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LÄR KÄNNA GUDS STORHET I HANS FANTASTISKA SKAPELSE! Har du någonsin tänkt på varför jorden behöver månen? Vet du hur virvelströmmar bildas eller vad som får något att lysa i mörkret? Har du någonsin undrat hur fåglar lär sig sjunga? Visste du att det finns Någon som vet svaren på dessa frågor – och på varje fråga du någonsin skulle kunna ställa? Psaltaren 147:5 säger: ”Vår Herre är stor, hans makt är oinskränkt, hans förstånd är obegränsat.” (NUB). Med fascinerande fakta, roliga illustrationer och fotografier hjälper Gud är fantastisk! dig att se vår Guds omätbara storhet. Dessa 100 nya texter utforskar undren i Guds skapelse, från det enorma till det mikroskopiska: • Rymd och tid • Jord och väder • Växter och klimat • Våra kroppar, känslor och vår fantasi • Djur – från deras vanor till deras livsmiljöer • Och mycket mer! Varje text innehåller en Så fantastiskt! -sektion med fascinerande fakta, engagerande aktiviteter, och en avslutande bön. Som en uppföljare till pastor Louie Giglios bästsäljande Obeskrivlig: 100 intressanta texter om Gud och vetenskap, kommer Gud är fantastisk! att hjälpa dig att upptäcka Guds storhet genom undret i hans skapelse.

Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel their sadness and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.Sad is a feeling that can be hard, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Sad, kids discover that it’s okay to be sad and that God is in all things, including sadness. With simple, accessible text, sad becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to grow closer to God. The bright, emotive art by Nomar Perez will draw kids in, and a note in the back provides tips and techniques parents and caregivers can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way.God, I Feel Sad teaches kids ages 4 to 8 how to:Identify the feeling of sadnessSee signs of sadness in othersRecognize things that can make them feel sadEmbrace sadness without letting it overwhelm themTalk to God about their feelings God, I Feel Sad is perfect for:Helping young kids develop positive ways to manage and name their feelingsChildren dealing with changing emotions, new experiences, or lossFamily read-aloud timeSupporting good communication and mental health habits at an early age

Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel scared and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear. With simple, accessible text, scared becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to better understand themselves and grow closer to God. The bright, emotive art by Nomar Perez will draw kids in, and a note in the back provides tips and techniques parents and caregivers can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way.God, I Feel Scared teaches kids ages 4 to 8 how to:Identify the feeling of fear and recognize things that can make them feel scaredSee signs of fear in othersDevelop techniques to manage fearEmbrace fear and new experiences without letting it overwhelm themTalk to God about their feelings God, I Feel Scared is perfect for:Helping young kids develop positive ways to manage and name their feelingsChildren dealing with changing emotions, new experiences, or anxietyFamily read-aloud timeSupporting good communication and mental health habits at an early age Check out the other picture book in the God, I Feel series—God, I Feel Sad.

Experience the story of the first Christmas through the eyes of a little shepherd girl who meets the newborn Jesus and learns that even the least of those who come to the Christmas manger are loved and have a place in His kingdom.No one pays attention to Serah. She wants nothing more than to help her father tend their family’s sheep and be a shepherdess like Rachel and Rebekah in the stories of her Israelite ancestors, but her brothers tease her for being too little and her mother keeps her busy with errands and chores in the kitchen. When her father finally gives her one lamb to tend to, Serah sneaks out to the fields at night to care for it. There, she witnesses the sky illuminated with heavenly light and hears the message about a newborn baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.In Serah and the First Christmas, award-winning author Tama Fortner places a young child in the center of the Christmas story and allows your children to come along as Serah walks to the manger to experience the baby Jesus. The lesson is one of profound love, with a call to spread that love to others.Serah and the First Christmas is:A beautiful and intimate book that will become an important part of family libraries and a special holiday tradition.perfect for Sunday school and homeschool lessons about the first Christmas.written for children 4-8, with wisdom and wonder for children of all ages.gorgeously illustrated by Silvia Provantini, who brings the story to life.a wonderful gift for the Christmas season.

