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Boys and girls -- even toddlers -- love the soothing sound of rhyme! And now they can enjoy thirty-five delightful, classic Bible stories retold in lilting verse and rollicking, read-aloud rhyme in The Rhyme Bible Storybook. Rhyming books are always among children's best-loved treasures, and The Rhyme Bible Storybook is certain to become a well-worn favorite! ... Read more

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Perfect Gift
This book is an excellent introduction to the bible for young children and makes a great gift. The stories are easy to read and fun to listen to. My five year loves reading bible stories!

Inspiring and entertaining
This outstanding book has been useful in keeping the interest of my students at church. Even teenagers enjoy the pictures and stories. I hope this author and illustrator are planning many more projects. They are a dynamic team. I especially appreciate the way they follow the storyline of the Bible and don't embellish it with make-believe fantasies.

The Rhyme Bible
This is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a children's Bible. The rhymes are clever enough to keep both adult and child wanting more. My three year old twins can't get enough and would let me read it cover to cover every night if I could! We currently have three or more children's Bibles in our collection and none of them are as thorough or as effective at conveying the actual texts as this one. Even the difficult subject of Jesus' crucifixion was explained beautifully and left my inquisitive toddlers understanding better why Jesus died. A "must have" for every child's library.

The BEST Bible Storybook for Children~!~
I am so pleased with this bible storybook and how well it follows the bible that I am purchasing it for baby gifts from now on! My son is three and this is his FAVORITE book. We have read through it numerous times. HIGHLY Recommend this book! You will not be disapointed!!

Great introduction to Bible stories for toddlers!
This is a great 1st Bible for small children (2-6). The rhyming format and vivid illustrations on each page are great for keeping the attention of little ones. I was also pleased that, although paraphrases, the stories generally remain true to the Biblical text. I read 2-3 stories from this book to my 5-year-old daughter nearly every night. We've gone through the entire book several times and just keep starting over again! ... Read more

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Parents can start their children on a lifetime of Bible reading when they are just toddlers. ... Read more

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Bible for Toddlers
You certainly don't need anything MORE complicated than this text for your toddler. I bought this for my 3 year old--I bought a different Bible for my 5 year old. We use these items to home church. To be honest, my 5 year old enjoys this. While my 3 year old likes for me to read to her, I'm not entirely convinced she gets what we're reading, but, I don't honestly know what they could do to make this any more simplistic.

The illustrates are good and there is not too much text on each page. The illustrations are at a toddler's level, which I like. There aren't extremely detailed and rich. They're exactly what a toddler would draw if they had artistic ability, and hand eye coordination, etc.--or could perhaps use a computer to generate images. :-)

At any rate, if you need a Bible for a toddler--ages 3-5--this is an excellent choice.

The Toddler's Bible
The Toddler's Bible content is perfectly worded for the vocabulary of my 21 month old son. There are just a few sentences on each beatifully illustrated page so I am able to finish reading and then have him turn each page. It is a wonderful start to sharing the Bible stories with our son.

Absolutely perfect for young children!!
This wonderful collection of short Bible stories is a great way to begin teaching the scriptures. Each story is exactly four pages long, with just a few simple words on each page and delightful pictures which are each worth additional discussion. I also work with children with autism and other learning disabilities and I always recommend it to the parents of those children. Our own family copy is well-worn, but we're hoping it makes it finally through boy #3!

Toddlers Bible Won't Collect Dust on Your Bookshelf
One of my children's favorites for the last 5 years! This book is simple enough to be your child's first exposure to Bible stories, and open enough for older children to enjoy: even though the stories are very short, older children love to hear me expound with more and more detail on the same stories they've loved since they could barely talk. ... Read more

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The title says it-MAGNIFY-both in discovering the secrets and truths of the Bible and in magnifying and honoring God. Following the incredible success of Revolve for teen girls and Refuel for teen guys, this new Biblezine provides a completely unique format for kids to have a blast while learning about God's Word. The complete New Testament of the International Children's Bible will suddenly come to life, applying to kids' lives through this magazine format's interesting articles, thought-provoking quizzes, and interactive games. Even a secret decoder is included to help kids uncover amazing secrets only found in the Bible!

