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The Story of Easter

Based on the award-winning Spark Story Bible, The Story of Easter uses spirited animation to help children marvel at God's love for the world through the resurrection of Jesus.

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The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Psalm 23 Pop-Up Book

One of the most beloved passages of the Bible gets a respectful and charming pop-up treatment in Agostino Traini's The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Scenes of a shepherd protecting his sheep will have children thinking about the ways that God loves and cares for them.

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The World of the Old Testament: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Bible's Most Ancient Stories

A visual guide to the history and culture of the world of the Old Testament, with vibrant illustrations and maps.

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Love Makes Room: And Other Things I Learned When My Daughter Came Out

When Christian singer and speaker Staci Frenes learned her teenage daughter was gay, she found her dreams for the future--along with her lifelong faith--collapsing around her. Coming to terms with a new reality offered an invitation to make room for many things: the inevitability of uncertainty, hope in the midst of loss, awkward and tough conversations, an expanding faith, and a greater understanding of how people are more the same than different.

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When Charley Met Emma

This delightful book will help kids think about disability, kindness, and how to behave when they meet someone who is different from them.

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Faith in Action: A Handbook for Activists, Advocates, and Allies

You want to make the world better. This book can help. Faith in Action offers quick dives into a range of topics, from racial justice...

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#ChurchToo: How Purity Culture Upholds Abuse and How to Find Healing

Sexual abuse is utterly rampant in Christian churches in America. And the reasons are somewhat different than those you might find in the #MeToo stories coming out of Hollywood or Washington. #ChurchToo turns over the rocks of the church's sexual dysfunction, revealing just what makes sexualized violence in religious contexts both ubiquitous and uniquely traumatizing, and lays the groundwork for survivors of abuse to live full, free, healthy lives.

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Coming to God in the Stillness: Discovering the Power of Contemplative Prayer

In a simple style with very practical emphasis, Dutch Catholic spiritual leader Jim Borst outlines twelve stages of contemplative prayer, offering readers an easy-to-follow guide. Through this classic primer, discover the power of meeting God in the silence and stillness of contemplation.

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Instant Expert: The Bible

What makes the Bible the world's bestselling book, year after year after year? Where did it come from? What's it all about? And why does...

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Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World

Love has the power to transform us In the words of Mother Teresa, "We have forgotten that we belong to each other." This lapse in...

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Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith

God's love for us breaks every boundary. So should our love for each other. Mihee Kim-Kort is a wife, a mom, and a Presbyterian minister....

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Luther the Reformer: The Story of the Man and His Career, Second Edition

For nearly thirty years, Luther the Reformer has been the standard Luther biography. Fair, insightful, and detailed without being overwhelming, Kittelson was able to negotiate a “middle way” that presented a more complete chronological picture of Luther than many had yet portrayed. For this revised edition, Hans H. Wiersma has made an outstanding text even better. The research is updated, and the text is revised throughout, with images, bibliographies, and timelines to enhance the experience. It’s a great volume, greatly improved.

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40-Day Journey with Parker J. Palmer

Few Protestant writers today can match the influence of Parker Palmer on American spirituality, contemplative practice, and Quaker values. Palmer, who is...

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40-Day Journey with Martin Luther

Drawing from Luther’s Small Catechism, his Large Catechism, and other sources, editor Gracia Grindal here selects forty inspiring passages that raise profound truths...

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The Hammer of God: Revised Edition

In this bestselling novel, three pastors learn the necessity of relying on God's grace. They fall short of their pastoral duties through public humiliation,...

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The Birth of Jesus: A Christmas Pop-Up Book

The Christmas story told through incredible artwork and intricate pop-ups from world-renowned illustrator and paper engineer Agostino Traini. The perfect keepsake for young children or the young at heart.

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Spark Story Bible Psalm Book: Prayers and Poems for Kids

In The Spark Story Bible Psalm Book, fifty beloved psalms are rewritten in child-friendly language, accompanied by the classic artwork of Peter Grosshauser, illustrator of The Spark Story Bible.

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Ordinary Blessings: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Everyday Life

The ordinary moments of life can be sacred, if we simply take a moment to notice. From gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, Ordinary Blessings is a collection of prayers, poems, and meditations offering a brief respite from the hectic, harried pace of our days. Pause, take a deep breath, and open these pages to find that you've been standing on holy ground all along.

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The Story of Christmas: Spark Story Bible Adventures

The story of Jesus' birth comes alive for children in the first animated video from the Spark series. The Story of Christmas helps kids celebrate the gift of baby Jesus.

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All About Anxiety

All About Anxietytackles tough questions kids have about what's going on in their brains when they feel anxious and equips readers with new strategies to manage anxiety so they can thrive in their daily lives.

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