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Children will experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as they read 365 daily devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to their hearts. Adapted from Sarah Young’s bestselling adult book, this inspiring year-long devotional has scripture and personal reflections that share Jesus' message of peace, for today and every day.Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids focuses on the biblical promise of peace, which can be experienced at any time and in all circumstances. With peace-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect your children with Jesus, the One who meets them where they are. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, this devotional will engage your children and tweens and help them find lifelong encouragement in Him.In Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids, your 6- to 12-year-old child will Feel comforted by words of hope and encouragement Be reassured of Jesus' unending love for them Receive gentle guidance based on Scripture Read scripture verses that strengthen their faith Connect with Jesus further as they reflect and meditate on God’s Word With versions of Jesus Calling for adults and kids, families can explore God’s Word together as they discuss what they’ve read during their devotional times. With these much-loved devotions, children will spend time in the presence of the Savior and calm their minds and hearts with His love.Sarah Young has sold more than 40 million books worldwide. Some of her other children's books include Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook Jesus Calling: The Story of Easter Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas

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Explore the real meaning of Advent and Christmas with your kids as they hear, learn, engage, and play with My Advent Nativity Press-Out-and-Play Book. This Advent activity for families presents people, animals, and stable features that actually press out of the book and is built into a three-dimensional scene.Counting down to Christmas with Advent calendars has become a popular tradition among families. In this board book, parents and children can read the short, easy-to-understand story of the first Christmas and learn how, just like Mary and Joseph were waiting for Jesus to come, we too can prepare our hearts in anticipation and celebration of the nativity of Jesus.This interactive, pop-out board book will help parents teach young children about Advent and the nativity engage kids with interactive elements of play improve young children's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and visual thinking share the true meaning of Christmas, helping kids look forward to the best gift of all--Jesus With a classic and kid-friendly art style, My Advent Nativity Press-Out-and-Play Book features a 25-piece nativity scene that will be loved (and played with!) for years to come has a fully illustrated scene under each pop-and-play character so the book and story remain even after the characters and features are removed is a perfect gift for ages 3–7 during the Advent and Christmas season equips homeschool families and churches with a fun resource to fuel a deeper discussion and study of Advent This Christmas, help tiny hearts discover God's love for us through the celebration of Jesus' birth.

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These real-life stories of senior dogs who found forever homes through Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will delight any young animal lover. TheHomecoming Tales of sweet, sassy, and sometimes hilarious old friends offer kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love.Meet Mack, Dog Bowl contestant and social media star; Marco, a scary tough dog—until someone gave him a second chance; Shaq, a gentle giant who is learning to leave his fears behind; Prince, a laid back dude who doesn’t let being blind steal his sunshine; and JuneBug, a spunky sweetheart who just wants to cuddle and keep you safe from the vacuum cleaner. Each chapter in Homecoming Tales focuses on one canine companion from the Tennessee-based dog rescue, with fun facts about his or her breed, stories of silly antics, and the meaningful tale of how this canine companion found a forever family. This delightful middle grade book entertains, teaches, and inspires and will be a new favorite for fans of A Dog’s Purpose and the Puppy Tales series.In this lighthearted, easy-to-read nonfiction chapter book, you’ll find the true stories of how 15 dogs found a loving home line drawing illustrations of each featured dog and a full-color photo insert doggy stats, fun facts, and recipes for your own canine friend information on adopting and owning pets, caring for aging animals, ideas for helping a pet with special needs, and ways kids can get involved with their local animal shelter or rescue Homecoming Tales is a great gift for any eight to twelve-year-old who loves animals, enjoys volunteer work, or simply appreciates heartwarming stories. With information about care for older dogs, this educational book is also a helpful read for families who are interested in adopting a senior dog.

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Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel scared and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear. With simple, accessible text, scared becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to better understand themselves and grow closer to God. The bright, emotive art by Nomar Perez will draw kids in, and a note in the back provides tips and techniques parents and caregivers can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way.God, I Feel Scared teaches kids ages 4 to 8 how to: Identify the feeling of fear and recognize things that can make them feel scared See signs of fear in others Develop techniques to manage fear Embrace fear and new experiences without letting it overwhelm them Talk to God about their feelings God, I Feel Scared is perfect for: Helping young kids develop positive ways to manage and name their feelings Children dealing with changing emotions, new experiences, or anxiety Family read-aloud time Supporting good communication and mental health habits at an early age Check out the other picture book in the God, I Feel series—God, I Feel Sad.

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Loaded with Bible verses, prayer starters, recipes, crafts, and other hands-on projects, this devotional pulls preteen girls closer to God while providing them fun, age-appropriate activities to help them live out a brave life.Each of the brand-new 90 devotions in Live Brave features a passage written from the perspective of one of the popular Brave Girls characters--Hope, Glory, Faith, Gracie, and Honor--along with a Scripture and prayer. Each devotion is designed to help girls learn to trust God's character and act out His goodness.In addition to this meaningful spiritual content, Live Brave includes prompts for over 30 enriching activities. From baking and science experiments to crafts and service projects, girls will have a blast, grow in faith, help others--and get a little messy along the way. The Brave Girls characters invite tween readers to join them in . . . planting a tree cooking pita pizzas starting a neighborhood small jobs business drawing Scripture word art building a solar oven (and baking s'mores!) making a journal jar hosting a school-supply drive crafting paper-plate gift baskets and more! Every family is different, so each activity is adaptable for either a solo adventure or group bonding. You'll love the creative, budget-friendly ideas for friend and family time.Written in a voice that emulates a contemporary adolescent girl, this interactive, high-energy devotional helps preteens take ownership of their spiritual journey. Girls will practice everyday bravery and grow in godly character as they take their faith off the page and into the world.

