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What do we do with the sadness and the joy that living in a broken world brings to our lives? Most try to avoid the tears and focus on finding happiness. Denial might help to alleviate pain, but eventually lament must be faced and expressed. Steve Brown shows that learning to lament honestly to God is the surprising path to learning about real joy.

What do you do when life seems to be topsy-turvy? Come to the barnyard with Jill Miller and meet her friends--the animals--who God uses to teach us about him and how to have peace in trusting him. In this 52-week family devotional, Jill Miller takes care of her animals, enjoying what the Creator has made, God takes her upside-down soul and flips it.

Jonathan Gibson and Timothy Brindle present an alphabet of words related to salvation, written to a rhyming beat. All the words paint a detailed and varied portrait of what salvation through Jesus is all about.

Lots of Christians talk about the gospel, but how many really understand the gospel and know how to apply it to their lives? Featuring nine self-contained lessons with discussion questions, articles, practical exercises, and comprehensive leader's notes in the back, The Gospel-Centered Life helps participants understand how the gospel shapes ...

We don't want to be alone. We want to love and be loved; and we know that genuine relationships make our lives rich. But somehow living in community always ends up being harder than we thought. This nine-lesson small group study helps participants learn how the Spirit shapes diverse people into a Christ-centered community that reflects Jesus ...

Peer pressure, codependency, shame, low self-esteem--these are just some of the words used to identify how people are controlled by others' opinions. Why is it so important to be liked? Why is rejection so traumatic? Edward T. Welch's insightful, biblical answers to these questions show that freedom from others' opinions and genuine, loving ...

These are dark days, and this is a book about how to stand up in the face of spiritual warfare--for yourself, for your loved ones, for those you counsel. David Powlison carefully unpacks Scripture and various case studies to show how Christ triumphs over all the powers of darkness.

Grandparenting with Grace by author Larry McCall explores what grandparenting looks like from God's perspective. In this profound and accessible guide, McCall invites readers to glean from God's Word how they can have an impact on their grandchildren that can bear fruit not only throughout their grandchildren's lives but even into eternity.

Don't just give up something for Lent! Move closer to the heart of Easter through forty days of Bible readings, prayers of confession and thanksgiving, and devotional readings focused on Lenten themes of repentance, humility, suffering, lament, sacrifice, and death. This compact daily devotional will prepare your heart and rekindle your love ...

How many times today were you frustrated? Irritated? While you might not think about it often, if you look closely at any day, most everyone can find anger in their actions and attitudes. Anger is so common--yet it also hurts us and others. Can anyone truly find peace? Yes. But you need a plan.

Running Scared, an examination of the biblical roadmap to a life of peace and security, is written for those who appreciate a comprehensive analysis written in conversational prose.

"Build on Jesus equips ministry leaders with the right priorities, people, and practicalities needed for fruitful nurturing and care of the youngest disciples in the church"--

Henry Hedgehog loves his pet ladybug. She keeps him company and entertains him, his family, and his friends with her flying tricks. But one day, he has to say good-bye to his ladybug. Henry and his whole family are sad, but they learn to go to Jesus and remember together that he cares about their sadness. Also included is a section called ...

Tori the turtle feels all alone. She has just moved to a new pond and a new school with her family and it seems like everyone has a friend except her. Her teacher notices she feels alone and helps her remember Jesus is always her friend and then along the way she makes some new friends. The last page contains information for parents on how ...

Gus Raccoon, who loves all things sweet, learns what happens when he wants something too much. After Gus gets caught taking candy from the store, Papa reminds him that temptation might be strong for us, but it's not too strong for Jesus. Gus learns that Jesus is his present help. Also included is a section called "Helping Your Child with the ...

Buster was sure he was the fastest bunny in the meadow. But during a race at summer camp, nothing goes as planned and Buster gets tripped up. After his epic fall, his older sister, Ivy, helps him see that failure is an opportunity to grow. As Buster remembers God's love, he is able to let go of others' opinions and accept that it is okay to ...

Everyone gets frustrated when something important to them goes wrong. In Jax's Tail Twitches, the whole Squirrel family ends up out of sorts when acorn gathering doesn't go according to plan. Although Papa, Mama, Jax, and Caspian Squirrel all get angry, they also learn about the power of saying sorry, seeking forgiveness, remembering God's ...

This beautifully illustrated book invites children to remember that the Lord is near when they are anxious. Zoe, a fearful mouse, is worried about a class trip. As she talks with her parents, Zoe realizes that she can turn to God for help. Papa Mouse gives her a verse from the "Great Book" that she can read when she is afraid. She learns ...

How can we help children learn to celebrate ethnic differences? Shai Linne authored this delightful book set in a classroom where the children are teasing each other about the color of their skin. Their teacher helps them to understand that ethnic differences are to be celebrated--not to be made fun of or even just tolerated. They learn ...

Old Story New makes it easy for parents to stay on the life-giving course of sharing the gospel story with their family. This second volume in Marty Machowski's family devotional series continues the gospel story begun in the Old Testament devotional, Long Story Short. Using the same effective ten-minute-a-day structure, it connects children ...

Halle Hedgehog wants to fit in with her friends, but when they decide to exclude a girl in their class, Halle doesn't know what to do. Through beautifully illustrated pages, Paul David Tripp helps young readers deal with the pressures of fitting in, finding courage through Jesus.

Buster Bunny is stressed out as he trains for the upcoming race. Through beautifully illustrated pages, David and Nan Powlison help young readers recognize and deal with their worries when the noise is too loud, finding peace through Jesus.

"Pastor and counselor Brad Hambrick helps readers who feel stuck to understand forgiveness as the start of a journey that doesn't erase the past, but honestly confronts hurt and clears the way for a hope-filled discussion on how to move toward healing"--

Turning out the light at bedtime can be hard for many children. In this colorful and stunning picture book by award-winning author Champ Thornton, a mother encourages her daughter by reminding her that God made the night, he watches over his children, and he's always near--even when we're afraid.

Extend the impact of any mission trip with a gospel-centered, grace-motivated devotional and travel journal from Serge. This guided, ten-day devotional helps Christians--young or old--process and remember the surprising, moving, and potentially life-changing lessons learned.

Christian parents know the importance of passing the gospel story on to their children, yet we live in a busy world filled with distractions. This easy-to-use family devotional, in just ten minutes a day, five days a week, empowers parents to pass on the most valuable treasure the world has ever known. Each day focuses on highlighting the ...

Best-selling author Marty Machowski combines devotions on the theme of light and darkness with the story of eleven-year-old Mia and her grandmother as they prepare for Christmas. Grandma loves to share her faith, especially at Christmas time, and although she is blind, she can see the light of Jesus shining bright and helps Mia to do the same.

Zoe Mouse loves to sing, but she can't carry a tune. One day she tries out for the school musical and tells all her friends she will definitely get the lead role. But instead of getting a part, her drama teacher asks her to help with the lighting. Zoe wants to hide! Zoe's Time to Shine offers concrete, grace-based help for overcoming shame.

Henry is irritated with his sister and one day he teases her in front of their friends and really hurts Halle's feelings. Now Henry has this nagging feeling inside that he can't make go away. When he learns from Mrs. Bixby about guilt and what God wants us to do after we sin, he gains the courage to make things right with God and with Halle.

Our life-changing relationship with Christ comes with a new, life-changing "sent" identity. Learn how the Spirit that sends us fills us with God's heart to share the gospel with those near and far. In this nine-week study, discover God's passion for local and global mission and be empowered to make Jesus known everywhere you go.