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God Gave Us Easter (God Gave Us Series)
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Laura J. Bryant"God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That's why God knew he'd need to give us Easter." As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year. Papa lovingly explains God's plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.
God Gave Us Family: A Picture Book
by Lisa Tawn Bergren David HohnLittle Pup’s wolf family is on their way to a special reunion—with lots of cousins, games, roasting marshmallows, and fun! As the young wolf thinks about different kinds of families, it’s the perfect opportunity for Mama and Papa to teach their inquisitive child about the families that God brings together. Some families are big and others are small, some are led by grandparents or just one parent, and some families include adopted little ones– yet each family is truly special. Even the members of Little Pup’s pack make up an important role in his family, although they sometimes pester him. Papa gently reminds his son… “We need to love the family God gave us.” A heartwarming and colorful addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, this tale will delight young hearts and help them understand how families of all types reflect God’s unconditional love.
God Gave Us Heaven
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Laura J. BryantAs the sun rises on her snow-covered world, Little Cub wonders aloud..."What is heaven like?"With tender words, her Papa describes a wonderful place, free of sadness and tears, where God warmly welcomes his loved ones after their life on earth is over. Little Cub and Papa spend the day wandering their beautiful, invigorating arctic world while she asks all about God's home: How do we get to heaven? Will we eat there? Will I get to see you in heaven? Papa patiently answers each question, assuring her that..."Heaven will be full of everything good."This gentle story provides satisfying answers for a young child's most difficult questions about what happens after this life, inviting "little cubs" to find comfort in knowing that God Gave Us Heaven.Also available:God Gave Us YouGod Gave Us TwoGod Gave Us Christmas
God Gave Us Love (God Gave Us Series)
by Lisa Tawn BergrenAs Little Cub and Grampa Bear's fishing adventure is interrupted by mischievous otters, the young polar bear begins to question why we must love others... even the seemingly unlovable. In answering her questions, Grampa Bear gives tender explanations that teach Little Cub about the different kinds of love that is shared between families, friends, and mamas and papas. Grampa explains that all these kinds of love come from God and that it is important to love others because..."Any time we show love, Little Cub, we're sharing a bit of his love."This sweet tale will warm the hearts of young children as they learn about all the different sorts of love, while the gentle explanations of each provide a valuable opportunity to encourage children to share with others a "God-sized love."
God Gave Us Prayer
by Lisa Tawn BergrenFrom the creator of God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Christmas, and God Gave Us Easter comes a story that teaches young readers how to talk with God about anything that's on their mind.Little Pup discovers Mama sitting silently by the lake, praying. But what does that mean? And how does Little Pup go about praying to God? And what do you say to God? Little Pup's questions spill out as he and Mama walk through the woods. Mama patiently helps Little Pup learn the importance of prayer, forgiveness, gratefulness, and compassion toward others. With guided prayers for children to use and inspiration to help them create their own, God Gave Us Prayer gently models the ACTS method of prayer: adoration, confession, thanks, and supplication. In the familiar voice that millions have grown to trust from her God Gave Us series, Lisa Tawn Bergren introduces kids to the power of prayer.
God Gave Us Sleep
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Laura J. Bryant"Little Cub!" Mama called. "Time for bed." Little Cub is having so much fun building an igloo with her friends that she doesn't want to stop for bedtime! Who needs sleep when there's fun to be had? Mama patiently answers her child's questions as she puts her to bed, explaining the importance of daily rhythms of work, play, and rest. As they talk through the fears that come with nighttime--and work through Little Cub's endless stalling tactics--our favorite bear learns to realize that God gave us sleep as a vital gift. "God gave us rest so we have energy for our day, and patience to enjoy it. And so we have quiet time to listen to him." This charming addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, with its Arctic characters and relevant message, will help all little ones prepare for a peaceful night's rest.From the Hardcover edition.
