Jonathan D. Voss – illustratör

From the author and illustrator team of The Creator in You comes a fresh and compelling picture book about what God’s heavenly kingdom will be like—and the place in it that he’s saving just for you.WINNER OF THE GOSPEL COALITION BOOK AWARD!Jesus said He won’t stay in the clouds way up there.He’ll bring heaven to earth, and He’ll live with us here.Scripture teaches Christians that we should look forward with hope and joy to the day when God will make all things new—so why do many feel boredom or even dread when picturing God’s heavenly kingdom? Bestselling author Jordan Raynor follows up his successful picture book The Creator in You with an exciting, hope-filled look at what the Bible really tells us about heaven and the New Earth. Far from being the end of our story, it’s just the beginning of a new life filled with all the things we love about the earth—animals, music, adventure, and meaningful work—but without any of the things that make this world sad and broken.Based on Scripture and told with engaging rhyme and epic illustrations, The Royal in You is sure to become a go-to resource and beloved readaloud for families of faith.

From the author and illustrator team of The Creator in You, this simple yet profound picture book offers a kid-friendly introduction to what God saved us from and what God saved us for—the good works prepared in advance for us to do.Jesus also loves you without your good deedsBut I hope that by now you are starting to seeThat the Spirit is not just for your salvation But to help you do good for all of creation.Salvation by grace is what makes Christianity so dazzlingly different from every other religion—but salvation is far from the end of the story. In fact, it’s only the beginning! Rooted in Scripture and brought to life through vibrant and sweeping illustrations, this book will help kids understand the path to and purpose of salvation. From bestselling author Jordan Raynor, The Spirit in You explains in accessible language and engaging rhyme how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to bring heaven to earth their entire lives.

In 1774, many people in thirteen of Great Britain's North American colonies were angry. They had been ordered to pay money—taxes—to the government. However, they had no governmental representatives in faraway England to say how they wanted their money spent. The colonists rallied around the cry "Taxation Without Representation." They boycotted tea, cloth, and other British products. Fearing punishment for protesting the unfair practice, some disguised themselves to avoid recognition, specifically when dumping tea in a harbor. Others wrote about it but hid their identity by using an alias.A group of fifty-one women in Edenton, North Carolina, strongly opposed taxation without representation. At that time, women could not serve in the government, nor were they permitted to vote. But the Edenton ladies knew that their beliefs mattered. They decided they would make a difference. Like others, they would boycott British products. Unlike others, they shunned anonymity.Using a "tea party" of a different sort, Edenton's courageous women powerfully expressed their belief in a very public way. One that spread their belief and commitment not only throughout the North American colonies, but also across the Atlantic Ocean. The Edenton ladies' courage still resonates today. They show us that people can join together and create a strong voice that stands firm against injustice.