Recommended Resources
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Suggested Books
Trusting God
Jerry Bridges
During a time of adversity, Jerry Bridges began a lengthy Bible study on the topic of God's sovereignty. What he learned changed his life, and in Trusting God, he shares the fruit of that study. This new edition of Bridges' classic includes the study/discussion guide for personal or group use.
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Lessons from the Upper Room
Sinclair B. Furguson
Knowing the time was fast approaching for Him to depart this world, Jesus spent His final hours with His closest friends. As the disciples sat with their master, unaware of what would soon take place, Jesus served them, taught them, and prayed for them.
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What We Believe
R.C. Sproul
To be a Christian is to be one who believes. But believes in what? In an age of cafeteria-style religion--a little bit of this, a little bit of that--believers new and old may be overlooking the basic tenets of faith in favor of modern trends that have no biblical basis.
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Resources for Children
Training your children in the way they should go begins at a young age! Here are a collection of resources that we recommend to help grow and train your child in the LORD! From memory verses to study books, we've picked out a great variety for you below!
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Suggested Children's Books
Reformation ABC's
Stephen J. Nichols
Reformation ABCs is a fun way for kids to learn about the places, things, events, people, books, and ideas that shaped this pivotal time in church history. Through whimsical illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book teaches kids that even though the Reformation occurred five hundred years ago, it isn't just about people and places in the past. The Reformers' fight to reclaim the gospel is still relevant today.
The Wonderful Way Babies are Made
Larry Christenson
Teach your children about families, babies, and sexual intimacy from a joyful Christian perspective! Updated with soft watercolor illustrations and a section affirming adoption, Pastor Christenson's thoughtful classic helps you convey a positive, biblical overview of sexuality using read-aloud rhyming text (for ages 3 to 8) and in-depth informational sidebars (age-appropriate for ages 9 and up).
The Exploring Bible
David Murray
Introduce your 6- to 12-year-olds to the most important passages and big-picture story line of the Bible! Each of the 365 entries includes a brief Scripture passage and space to write a daily prayer, along with either a question to answer or a verse to write out. Also features book introductions and space for weekly sermon notes.
My ABC Bible Verses from the Psalms
Susan Hunt
The Psalms teach us to praise God as they talk about how great God really is! This colorfully illustrated children’s book presents a verse from Psalms alongside each letter of the alphabet with an engaging story―helping kids to memorize verses from the Psalms, learn their ABCs, grow in their relationship with God, and understand why God is worthy of our worship.
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Big Thoughts for Little People
Kenneth N. Taylor
Updated with delightful artwork, Taylor's classic uses the alphabet to teach your 3- to 7-year-olds about Christian values. Each spread features a letter and a biblical theme beginning with the same letter. Kids will love finding objects that represent the topic in the pictures. You'll appreciate the discussion questions, child-friendly text, and Scripture verses.
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f you struggle as a parent to read the Bible yourself, how can you pass a love for God's Word along to your children? In Together, Carrie Ward, author of AnEverydayMama.com blog, shares her personal struggles with reading the Bible herself. As the mother of young children, she began reading the Bible aloud to her children. Read about her adventures as her children began acting out what they heard read and how the Bible came alive for both her and her children.
The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New
Marty Machowski
Arranged within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth in The Ology is also connected to the larger redemptive story of Scripture. This storybook of systematic theology takes abstract concepts in the Bible and makes them easier to understand with the use of creative examples, illustrations, and analogies.
The Ology is a starting point to learning theology and aims to create a hunger and desire in children to learn more as they grow older. Designed for six-year-olds through preteens, this flexible resource includes built-in adaptations so the entire families can enjoy it together.
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The Princess & The Kiss
Jennie Bishop
A loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God - her first kiss - to keep or to give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. Where is he and how will she ever find him? The surprising answer in this marvelous parable will touch the heart of parent and child alike.
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f you struggle as a parent to read the Bible yourself, how can you pass a love for God's Word along to your children? In Together, Carrie Ward, author of AnEverydayMama.com blog, shares her personal struggles with reading the Bible herself. As the mother of young children, she began reading the Bible aloud to her children. Read about her adventures as her children began acting out what they heard read and how the Bible came alive for both her and her children.
Honey for a Child's Heart
Gladys Hunt
A modern classic with over 250,000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's Heart is a compelling, essential guide for parents who want to find the best books for their children ages 0-12. This updated and expanded edition includes a new preface, an updated list of recommended reads for each age group, and audiobook suggestions.
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For the Children's Sake
Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Build a stable, enriching, and intellectually stimulating learning environment with this user-friendly resource! Macaulay offers simple, practical guidance and shows how children's learning experiences can extend to all of life. Tested in schools for 14 years, her proven and applicable methodology benefits teachers in any educational setting---whether homeschool, public, or private!
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Honey for a Teenager's Heart
Gladys Hunt & Barbara Hampton
Books are a great way to communicate with teenagers and help them build a truly Christian worldview. Glayds Hunt's practical and enticing advice on how to read, what to read, and what to look for in a book is augmented with Barbara Hampton's annotation of over 400 titles, with a complete index to authors and titles.
Together: Growing Appetites for God
Carrie Ward
f you struggle as a parent to read the Bible yourself, how can you pass a love for God's Word along to your children? In Together, Carrie Ward, author of AnEverydayMama.com blog, shares her personal struggles with reading the Bible herself. As the mother of young children, she began reading the Bible aloud to her children. Read about her adventures as her children began acting out what they heard read and how the Bible came alive for both her and her children.
Beautiful Girlhood
Karen Andreola
First penned decades ago, this classic primer for becoming ladylike has been gently edited and improved with today's conservative Christian girls in mind---though the elegant prose and timeless morals remain the same. Preteens will learn about friendship, modesty, honesty, ambition, and much more. This edition is widely embraced by the homeschool community!
Resources for Teens
Training your children in the way they should go continues throughout their life! Here are a collection of resources that we recommend to help grow and train your teen in the LORD! From study books to parenting resources, we've picked out a great variety for you below!
Suggested Resources & Books
Beautiful Girlhood
Karen Andreola
First penned decades ago, this classic primer for becoming ladylike has been gently edited and improved with today's conservative Christian girls in mind---though the elegant prose and timeless morals remain the same. Preteens will learn about friendship, modesty, honesty, ambition, and much more. This edition is widely embraced by the homeschool community!