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The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
Sally Lloyd-Jones Manufacturer: ZonderKidz ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0310708257 |
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Children ages 4 to 8 have a hard time grasping the concept of âGod.â But it can be done through the person of Jesus. Told in a wonderfully inviting style, this Bible storybook shares many beloved Bible stories and reveals how the news and message of Jesus unfolds throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament all the way through the New Testament. Jesus in the Story helps readers love and appreciate Jesus and begin their own journey of faith. Beautiful 4-color artwork throughout.Customer Reviews:
Great art, great theology, great storytelling.......2007-10-11
Heavenly.......2007-10-02
Excellent.......2007-09-08
Showing the Centrality of Christ in the Scriptures to Children.......2007-08-18
An asset to devotion time........2007-08-13
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God Gave Us You
Lisa Tawn Bergren Manufacturer: WaterBrook Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1578563232 Release Date: 2000-09-19 |
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When a charming polar bear cub climbs into bed one night, she asks her Mama a very important question--one that little "human cubs" often wonder about, too: "Where did I come from?"Customer Reviews:
Best Book Ever!!.......2007-09-22
Perfect for a godchild!.......2007-08-13
great gift.......2007-07-08
a question, really.......2007-06-23
A Precious Book.......2007-05-30
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DK Illustrated Family Bible
Peter Dennis , and Claude-Bernard Costecalde Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0789415038 |
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Whether you see the Bible as a literal revelation of God's word, a guide for life, or a wonderful set of stories, The DK Illustrated Family Bible--a colorful, accessible reference source---can be the cornerstone of your family's knowledge of scripture. Based on the modern English of the New International Version Bible, this stunning, lavishly illustrated 384-page book is an interpretation of the Bible rather than a complete edition. The most important stories, such as "The Tower of Babel" and "The Sower," are presented chronologically with full-color illustrations supported by helpful captions. Each story is complemented by illustrated side panels explaining key words and concepts, as well as by photographs of actual sites, artifacts, and works of art. The people of the Bible are defined in appendices for both the Old and New Testaments and throughout the text as needed.The production team for the book included advisors from different denominations, ensuring that all faiths are treated with equal respect. Jewish and Middle Eastern history and traditions are explained in context, providing a better understanding of the period and the rise of Christianity. As a reference for both youngsters and adults, this beautifully designed, thoughtfully arranged book offers a superb introduction to the basic Biblical stories and to the significance of the Bible. (Ages 10 to adult)
Book Description
Explications of particular passages and clear explanations of key words are backed up by extensive maps, works of art and photographs.Customer Reviews:
Excellent beginner's Bible.......2007-08-16
Really hideous artwork........2003-12-28
An ideal starting place.......2002-07-11
It's like an ideally arranged compendium of Sunday School booklets, with helpful background sections introducing major parts of the Bible. It uses a classic style of graphics, combined with various types of art as DK Publishing excels in.
Everyone who is studying Christianity should read this first, to set up a basic framework of understanding. This book portrays clearly and efficiently a point of reference to answer "What is the orthodox conventional reading of the Bible?"
This book reveals the anti-Semitism that builds up in the book of Acts; the Jews who supposedly persecuted the Christians are always shown in a two-dimensional, cardboard way, with mean expressions on their faces. This book clearly portrays the conventional Christian reading of this material. It's a good, clear portrayal of the standard orthodox way of reading the Bible.
There is an appendix of people's names in the back. The book lacks, most of all, a set of genealogy diagrams. It has a fairly good map in front, but could use more maps or at least a guide to the little maps that are dispersed throughout.
It has a great index. After reading the book cover-to-cover, I highlighted the 50% of the index entries that are least clear to me, to do a 2nd, review pass. I played a Bible trivia game and was inspired to read this book because I lacked too many of the standard Bible stories. I can tell that I'll do much better in that Bible trivia game, and will do even better after reviewing more of the unfamiliar entries I found in this book's index.
I felt that getting through this book required the most perseverance when wading through the section about the kings who did or didn't worship God, and the section about Jesus' parables -- these are covered well, but these weren't the sections of the Bible I was most interested in. My favorite sections of the book -- the subjects I was already most curious about -- were the stories between Eden and the later kings, and the stories between the Crucifixion and Revelation. The book has a nice treatment of Revelation and explains its political context. In the middle of the book, the parables and wisdom literature is covered.