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This bright and cheerful interactive explanation of the Mass will keep children occupied Sunday after Sunday. Little Sarah invites readers to join her and her family for a special Children's Mass. She explains everything in child-friendly terms, both the key parts of the Mass and the different roles of the laity. Many prayers and responses are given in full. Along the way Sarah asks questions that prompt the reader to point out people, actions, and items and that also gently encourage appropriate behaviors and thoughts. Searching the appealing art for the answers yields surprises as the typical congregation whispers, drops bulletins, and hunts for runaway babies. Above all, this book's message is that Mass is a loving place that has room for everyone.

Child's Guide to the Mass holds up to multiple readings week after week after week. The playful full-color illustrations show a diverse congregation that embraces the young and the old, the well and the disabled, plus a wide range of ethnic groups. The book's unique interactive features will entertain young readers as well as gently teach them and encourage them into a joyful attentive presence at Mass.

Written for kids aged five to eight, this title is recommended for parents, grandparents, home schoolers, and caretakers; Sunday school teachers, CCD teachers, and parochial school teachers; children's liturgy committees; parish offices; directors of religious education; Catholic daycare centers and Catholic hospitals; and gift givers everywhere. ... Read more

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mysticalspring.com
Hello there:
Good day from the Holy Land;
It is a nice book; a book helped lot of Parents and schools to introduce the mass is a nice way..
I advice you to buy it and gift it to children you know arround..
and wish some people can affoerd to buy some books to schools..

Anthony KN
www.mysticalSpring.com

A delight, but short on theology
This book explains the sequence of the Mass very well, and is quite engaging. The illustrations are interesting to kids - at least to mine!

I would have preferred a little more background on the why's of the Mass. The book focuses somewhat on who does what and when. I'd like to see just a sentence or two that goes into the theology. What does it *mean* when the priest offers up the bread and wine during the offertory? How is that different from the Consecraton?

It has been very valuable, and if used as a starting point for discussing the why's, then it can't be faulted.

Good book, but not what I thought
This is nice book for children to learn about the mass. It is geared toward older children though, a little old for my four year old. It gives the names for each part of mass, which is nice but the words are too big for small children. My daughter kept losing interest but each page asks a question that quickly caught her attention again. I actually thought this book would go more in depth about mass, listing the prayers and explaining church a little more, but it didn't. Overall is it a cute modern book for older children.

What's He Doing, Mommy?
This book explains the mass in simple and clear terms, with an insight that would be helpful for casual Catholics too. My French grandson-age 4- was fascinated by the celebration of Mass during a recent visit.He insisted that his mom explain everything that the Priest said. I bought this book so that he and his little sister could remember our religious celebration. Both of the kids love this book and insist that my daugther read it to them most nights. ... Read more

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In this one-of-a-kind workbook, author and youth speaker Justin Lookadoo walks with teens through the experience of radical faith. He challenges youth to actually live out what they believe through practical steps like giving up their TV, Internet, PlayStation2 and magazines for 30 days.

The unique four-color design is eye-catching and appeals to any postmodern teen. The non-linear style is inviting and unassuming, so teens will feel that they can approach this study with confidence.

Formerly sold as “Step Off: The Hardest 30 Days of Your Life,” this book has garnered tremendous positive feedback from actual teens who have survived the life-changing experience. It will be the hardest and best book a teen or youth group has ever studied together.