God Gave Us Thankful Hearts
by Lisa Tawn Bergren David HohnAdventurous Lil Pup is bummed that hibernating season will soon be coming to the Great North Woods. Why should so many of his friends have to go in for the winter and leave Lil Pup without pals? Mama reminds her little wolf that not all animals hibernate, and how he can be grateful for the beautiful autumn season - for jumping in leaf piles, eating apple treats, and celebrating the wonders of fall with his forest friends. And she points out..."I think the trick to having a thankful heart is thinking about the things that make us happy, rather than the things that don't."As Mama and Lil Pup explore, she reminds him that God is the giver of all good things. Lil Pup learns that even when something fun comes to an end; his heart can be thankful when he sets his mind on the best things in his life.This inviting addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, with nearly 2.5 million books sold, helps little ones to understand how giving thanks warms hearts and brings joy.From the Hardcover edition.
God Gave Us Two
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Laura J. BryantNow that Mama polar bear has another baby in her tummy, Little Cub is bursting with curiosity. "Why do we need a new baby?" she asks. "If we don't like the new baby, can we send it back?" "Will you forget me when the new baby comes?"Gently and lovingly, Mama and Papa assure their firstborn that the new baby is a gift from God they want very much, just as Little Cub was-and still is. "God gave us you. Now he's given us two!"The winsome sequel to God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Two playfully affirms a child's uniqueness and place in the family and helps little ones accept, appreciate, and love their new siblings.
God Gave Us You
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Laura J. BryantWhen 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?"As Mama bear tucks her youngest cub under the quilts, she gently, tenderly, and reassuringly communicates the message loving parents everywhere (bears and non-bears alike) want their little ones to hear: "We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because--God gave us you." Perfect for bedtime, naptime, storytime or anytime, God Gave Us You provides a valuable opportunity to build children's self-esteem every day and assure each one that he or she truly is a welcomed, precious, and treasured gift from the Lord. Also available in the God Gave Us series:God Gave Us TwoGod Gave Us ChristmasGod Gave Us HeavenGod Gave Us LoveGod Gave Us So MuchFrom the Hardcover edition.
God Gave Us the Bible: Forty-Five Favorite Stories for Little Ones
by Lisa Tawn BergrenIntroducing a Bible storybook from the creators of God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Christmas and God Gave Us Easter, featuring 45 stories from the Bible, with reflections from adorable Little Cub and her friends.God Gave Us the Bible introduces kids to the STORY of stories--the love story between God and his people. Ideal for readers aged 3 to 7, written in a framework where Little Cub and her animal friends reflect many of the questions young readers have about Bible stories. The book features forty-five Bible stories and concepts that every child should know/be introduced to, like Noah and the Ark, the Birth of Jesus, and Jesus Feeds the 5,000 in a very warm, conversational, reassuring manner.
God Gave Us the Right: Conservative Catholic, Evangelical Protestant, and Orthodox Jewish Women Grapple with Feminism
by Christel J. ManningDrawing on two years of ethnographic research in Catholic, Evangelical Protestant, and Jewish communities, the author explores the diversity of views among women who have returned to tradition. Arguing that America has undergone profound cultural and economic changes in the last 30 years that have created tension between women's lives and traditional gender roles, she demonstrates how religious conservative women negotiate these tensions. Manning is an assistant professor of religion at Sacred Heart University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
God Gave Us the World: A Picture Book (God Gave Us Series)
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Laura J. BryantLittle Cub's trip to a special museum exhibit, "Bears Around the World," sparks a flurry of questions from the young polar bear who is just beginning to learn about life beyond her North Pole home. As Mama Bear shares with her about the different types of places that God has put the various types of bears, with their different kinds of fur and food, Little Cub begins to wonder: Why didn't God make us all the same? With Mama's loving guidance, Little Cub is taught to see the vastness of God's wonderful creation; His abilities as an amazing, inventive Creator; His desire for us to care for our world, and especially the important lesson that... "Every bear has a special place in God's great, big world." This adorable story offers young children who are discovering their place in God's big world an opportunity to learn about the wonder of diversity, the gift of creativity, the importance of caring for His gifts, and how each child-each creation-is special to God. Also Available: God Gave Us YouGod Gave Us TwoGod Gave Us ChristmasGod Gave Us HeavenGod Gave Us LoveGod Gave Us So Much - a limited three book treasuryFrom the Hardcover edition.
