Each of these 52 Bible verses are essential to knowing God and building a strong and healthy life!You can go through the book daily and then read through it multiple times in a year or you can read each verse for a week and memorize it before you move on to the next verse.As you read the verse and devotional be sure to take the time to ask and answer the questions. The power of God's Word is in the application of its truths.Each verse has a confession...

Studying God's Word as a teenager changed my life . . . And it can change yours, too. The Bible is more than just an ancient religious document. It's a book filled with the actual words of the living God, meant to be read often and studied deeply that we might experience its life-changing power. If you're a teen who's tired of low expectations and weightless platitudes, this book will help you dig into the Bible and make the time you spend reading...

Practical Strategies for Gospel-Centered Children's Ministry When building a children's ministry at a church, there is so much to consider: Which curriculum should we use? How many volunteers do we need? How do we keep parents in the loop? And that's before we run into stalled check-in computers, missing activity sheets, and floors that need to be vacuumed. While all of the tasks of children's ministry are important, leaders can get easily distracted...

"The cultural battle transcends all generations, and in his second book with HarperCollins Mexico, author Agustin Laje enumerates, analyzes and details the social variants that affect the new generation of young people and the political implication in an evolving society in favor of preserving youth and family"--

They're hallmarks of childhood. The endless "why" questions. The desire to touch and taste everything. The curiosity and the observations. It can't be denied-children have an inherent desire to know. Teachers and parents can either encourage this natural inquisitiveness or squelch it. There is joy in the classroom when children learn-not to take a test, not to get a grade, not to compete with each other, and not to please their parents or their teachers-but...

An Accessible Guide to Systematic Theology from Pastor Jon Nielson When you consider theology, you may think of confusing, lofty terminology that only concerns scholars and pastors. But in reality, theology is for anyone who wants to better understand God and learn more about the Bible. Theology-the study of God and his word-should be personal, accessible, and worshipful. Pastor Jon Nielson has written Knowing God's Truth, a part of the Theology...

Many youth arrive at confirmation classes without a basic grasp of key Bible stories or Christian traditions. This book helps to fill that gap, offering Sunday school teachers, parents, and adult volunteers a compact guide for equipping their youth with knowledge and understanding of their own faith. It offers an overview of one hundred essential topics that all children growing up in the church should learn about, including key Bible stories, church...

Respect is more than a word or a concept. It is a way of life. It is a way of honoring God and His creation. It is a way of loving God and His people. It is a way of growing in faith and maturity.But respect is not easy. It requires humility, wisdom, and courage. It requires grace, mercy, and forgiveness. It requires commitment, action, and sacrifice. Respect is not something that we can achieve on our own. We need God's help and guidance. We need...

"The memoir of Ying Chang Compestine's childhood growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution"--

Do you believe in a child's ability to make a difference in their community? Do you see youth as agents of change in the world? We do, too. Micah 6:8 urges us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Guided by this mandate and three child development models (cognitive, social, and spiritual), we have created a practical guide for church leaders to develop a culture of mercy and justice in their church. No matter the size of your congregation,...