Carol Kuykendall's reflections on motherhood reveal the value of perspective--of recognizing that in the rush of daily activities, God is with us, that looking back over our shoulders will reveal a pattern of footprints indicating God's everpresent watchcare.

This invaluable resource offers older children ways to fully enter the gospel stories and their teachings. It follows the gospels for every Sunday of the three-year Lectionary. Each easy-to-duplicate activity sheet reinforces the Sunday gospel message with age-appropriate questions and activities.

The Franciscan vision offers a powerful antidote to the moral malaise that prevents ordinary Christians from making the necessary choices to live more simply and share the worlds goods more equitably. Ecological Footprints unfolds the theological, spiritual, and ethical treasure trove of Christianityespecially as it has been developed and lived in Franciscan theology and traditionas it relates to our efforts to achieve sustainable living.

The 26 articles of “In the Footprints of Our Faith” offer religious, historical, and archaeological considerations about important sites in the Holy Land: Nazareth, Ein Karem, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Jordan River, Cana, Capernaum, the Lake of Gennesaret, Bethany, Emmaus... The original monthly series was written as a way to celebrate the Year of Faith opened by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012, and closed by Pope Francis in 2013. Here we present a compilation of these articles, sponsored by the Saxum Foundation. We began them in hopes of helping each reader personally “immerse” themselves in the Gospel, as St. Josemaria Escriva recommended, so that the Word of God may have a deep and lasting effect on the reader’s life.

The authors show moms how to break down the barriers to being real, which leads to self acceptance, intimacy in relationships with others, and with God.

Combining real-life stories with expert research, the authors of What Every Mom Needs identify the different kinds of love that children need. From Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) comes a valuable resource for all mothers struggling to meet the challenges of raising young children. Full of encouragement and sound advice, this work outlines the nine basic needs for each child: Security, Affirmation, Belonging, Discipline, Guidance, Respect, Play, Independence, and Hope. Compiled with touching stories and helpful advice from moms and researchers alike, this book will help you to gain confidence as you continue to provide your children with their foundation for life.

It's More Than a Birthday! It's a fantastic opportunity to affirm your child's unique, God-given abilities and interests. The Birthday Book shows you the priceless benefits of celebrating your child's birthday---then gives you a myriad of meaningful ways to make his or her special day fun and totally unforgettable. From creating a keepsake videotape, to developing a dinnertime birthday tradition, to planning a parent-child birthday getaway or organizing a birthday bash for your child's friends, you'll find mom-tested strategies inside, together with a bonanza of ideas for themes, invitations, decorations, food, games, resources, and tips. Even better, it's all laid out in age groups to help you and your child celebrate in appropriate ways for every phase of the growing-up years: - Fun When You're One - Terrific Times for Twos and Threes - Fun Festivities for Fours and Fives - Stupendous Fun for School-Age Kids - Totally Teens

In a narrative that has urgent significance for every church congregation facing the racial dilemma of mid-twentieth century America, Howard Thurman tells the dramatic story of the founding of the first fully integrated church in the United States--the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco. Dr. Thurman, cofounder and long time minister, gives a complete and intimate picture of the beginnings of Fellowship Church, its early problems, experiments, and successful attainment of complete interracial unity. In simple, moving terms he describes the everyday events of church life--worship services, choir practice, church school, etc. - against the background of a multiracial congregation. Through his genius the reader experiences the anxious moments of forming new patterns of organization, the thrill of new and unexpected allies, of vistas opening into the future.

Based on responses to more than 1,000 questionnaires, this book includes the personal insights of moms, "Mothering Maxims" of condensed wisdom, and "Building Blocks" containing exercises, questions, and practical tips.

Most Christian parents pray for their children, but many don't know how to pray effectively and powerfully. Now, from the coauthor of A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare and The Spiritual Warrior's Prayer Guide, comes this step-by-step guide to praying faithfully and diligently for precious sons and daughters. The first step is to surrender growing children to the Lord, who longs to partner with parents to raise godly women and men. Once parents have invited the Holy Spirit into their child's growth and development, they can pray for their child's specific needs. Readers will learn how to pray for their children's friends, teachers, and pastors and to intercede when their sons or daughters are under spiritual attack. Stepparents and adoptive parents will find prayer guidance for their special circumstances, and mothers and fathers of severely ill children will discover how to pray through the most difficult situations a parent can face. When moms and dads covenant with God to be a household of faith, they will see Him act in their children's lives beyond what they could ever dream!