Download or read book This Child of Faith written by Sophfronia Scott and published by Paraclete Press. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tain Gregory was present in his third grade classroom on the morning of December 14, 2012, the date of the Sandy Hook shootings. As part of the healing process for the community after the tragedy Tain was asked "What's the most important thing in the world to you?" His mother expected an answer about a video game or Pokemon trading card. Tain thought for a moment then answered with one word. "God." Until that moment, Tain's mother had no idea how close to the surface Tain's faith existed for him. This is a fascinating look at the journey of two souls, both Tain's and his mother's, that began with Tain enrolling in Sunday School and led to a strong life of faith for both of them. In This Child of Faith, Sophfronia and Tain share stories, experience and ideas to help parents get to the heart of a question that becomes more perturbing as our world grows ever more complicated: How do you help a child have faith—real faith, something he or she owns and not a regurgitation of something they've heard? How do you create a life space where they can learn to understand what they believe? Tain's stories include early encounters with death and, of course, the shootings at Sandy Hook where he was present in his third grade classroom on the morning of December 14, 2012. Tain is now entering an age where his peers are questioning everything and saying "everything just goes black" when you die, but because of his faith, Tain knows differently. “In this beautiful and timely memoir, mother and son share insights from a family’s spiritual awakening, a journey that led to a deep experience of God and a new way of life in the world. Not only do they offer practical advice on faith formation, but they tackle a difficult question: How does faith prepare us not only life’s joys but for its most shocking tragedies? The answer is deceptively simple: by paying attention to the Spirit and trusting one another. Read this one and weep. And discover the hope of a child.” —Diana Butler Bass, Author, Grounded: Finding God in the World, A Spiritual Revolution “When children begin to ask the big questions in life, many parents feel unprepared. What's more, their own yearning to find meaning, hope, and a deeper faith may be ignited. In this unblinkingly honest and tender work, Sophfronia Scott and her son, Tain, share their journey of faith. From her roots growing up in a large Baptist family in Ohio, to her spiritual curiosity as a Harvard undergrad, to her commitment to honor her young son’s request to attend Sunday School, Sophfronia gently models how to nurture the innate spirituality and faith of a child. In doing so, her own faith grows and deepens as well. And when the trials come, such as the deaths of several people close to her and her family, she is more prepared to help Tain understand and accept these losses. This Child of Faith doesn’t claim to know all the answers, but it serves as a moving testimony to the power of faith when a family embarks upon the journey together.” —Rev. Andrea Raynor, author of Incognito: Lost and Found at Harvard Divinity School

Download or read book The Faith of a Child written by Art Murphy and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research shows that if children do not accept Christ before they are fourteen, their chance of becoming believers greatly diminishes. Children's pastor Art Murphy offers help for anyone who struggles with the issue of children and salvation. The Faith of a Child is designed to teach parents, grandparents, or anyone who works with children how to be equipped and confident in guiding them to a saving faith in Christ.

Download or read book The Children s Book of Faith written by William John Bennett and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful inspirational treasury of beloved prayers, stories, hymns, Bible passages, and more--collected in a beautifully illustrated hardcover edition destined to become a classic. A must-have for every family!

Download or read book Your Child s Profession of Faith written by Dennis Gundersen and published by . This book was released on 1997-03-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Grown Up Faith written by Kevin Myers and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why isn't life everything we expected it to be? And why doesn't our faith resolve our frustrations and problems? Kevin Myers, the founding pastor of 12Stone Church, a congregation of more than 30,000 active attenders near Atlanta, believes the reason we don't experience a transformed life is that we fail to grow up spiritually. We focus on developing physically, intellectually, emotionally, and financially, yet our faith remains immature and anemic. In this powerful new book, Myers offers a deep yet simple roadmap to a grown-up faith through understanding the whole context of the Bible, developing spiritual intimacy with God, and gratefully embracing holy obedience. As you understand the Bible and the big picture of God's story with humanity, you begin to find answers to life's most compelling questions. As you begin to understand God more, your longing and ability to experience spiritual intimacy with him increases, as does your desire to obey what God asks of you and your ability to follow through. This is the way to the bigger life, a life even better than you expected--or even dreamed possible.

Download or read book Faithful Families written by Traci Smith and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and expanded version of Seamless Faith, now with more than a dozen new spiritual practices and additional resources for parents, kids, grandparents, and communities that care about families! Add family faith moments to your daily routine with little or no prep, and share meaningful spiritual experiences with your children! Traci Smith, a pastor and mother of three, offers ways to discover and develop new spiritual practices as a family, whether you're a new seeker or a lifelong follower. Faithful Families is brimming with easy, do-it-yourself ideas for transforming your family's everyday moments into sacred moments! Faithful Families helps you: connect faith to your family's everyday life; add family faith moments into your daily routine; learn new spiritual practices alongside your children; teach your children to appreciate religious diversity with time-tested non-Christian and Christian spiritual practices; respond to life's everyday challenges and opportunities with meaningful practices Faithful Families is the perfect gift for Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles; Baptisms; Baby Showers; New Families; Christian educators and those they serve; Preschool Classes; and Godparents Faithful Families is part of The Young Clergy Women Project

Download or read book Sticky Faith written by Kara Powell and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service. This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith. Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity of their research and the intensity of their passion for young people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages. Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Cómo criar jóvenes de fe sólida.

