jamies way stories for worship and family devotion

Jamie's Way: Stories for Worship and Family Devotion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harriss, Susan C., PUBLISHER: Cowley Publications, These twenty stories are for parents, teachers, and clergy who seek contemporary material to share with children. Based on New Testament passages, these lively parables help children ask their own questions about God, prayer, and the Christian life. The reading levels for this volume advance from age four through age fourteen, and each story concludes with discussion questions and prayers. Harriss also provides a valuable introduction to faith development in children.

Bible Stories for Preschoolers: Old Testament

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weidmann, Jim / Weaver, Kirk, PUBLISHER: Chariot Victor Publishing, These complete resource guides provide direction and plans for "family nights." Each book leads the user through a series of 12 family night sessions which will help children learn and apply biblical truth.

Chanukah: Eight Nights of Light, Eight Gifts for the Soul

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Apisdorf, Shimon, PUBLISHER: Leviathan Press, This year's runaway Chanukah gift A fun-filled, insightful resource for the whole family. Combines a step-by-step guide to celebrating Chanukah, with lucid insights that reveal how the holiday speaks to peoples lives today. Contents include: -- The Grinch Who Stole Chanukah -- The Story of Chanukah For the Historically Challenged -- Eight Questions People Ask About Chanukah -- The Chanukah Way: Pathways to Spirituality -- Eight Stories For Eight Nights -- Parents and Children: Tips, Hints and Secrets For Parents to Create a Great Family Experience

The Book of Family Prayer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webber, Robert E., PUBLISHER: Hendrickson Publishers, In an age where social isolation is as much a reality within our homes and families as it is in the outside world, Robert Webber invites us to turn off the television, and remember again what day this is, what season" to participate in a celebration of life's special occasions, joys, and difficulties as a family. With responsive readings of prayer and scripture such as are found in the widely used and revered "Book of Common Prayer, The Book of Family Prayer" provides a setting in which families can participate and grow in the often poetic and dynamically enriching discipline of household worship and devotion. Sections for all the seasons of the church year, special occasions, and non-festive seasons that include points of interest and discussion questions encourage families to grow in their awareness of the wonderful life around them and to mark the time that we might learn to be increasingly mindful of who we are as Christians and members of a family. ""The Book of Family Prayer" is a wonderful resource in bringing the life of prayer into the daily junctures of family experience. I commend it to you." " Richard J. Foster, author of "The Celebration of Discipline" and "Freedom of Simplicity" "For years I have been promising myself to compose and collect appropriate prayers for family] gatherings. Now the work has already been done The Mainses will be using "The Book of Family Prayer" in our own home." " Karen Mains, author of "Open Heart, Open Home" and "The Key to a Loving Heart"

Families in Children's Literature: A Resource Guide, Grades

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cecil, Nancy Lee / Roberts, Patricia L., PUBLISHER: Teacher Ideas Press(NH), Using quality children's literature that presents families positively and promotes appreciation of family diversity, this book offers you a unique way to help students understand the common complexities of today's families. Books are grouped into four major categories-diverse family groups, family heritage and tradition, relationships within families, and family conflicts. Within these areas books are chosen for specific topics, ranging from "Death in the Family" to "Homelessness." For each title there are questions for reflection and discussion and a target activity that reinforces the concepts presented in the book.

Caring for God's World Ldr

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schut, Jessie, PUBLISHER: Faith Alive Christian Resources, This guide offers plans for four regular sessions and one review session. It also includes music recommendations, ideas for preparing visual aids, and suggestions for opening worship. Order a copy of this guide for each group leader and each teacher.

Bible Stories for the Young

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grindley, Sally / Barger, Jan, PUBLISHER: Little Tiger Press, Many marvelous Bible stories are touchingly retold and freshly illustrated in this delightful collection. Containing both Old and New Testament stories and parables, this book will be loved by young and old alike.

