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Tauche ein in die Geschichte von Louise, der Tochter eines Hufschmiedes, und gehe mit ihr auf die Suche nach den Antworten. Erlebe wie biblische Geschichten für dich lebendig werden und entdecke viele praktische Tipps für dein tägliches Leben.

Get ready for an exciting journey through some of the Bible's most amazing stories of friendship! In "A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a Brother," you'll meet incredible people whose lives were changed by the power of true friendship, and most importantly, you'll discover the greatest friend of all.

Join twelve brave explorers chosen by Moses to be the eyes and ears of Israel! Journey with them as they leave the dusty desert behind and sneak into the beautiful, promised land of Canaan. Taste the sweet, wild honey, smell the fragrant fields of flowers, and see with your own eyes the most amazing discovery of all: a bunch of grapes so enormous, it takes two strong men just to carry it! But the land also holds a frightening secret: towering cities with giant walls and people who make the spies feel as small as grasshoppers. When the spies return, their amazing stories divide the camp.

Step into the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem, where the air is filled with the scent of baking bread and the sounds of a new faith taking root. In this vibrant city, you will meet Stephen, a man chosen for his heart of gold and his powerful faith. He is a helper to the poor, a worker of miracles, and a speaker of incredible truth. But Stephen’s bright light of courage and kindness casts a dark shadow of jealousy in the hearts of powerful men.

December normally brings joy to Elita Brown’s heart with the coziness of winter and the anticipation of Christmas. But when Elita compares her life to others, her best friends seem to have it so much better. Margo hosts a fancy holiday dinner party; Joy discovers a hibernating bear on her family’s property, and Stephen shares his love of football with Joy. Even her little sister Cally has a seemingly perfect life with a special role in The Nutcracker. Every day, Elita grows more and more jealous.

Joanne liebt Jesus sehr und möchte anderen Kindern helfen, obwohl sie ein schwaches Herz hat. Robert ist verzweifelt, er hat kaum noch Feuerholz für sich und seine Mutter. Doch eines Tages staunt er: Der Schuppen ist plötzlich voller Holz! Ein Matrose weigert sich, am Sonntag zu arbeiten und verliert deshalb seinen Job. Er vertraut darauf, dass alles zum Guten dient - wird es auch diesmal so sein?

Ida besucht ihre Freundin Bertha, die nicht gut laufen kann, und sie verbringen eine fröhliche Zeit miteinander. Ida ist sehr glücklich, weil Jesus ihr alle Sünden vergeben hat. Auch Bertha weiß, wie sehr Jesus sie liebt, und dass sie sein Schäfchen ist. Während ihr Mann auf Reisen ist, bleibt die Frau eines Missionars allein zu Hause. Sie hört nachts verdächtige Geräusche. Ein japanischer Schuljunge bekennt sich vor der ganzen Schule zu Gott.

In a land baked dry by a relentless sun, a brave prophet named Elijah delivers a message from God that makes the powerful King Ahab furious. With no rain in sight and the king's angry soldiers hunting for him, Elijah must flee for his life into the wild, lonely wilderness.

Tilly loves having company. One day, Tilly's mom says a family that has just arrived from Iraq will be staying with them for a while until they get settled in the community. "Just say 'welcome!'" her mom says. "Sometimes that's all it takes for strangers to become friends." A man from synagogue brings over clothes for the children and a neighbor brings a pot of stew that smells "just like home" to the new arrivals. The Iraqi boy, Youssef, teaches Tilly's brother soccer ball tricks. When an apartment becomes ready for the family, Tilly feels a little sad.

Shira the puppy loves to sing. At doggie daycare, she sings for her doggie friends, but the people say, "Hush and shush, Shira. Not today." She sings when Aryeh and Arielle watch TV, but the kids say, "Not today, Shira." On Friday, while Aryeh and Arielle are setting the table for Shabbat, Shira starts to sing. Aryeh says, "Shush. Not today." Shira wants to sing along as Aryeh and Arielle bless the candles, wine, and challah on Shabbat, but still she is shushed. But on Saturday night, the sky turns dark and it's time for Havdalah. Is it finally time for Shira to sing?