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It teaches you so much about God!
Step off is a really cool book. It pushes your faith to the limit. I loved how it was written like a magazine. Not a lot of words to bore you to death. But it really made my relationship with God stronger. I highly recommend it, but do it with a friend, it will really help.

really is hard
This book was awesome. As I worked through it I learned so much about myself, and the things that influence me. Especially during the 21 day media fast. It was really hard. I would encourage anyone to get this book if they're daring enough to want to learn more about themselves. ... Read more

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Great Book!
I loved this book! It discusses everything a girl my age worries about! After every chapter they have a little study guide that you can fill out. This book really helped me in my Christian Walk and I highly reccomend it!

Super Duper
This is a great book! I am trying to start doing a quiet time with God every day, but it's hard. This book, though, is making it become much easier for me. It gives really good advice and helps with problems I'm having right now! Thanks, Point of Grace!!!

Okay
This Christian book is great reading when your questioning. Whenever just flip through and you will find some helpful stuff to get you through the day. Get it if your are Christian girl. It will be your friend! Lol!

Girls of Grace
"Girls of Grace" is a devotional and bible study workbook by the Christian music sensations 'Point of Grace'. There are four main sections to this book. Faith, Family, Friends and Boys. "Girls of Grace" is a devotional book that focuses on the problems and issues that teenage girls face everyday. You are going to love "Girls of grace"! I guarantee that you will want to grab a copy for every teenage girl you know.
Each chapter is written by a member of 'Point of Grace'. For example Shelley wrote the chapter on Family. Some of the issues dealt with in this chapter are: Honor Thy Father and Mother, the study guide for this section of the chapter is entitled 'Parents: God's Design?'
I really enjoyed reading this book. Within each study guide there are Bible texts to really bring the point home, as well as relevant illustrations covering each topic.
I recommend parents and youth leaders by this book for their teenage girls, it will help them with their spiritual growth, and well as personal development. ... Read more

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"Now that you believe…" - this is the next step in a child's spiritual development after accepting Christ.John MacArthur helps kids understand basic elements of faith, such as: What should we do when we don't understand God?Is there a special way to pray?What if I tell someone about Jesus and nothing happens?As he did in I Believe in Jesus, MacArthur takes difficult-to-understand topics and presents them in a way kids can grasp.A Faith to Grow On presents foundational doctrines of the Christain faith in short devotional readings for young believers.

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It helps Children Understand God
My daughter got this book as a gift for Christmas. It was the best thing she received! A child has such a hard time understanding God, and what he means to our lives. This book explained so much to her. As she progressed through it, I could see the changes in her both mental and emotional. Some of the best chapters and segments were: Can we see God?; What does God want from us?; What should we do when we don't understand God?; Had God really lived forever?; Does God want me to be punished. The list could go on and on, but there is just not enough room to explain how much this will help your child. Some of the other chapters include wonderful segments and descriptions of: Creation, Sin, Bible History, Jesus, Salvation, Worship, Prayer, Church, Forgiveness, Evangelism, and Heaven.

Every Christian Home Should Own One!
It's has always been my hope that parents start building a strong understanding of theological truths in the lives of their children. This book is a great tool to do just that! I do believe that every home which owns and uses this book would benefit. An additional note: Although this book is targeted for the younger elementary age group, it can also be used with new believers who need to get acquainted with the basics. In this post-Christian era we live in, it's amazing how many adults don't know any of the content found in this childrens book. ... Read more

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Tell Me the Promises: A Family Covenant for Eternity
This book has 7 stories & 7 paintings that are just awesome. I have literally gotten a dozen of these books for gifts for new parents to be read with their child when he or she is older. I highly recommend this book for families with young children as there is a place at the end of each story for the parent to make a covenant with the child. ... Read more

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There have been a proliferation of books on the market for young woman extolling virtue and purity and the value of the Christian lifestyle. But are young girls reading books on virtue and spiritual growth? Or are they reading the teen counterparts to what they perceive as the sophisticated popular adult magazines that promise to reveal (at least the latest) secrets to beauty, fashion, thinness, love, and happiness?