I treasure this book and am glad to have read the Bible in this clear and understandable form. Next, I may read the Bible Handbook by DK Publishing (John Bowker). I'm reading Bowker's 2002 book from DK Publishing, God: A Brief History. I've also read the pocket-size Bible handbook from DK Publishing, which isn't very enlightening -- it's a tiny, somewhat random subset of the Illustrated Family Bible. I also recommend the books by DK Publishing, which I have read, covering Christianity, Myth, World Religions, and Philosophy.
Excellent reading and images.......2000-12-09
Every Christian Family should own a copy!.......1999-09-12
This is a great book, we have it as part of our christian family library that we keep out in the open for everyone to use. I often just end up opening the book to any page and reading, every page is absolutely FASCINATING and gives a deep historical perspective to the bible. Lots of pictures to break up the text and give dimension to the topics.
Help bring the bible alive in your home with this companion book!
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A Treasury of Adoption Miracles: True Stories of God's Presence Today
Karen Kingsbury Manufacturer: FaithWords ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 0446533378 |
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Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury-herself an adoptive mother-offers an inspiring collection of true stories to remind readers that God is present in every adoption. Adoption has become increasingly prevalent, with recent statistics showing that about one out of every 10 Americans is an adoptee. There's something about this gift of love that is truly miraculous-that someone would willingly give a life to someone else so that they might have a family. A TREASURY OF ADOPTION MIRACLES is filled with true stories about adoption. As someone who adopted three boys herself (three best friends from Jamaica), Karen knows firsthand the wonder and joy of adding to one's family. Here, she details miraculous stories of adoption, giving readers glimpses of the love and new beginnings as seen through the eyes of the men, women, and children involved.Customer Reviews:
Soup for the Adoptive Parents Soul.......2007-10-11
Encouraging Read for anyone involved in the Adoption Process.......2006-01-12
Beautiful Stories!.......2005-04-21
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Paw Paw Chuck's Big Ideas In The Bible - Book
Charles R. Swindoll Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0849910676 |
Book Description
Chuck Swindoll shares 12 of the most important Bible teachings portrayed in 12 fun-filled stories kids can identify with and understand.
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A Great Family Devotional.......2001-03-12
My 6 year old loved it........1999-07-31
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Veggie Family Devotional (VeggieTales VeggieConnections)
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1591452619 |
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Families can work together to build closer relationships with God and each other through this fun family devotional. Tying in with the themes and Scripture studies of the VeggieConnections curriculum, this is a great way for the entire family to learn together the messages children study at church. Join Bobthe Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the whole VeggieTales team to learn how to connect to a powerful relationship with the Lord through love, faith, trust, time, communication and joy!
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Great time spent with God and Family.......2007-08-12
Outstanding Lessons for your Children.......2006-07-13
Family Fun and Inspiration!.......2006-03-16
My son loves this book!!!.......2006-02-12
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The Anglican Family Prayer Book
Manufacturer: Morehouse Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0819219401 |
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The best place to teach children about our faith is in the home. The Anglican Family Prayer Book is a resource for Episcopal families who want to pass on Anglican prayers and traditions to their children and teach faith in everyday settings.This important new resource has been compiled by The Rev. Canon Anne Kitch, well known for her children's books, Bless This Day and One Little Church Mouse. A parent as well as an educator, Anne Kitch introduces these Anglican prayers and practices with stories from her own life, as well as brief information about the history and use of the prayers.
The perfect resource for families, especially those who may be new to the Episcopal Church, as well as church school teachers, youth ministers, and clergy, The Anglican Family Prayer Book helps parents and children pray together. Prayers for morning and evening, blessings, nighttime prayers, prayers for ordinary and special occasions, intercessory prayers, prayers of the Eucharist, and prayers for use during the special seasons of the Church year make this book one that families will use every day.
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Uncommonly good..........2004-02-27
Children are integral to the family (that goes without saying, perhaps), and prayer should also be integral to the family. This book provides a framework, suggestions, prayer texts and inspiration for incorporating prayer into the family life on a daily basis, around gathering times such as meals, as well as other parts of life.
