Showing results by author "Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi" in All Categories

Step into a sun-drenched land and meet Solomon, the thoughtful builder who trusts in strength and patience, and Felix, the cheerful builder who loves the easy, sandy shore. Both set out to build their dream house, but they choose very different foundations. One builds high upon a mighty rock, with slow, careful hands. The other builds quickly on the shifting sand, with a laugh and a song. But what will happen when the sky darkens, the wind begins to howl, and a tremendous storm crashes ashore? Which house will stand strong, and which will be washed away?

Dive into a world of enchantment with "The Mermaid and the Silver Dolphin," a captivating children’s storybook that takes young listeners on an extraordinary underwater adventure. Follow Marina, a curious and kind-hearted mermaid, as she embarks on a quest filled with wonder and mystery after discovering a shimmering silver necklace nestled among the coral reefs.

When Bella discovers a feather as bright as a sunset, her ordinary backyard transforms into the starting point of an extraordinary adventure! She soon meets Zesty, a flamingo bursting with personality and a longing for the legendary Lost Lemon Grove. Join this delightful duo as they follow moonlit maps, consult wise old willows, outsmart grumpy glowworms, and dance through ticklish fields.

In the bustling city of Tyre, a mother named Elara faces every parent's worst nightmare. Her young daughter, Lyra, is afflicted by a terrible darkness that no doctor's herbs or priest's prayers can touch. Consumed by a worry so heavy it's hard to breathe, Elara's only hope lies in the whispers of a miracle worker from Galilee—a man named Jesus. Driven by a fierce and desperate love, Elara embarks on a difficult journey into a foreign land, searching for the one person who can save her child.

For Finn, a young blacksmith's apprentice, life is a simple rhythm of hammer and flame. But when his hands close around a plain, forgotten sword, his world changes forever. The sword, Caelus, doesn't gleam with jewels but hums with an ancient power, speaking not in words, but in silent, visceral whispers of forgotten memories and impending dangers.

When the disciple Peter asks Jesus this very question, he gets an answer bigger than he could ever imagine—not a number, but a story. Journey back to the dusty roads of Galilee and into the grand palace of a king in this vivid retelling of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. Feel the weight of a debt as big as a mountain, hear the wonderful sound of forgiveness, and smell the sweet air of freedom.

Ten-year-old Leo’s ordinary night of stargazing turns into a deliciously dangerous adventure when the sky fills not with fiery rocks, but with a sticky, sweet meteor shower. It’s the start of an invasion! His town of Sweetwater Springs is soon overrun by colorful candy creatures, from the timid, cherry-flavored Wobble to the menacing General Sour Patch and his army of gummy soldiers. The aliens are on a mission to harvest Earth’s entire supply of sugar, and it’s up to Leo and his best friend, Maya, to stop them.

Silverwood is not like other forests. Its air hums with magic, its streams chuckle with secrets, and its legends are carried on the wind. Young Vanessa thinks she knows all its paths, but she has never heard the truth behind the greatest legend of all: the Silver Arrow.

For ten-year-old Lisa, life in the valley of Silverstream was ordinary and predictable, lit by one sun in a familiar blue sky. That is, until the day a second sun, Solara, blazed to life, bathing the world in its honey-gold light and banishing the night. The new sun awakens a strange power within Lisa, marking her with a glowing sunbeam on her arm. She soon discovers she is not alone. Along with three other children who bear the suns' marks—Leo, who can conjure fire; Seraphina, who can command plants; and Finn, who can bend light itself—Lisa learns they are part of an ancient prophecy.

In the quiet village, legends ride the wind—tales of a magnificent dragon dwelling atop the mysterious village. For most, it's just a story told by the fireside. But for a curious young girl named Marissa, it's a call to adventure she can't ignore. When Marissa discovers a strange, whispering map in her grandmother’s dusty attic, a playful dare from her best friend, Leo, sets her on an impossible quest. Armed with courage and the humming map, she journeys into a world of magic and peril.