Vicki Courtney knows teen girls. Her message is exactly what they need to hear to counter the culture’s lies and distortions about who they are and what they should become.TeenVirtue will give them the information they need in a format they will read. Laid out like a sophisticated magazine, your teen girl will be able to use this book and share it with her friends. ... Read more

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Looks like a magazine; offers great advice
Looks like the best of teen magazines but carries real-world advice with a Christian perspective.I really liked this book!It had good, but not judgemental advice on everything from clothes, pierced belly buttons, tatoos and friends to boyfriends, sex and beauty.It doesn't go into explicit details... but it offers solid advice for teen girls growing up in tough times.I think maybe the best section is quotes from teen guys talking about what they wished teen girls knew!I plan to give this magazine/book as a gift. ... Read more

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Etan Boritzer's best selling non-religious, non-denominational book, now in its 13th printing, talks about the diversity in all the great beleifs and the way in which we are all connected. With spunky illustrations by Robbie Marantz, this book has delighted children and adults since 1989 because of its ecumenical approach to this greatest of children's (and adult's) mysteries! ... Read more

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Mysticism for kids!
This amazing little book puts the highest spiritual realization of nondual Enlightenment in language and illustrations that almost any child can appreciate and understand. Mysticism is based on the direct spiritual experience that God is Spirit (or Consciousness, or Being, or Love) and that Spirit is infinite and eternal. This realization, as scholars such as Huston Smith, Lex Hixon, and Ken Wilber have shown, forms the foundation of every major world religion (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Taoism) and can be attained directly by anyone willing to devote the time and energy required to practice a method of meditation or spiritual contemplation. As a cute yet profound acknowledgement of this, Boritzer ends this book with a meditation experiment that children (and adults!) can perform to get a quick taste of the ever-present nature of God for themselves.

Contrary to mistaken perceptions, this book does not espouse the philosophy known as "pantheism," which maintains that God is nothing but the universe. First of all, what this book aims at is a direct experiential realization, not a philosophy. Second, it is true that the universe is nothing but God, as the book explains, but God is _not_ nothing but the universe. The twentieth century theologian and mystic A. W. Tozer explained this as follows: "God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all His works. This is boldly taught by prophet and apostle and is accepted by Christian theology generally. . . . He is transcendent above all His works even while He is immanent within them. . . . God is here. No point is nearer to God than any other point. It is exactly as near to God from any place as it is from any other place. No one is in mere distance any further from or any nearer to God than any other person is." And as the 16th-century Jewish mystic Moses Cordovero said, "God is all that exists, but not all that exists is God."

Basically, what that says is that if God really is infinite, then he cannot be opposed to, or separate from, anything that is finite (like you and I), or else he would just be one thing among other things, and that would make him distinctly finite. Some theologians argue that God is infinite, but he "chooses" to remain separate from human beings; however, that nonetheless makes him finite (a self-imposed limitation is still a limitation) and, in fact, bears no relation to the truth as mystics from Jesus to Buddha have explained it. Jesus of Nazareth, in saying 77 from the Gospel of Thomas (which dates from the same period as the four gospels that were canonized into the Bible), says: "I am the Light that is over all things. I am all: all came forth from me, and all attained to me. Split a piece of wood, and I am there. Pick up a stone, and you will find me there." Some scholars have mistaken this for pantheism, which it clearly is not. God is the Light (Spirit) that is over (transcends) all things. All things come forth from God, and all things return to God (which means that God isn't simply the totality of "all things," as pantheism says, but also the Source of all things). Split a piece of wood, and God is there (which means that God is not separate from the world, put permeates it to such a degree that, indeed, the world is ultimately "made of" nothing but God). Thus, nondual mysticism maintains that God is simultaneously the Source _and_ Substance of all that is--which means God really is Infinite in the fullest sense of the word. This "All is God; all is One; all is Spirit" understanding is the most sacred spiritual Truth there is, and anyone who objects to it clearly does not comprehend it (and that's perfectly all right: "Let those with ears listen").

