Parents want their children to grow closer to God, but may not always know the best way to facilitate that growth. Mike Nappa and Jill Wuellner take the guesswork out of family devotional time with this practical, imaginative resource. They provide a year's worth of engaging, transforming, and easy-to-lead Bible discussion guides for parents and children. Combining biblical depth with entertaining and educationally sound teaching techniques, this book will both challenge and inspire families toward lasting spiritual growth. All 52 studies require zero pre-session preparation and can be used in a variety of settings and times--around the dinner table, during family-night activities, or just before bedtime. They are also perfect for impromptu lessons in Sunday school classes and elementary-aged youth groups.

The Internet, cell phones, and other technologies have changed the ways in which people conduct their family lives, raise children, and navigate the blurry boundary between work and home. Private life is colonized by employers, teachers, corporations; family time is taken up by work, homework, and shopping. What it means to be parents and children has changed dramatically. This book shows how the nurturance of family has increasingly become a willful, radical idea in an era of pervasive technology. The authors analyze important trends, including the acceleration and attenuation of childhood, and offer a children s bill of rights and accompanying parental responsibilities."

The Single Mum Next Door Summer at a picturesque Silver Lake resort marks a new beginning for Frankie Munro and her daughter. After a painful marriage, the single mum shies away from any personal connection – though she admires the tender care handsome neighbour Ben Cedar shows his dad. Ben wasn't there for his mother when it counted, so he's determined to help his father cope with Alzheimer's. Yet it's Frankie's shy ten–year–old daughter, Rae, who really gets through to his dad. As their relatives bond and flourish, so do Ben and Frankie's feelings for each other. Before the season ends, can they let go of their pasts and fight for a second chance...together?

Are you a children's ministry leader on the edge of burnout? Sustainable Children’s Ministry shows you how to recruit volunteers, partner with parents, navigate politics, and care for your own soul instead of frantically scrambling to do it all yourself. This practical resource will help you build a ministry foundation that will still be standing long after you are gone.

Teachers will find everything they need to offer meaningful, fun lessons in these books. From puzzles and games to crafts and snacks, each interactive lesson provides teachers with flexibility as they shape the Bible message. Created for ages 5-10, each book includes materials for eight extended sessions.

More great lessons following up on our best-selling series Intant Bible lessons! From puzzles and games to crafts and snacks, each interactive lesson provides teachers with flexibility as they shape the Bible message for kids ages 5-10. 96 pages.

Following the Instant Bible Lessons design, this series contains activities that challenge and delight preschoolers. Every 96-page book provides eight lessons aimed at the skill levels of children ages 2-5.

Toddler teachers will get excited about Bible learning with this series of complete lessons for kids ages 1-3. These reproducible books offer everything teachers need to lead toddlers. Each lesson begins with a Bible Story followed by clever visuals teachers can make to enhance learning. A variety of themed puzzles, games, crafts and snacks allow teachers flexibility in shaping the biblical message for their classes.

From the popular Instant Bible Lessons series, enjoy this fully reproducible lesson book for preschoolers (ages 3-5). From A-Z, these reproducible lessons guide children through the Bible, using the alphabet to help little ones focus on key points. Children learn their ABC's and foundational truths from God's word at the same time. Volunteer and parent friendly, each lesson is easy to use and ready to go. You can use this reproducible book as a weekend curriculum or anytime you have young ones together. Keep your preschoolers actively involved in creative Bible learning and review early education basics at the same time with over seventy hands-on, interactive activities. Best-selling points - 26 fun-filled Bible lessons--one for each letter of the alphabet - Quick and easy-to-use resource for teachers and parents - Each lesson moves through the Bible - Includes Bible lesson with step-by-step instructions, ageappropriate craft, alphabet sheet, and fun activities - Versatile! Can be used for weekend classes, midweek teaching, or homeschooling - Volunteer friendly and reproducible