God Gets Everything God Wants
by Katie HaysA gospel of hope, inclusion, and defiance If God gets everything God wants, and if what God wants is you, can anything stand in God&’s way? Too many Christians have been taught that core aspects of who they are—their gender, their sexual orientation, their politics, their skepticism—prevent God from loving them fully. For these individuals, church has been a painful experience of exclusion, despite the reality that Jesus was the embodiment of God&’s radical inclusion. Katie Hays invites weary Christians, former Christians, and the Christ-curious to take another look at God through the testimony of our biblical ancestors and to reimagine the church as a community of beautiful, broken, and burdened people doing their best to grow into their baptisms together. Hays insists that yes, God does get everything God wants, and—even better—we&’re invited to want what God wants, too, and want it &“more and more and more, until life feels abundant and eternal and delicious and drunken with possibility.&” This is a message of stouthearted faith anchored in wonder—not false certainty. Atheists are welcome. Those who feel uneasy inside a church are welcome. Those still angry at other Christians are welcome. Because no matter what we&’ve experienced, the God who still adores this world is the God of hope, inclusion, and defiance of the powers that be. And for those who are willing to collaborate in &“the painstaking work of examining our Christian faith and sorting it out—the good stuff from the harmful stuff, the stuff with integrity from the stuff we simply inherited from family or church or . . . the cultural air we&’re breathing&”—there await life-giving possibilities found nowhere else.
God Gives Second Chances: How to Get Up, Dust Off and be Used Again by God when You Fall
by R. T. KendallKendall looks at wrongdoing and the judgment of ministry leaders and laypeople, assuring those who've fallen that they can be used again--and warning those who condemn them. Exploring his own vulnerabilities, he presents a compassionate, biblically balanced case for a God of second chances.
God Gives Us Work
by Sharon SeeWritten in poetic style, this book lists chores each family member can do to glorify God: "Mother has work. She makes a good dinner, And bakes a peach pie. She washes my bruises, And comforts my cry."
God Grant Me: More Daily Meditations from the Authors of Keep It Simple (Hazelden Meditations)
by AnonymousA daily source of spiritual reflections, prayers, and actions for individuals in recovery from addiction.God Grant Me . . .offers a reflection, prayer, and action for each day of the year. This meditation book serves as a steady spiritual companion for individuals making their way along the often-tumultuous recovery journey. Written by the authors of Keep It Simple, which has sold more than two million copies, God Grant Me . . . speaks clearly to both beginners and old-timers in recovery. Readers will draw inspiration and summon strength to handle recovery's daily struggles, learning to live with greater honesty, compassion, humor, gratitude, and awe.
God Grew Tired of Us
by John Bul Dau Michael S. SweeneyPublished to coincide with the eponymous National Geographic Films/LBS production feature film, this memoir recounts the story of John Bul Dau, one of the "Lost Boys" of Sudan. The memoir describes how civil war forced him out of his village, leading to an odyssey through Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and the United States, where he eventually settled, began raising a family, and began two foundations geared towards helping Sudanese children impacted by war. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
God Happened To Be In The Neighborhood
by Ken JonesGod loves to walk in your neighborhood and mine. He always has. Since He strolled the Garden with Adam and Eve, God has been interested in touching, talking to, and interacting with His creation. He still loves to walk and talk with us. If we take the time to watch and listen, we will find God in ordinary ways with extraordinary implications. Ken Jones, a gifted storyteller, finds uncommon spiritual truths among the common occurrences of life. Ken's stories illustrate how, in so many ways, God happens to be in the neighborhood today, looking for opportunities to drop by unexpectedly for fellowship. Ken Jones is Senior Associate Pastor at Valley Christian Center in Dublin, California, where he has served for ten years. He is a published songwriter and has produced video and curriculum packages for his church. He lives in Dublin with his wife, Randee.