For practitioners of mysticism who have children, intend to have children, or have younger siblings who don't quite understand what your practice is all about, this book explains the fundamental unity of all advanced religions, the shallowness of the fundamentalist conception of God, and the fact that God is Love and Love is Everything more simply and lucidly than any book around. It's a perfect gem, and it would be criminal not to share these truths with those young souls whose minds have not yet been locked into the narrow blindness of the average adult ego.

Wonderful, simple and heart warming!
"What Is God?" is appropriate for both children and adults. Because of it's clarity and clear message, I use it in my work with young children and sometimes recommend it for adults who are searching for answers themselves. I used excerpts from the book for a reading at my wedding this fall and it touched everyone, regardless of their religion! They all connected with Boritzer's simple logic and examples of how most major religions all really teach the same things. Buy it for all the adults and children you know who have ever wondered, "What Is God?"

sad
I picked up this book while browsing in a book store. When I read it, it made me sad. Instead of giving children satisfaction, it will leave a hole in their hearts. If you want your child to learn about God, try Because I Love You by Max Lucado. I am a teenager, but I love this children's book. It depicts God beautifully through the story and has gorgeous illustrations too.

G-d for the Thoughtful Child
My spouse and I are from two different religions; and while we have decided to raise our kids from my religion, we both wish our children to be open-minded. I don't claim to be a philosopher, nor do I play one on TV. I also don't claim that this book definitely goes into depth as to why some people take religions and use them for malevolent purposes. But I DO think that this book is a great starting point for mature kids of 5 and older to discuss the burning question about G-d and how people all over the world view G-d. G-d's role in different religions, and how people are sometimes not allowed to worship G-d for political reasons - this book runs the gamut. The first time I read it, it actually made me cry.

Put yourself in the shoes of the child that is consuming this book, not in your own, adult shoes, which are more mature and understand that there are many shades of grey surrounding the issue of religion. When you look at this book from a thoughtful child's perspective, it truly works. And that is the level that matters.

Strong concept, poor execution
As a Unitarian Universalist parent, I bought this for my kids (8 and 5). Not a good choice. There are way too many words considering the abstract nature of the book and lack of story line. The oversimplifications, particularly of Buddhism, offended me. The author seems quite taken with his own cleverness, and the humility one might expect from a mystical, all-religions-point-toward-God attitude is missing. The part about religious persecution is completely lost on my kids. Maybe other kids, who ask "What is God" type questions, will get something out of it, though I would caution parents to have their answers thought through and not rely on this book to do it. ... Read more

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This illustrated version of the timeless classic was arranged by Dian Layton and beautifully illustrated by JoAnn Edington. It tells the story of Much Afraid and her journey to the High Places with the Shepherd. Filled with exciting adventure and a triumphant conclusion, this story will teach your child the importance of following the Shepherd. ... Read more

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Other than the Bible, my all time favorite Christian book...
I first read this book in college and have introduced it to many, read the children's edition (BEAUTIFUL illustrations - a good devotional book) to my children and since read the complete version to them.

I cannot think of a more powerful allegory illustrating the Christian life. Though most people are familiar with Pilgrim's Progress, in my opinion, this book if even better.

The story is about a girl named "Much-Afraid" who lives in the "Valley of Humiliation". She has a crooked mouth and crooked feet. Though she belongs to the "Fearings" family, she loves the Shepherd with all of her heart and desires to be in His service. She longs to have "hind's feet" and "leap upon the high places" with Him. (see the Psalms for the quote) He tells her that she may have her request, but first He must place the seed of love in her heart - it looks like a thorn.

Her family has planned for her to marry her cousin, "Craven Fear", but "Much-Afraid" doesn't want to and her only way out is to go with the Shepherd.

To reach the High Places, the Shepherd gives "Much-Afraid" two unique companions to help her along the way. They are companions of every Christian who walks the pathway to follow Christ. You must read the book to find out who they are, but be ready for a surprise!