A Seeking Heart: Rediscovering True Worship

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williamson, Alicia / Groves, Sarah Standerfer / Garcia, Alicia Williamson, PUBLISHER: New Hope Publishers (AL), Rediscover worship in spirit and in truth. This book is no mere how-to on traditional worship experiences. Dove-nominated solo artist Alicia Williamson and worship leader Sarah Groves look beyond cliched assumptions about worship, viewing the Scriptures with fresh insight. In essence, "worshiping God, " Groves writes, "is the recognition with our whole being that God really is sovereign." With a foreword by Kay Arthur, this book illustrates that worship is our response to the truth of Who God is and what He asks of us. Reverent, honest, and uncompromising in their approach, the authors share insights for embracing worship as a lifestyle.

Every Page Perfect: A Full-Size Writer's Manual for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lynn, Mary, PUBLISHER: Toad Hall Inc, This completely revised and reformatted third edition is full of examples of the professional way to prepare and submit manuscripts for books, novels, series, short stories, articles, verse, and proposals of all types. Learn how to do query, cover, and business letters, news releases, affidavits, bios, publicity photos, and much more. It is full of tips for writers and gives insider information.

Yudl: A Novel and Selected Short Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silbert, Layle, PUBLISHER: Seven Stories Press,U.S., "Yudl" is a previously unpublished novella and a collection of short stories that have appeared in a number of literary magazines. Set in s Chicago, the novella follows a character named Yudl, a middle-aged editor at a left-leaning newspaper called "The Yiddish Courier." Yudl and his wife have decided to become landlords, purchasing a vacant lot and hiring an acquaintance--aptly named Mason--to oversee the construction of their future apartment building. However, delays in the construction leave Yudl and his family without a home, forcing them to stay with Mason and his family until the construction is finally complete. Told with wry wit and a masterful sensibility for metaphor, the story explores gender, Zionism, and the immigrant experience in the US. Silbert's graceful short stories focus on the family, allowing the reader glimpses of a child's happiness, the cripplingly contradictory demands of femininity, the complexity of grief, and a sustained meditation on life and death.

Marriage and Family Assessment: A Sourcebook for Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Filsinger, Erik E., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Family studies scholars describe the use in therapy of techniques for the assessment of family characteristics and problems. Each author was given an outline to follow in order that a wide range of theoretical or therapeutic approaches would be coherently presented. Evidence for the validity of each assessment technique, suggestions for its practical administration and interpretation, illustrations by case example of its function and utility, and the actual questionnaire itself or instructions on how to get it are provided. The use of third party observers, and techniques for getting information from the family itself about marital relations or the full family structure are described.

Losing Your Shirt: Recovery for Compulsive Gamblers and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heineman, Mary, PUBLISHER: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services, Between three and six million Americans are compulsive gamblers. Losing Your Shirt takes a compassionate, nonthreatening approach to the problems families encounter with compulsive gambling. In this easy-to-read and valuable resource for any gambling addiction program, readers will find stories from compulsive gamblers and their families that demonstrate how the addiction affects relationships, methods of recovery for the addict, and coping skills for family members.

Amazing Buildings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hayden, Kate, PUBLISHER: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at four graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers.

Worship of the American Puritans

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davies, Horton, PUBLISHER: Soli Deo Gloria Ministries, This is the companion volume to Worship of the English Puritans, and was first published in by Peter Lang Publishing. Dr. Davies looks at the unique element of Puritan worship in New England. Topics covered include the theology of worship, sermons, music in worship, prayers, the sacraments, and several others. Quotes from many scarce Puritan works are given as part of the text.

Family Practice Board Review [With Windows and Macintosh]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bratton, Robert L., PUBLISHER: Williams & Wilkins, Examination review for those preparing for the American Board of Family Practice Residency In-Service Exam, Board Certification Exam, and Recertification Exam. Includes CD-ROM for quick appraisal of strengths and weaknesses.

Family Theories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, James M. / Klein, David M., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This solid revision of the best-selling Family Theories remains the only single-volume textbook to present family theory in a clear, approachable manner appropriate for both advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. James White and David Klein draw upon seven major theoretical frameworks developed by key social scientists to explain variation in family life, including the exchange, symbolic-interaction, family life course development, systems, conflict, feminist, and ecological theoretical frameworks. Recommended for courses in Theories of the Family, Marriage & the Family, Family Studies, and Sociology of the Family.