Sammy Spider watches the Shapiros hang the calendar that shows all the Jewish holidays of the year. First comes Rosh Hashanah. "Spiders don't celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Spiders spin webs," says Mrs. Spider as the Shapiros dip apples in honey. "I like honey," said Sammy. "You are my little honey," said Mrs. Spider. "And you should stick close to me." Next comes Yom Kippur. A toot from the shofar blows a curious Sammy back to his web.

Mina and her friends have just finished their primary school exams, and it's finally time to CELEBRATE. Gone are the plans for a fun week; the kids all have to be on their best behavior, and if everything goes well, Year 6 will get to go on a trip to the new circus in town! Mina and her best friends Mobeen and Reema are chosen to show the inspectors around, and everything seems to be going REALLY WELL!

Tova lives with her family on a small farm in the famous town of Chelm, a mythical village populated, according to Jewish folklore, by fools. Tova's farm has hens and even a rooster, but no cow. Her mother, Rivka, wishes they could afford to buy a cow, so they could have fresh milk and butter every day. One night Tova's father has a dream about how to get milk without actually owning a cow. He asks Tova to help him find a way to get milk from their hens, and the results are hilarious.

Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, this adaptation of the beloved folk song creates a dazzling, intimate interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.

The Riverland Series is for 6 to 9-year-olds and their young-at-heart old folk. It is based on things that happened in our family over two generations. We would love to share Nannie’s Nest, Moon Hill, the Rock King, the Dividing Lines, Goodwood and, of course, Riverland with you and your family.

Digory y Polly se conocen y se hacen amigos durante un frío y húmedo verano en Londres. Su vida se llena de aventuras cuando el tío de Digory, Andrew, quien se cree mago, los envía a… otro lugar. Allí encuentran el camino a Narnia, que acaba de surgir con la canción del león, y se encuentran con la malvada hechicera Jadis, para luego regresar finalmente a casa. Por primera vez, el lenguaje de los siete libros clásicos ha sido adaptado para el lector latinoamericano y editado para garantizar la coherencia de los nombres, personajes, lugares y acontecimientos dentro del universo de Narnia.

Ramadan is here! And this year, Habeeba is finally going to fast all day, every day, and pray all the special Ramadan prayers at night at the masjid, just like her older sister, Sumaya. The holy month is filled with decorations, beading, crafts, delicious recipes, religious ceremonies—so much activity that it’s hard for Habeeba to stay awake during prayer services or to resist Baba’s gooey, cheese-filled kunafa drenched in sweet syrup when she gets home from school. Habeeba is discouraged. How else can she be observant like Sumaya?

From a wise prophet under her palm tree to a courageous leader guiding Israel to victory, Deborah’s story is one of bold faith, wise leadership, and trusting God. When the Israelites were oppressed and cried out to God for help, Deborah rose up, speaking God’s words with boldness. She called on Barak to lead ten thousand warriors against a mighty enemy, declaring that victory belongs to the Lord. But victory didn’t come through swords or chariots—it came through faith and the power of God.

Jake and Ava, 11-year-old time travelers, are on a mission to rescue those lost in time. But when a mysterious oversized kitten appears in their driveway, their latest adventure takes an unexpected turn. Following their furry companion through a time portal, they expect a straightforward mission. Instead, they find themselves stranded in an ancient, misty forest—completely lost. Worse, their first encounter isn't with a rescuer, but a young man held captive by ruthless raiders. Now, it's not just about getting home—it's about standing up for what's right.

For all the girls in your life who are inspired, deserving, and worthy, bestselling author Marshawn Evans Daniels’ debut book Worthy Girl offers a lyrical, inspirational message about believing in yourself and realizing God’s higher purpose for your life.