I love this book because it doesn't gloss over what our lives as Christians are like, the challenges we face, and a Biblical account of how we are to proceed - that following Christ means dying to self to live for Him. This is one of the most beautifully written accounts I have ever read.

Get a copy and read it. It will become one of your most treasured possessions. Then read the sequel, "Mountain of Spices" where "Much-Afraid", who has been given a new name, returns to the valley to show the love of the Shepherd to her family and friends.

TERIFFIC BOOKS!

Beautiful and Encouraging
This book gives a glimpse into how we live our daily lives. Just like Much-Afraid we travel through the Valley of Loss and walk along the Sea of Loneliness. We always must trust God no matter where He asks us to go, no matter what He asks He do. Like Much-Afraid we will encounter Pride, Anger, and Jealousy and we will call on the Shepherd and He will help us. The seed of true love was planted in Much-Afraid's heart and when she reached the High Places she finally learned what it felt like to be truly loved. The love we experience in this world is nothing compared to the love Jesus has for us. He wants to love and help you but you must ask for Him to. The journey to the High Places is a hard one Much-Afraid learns but the destination is well worth the journey. Learning to give our entire life to Jesus is hard but the reward of knowing Him is more amazing than anything we could ever want or desire. My favorite part of this book was when the Lord asked Much-Afraid what she would do if He lied to her and her reply was "My Lord-if you can decieve me, you may. It can make no difference. I must love you as long as I continue to exist. I cannot live without loving you." I know personally I could not live without God in my life and taking care of me and I hope everyone that reads this review feels the same way.

Inspiring, Will Lift You Up
Another person who wrote a review said exactly what I felt after reading this book; other than the bible....this book touched the secret recesses of my heart more than any other book I've ever read. There are places in our hearts that hold things unspoken..feelings we have that cannot be put into words. As God and His word touches these places, so did this scripturally sound allegory about suffering, pain, fear, hope, yearning, and above all, the willingness to trust our Shepherd's leading at any cost. Much like the bible, which can be mined for treasure over and over, I believe this beautiful story is the same; I will treasure it forever and re-read it often.

A Comforting Book
This is an extended allegory taken from Habakkuk 3:19 about God making one's feet like hind's feet in overcoming difficulties in life. The author talks about observing the animals in action for herself and discovering that "their motion was one of the most beautiful examples of exultant and apparently effortless ease in surmounting obstacles which I have ever seen." The reference to hind's feet is also found in Psalms 18:33.

The first chapter starts with an invitation to the high places. It is in the concluding few chapters that she reconnects back to the book's primary theme. Numerous Christians have been encouraged by this book and chances are you will be too.

Deserved 5 Stars
This is one of the most ministering books I have ever read. I see that the other reviewers felt the same way. Buy this book as a gift, an encouragement, a house warming present, a thank you for dinner present, a Just because present, JUST BUY THIS BOOK, and some for others.
It reads like a story, and my friend reads it to her children.
A wonderful book, (if I didn't mention that before) ... Read more

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"Following Jesus" is a Joy!
After attending Dr. Stewart's training workshop during the Summer of 2001, I purchased several "Following Jesus" books. I integrated many of the Sacred Stories in the Children and Worship program at our Church. The stories were reasonably easy to teach and as each of us learned and internalized the story for presentation, we found that we were spiritually enriched. Not only are the stories beautifully written, they were well received by the children. The stories were true to the scriptural passages &the end result was that the children "got the message!" The "response time" validated that for us. Well done Dr. Stewart!

