We realise that Christmas can be an extremely busy time of year for church staff. To make things simpler for you, we've put together a plan that will help you coordinate your church's celebration of Christmas.... continue reading
In the hardest of circumstances, it can be difficult to know how to come alongside those who are grieving a miscarriage or the loss of an older child. Every situation is different, but our Lord Jesus is the same - and he has a special, tender nearness to the broken-hearted. So how do we share that compassion in ways that are helpful to those that are hurting the most? ... continue reading
When illustrating the Seek and Find series, as well as the 450-plus things to find, count and sort, it's always fun to add a few little biblical details to each spread. Here are some hidden things to look out for in our newest volume, Seek and Find: More Old Testament Bible Stories:... continue reading
Tales that Tell the Truth is a beloved 15-volume series of hardback Bible storybooks by various authors that combines faithful storytelling with stunning illustrations by Catalina Echeverri. Each book focuses on a true story from the Bible and teaches children wonderful truths about Jesus. ... continue reading
If you love reading then the chances are you’re part of a book club, or you know a group of people who are. Many have discovered that reading and sharing with others makes the enjoyment complete: We connect with each other, grow in relationship with one another and read new and thought-provoking books that change the way we think and feel.... continue reading
Selecting creative, interactive and easy-to-use resources for Sunday School will help your session run all the more smoothly, all while engaging young hearts with big Bible truths. Here are some recommended books and series that are suitable for different age groups and can be enjoyed in a Sunday School setting.... continue reading
I have never found prayer comes particularly naturally to me. I find it hard to concentrate and stop my mind wandering, and I regularly realise I need to repent of moving through my day without praying much at all. I know that prayer is a gift and a privilege, but I find it hard to live that out.... continue reading
They laughed behind cupped hands, grade-school whispers assessing her dress. Look! It’s as big as a tent! Peter’s face reddened as he accepted his forgotten lunch bag from his mother’s strong hand. Her face glowed, Scandinavian accent thick as she spoke love over her son in broken English. I dangled upside down from the playground bars, observing this heavyset woman adorned in a shapeless house dress swishing past her ankles. ... continue reading
The following text is the full biography timeline featured in the back of our new children’s book exploring the inspirational story of Joni Eareckson Tada’s life. It is part of our Do Great Things for God series, a collection of beautifully illustrated biographies written to excite young children about the great things they can do for God. This book can be read to young children aged 4-5 and read by children aged 6 or older. Click here to download free biography worksheets for kids to fill in.... continue reading
When childhood illness strikes someone we know, it tugs on our heartstrings. We want to help, but what can we do? As a mother who has endured an extended hospital stay with her newborn son and a few unexpected medical crises thereafter, and as the founder of a nonprofit that ministers to families navigating medical crises, I’d like to share 10 practical ways you can help a family when a child is seriously ill.... continue reading