Download or read book Case for Faith for Kids written by Lee Strobel and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With clear facts and answers to the questions kids six to ten ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's bestselling The Case for Faith uses kid-friendly language, examples, and easy-to-understand information to introduce children to the research, eyewitness accounts, and evidence behind the questions such as whether God allows bad things to happen, if you can have doubts and still be a Christian, and other queries about faith. Whether they’ve grown up in the church or are encountering faith for the first time, The Case for Faith for Kids is the perfect resource to answer the questions about God and faith kids 6-10 ask most. Inside, readers will discover: An introduction to the historical evidence, expert testimonies, extensive research, and scientific proof that back up what the Bible says Examples and explanations that help kids grasp each topic Answers for why Christians believe what they do, and why they can be confident in our beliefs Kid-friendly stories and examples that make the facts easy to understand Ways to talk to other people about their faith and share what they know The Case for Faith for Kids: Is a solid source of information that looks at all sides of the issue to present solid evidence behind each conclusion and fact about the Christian faith Has illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics engaging for kids six and up Is an excellent resource for Sunday schools, church libraries, and homeschooling This book can be used on its own or alongside The Case for a Creator for Kids, The Case for Christ for Kids, The Case for Grace for Kids, and The Case for Miracles for Kids to help children with faith development and answer questions they wonder about most.

Download or read book The Radical Book for Kids written by George Thornton and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gospel story for kids" -- p. 4 of cover.

Download or read book Child Proof written by Julie Lowe and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a freedom-over-formula parenting book for parents of all ages, Child Proof provides biblical insight and encouragement for readers who want to parent by faith. Julie Lowe uses Scripture and biblical wisdom to teach parents how to know their children and specifically love them with the love of Christ.

Download or read book We Came to America written by Faith Ringgold and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed artist and Caldecott-winning picture book creator Faith Ringgold shares an inspiring look at America's lineage in this stunning ode to our country--past, present, and future. America is a land of diversity. Whether driven by dreams and hope, or escaping poverty or persecution, our ancestors--and the faces of America today--represent people from every reach of the globe. And each person brought with them a unique gift--of art and music; of determination and grit; of ideas and strength--that forever shaped the country we all call home. Vividly evoked in Faith Ringgold's sumptuous colors and patterns, WE CAME TO AMERICA is an ode to every American who came before us, and a tribute to the children who will carry its message into our future.

Download or read book Give Your Kids the Keys written by Adam Stadtmiller and published by Revell. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian parents would love to connect their kids' lives with God, but most do not have the tools they need to make God a moment-by-moment reality in their family. In Give Your Kids the Keys, parents will find all they need to integrate God's presence into every aspect of their family's life! They will better understand the stages of their children's spiritual development and be inspired by a holistic vision of their kids' potential to connect deeply with God at any age. And once they grasp the big picture of their family's life with God, moms and dads will discover practical ideas for fun, meaningful activities that will allow each family member to experience God's amazing presence.

Download or read book Faith written by Maya Ajmera and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Families around the world celebrate faith in many different ways—through praying, singing, learning, helping, caring, and more. With stunning photographs from many cultures and religious traditions, Faith celebrates the ways in which people worship around the globe . Thematically organized back matter gives additional information on common expressions of faith, and a glossary describes particular religions and elements of faith depicted in the book. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book helps support The Global Fund for Children’s grantmaking to community-based projects serving vulnerable children around the world.

Download or read book Faith Shaped Kids written by Stephen B. Bell and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relationship is the greatest faith-shaping tool a parent possesses. Because kids learn about following Christ mostly from their parents, we have a huge responsibility to model authentic faith and its practice on a daily basis. Steve and Valerie Bell offer Faith-Shaped Kids as a practical tool to help parents maximize their relationship with their children in such a way as to draw them to faith. Filled with life lessons and useful suggestions, this resource helps readers ride out the roller-coaster ride called parenting. Faith-Shaped Kids is co-published with the Willow Creek Association (WCA). The WCA is affiliated with Willow Creek Community Church, the largest church in America, and serves thousands of pastors and Christian leaders through North America. Its primary goal is to foster local church transformation and vitality.

Download or read book Raising Children of Faith written by Dennis Rainey and published by Group Publishing (Company). This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning to build teamwork in marriage establishes a foundation that can turn a struggling marriage into one that thrives. This study offers solid biblical instruction, and convenient individual workbooks make this a necessity for married couples in small groups or Sunday school.

Download or read book Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey written by Catherine Stonehouse and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 1998-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzes the spiritual formation of young children and calls for renewed attention to scripture and the involvement of families in the process.

Download or read book Parenting Your Adult Child written by Susan Vogt and published by Franciscan Media. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is eighteen years after the birth of your child. He is now stronger than you. She is now taller than you. Either one of them can work a cell phone faster, text message, IM, or design a Web page while you're still reading the newspaper. How did your baby grow up so quickly? As a parent, do you have anything left to say to your son or daughter? Is there anything your child still needs to hear from you--or will tolerate you saying?--from the Introduction Parenting Your Adult Child addresses such thorny issues as: When to rescue and when to not. When to push and when to restrain yourself. How to keep your faith when your child seems to be abandoning it. How to forgive yourself for the mistakes you made in parenting along the way. How to move into an adult/adult relationship with this amazing person you have raised. The audio edition of this book can be downloaded via Audible.