Some great ideas, if you can edit.
I was very excited to hear that Sonja Stewart had published a follow-up to "Young Children and Worship." However, in actually looking through the book when I received it, I was disappointed to see that a certain amount of "Political Correctness" has been introduced, as well as some other elements that distract from the original Gospel accounts. Many of the stories have had a boy and girl added to the cast of characters. While I think I understand Ms. Stewart's intent (to draw young children into the stories in a "you are there" manner), I feel that it is actually a distraction. In some lessons there are more than twenty little wooden people to move around, which is difficult for the storyteller and confusing for the children. And some of the wondering questions, in particular, are hopelessly like something a school counselor leading a group discussion would come up with: (from the lesson entitled "Jesus' Trial") "I wonder why they want to kill Jesus just because they do not agree with him? I wonder how they could have settled their differences besides wanting to hurt or kill? I wonder what other ways Judas could have handled his guilt and sadness besides killing himself? I wonder how Judas could have been helped not to kill himself?" Perhaps I underestimate the wisdom of very young children, but I truly do not think they are yet ready to wrestle with the dynamics of first-century Jewish religious thought or the reasons why someone would end their own life.

Nevertheless, there are some excellent resources in this book, in particular the templates and instructions for making the materials. I just cannot imagine using this book "as is."

A Great Follow-up!
This book contains stories from the New Testament that complements the original stories in Young Children in Worship. We converted our "children's church" to Godly Play about 4 years ago and these stories add a bit more spice to the original set. The previous book had a summer built in and these help to go through a year long program. Both of these books have been an invaluable resource. They give you every detail you need to complete and present each story. It has been such a blessing to our church and the spiritual growth of the children..

More Wonderful Bible Stories to Share with Children
This is an excellent follow-through to Young Children and Worship. Sonja Stewart continues to build on what was in the original book, and also Godly Play by Jerome Berryman.

This book contains 34 stories from the New Testament about Jesus' life, and also about how some of his Disciples teach us to follow Him too.

Not only does it offer the "words" to use in the presentation of the Biblical stories, but it also provides patterns and instructions for anyone interested in sharing these wonderful stories with children (primarily 3 through 7 or 8 or so).

Note that these stories can also apply to children of God of all ages! The children (or older participants) learn in a multi-sensory way - not only by hearing or seeing, but by being able to participate in the stories and respond to them.

Within the past year, I assumed responsibility for the Childrens' Worship ministry at my Church, and these books have been an invaluable resource. We have also presented these stories in nursing homes with wonderful responses. ... Read more

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They reminded me to do daily devotions!
My boys and I loved this devotional because it kept us coming back for more everyday. The facts and stories were about everyday things and their origins. Historically acurate and gave a very clear "picture" in their minds (and mine)about the lesson of the day. Biblically strong teaching made fun and easy to understand for my two boys, 8 and 10 years old. ... Read more

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Aimed directly at the needs and interests of preteens and teens, The One Year Book of Josh McDowell's Youth Devotions is a Right From Wrong devotional that helps young people apply the Scriptures in daily decision making. Covering a host of topics that are relevant to today's teens, this devotional encourages teens to think through difficult choices, enabling them to discover why certain choices are right or wrong. ... Read more

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Thought-provoking and well-done!
I am a huge fan of Josh McDowell and purchased 20 copies of this book for teens in our youth group. Many have come back to me to tell me over & over again how much they enjoyed this book. That it was the first devotional book they followed through on, and really got something out of. I only took one star off b/c sometimes the book had a tendency to be on the "cheesy" side, with the stories. But other than that, this is a GREAT devotional for junior/senior high youth.

A Great Way For Teens To Get Closer To God!
This devotional is absolutely wonderful in using circumstances that teens relate to in order to illustrate a concept found in God's word. I encourage all Christian teens to get this book! It is really wonderful in encouraging your faith!

Bibles are super!
Hello, diligent Bible readers! I am a young Christian girl and I come from country where there was recently a taboo on Bibles and all Biblical literature. Up to now there is very little of literature that a Bible student might use. Therefore I wondered, could anyone of the Christians of the world send me some devotional book ( no matter, if it's old or used, youth devotionals or common - anyway). I will be extremely grateful for any kind o help. Thanks! Email me if you have thought about it. My email address is brr81@hotmail.com. Truly yours Barbala

A fabulous devotion for teens...
This devotional was great. It addressed important issues in a teen's life and used good illustrations and stories to make concepts clear. The Bible, as it should be, was present in each devotion. I highly recommend this.