Loaded with Bible verses, prayer starters, recipes, crafts, and other hands-on projects, this devotional pulls preteen girls closer to God while providing them fun, age-appropriate activities to help them live out a brave life.Each of the brand-new 90 devotions in Live Brave features a passage written from the perspective of one of the popular Brave Girls characters--Hope, Glory, Faith, Gracie, and Honor--along with a Scripture and prayer. Each devotion is designed to help girls learn to trust God's character and act out His goodness.In addition to this meaningful spiritual content, Live Brave includes prompts for over 30 enriching activities. From baking and science experiments to crafts and service projects, girls will have a blast, grow in faith, help others--and get a little messy along the way. The Brave Girls characters invite tween readers to join them in . . .planting a treecooking pita pizzasstarting a neighborhood small jobs businessdrawing Scripture word artbuilding a solar oven (and baking s'mores!)making a journal jarhosting a school-supply drivecrafting paper-plate gift basketsand more!Every family is different, so each activity is adaptable for either a solo adventure or group bonding. You'll love the creative, budget-friendly ideas for friend and family time.Written in a voice that emulates a contemporary adolescent girl, this interactive, high-energy devotional helps preteens take ownership of their spiritual journey. Girls will practice everyday bravery and grow in godly character as they take their faith off the page and into the world.

Kids are wrestling with tough issues these days—peer pressure, purpose, unexpected change or loss, and wondering where their faith fits in with it all. Roar Like a Lion encourages your kids to "run toward the roar" as they face their fears, knowing that God is with them every step of the way.Pastor and bestselling author Levi Lusko is known for making tough topics accessible while drawing his readers toward a richer spiritual life. In his first children's devotional for ages 6 to 10. Kids are equipped to approach both fun moments and tough times with their hearts set on God's faithfulness with the help of fascinating stories and facts, eye-catching art, Bible verses, prayers, and simple action steps. This 90-day devotional:Empowers Kids to Face Fears: Including school and friendship, trying something new, handling challenges or disappointments, and dealing with peer pressure and bullying.Features an Approachable Tone: Tackles real issues kids face in a relatable and lighthearted way.Gives Biblical Advice: Aligns tough topics or problems with helpful ways to read or see God’s word through scripture and prayer.Puts Faith in Action: Includes simple action steps to help kids apply faith to everyday life and grow spiritually.Is Great for Family Discussions: Sparks meaningful conversations and helps kids build a habit of biblically-based reflection.As a parent and pastor, Levi is able to address real-life situations with compassion, grace, and biblical authenticity. Roar Like a Lion is a great way to engage with your kids on meaningful topics and get them in the habit of reading a biblically-based devotional.Offering practical approaches to faith in everyday life, Roar Like a Lion will inspire your kids to nurture their personal faith in a God strong enough to protect and guide them as they run toward the roar during the challenges in their lives.

Explore the real meaning of Advent and Christmas with your kids as they hear, learn, engage, and play with My Advent Nativity Press-Out-and-Play Book. This Advent activity for families presents people, animals, and stable features that actually press out of the book and is built into a three-dimensional scene.Counting down to Christmas with Advent calendars has become a popular tradition among families. In this board book, parents and children can read the short, easy-to-understand story of the first Christmas and learn how, just like Mary and Joseph were waiting for Jesus to come, we too can prepare our hearts in anticipation and celebration of the nativity of Jesus.This interactive, pop-out board book willhelp parents teach young children about Advent and the nativityengage kids with interactive elements of playimprove young children's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and visual thinkingshare the true meaning of Christmas, helping kids look forward to the best gift of all--JesusWith a classic and kid-friendly art style, My Advent Nativity Press-Out-and-Play Bookfeatures a 25-piece nativity scene that will be loved (and played with!) for years to comehas a fully illustrated scene under each pop-and-play character so the book and story remain even after the characters and features are removedis a perfect gift for ages 3–7 during the Advent and Christmas seasonequips homeschool families and churches with a fun resource to fuel a deeper discussion and study of AdventThis Christmas, help tiny hearts discover God's love for us through the celebration of Jesus' birth.

Loneliness among kids is on the rise. In Marvel at the Moon: 90 Devotions: You're Never Alone in God's Majestic Universe, author and pastor Levi Lusko uses illuminating stories, biblical teaching, and eye-opening surprises about outer space to show kids that they're never alone, because God is always with them.The moon is a constant and mysterious presence in our sky! Kids marvel at it, just as adults do, wondering about our big universe. And they'll love learning about the moon and other out-of-this-world discoveries about God's creative cosmos. With insightful, educational, and comforting devotions, kids will discover that God is powerful, He is good, and He will never leave us.Including fun facts and simple action steps, this 90-day devotional journey will help kids tohandle real-life issues such as loneliness, peer pressure, negative emotions, and more;tackle truths about God's creation, learn how our universe fits together in perfect harmony, and discover God's love for His children;learn from courageous people, including Father Abraham, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Katherine Johnson, and many others;dig into interesting space and astronomy facts, plus scientific findings reinforced by the Bible; andfoster a new sense of wonder at God's magnificent creation as they engage with His promises.Despite the conundrums kids may face on earth, they'll learn that God defies gravity and is with them wherever they go!