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Growing God's Fruit teaches children about the growing cycle of apples from seed to harvest and relates the apple growing cycle to the growing cycles of the Fruit of the Spirit. Children will understand that their words, thoughts, and actions are the seeds they plant and if they plant seeds of love, they will harvest love. If they plant seeds of anger, they will grow anger. If they plant seeds of kindness, they will receive kindness in return. Children will be inspired to think about what they are planting and what they are harvesting in return. Bonus activities to reinforce these messages are included.

The book reviews the history of disciplemaking from the church fathers to today. It suggests solutions to overcoming our society's resistance to the gospel.

College freshman Holly Hamilton is home for Christmas vacation. She's determined to break through her brother Tyler's moodiness. After she follows him to a mysterious late-night meeting and watches an unusual exchange, Holly's suspicions are confirmed.Ty is caught in a drug raid. Since she and her parents work for Uncle Parker's Sloan Foundation to combat drug abuse, Holly sets out to discover Ty's motives. Uncle Parker is the first to understand and help him work through his issues.When her mother Brianne and grandmother Olivia Hamilton, are diagnosed with serious medical conditions, Holly is drawn into new family dramas. Apparently, her grandmother has been keeping a secret from them that has been hurtful to the family.When the secret is revealed, will it fill in missing pieces that may just heal painful pasts? Will the family learn to forgive and extend mercy to each other? As Meme Dyer always says, "God's up to something in this family. You just wait and see."

Every child eventually asks, "Is Santa REAL?"Now, there is an answer based on Biblical and historical truth that will renew the faith of both children and adults alike, providing a Christian understanding of who the real St. Nicholas was/is and our responsibility to carry on his mission of giving, to be his hands and feet in the world, the same way it's our responsibility to carry on Jesus' mission and act as his hands and feet in the world. It enables parents to say, "Yes, Santa is real, but there's more to the story. Are you ready to be part of the story?"Join Peter as he finds Santa and the truth behind the myth and traditions. Meet Saint Nicholas, a leader of the faith whose devotion to Jesus created a legacy that continues to touch and inspire our lives and Christmas celebrations today.This story is an enlightening and entertaining addition to every family's festivities, helping ease the transition in belief about Santa and bridging the gap between popular tradition and Christian faith.

Who are we really? Life often has a way of bombarding us with the demands of the present, but rarely do we ever sit down to think about who we are or the reason we do anything at all. Here's the kicker: factually speaking, who we think we are informs every decision we ever make. Many a person gets to a point in their life when they ask, "How did I get here?" This 9-Week study using Scripture and story-telling through film compels Believers everywhere to unpack our beliefs about ourselves so that we can name every lie and live into who we are called to be in Christ.

These poems are an expression of the many difficult ups and downs, as well as, peaceful times I have experienced on my Christian walk. It is my hope that others will be able to relate to these feelings and be encouraged and comforted by them.

We Adopted a Shark is a laughable tale about a boy who learns to accept his new adopted brother who acts more like a shark than a human. Managing his feelings about his new brother, the narrarator learns to embrace the differences that each member brings to a family. With illustrations that highlight our perceptions over reality, We Adopted a Shark recognizes the beauty and struggle in growing a family.

Many churches, nonprofit organizations, and associations partner with volunteers as an integral part of their daily operations.These organizations often require unpaid assistance to help paid staff complete their work. Creating a healthy volunteer program where people feel equipped, appreciated, and empowered to perform tasks-and eager to invite others to participate on the team-can mean the difference between success and failure.Tracy Baer, a certified meeting professional and a certified faith-based meeting professional, draws on her experience planning thousands of events to provide practical tips to help organizations succeed in this book. Learn how to:· help volunteers embrace their decision to serve;· communicate effectively with volunteers;· design a system to manage volunteer efforts;· screen and develop a volunteer team.Other topics include matching the right people with the right position, setting expectations, and creating volunteer resources.Build a team that is sustainable and that will help volunteers as well as the organization with the insights and action steps in Cultivating a Healthy Volunteer Team.

Along with other institutions, the Church took a devastating hit from the Covid Virus pandemic. Millions of people on earth were inhibited from living freely in close connection with their fellow man, refraining from social activity including church attendance. Sadly, numerous individuals have continued to neglect the physical gathering of the church and are being deprived of the strength and encouragement available through their local church. Within these pages you will find a call back to church in obedience to Hebrews 10:25, motivating individuals by clearly showing the importance of regular church attendance.