Fantastic book!
I've tried a lot of different youth devotionals. This is the first one that I've ever been able to stick with. I'll probably never use another book again--it's that great (aside from the Bible, that is!). ... Read more

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It's hard enough to find a good survey of world religions for adults, let alone for children, so when I found One World, Many Religions, I was stunned. With a sensitivity for detail and an easy style, Mary Pope Osborne delivers a valuable introduction to all of the world's major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. The balanced yet brief treatment; vibrant photographs depicting children around the world engaged in worship; the glossary, map and timeline all work to provide a concise, informative and engrossing introduction to the variety of religions everywhere. ... Read more

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Weak
There are many other books that offer deeper insight and breadth of perspective. This book is weak on historical information, shaky on doctrinal accuracy, and misses many of the distinctives of each tradition.

A book on religions for people age 9-90+
Osborne presents a well illustrated book on world religions that is apparently for children but is more than adequate for most adults. Sentences are brief. Words are not overwhelming - a glossary defines new expressions. The book can be a starting point for satisfying curiosity about great world religions. It is also a great help in reminding oneself about the basics. ... Read more

Book Description

“My Dear Young Friends,” a collection of fifty-two weekly reflections on living in the Spirit, invites young people to read and act on Pope John Paul II’s inspiring addresses to young people gathered at annual World Youth Day celebrations. Each of the fifty-two weekly reflections in “My Dear Young Friends” contains the following sections:
*a Scripture passage related to the theme for the week
*a message from the pope
*“Think About That,” asking the reader to ponder the pope’s message
*“Take Action,” inviting the reader to act on the pope’s message
*“Say a Prayer,” inspiring the reader to keep the pope’s words fresh in his or her heart and mind
*“Did You Know?” a fact about the pope’s life

Young people around the world adore Pope John Paul II. He has won their hearts and minds because he genuinely believes in their ability to change the world for the better. He cares about them. He respects them. Most important, he challenges them to a deep and profound love for Christ through his church. In a rapidly changing world, the pope’s unwavering message of life, love, and courage inspires and enlivens in their hearts a burning fire for the Good News of Jesus Christ! ... Read more

Book Description

Chloe Miller and her fellow band members must sort out their lives as they become a hit in the local community. Accustomed only to being scorned and marginalized, Chloe suddenly has to decide who her real friends are, and who's just along for the ride. Now her generosity gets her in more trouble than ever. And all too soon after a talent scout from Nashville discovers the trio, their explosive musical ministry begins to encounter conflicts with family and school. Exhilarated yet frustrated, Chloe puts her dream in God's hand and prays for Him to work out the details. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

A bit of a disappointment
I have read all of the books in this series prior to reading Sold Out. I enjoyed the series immensely and would have recommended the books to any teenager; however, after reading Sold Out, my opinion has changed. Chloe's initial character was appealing because of her harder edge and atypical image. Unfornunately, as I read the book, I felt as though I was not reading the words of a teenager. The slang was dated, including words such as "groovy" and "pretty tough chick" as if these are typical of today's teenagers. Casual conversation throughout the story was far too structured to be that of teenage lunchtime banter, making the story seem spurious. Also, the issues in this book were either exaggerated or trivial. Few issues that Chloe faced were relatable to teenagers today. The book was trite, dated, melodramatic, and mawkishly sentimental.

just as good as the first
Chloe Miller and bandmates Allie and Laura are facing a whole new list of changes in this book. For one, a brief scare comes when Laura has to deal with a pastor who feels that the girls' music is not "faith promoting." The girls' band gets recognized by an agent, and they are off to try out. People start to treat them differently, and there is their friendship aside from the band, school, and, of course, making sure that thier music is sending out the right message. I personally cannot wait for the next book in this series. It was that good. ... Read more