For young Leo, the dusty attic of his grandmother’s house is a portal to the past, filled with forgotten treasures. But none is as mysterious as an old, hand-drawn map discovered in a sea-worn trunk—a map to a place that shouldn't exist: The Island of Singing Serpents. Driven by a desire to fulfill a promise once made by his long-lost great-great-grandfather, Leo embarks on a journey across the sea. He discovers an island more wondrous than any legend could describe, with shores of sunken stars and a rainforest that thrums with a magical chorus.

Step into the bustling city of Philippi with Paul and Silas and witness a story of incredible faith and miraculous power! When a simple act of kindness—freeing a young girl from a troubling spirit—angers a group of greedy men, Paul and Silas are dragged before the city's leaders, beaten, and thrown into the deepest, darkest prison cell. But even with their feet locked in stocks and their backs raw with pain, they refuse to be silenced. As they fill the midnight air with songs of praise, the very foundations of the prison begin to shake!

If I Were a Bluebird is a story that immerses you in the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of a bird. It’s a tale about freedom, perspective, and the wild beauty that waits just outside our windows. What would you do if you could fly? And if you had to return, what piece of the sky would you bring back with you?

On a quiet, star-dusted hillside outside Bethlehem, a few humble shepherds watch over their flock. It is a night like any other, filled with the gentle sounds of sleeping sheep and the crisp scent of the cool night air. But when a light more brilliant than the sun shatters the darkness, their ordinary world is changed forever. An angel of the Lord appears with the most wonderful news ever told: a Savior has been born! This heavenly messenger is soon joined by a magnificent choir of angels, filling the sky with a glorious song of praise.

When a mysterious, ticking box appears at the headquarters of the Super-Secret Spy Service, it’s more than just a strange delivery—it’s a warning. For Agent 9, a field mouse with nerves of steel and a utility belt full of gadgets, this is the start of his most dangerous mission yet. The ticking is counting down to a global catastrophe orchestrated by the villainous Dr. Chronos, a disgraced genius obsessed with controlling time itself.

In a land gripped by fear, where the thundering hooves of the cruel Midianites mean stolen food and burning fields, a young man named Gideon is hiding. He doesn't feel like a hero; he feels afraid. But everything changes when a shining angel appears with a startling message, calling the fearful farmer a "mighty warrior." Can Gideon believe it? Can the God of his ancestors, who performed great wonders in the past, truly use him to save Israel?

Join ten giggling bridesmaids as they get ready for the most exciting wedding in the village! They have a very important job: to light the way for the bridegroom with their beautiful brass lamps. Five of the bridesmaids are wise, remembering to bring extra oil for the long night ahead. But the other five are a bit silly, more interested in chasing butterflies and telling stories than in being prepared. As darkness falls and the waiting game begins, the lamplight flickers. When the midnight call finally comes—"The Bridegroom is here!

Meet Ezekiel, a quiet priest whose peaceful life by the river is turned upside down by a stunning vision of God. He is given a new, difficult job: to be a watchman for his people. From his lonely post on the city wall, Ezekiel must sound the alarm about dangers both seen and unseen.

In the quiet town of Nazareth, a kind young woman named Mary lives a simple life filled with prayer and kindness. But her peaceful world is changed forever when a glorious angel named Gabriel appears with a message that will alter the course of history: Mary has been chosen by God to be the mother of a King whose kingdom will never end. Join Mary on an incredible journey of faith, from her moment of fear and confusion to her brave and happy "yes" to God's amazing plan.

For a small squirrel named Pip, life was a simple rhythm of scampering, leaping, and burying nuts. But when a mysterious whisper on the wind leads him to a talking tree with a desperate plea, his ordinary world is turned upside down. The ancient forest is dying, its magic fading into silence and dust, and its only hope is the legendary Golden Acorn, an artifact of immense power lost long ago. With only a cynical raven, Corvus, for a companion, Pip must embark on a perilous quest into the unknown.