Written especially for beginners, Sr. Lucy Rooney and Fr. Robert Faricy have distilled four centuries of retreat experience based on The Scriptural Exercises of St. Ignatius into simple steps that help the beginner grow in loving and being loved by God. Each of the forty-nine ways of praying suggested here only takes a few minutes a day.

In this transformative resource for youth workers, children's ministry teachers, parents, and VBS volunteers, Jack Klumpenhower teaches how to discover the gospel connections in every Bible story. Show Them Jesus is an instruction manual for teachers of kids and teens written by a lay Bible teacher with thirty years of experience. With a simple framework and real-life examples, Jack helps teachers identify and communicate the heart of the gospel to each child in each lesson. Show Them Jesus challenges the culture of low-stakes, low-expectations teaching and invites teachers to do nothing less than teach and treasure the good news of Jesus—in every lesson. Instead of leaving kids with lessons about changing their behavior, Show Them Jesus offers a new way by sweetly, masterfully, and powerfully showing kids how the gospel really applies to their lives and changes them for eternity. In sharing example after example from his years of experience, Jack provides readers with a more enriched view of Jesus and how to teach this gospel perspective in a classroom setting. This life-changing tool will complement and enrich existing lessons or teaching materials, and it's appropriate for teachers of children and teens in any setting. Millions of church kids are growing up and deciding to leave the church. If we are not primarily teaching our kids about God's love for us in Christ, we may miss our opportunity to capture their hearts. Don't miss your opportunity to show them Jesus.

Fully-Reproducible Kids Bible Lessons for Toddlers (Ages: 1-3). Feature 8 all-inclusive lessons with over 60 flexible Bible activity options. Perfect for Kids Sunday School, Christian Home School Curriculum, and more! Length: 96 pgs. Get toddlers excited about Jesus with these fully-illustrated, reproducible Bible lessons! Your toddler is not too young to learn about God--and these ready-to-use, reproducible Bible lessons will help your little one better understand what Jesus teaches in the Bible. Each lesson begins with a short Bible story followed by a clever visual teachers can make to enhance learning. Then a variety of themed Bible puzzles, games, crafts and snacks allow flexibility in shaping the biblical message for any class. Ideal for short attention spans and wiggly little ones. Toddlers will find out what Jesus teaches in the Bible. They will learn what it means to let their light shine for Jesus, how to forgive others, how to be good, how to share, and how to pray. Knowing that Jesus teaches us important values and truths is the first step in growing in the Lord. Each Bible Lesson for Toddlers Includes: Bible story plus visual Discussion questions Memory verse Take-home sheets (and coloring pages) Step-by-step instruction and tips for Kids Sunday School Teachers Several related Bible activities, such as: Bible Puzzles Coloring Pages for Toddlers Bible Songs Games Snack Ideas Bible Crafts Bonus Resources for Kids Sunday School Teachers: Bulletin Board Decorations What is the format of this Bible lesson for toddlers? Each of the first eight chapters includes a Bible story, memory verse, a variety of Bible activities, Bible craft, and puzzles. An additional chapter contains miscellaneous projects that can be used anytime throughout the study or at the end to review the lessons. 5 Key Features of Rainbow's Bible Lessons for Toddlers: 1. Age-appropriate Bible Stories and Activities for Toddlers Enjoy having solid, Bible-based material that explains key information in a way that is easy-to-understand for toddlers. Features age-appropriate rhyming songs, coloring sheets, Bible activities, and craft ideas. 2. Packed with Fun Bible Activities, Bible Crafts, and Bible Songs for Toddlers! Loaded with original Bible activities, fun crafts, skit ideas, music options, snack suggestions, easy puzzles, and more! Easily keep kids' attention and unleash their creativity with these fun activities! Perfect for all attention spans and learning styles! 3. Flexible Options Available Bible verses and stories kick off each lesson followed by activities that help kids remember key information. Each lesson includes 8 different activity options, making it easy to tailor your lesson to the needs, learning, styles, and preferences of your class. It also provides two story options--one version is geared for 1's and young 2's. The second story option is for 2's and 3's. 4. Ready-to-Use, Fully-Reproducible Bible Lessons Each lesson is all-inclusive and includes step-by-step instructions for Kids Sunday School teachers. Plus, these reproducible books use perforated pages making it easy to make copies for your Sunday School class, home school curriculum, kids church, etc. 5. Low-Prep Time and Budget-Friendly Includes ready-made hand-outs and includes templates for art and crafts. Most lessons use materials you can find around your house--helping you stick to your budget!