Pastor McConchie believes that when individuals begin to seek God, He very often sets up an appointment whereby a servant of God is sent to meet with that person.. In this writing Pastor McConchie comments in detail concerning three stories which are presented in the book of Acts. Philip is sent to a high ranking Ethiopian official. Peter is sent to a Roman Centurion and Paul is sent to a woman from Thyatira whose name is Lydia. The Ethiopian, the Centurion and the business woman all have one thing in common. They are all seeking to worship God before God's servant arrives on the scene. Pastor McConchie also shares with us some of his own experiences in Belarus in which he has had a very strong sense that the Lord has set up an appointment for him with someone who is ready to know more about Him. In the last section of the book Pastor McConchie looks to the future with a brief study of the book of Revelation. What about the 144,000 people of Israel who have come to know Christ, how does that happen?

"Know your value" and "Find your voice" are two popular motivational recommendations promoted by advocates who want to help aspiring men and women attain a more prominent, influential, and better compensated role in society. Whether in business, government, politics, education, health care or ministry, they are proven factors for achieving relevance and success. In Bruce Johnson's memoir, Voices from Pulpit and Pew, the author celebrates how, over the thirty-seven years of his pastorate in Coventry, Connecticut, the laity have known their value and discovered and used their voices to define and operationalize a theology that effectively communicated the essence of their faith and ministry. Implicit in their daily religious narratives are discernible truths that inspire and sustain us. His voices from both pulpit and pew tell stories and impart insights that lift the soul.

This is a deeply personal book about the inner life of a minister's wife, following her journey of a lifetime, told with laughter and tears, triumphs and failures. She shares the secrets she has found within the pages of her Bible to guide any woman on the joyous journey to becoming the best person she can be: a truly Heavenly Woman.

Getting to know the love, provision and protection of a faithful loving Creator. My life became one of absolute peace and safe adventures.

God inspired me to write this collection of poems, speeches, plays and skits for children's Christmas and Easter programs in 2005. The objective was to help people discover the reason for our Savior's Birth, Death, and Resurrection. This book is an inspiration when read to your children and grandchildren, even if you're not involved with planning and implementing a program. However, if you're the Children's Ministry leader, this book has it all (poems, speeches, and skits for children's Christmas and Easter programs. It will touch the hearts of God's people and those who haven't accepted Christ's gift of Salvation. My deepest desire and prayer is that when the unsaved hear (or read) my poems, speeches, and skits, they will want to be saved.

26 Letters but Stuck on Y: is meant to serve as a help to you whether you are in the middle of suffering or would just like to be encouraged in your belief of God's character. Throughout the book, there are a variety of questions that get wrestled with. Many have a hard time reconciling God's character, because if He was all good and all powerful, why do we see so much bad? Most all of us have a difficult time understanding Gods timing, and why He does not move faster- why is that? It is easy to question feelings of grief and disappointment, and we wonder whether these feelings are fair? While others may just want to know if time can heal all wounds? And if all of this is reality, the question we may be asking is: where do I go from here?

Who doesn't want Heaven's Peace? These reflections will inspire you both in seeking and celebrating that Peace. Lana Marler has a remarkable capacity of finding and using images that will keep you reading.Rev. Maxie Dunnam, Minister at Large, Christ Church, Memphis, TNA lifetime of following Jesus has led to Lana's sharing the fruit of her journey with personal stories,her deep songbook and reflections on Bible stories that'll make your heart smile. Join Lana as she follows the Master with keen insight and a truckload of joy!Joe Birch, Memphis News AnchorThese musings seem heartfelt and can easily speak to various people at various times. The approach reminds me of the Upper Room booklets: A short to the point thought for the day.I have no doubt people can find value in them.Dr. Jerry Harber, Memphis, TNIn her latest book, Lana Lee Marler has produced interesting and inspiring weekly Christian meditations, music and art,designed to assist the reader in having a deeper understanding of scripture and the liturgical calendar. For the person seeking to increase his/her spiritual growth, I would highly recommend the use of this new book.Rev. Kenton Burnette, United Methodist Minister, RetiredLana Marler is a blessing to many simple, everyday people like me.She knows that God gave us all one job...Love people. Lana does that well. It has been my treat to read most of these words before they found their way into this book, so I know she will be a blessing to you.Read, think, listen. You will meet Jesus.Dr. Charles R. Halford, Memphis, TNThis book is a must read for all who aspire to spiritual awakening,and an inspiration to those who seek to experience the Holy Spirit through music.Lee Saunders, Attorney