God Has Chosen: The Doctrine of Election Through Christian History
by Mark R. Lindsay"He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world . . ." Among the traditional tenets of the Christian faith is the belief that God chooses or elects people for salvation. For some Christians, such an affirmation is an indication of God's sovereign and perfect will. For others, such a notion is troubling for it seems to downplay the significance of human agency and choice. Throughout the church's history, Christians have sought to understand the meaning of relevant biblical texts and debated this theological conundrum. With care and insight, theologian Mark Lindsay surveys the development of the Christian doctrine of election. After exploring Scripture on this theme, he turns to the various articulations of this doctrine from the early church fathers, including Augustine, and medieval theologians such as Aquinas, to John Calvin's view, the subsequent debate between Calvinists and Arminians, Karl Barth's modern reconception of the doctrine, and reflections on election in the shadow of the Holocaust. On this journey through the Bible and church history, readers will discover how Christians have understood the affirmation that God has chosen.
God Has Not Forgotten You: He Is with You, Even in Uncertain Times
by Dr. David JeremiahFor anyone who is lonely or struggling with anxiety in times of uncertainty, find comfort in knowing that you are deeply loved by God. In God Has Not Forgotten You, New York Times bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah will help you navigate the uncertainties of the present while embracing God's promises for the future. This book invites you to experience the transforming power of God's Word that will help you:Trust God in uncertain and challenging timesKnow God is at work even when you can't see itDeal with confusing or disappointing circumstancesThe embellished cover design, presentation page, and a ribbon marker make this a thoughtful gift for:Someone who is experiencing a challenging seasonAnyone wanting to grow closer to God and trust in His greater planGod Has Not Forgotten You is the perfect reminder that you are not alone and that God is working all things together for your good.
God Has Spoken
by J.I. PackerJ. I. Packer maintains that anyone who wants to know God will want to know as much as they can of what is in the Bible. For through it God reveals himself and his purpose to us; and in it we discover his fellowship and grace. Packer presents the case for reliability of the Bible and urges us to return with open hearts to reading God's word, and to discovering its overwhelming power in our lives.This challenging sequel to Knowing God is a great resource for the Christian journey.
God Has Spoken
by Theresa A. CampbellHow hard is it to forgive?After finding the biological mother who abandoned her as a baby, learning the identity of her birth father and her biological brother, Dupree is left distraught and betrayed. Like a volcano about to erupt, she vows to have nothing to do with her newly discovered family, so help her God! However, if Dupree's mother, Tiny, has anything to say about it, however, Dupree won't be able to keep that vow. How does a former teenaged runaway become a wealthy, sophisticated business executive? Tiny's quest for happiness and independence in Kingston, Jamaica has taken her on a life-altering journey through hell. After a vicious attack and a serious sickness that leaves her fighting for her life in the hospital, Tiny prays for death, but then God speaks. Will she listen to His Voice? What exactly is He saying?
God Has Spoken: Revelation And The Bible
by J.I. PackerJ. I. Packer maintains that anyone who wants to know God will want to know as much as they can of what is in the Bible. For through it God reveals himself and his purpose to us; and in it we discover his fellowship and grace. Packer presents the case for reliability of the Bible and urges us to return with open hearts to reading God's word, and to discovering its overwhelming power in our lives.This challenging sequel to Knowing God is a great resource for the Christian journey.
God Has a Dream for Your Life
by Sheila WalshIt's never too late to remember who you are, it's never too late to dream big dreams and discover that God loves you in ways you cannot yet imagine.Do you dare believe in a God who wants to make your dreams come true? It seems like there is no time to dream these days. Yet the Bible is full of dreamers?those who exchanged their old dreams for new ones, and those who received unexpected dreams from God that changed the course of history. Best-selling author Sheila Walsh gives warm hearted stories of real people, interwoven with biblical insight, to help you discover God's dream for your life.
God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time
by Desmond Tutu Douglas AbramsDesmond tutu is known the world over for freeing South Africa of Apartheid. He fought along with other South Africans to make their country a leader in the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1980's and into the new century. Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his works. In this short but powerful book, Tutu, who is also a prominent minister, tells of God's plan for everyone, and discusses God's love. He discusses how we should never lose hope and how we should treat the entire world as our family. He shows this love and world peace with many examples from his work in South Africa and his travels around the world.