I am Jesus. Im your friend and I love you. And Im waiting for you to come to Mass! Jesus loves children and wants to draw close to them during the Mass. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jesus speaks directly to children, explaining the Mass by linking the liturgy to scenes from the Gospels. Reading this book with children will help them understand what is happening when they go to Mass and why Jesus is so happy they are there. Illustrations of objects used at Mass, as well as several prayers for children, are also included. This book can be read before Mass to help prepare children for the celebration or brought to Mass so that children can follow each part of the liturgy. The goal is to help children connect the actions of the Mass with Jesus gift of himself in the Eucharist.

Bible teachers have an ideal model for evaluating their pedagogy: the Master Teacher Jesus Read through the Gospels, and you quickly reach the conclusion that Jesus was a dynamic, remarkably effective teacher; never boring, always stimulating; never obtuse, always clear; never pompous or distant, always personal and lovingly concerned," writes Roy Zuck Zuck explores Jesus' involvement of students in the learning process, his modeling of truth, his method of responding to questions, his use of rhetorical technique, visuals, and illustrations, and his attitude toward those who sat under his instruction. Zuck covers the Rabbi's overall style and its impact on disciples, the general public, and those who rejected him.

This 13 chapter book follows the events of Jesus’ life in chronological order. There are 154 individual events and each is given in order with appropriate Scriptural references in each gospel as well as background information for every event.

for every healthy tree bears good fruit --; Demand #28 : love your enemies--lead them to the truth --; Demand #29 : love your enemies--pray for those who abuse you --; Demand #30 : love your enemies--do good to those who hate you, give to the one who asks --; Demand #31 : love your enemies to show that you are children of God --; Demand #32 : love your neighbor as yourself,

Profound reflections on the cross that help you to meditate on and marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus. This book can be used as a devotional, especially during Lent and Easter. These profound reflections on the cross from David Mathis, author of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, will help you to meditate on and marvel at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and spectacular resurrection-enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done. Many of us are so familiar with the Easter story that it becomes easy to miss subtle details and difficult to really enjoy its meaning. This book will help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won: “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) This book can be used as a devotional. The chapters on Holy Week make it especially helpful during the Lent season and at Easter.

The definitive guide to global prayer has been updated and revised to cover the entire populated world. Whether you are an intercessor praying behind the scenes or a missionary abroad, Operation World gives you the information you need to play a vital role in fulfilling the Great Commission. (Copublished with Global Mapping International.)

Jesus Loves Me! Give powerful meaning to these words with 13 lessons specially designed for preschoolers! With both Old and New Testament Bible stories, preschoolers will understand God's love and that Jesus is the ultimate expression of that love. In this easy-to-use lesson book, you'll get: Fun, interactive lessons featuring Bible story activities, singing, snacks and crafts that will keep your wiggly little ones active and engaged! Creative ways to help little ones get to know God's love, and joyfully learn vital Bible facts, like: God made us, God listens to us, Jesus protects us, Jesus loves us, Jesus forgives us, and more! Crafts for each lesson that preschool kids can make on their own (and that parents can recognize)! They double as take-home family discussion starters. Flexible format that offers up to one hour of programming and numerous idea and activity options for energetic little ones. Adaptable resources that are perfect for use in Sunday school, home school, or day care. Let the fun begin! Share Jesus' love with little ones more powerfully than ever before, with Jesus Loves Me!