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Zulaikha hopes. She hopes for peace, now that the Taliban have been driven from Afghanistan; a good relationship with her hard stepmother; and one day even to go to school, or to have her cleft palate fixed. Zulaikha knows all will be provided for her "Inshallah," God willing. Then she meets Meena, who offers to teach her the Afghan poetry she taught her late mother. And the Americans come to her village, promising not just new opportunities and dangers, but surgery to fix her face. These changes could mean a whole new life for Zulaikhabut can she dare to hope they'll come true?

Collection of stories draws upon the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to introduce children to the pursuit of Jnana - knowledge, self-discovery, and inner growth. Through simple and engaging narratives, little listeners will explore important ideas about understanding the self, the world around them, and the deeper meaning of life. Each story is crafted to awaken curiosity, nurture reflection, and guide children toward developing thoughtful minds and kind hearts, rooted in ancient teachings that remain relevant today.

In this amazing true story, Colton Burpo shares his comforting and exciting experience in heaven, where he saw Jesus, lost loved ones, and other miracles. During a surgery, four-year-old Colton visited heaven, and he wants everyone to know how wonderful it is there! Following the runaway...

Bible Stories Collection weaves the tales of Jesus's miracles into a captivating collection of stories that not only imparts Christian moral values but also fosters a genuine connection to Christ. With every chapter, watch as your children grow in God's love.

Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

The 100 most beautiful short Bible stories from the Old and New Testament - told in a child-friendly way. Included from the Old Testament.

For families who read The Jesus Storybook Bible, celebrate God's Great Love for us with an all-new book of Bible Stories about Jesus' teachings. From Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago, the creators of the beloved and bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, these stories will fill your heart with joy as...

9-year-old Abigail can’t sing, and she can’t dance. So when her friends start rehearsing a musical performance, Abigail feels very much left out and self-conscious. Isn’t she good at anything? Doesn’t anybody want to be her friend? Jesus does! When Abigail reads Psalm 139, she realises that Jesus made her wonderfully, just the way she is, so she doesn’t need to worry about not being good at musical things. And when she encounters John 15, Abigail learns that Jesus loves her perfectly and empowers her to be a loving friend, even when others let her down.

A sheltered young prince leaves his palace to discover the world outside. How does his journey begin and end? The most famous prince in the world who never actually became a king - Prince Siddhartha Gautama, or more widely known as Buddha...

The defenders of the faith featured in this book have made a profound impact on the world around them and, in many cases, changed the course of history. Strong, smart, and sometimes outspoken, these men are tremendous examples of God’s love in action. These inspiring profiles will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to discover their own gifts and how they can use them to glorify God.

The Action Bible: The Gospels presents 56 fast-paced episodes in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow of the life, ministry, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every episode sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Listeners will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith.

The Action Bible: The Early Church presents 31 fast-paced episodes in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow of the beginning years of the church, from Pentecost through the final writings of those who walked with Jesus personally. Every episode sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Listeners will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith.

David Bussau grew up in New Zealand boys' homes where expectations of the young men were grim. David shattered those expectations, emerging as an enterprising teenager running a rented hot dog stand. Numerous business ownerships and financial success followed, and with that success, a vision to provide natural disaster relief and aid to the poor in Australia, Indonesia, India, and beyond. Today David's work continues through Opportunity International, a worldwide aid organization that offers small business loans to help the poor start and grow their own businesses.

In this companion to Cold-Case Christianity for Kids, Jason uncovers a mystery in his grandmother’s attic. He and his friends, Hannah, Daniel and Jasmine, enlist the help of Detective Jeffries at the Jr. Detective’s Academy. Along the way, they develop the skills needed to investigate the mystery and the evidence of God’s existence. The cadets learn logical-thinking skills as they examine the contents of a mysterious box and the vast universe.

Legendary actor James Earl Jones lends his eloquent voice to this dramatic version of one of the most popular stories of all time, with a dynamic, breathtaking score composed, produced, and performed by Grammy-winner Stewart Copeland (of The Police).

When she arrived at a clinic, usually five hundred, sometimes a thousand people were there to greet her. Helen's reputation as the unstoppable Mama Luka had gone before her—she could do more to heal a sick child or baby than all the witch doctors in the area combined. This was the work God had called her to pioneer, and that belief encouraged her.

Many looked on Gladys Aylward's expedition to mainland China as foolhardy and dangerous. It was. On her own, as a single female, she carried her passport and other documents, along with the only money and belongings that she had, in a small briefcase with a teapot and a saucepan tied to the handle. After having purchased her one-way ticket to China, she left the UK with a single-minded determination to do what God had commanded her. She knew she was meant to go to China - even if no mission was prepared to support her.

The thousands of islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean were home to fierce warriors and cannibals who sacrificed their children to the many gods they worshiped. A few islands had been dramatically transformed by the gospel, but thousands more were waiting for someone to come and teach them about the one true God. John Williams dedicated his life to bringing the message of Christ's love and peace to these brutal islands.

The lives of the saints demonstrate one of the most powerful ways God draws people to himself, showing us the love and the joy we can find in him. But so often, these saints seem distant, impossibly holy, dull, or unlike us in race, age, and state in life. In Saints Around the World, you'll meet over 100 saints from more than 60 countries, including saints with different disabilities, strengths, and struggles. The captivating storytelling will introduce you and your children to new heavenly friends while also helping you fall more in love with Jesus.

Learn all about Jerusalem--a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years. From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders. In 2005, a group of construction...