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A sudden silence, a missing friend, and a powerful promise waiting to be fulfilled... Jesus has returned to Heaven, leaving His friends with the most important job in the world: telling everyone the good news! But the team of Twelve Apostles is broken. The empty wooden chair in the Upper Room is a daily reminder that the circle isn't whole. Join Peter, John, Mary, and the rest of the followers as they pray, wait, and search for the one man chosen by God to complete the team.

When everyone else was hiding in fear, one man chose to be brave. After the terrible sadness of the crucifixion, Jesus's friends were scared and scattered. But Joseph of Arimathea, a secret follower of Jesus, knew he had to do something. Risking his wealth, his reputation, and even his life, Joseph embarks on a courageous mission to give Jesus a proper and loving burial. Join Joseph and his friend Nicodemus in this beautifully detailed story as they race against the setting sun. Smell the fragrant spices, feel the soft linen cloths, and hear the heavy rumble of the stone sealing the tomb.

Step into the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem, where the magnificent Temple gate, known as Beautiful, shimmers in the sun. Every day, a man who has never been able to walk sits in its shadow, watching the world hurry by and hoping for a few small coins. His world is a simple mat on the dusty ground, his dreams as quiet as the footsteps that pass him by. But one ordinary afternoon is about to become extraordinary. When two of Jesus's friends, Peter and John, approach the gate, they don't have silver or gold to offer. Instead, they give a gift more precious than any treasure imaginable.

Have you ever looked at the world and felt like things just weren't fair? That's how the prophet Habakkuk feels. His heart aches from all the meanness and unfairness he sees, so he does something very brave: he asks God a big, honest question. But God's answer is confusing and scary, leaving Habakkuk with even more worries. Why would God use a mean and scary army to fix a problem? Join this thoughtful prophet on an exciting journey from a dusty city rooftop to the top of a lonely watchtower.

Go on an adventure beyond the well-known Bible stories and journey into the very heart and mind of Jesus! In The Mind of Christ, you won't just learn about what Jesus did—you'll discover why He did it. Through twenty beautifully crafted chapters, children will explore the thoughts behind the miracles. They will learn the secret to Jesus' strength in the desert, see the joyful gratitude of a healed man, and understand the deep compassion that led Him to feed a crowd of thousands with one small lunch.

The Blinding Light on the Road to Damascus: The Conversion of Saul tells the story of Saul of Tarsus, a man defined by his zealous persecution of a new religious movement. As a staunch Pharisee and a terrifying figure in Jerusalem, Saul embarks on a mission to Damascus to hunt down followers of Jesus and bring them to justice. But on that dusty road, his life is irrevocably changed by a light brighter than the sun and a voice that calls out his name.

Meet David Jesse King, a precocious nine-year-old whose first time at church camp is turning out to be not-so-fun, in this hilarious, highly illustrated new chapter book series from bestselling author Bunmi Laditan. David is absolutely thrilled to be at a real, honest-to-goodness, actual...

Incorrigible and precocious David Jesse King has high hopes of winning the Faith & Fun Science Fair—until someone sabotages his chances!—in this hilarious, highly illustrated new chapter book series from the bestselling author of The Summer Camp Disaster. David loves school! Especially...

In the quiet of the desert, under a blanket of a million shimmering stars, an elderly man named Abraham receives an impossible promise from God: his family will be more numerous than the stars in the sky. The only problem? He and his wife, Sarah, are old and have no children.

Mephibosheth, a young prince left crippled after a terrible accident, lives a quiet and forgotten life far from the royal palace. He feels alone and afraid, believing his fate is sealed by his past. But King David, remembering a promise made to his best friend Jonathan, sets out on a journey to find the prince.

This book tells the story of the most wonderful promise of all. It’s a journey that begins with the sound of a great trumpet and the opening of the King's most special book—the Book of Life. Discover what happens when the sky rolls up like a scroll and you finally get to meet the King on His Great White Throne.

Meet nine-year-old Shunya, an inquisitive soul who spends much of his time under his favourite peepul tree, wondering about the secrets of the universe, the purpose of life and the meaning of faith. His quest for answers takes an unexpected twist, when he is suddenly led on a whirlwind tour to...

Journey back in time with a curious boy named Samuel to the bustling, noisy streets of Jerusalem. Smell the warm bread and fragrant spices as you meet two very different kinds of teachers. There are the Pharisees, with their fancy robes and loud, proud prayers. And then there is Jesus, whose voice is gentle and whose message is filled with love.

Step back in time to a land parched by a terrible drought, where a powerful queen and a confused people have forgotten the one true God. In this thrilling adventure, meet Elijah, a courageous prophet who stands alone against 450 false prophets in an epic showdown on Mount Carmel. Through the rustle of dry leaves, the roar of a mighty wind, and the flash of a divine fire, children will be captivated by this timeless Bible story. They'll witness the jaw-dropping moment the fire falls from heaven, consuming not just the sacrifice but also the stones and the water.

Step inside the greatest story ever told—a world of wonder, adventure, and miracles. Journey back to the very beginning in a perfect garden, sail on a giant ark under a rainbow-filled sky, and watch as the walls of a great city tumble down with a shout! In this book, you'll meet brave heroes like a shepherd boy who faces a giant, a queen who saves her people, and a man whose friendship with God keeps him safe even in a den of lions.

Did you know there's a superpower hidden right inside your own mouth? Join a curious and kind-hearted boy named James as he embarks on an unforgettable adventure at the Friendly Forest Festival—an adventure that will teach him about the most powerful magic of all: the words we speak. Through a series of captivating stories, James discovers that his tongue is like a tiny rudder steering a giant ship, a small spark that can start a big fire, and a fountain that can pour out sweet or salty water.

From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah. In a dark, dark room, one thin candle wakes, bursts to life Thus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child’s home. But...

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.

Long before he was a king, he was just a boy with a harp and a heart full of faith. Journey back in time to the rolling hills of Bethlehem, where a young shepherd named David tends his flock and dreams of a life bigger than the quiet fields. From facing a roaring lion to standing bravely against the monstrous giant Goliath, David's courage is as vast as the open sky. But his greatest adventures are still to come.

With his mother dead, his father gone, and his older brothers and sisters unable to help, eight-year-old Ethan Cooper knows it’s his responsibility to keep him and his younger siblings together—even if that means going to an orphanage. Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will settle into the Briarlane Christian Children’s Home, where there’s plenty to eat, plenty of work, and plenty of talk about a Father who never leaves. Even so, Ethan fears losing the only family he has. How can he trust God to keep him safe when almost everything he’s known has disappeared?