dyslexia. This meant that he had difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols. Faraday however, overcame this problem to become one of the greatest public lecturers in history. The interesting thing is that alongside all the amazing discoveries and brilliant experiments there was something more important in Michael's life. He deeply loved and followed the Lord Jesus. On one occasion after a brilliant public lecture he had given at the Royal Institution, the house "rocked" with enthusiastic applause. The Prince of Wales rose to congratulate the great Professor. The thunders of applause however, were followed by a strange silence. Everybody waited for Michael Faraday's reply, but the lecturer had vanished! Where was he? Faraday had slipped away to a prayer meeting. Faraday believed that his great purpose in life was to read, as he put it, "the book of nature ... written by the finger of God". Few people in history have read that book more accurately and applied it more helpfully.

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Book SynopsisSydney, Australia!Everyone thinks that their home is best - here's your chance to find out.This is an introduction to Australia's largest city, its history and culture, by an Aussie bloke.Sydney is a modern day city with a buzz and an atmosphere about it to rival other major cities of the world, you'll remember the fantastic job they made of the Olympic Games. It's part of a country of amazing wildlife and scenery but also one that has a bit of a 'past'. Sydney's story is also a story of how God is involved in everyone's story. As you walk the streets of Sydney you'll discover that God can walk there with you too.Jim Cromarty has also written Outback Adventures and Great Barrier Reef Adventures about Australia's great outdoors and Christian history.

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Book SynopsisThe Alternative way of doing a Holiday Bible Club Programme. ‘Non–yucky’ teaching about salvation through Jesus to your children’s club over 6 weeks (or six days for a holiday club/VBS programme!) Do you want your children to realise that the Bible is God’s relevant, exciting and dynamic guide. God’s miracle worker has superb games, thoughtful activities and a thorough explanation of the gospel message. This material that brings children to focus on fun, faith, and God’s forgiveness. In the amazing world of ‘God’s Miracle Maker’ you wil come accross the case of gruesome poison, the incident of the blind soldiers as well as the multiplying oil. God’s Miracle Maker does not shrink from teaching about sin, judgement and forgiveness as well as God’s plan of redemption!Trade Review"Very good... ideas that look really interesting. I would recommend this series." -- Simon Hoggarth (age 13), Education Otherwise "Excellent, enjoyable. It has been tested in many different churches and denominations and comes with the highest recommendation." -- Ann MacAskill, The Monthly Record"This is a comprehensive scheme for children to be introduced to Bible stories. Recommended" -- Sarah Cook, Association of Christian Teachers

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Book SynopsisA sudden flash flood brings the Jungle Doctor into some serious trouble as he and a couple of the Mvumi hospital staff go to the rescue of a dangerously ill patient.In the African jungle, short journeys can become life threatening when the weather takes a turn for the worse. But it's not only the weather that is against them, there are many other difficulties for the Jungle Doctor to tackle. Even small cuts can become serious infections - and infections can lead to sickness, even death if not treated properly.However, this time the Jungle Doctor has help at hand with the new flying ambulance and the first radio phone to be operated at Mvumi Mission Hospital.Another thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.

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Book SynopsisAnother thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.Yet again the Jungle Doctor has a battle to fight while trying to save people's lives. Infections and disease are defeated with medicine and good hygiene but Nje - the Witchdoctor cooks the stings of Scorpions in his evil potions. Instead of bringing health and joy to his patients he brings sickness, fear and even death. However the time comes when the Witchdoctor urgently needs the help of the Jungle Doctor himself. Nje's life depends on it.

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Book SynopsisNg'wagu who for years has lived in "Utitu" - "The Land of Darkness" - comes to the Jungle Hospital to see what Jungle Doctor could do for him with his "instruments of iron."Truly the Bwana has strong medicine for eyes," had said his friends. But Berenge, the witchdoctor had grown rich by his own brand of "strong medicine for eyes" - so strong that it meant almost certain blindness for his patients - and he is not letting Ng'wagu out of his clutches so easily. The story tells how his evil deeds at length were thwarted, and how Ng'wagu found light, not only for his eyes, but also for his soul. Another thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.

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Book SynopsisJohn Bunyan could be said to have authored the most influential book in the English language (other than the King James Bible) – The Pilgrim’s Progress. But he has also written another dramatic allegorical novel – The Holy War. Bunyan’s plan for his readers was for them to experience the struggles of the city of Mansoul as a fierce battle rages to take control of it. However, alongside this knife–edge drama Bunyan wished his readers to understand how the struggles of their souls ran in parallel to the struggles of the wretched inhabitants of that place. The righteous and honourable ruler Shaddai and his son Immanuel rule Mansoul with justice and equity. But the ruler of darkness – Prince Diabolus – has other plans. With his evil captains and their battalions Diabolus plots the fall and destruction of the once happy city. The first to fall is Captain Resistance as Diabolus knows that there is only one route into the city and that it can only be breached through the permission of the people of Mansoul itself. With Captain Resistance gone, the city is laid open to Diabolic lies and the next to fall is Lord Innocency and then the city is lost. So begins a story of treachery and deceit, foolishness and pride, forgiveness and final redemption. In fact this is, as Bunyan intended it, the story of a sinner saved by the grace of God.

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Book SynopsisBefore the dawn of time a plan was made… a plan to save and a plan to love, a plan to rescue and a plan to send. One after the other people were sent to be where they were needed to be. In the distance wise men ride camels through the desert. A star glimmers in the night sky. They have a long way to go and many months of travel ahead of them. Some shepherds stand guard over their flock of sheep as a young couple struggle the last few miles of a tiring journey desperate for shelter and a place to sleep. All have been sent to one place for one event that will change the world forever. The one and only saviour of the world will be born that night in a stable, in a little country called Israel in a little town called Bethlehem. The key part of the plan is a baby and His name will be Jesus for he will save his people from their sins.Trade Review… attractively produced, with full page, colour illustrations… Sinclair Ferguson shows how Jesus coming into the world was part of ‘the plan that began before time began.’ -- Evangelical TimesAmongst the best that I have read … this book was a pure delight to read from start to finish. What touched me was the way in which the finale of this book provides a doorway for a young child to invite Jesus into their own life through the provision of special prayers. A lovely – and potentially life changing – gift. -- Presbyterian Herald

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