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Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel their sadness and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.Sad is a feeling that can be hard, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Sad, kids discover that it’s okay to be sad and that God is in all things, including sadness. With simple, accessible text, sad becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to grow closer to God. The bright, emotive art by Nomar Perez will draw kids in, and a note in the back provides tips and techniques parents and caregivers can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way.God, I Feel Sad teaches kids ages 4 to 8 how to: Identify the feeling of sadness See signs of sadness in others Recognize things that can make them feel sad Embrace sadness without letting it overwhelm them Talk to God about their feelings God, I Feel Sad is perfect for: Helping young kids develop positive ways to manage and name their feelings Children dealing with changing emotions, new experiences, or loss Family read-aloud time Supporting good communication and mental health habits at an early age

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Kids are wrestling with tough issues these days—peer pressure, purpose, unexpected change or loss, and wondering where their faith fits in with it all. Roar Like a Lion encourages your kids to "run toward the roar" as they face their fears, knowing that God is with them every step of the way. Pastor and bestselling author Levi Lusko is known for making tough topics accessible while drawing his readers toward a richer spiritual life. In his first children's devotional for ages 6 to 10, Levi tackles real issues our kids face with a lighthearted and approachable tone. Kids are equipped to approach both fun moments and tough times with their hearts set on God's faithfulness with the help of fascinating stories and facts, eye-catching art, Bible verses, prayers, and simple action steps. This 90-day devotional covers highly relevant topics such as: facing fears about school and friendships having courage to try something new handling new challenges, past disappointments, and grief dealing with peer pressure and bullying understanding how we each fit into God's great story As a parent and pastor, Levi is able to address real-life situations with compassion, grace, and biblical authenticity. Roar Like a Lion is a great way to spark discussion with your kids on meaningful topics and get them in the habit of reading a biblically-based devotional. Offering practical approaches to faith in everyday life, Roar Like a Lion will inspire your kids to nurture their personal faith in a God strong enough to protect and guide them as they run toward the roar during the challenges in their lives.

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Loneliness among kids is on the rise. In Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe, author and pastor Levi Lusko uses illuminating stories, biblical teaching, and eye-opening surprises about outer space to show kids that they're never alone, because God is always with them.The moon is a constant and mysterious presence in our sky! Kids marvel at it, just as adults do, wondering about our big universe. And they'll love learning about the moon and other out-of-this-world discoveries about God's creative cosmos. With insightful, educational, and comforting devotions, kids will discover that God is powerful, He is good, and He will never leave us.Including fun facts and simple action steps, this 90-day devotional journey will help kids to handle real-life issues such as loneliness, peer pressure, negative emotions, and more; tackle truths about God's creation, learn how our universe fits together in perfect harmony, and discover God's love for His children; learn from courageous people, including Father Abraham, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Katherine Johnson, and many others; dig into interesting space and astronomy facts, plus scientific findings reinforced by the Bible; and foster a new sense of wonder at God's magnificent creation as they engage with His promises. Despite the conundrums kids may face on earth, they'll learn that God defies gravity and is with them wherever they go!

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In this captivating follow-up to the bestselling kids' devotionals Indescribable and How Great Is Our God, discover more mind-blowing, faith-building scientific facts and biblical truths about the wonder of God's creation from author, speaker, and founder of the Passion movement Louie Giglio.Well-known for his powerful and highly visual messages about science and the Bible, Louie Giglio has a passion for inspiring kids to notice, enjoy, and marvel at God's creation. In The Wonder of Creation, children will find new delight in God's creativity with 100 devotions that explore: animals—from honeyguide birds to flying snakes to white rhinos space—from black holes to volcanic moons to gamma-ray bursts people—from optical illusions to brain freezes to our immune systems Earth—from rainbow rivers to blue lava to flowing glaciers and much, much more! With engaging illustrations and striking photography, this fun and informative book is ideal for children ages 6–10. Each of the 100 devotions features a scientific fact or an easy activity for exploring faith, a short Bible verse, and a closing prayer.With a beautifully bright and colorful cover and a ribbon bookmark, The Wonder of Creation is ideal for science-loving kids, Bible-loving kids, and any child ready to go deeper in faith continues a well-loved devotional series that has impacted over a million children, parents, and teachers includes informative content call-outs inviting kids to "Explore the Wonder" makes a great addition to a homeschool STEM curriculum or a bedtime reading routine As kids explore this awe-inspiring devotional, they'll be amazed at the many wonders God has made!Check out these other books in the bestselling Indescribable Kids series: Indescribable Indescribable for Little Ones How Great Is Our God Indescribable Atlas Adventures

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Learn how to celebrate every moment in life while living enthusiastically and following your God-given passions. New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson invites you to reach new depths of faith and new heights of life as you discover how to live life to the fullest through 100 relevant devotions.Live on Purpose takes the life-changing messages from Sadie's bestselling books Live Fearless and Live and helps you apply those truths through Scripture, prayer, and her passionate message to live well.Through each of Sadie's authentic and relatable entries, you'll take away practical tools for overcoming fear and living with confidence living without limitations by setting aside fear, anxiety, and comparison authentically celebrating every moment in life replacing temporary highs with the promises of God dreaming big and living life on purpose! Live on Purpose, which made the USA Today and ECPA bestseller lists, is a valuable message for anyone eager to make a difference in the world and is a perfect gift for the holidays, graduation, birthdays, or a faith anniversary. You'll discover that when you follow your God-given passions, nothing can stop you from living your most enthusiastic, purposeful life. It's time to let go of fear and follow God.Sadie is a wholesome and trusted role model and enthusiastic voice for her generation, reaching millions of teens, young adults, and parents through her books, social platforms, and hit podcast, WHOA That's Good.Read Sadie's additional inspirational bestselling books, Live Fearless and Live.

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