In many ways, no Anglican can escape the liturgical patterns of the Book of Common Prayer or the liturgical daily cycles of ancient monastic systems (nor, indeed, do they generally want to!). This book begins with a wonderful introduction to what common prayer is - it is not common as in `uninteresting' or `ordinary', but common as in the root of the word `communal' - these are things done in common, in community, and the family provides a perfect context and beginning for true community. There are many common prayers held in common across the broader lines of Christianity - the Lord's Prayer, the Song of Mary (Magnificat), St. Francis' prayer, etc., and these are laid out in the first section with introductions accessible to all.
The second section looks at daily prayer - morning, evening, graces, blessings, bedtime prayers, as well as prayers for days of the week. How one goes about prayer, in the family group and when one is alone, is important, and Kitch discusses that at the beginning of this section.
The third section has prayer suggestions and texts for people and occasions. Special occasions in the life of the family - anniversaries and birthdays, new homes, baptisms, grieving - as well as prayers for important members of the extended family - distant relatives, friends, visitors, even pets - are included here. There are prayers for healing and reconciliation, and prayers for thanksgiving and celebration. There is more than one way to talk to God, Kitch reminds us, and one can use either the acronym ACTIP (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Intercession and Petition) or ACTS (replacing the final two with the word Supplication) as a reminder for the various ways we talk to God in prayer.
The final two sections bring the world of the prayers of the Anglican church into relationship with the prayers of the family with an overview and text samples of prayers from the Eucharistic liturgy (with a brief discussion on how to teach children to worship) and prayers for the liturgical year (special prayers for major holidays and seasons).
This is a wonderful resource, a small book with big print (all the better for small hands to grasp and readers of all ages to find inviting in word and physical form). I highly recommend it to Anglicans of any age, and even to those beyond the Anglican tradition who want a structure to their prayer life, particularly that of the family.
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Little One, We Knew You'd Come
Sally Lloyd-Jones Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0316523917 |
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By silver stars and golden moon At break of dawn you came! Kiss your nose, those tiny toes On the day that you were born. The birth of a child is an occasion for joy, and when Jesus was born, thewhole world rejoiced. This unique Christmas story lyrically evokes forchildren the excitement of the day they were born, and the wonder of themiraculous birth at the center of the Nativity story. Lush illustrationsecho the simple poem in a dazzling celebration of birth - and of the babyborn that very first Christmas.Customer Reviews:
Sumptuous, delicious illustrations with sweet text.......2006-11-22
A wonderful Christmas book!.......2006-10-13
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The Family Story Bible
Ralph Milton Manufacturer: Westminster John Knox Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0664221084 |
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Not a "family" Bible.......2007-08-23
My 5 year old loves it.......2007-05-14
Good family reading.......2006-11-11
No Sugar-Coating.......2005-09-10
Creative, Inclusive, Thoughtful and Playful.......2001-12-09
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The Little Big Book for God's Children (The Little Big Book Series)
Manufacturer: Welcome Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
Accessories: ASIN: 094180755X Release Date: 2001-09-01 |
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The Little Big Book For God's Children is a wonderful resource for parents looking to introduce their children to the beauty and joy of the Christian faith. Combining exquisite illustrations, text, and design, the newest Little Big Book presents stories from the bible and literature, parables, songs, bible verses, poems, prayers, and activities in one delightful volume. The Little Big Book For God's Children provides a source of new inspiration to celebrate God's enduring message of love and is sure to become a family favorite to treasure. Bible Stories: From the Old and New Testaments, including the Creation story, the life of Moses, David and Goliath, the wall at Jericho, and the stories of Christmas and Easter. Parables: Including The Good Samaritan, The Lost Sheep, The Sower, The Pearl Of Great Price, and The Great Banquet. Songs and Hymns: Including "This Little Light Of Mine," "Amazing Grace," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Here I Am, Lord," and "Morning Has Broken." Bible Verses: From both the Old and New Testaments on topics such as faith, love, family, and song. Poems: From William Blake's The Lamb to Margaret Fishback Powers' Footprints. Prayers: From traditional favorites like the Lord's Prayer to daily blessings over meals and at bedtime. Stories and Fables: Including Leo Tolstoy's Where Love Is, God Is, James Baldwin's The Sermon To The Birds, Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant, and Aesop's fables. Activities: Including nature appreciation, making musical instruments to praise God, recreating the nativity scene, and making your own art like Noah's.Books:
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