Lighthouses and Living Along the Florida Gulf Coast

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roberts, William, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Do you know anyone who grew up in a lighthouse? Well, here is a true story of the Roberts family''s three generations of lighthouse keepers in the U. S. Lighthouse Service. Their dedication and devotion began in when grandfather was assigned to the Cape Saint George Lighthouse in Apalachicola, Florida, and lasted for over fifty-eight years and three generations. This story, recorded by a family member, is all about their lighthouses, family lives, duties of maintaining and operating the lighthouses along with childhood stories of his growing up on lighthouse stations during the depression years. A review by The St. Simon''s Soundings, Fort Walton Beach, Florida: "This life at the lighthouse has succumbed to electric power, automation and GPS and it was wonderful to hear of it from one who was there; the author informs and entertains with tales of his youth. Moreover, Billy Roberts is a breath of true history for all of us who have recently become ''natives'' of this Gulf Coast."

The Minister's Manual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cox, James William, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, In its 77th year, "The Minister's Manual" is the single most comprehensive resource for preaching and worship available. Filled with completely new material for , this nondenominational guide is the best source for sermons, prayers, insights, and inspiration for all--from pastors and lay leaders to Sunday school teachers and choir directors.Turn to "The Minister's Manual" for: Complete sermons for the entire year, featuring both topical and lectionary preaching and worship aids to expand Sunday serviceThought-provoking quotations and questions on life and religion to add breadth to your messageChildren's sermons for engaging young minds and a wealth of topics to ponder during small group discussionsCalendars to help you remember important historical, cultural, and religious anniversaries and much more. To compare the extensive features of "The Minister's Manual" with those in "The Abingdon Preaching Annual"and "The Zondervan Pastor's Annual," click here.

Real Stories: The All-Inclusive Text Book for Developmental

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ortner, Toni, PUBLISHER: Backinprint.com, "Real Stories" is writing and reading text that works. The method is classroom-tested and designed to meet the needs of multi-cultural high school students. It contains three sections: "The Process of Writing" covers the basic building blocks of writing. "Time Savers for Grammar and Punctuation" includes types of sentences, how to find and eliminate run-ons, comma splices and fragments, comma use, nouns, capitalization, direct quotes, verb tenses, and irregular verbs, practice exercises, an answer key, and tests. "The Reader" contains students' personal stories for analysis and discussion. "Real Stories" helps students use words to empower and enrich their lives. Acquista Ora

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!: A Mathematical Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burns, Marilyn / Tilley, Debbie, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, Mr. and Mrs. Comfort have arranged tables and chairs to seat 32 people at their family reunion. But the guests have their own ideas for seating. Area and perimeter come alive as the family makes room for everyone. Used in Math By All Means: Area and Perimeter, Grades 5-6.

The Best Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spinelli, Eileen / Wilsdorf, Anne, PUBLISHER: Dial Books, The best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesnat seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Anne Wilsdorfas hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colorful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinellias heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

The Thomas Family of St. Albans, West Virginia: A Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Bob, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, The history of the Thomas family mirrors the history, struggles, and successes of America. Starting in the s, my ancestors came from Europe and helped settle and build the country, fought in the battles that defined the nation, lost their jobs in the Great Depression, and then enjoyed the prosperity of 20th century America. Along the way was a soldier who fought with George Washington in Braddock's Expedition, a veteran of Bunker Hill who may have heard the famed command "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes," a father and son who served on opposing sides during the Civil War, and the engineer who kept the Washington Monument running in it's early days. This book, a family history of my parents and their ancestors, tells their stories and presents the lineage of my family.

Sunday Dinners: Food, Family, and Faith from Our Favorite

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cowen, Diane, PUBLISHER: Andrews McMeel Publishing, A cookbook that feeds the body and soul, featuring recipes and inspiring stories from some of America's most prominent pastors, and encouraging everyone to come to the table and celebrate Sunday suppers with grace and good food. "Sunday Dinners" brings readers to the kitchen and dining-room tables of fourteen of America's favorite pastors and their families as they share their Sunday traditions, mealtime blessings, inspiring stories, strong family values, and favorite recipes. Research shows that eating dinner together strengthens a family's bond, and Sunday dinners are especially sacred. They are a time to bring everyone together, catch up, teach children manners and social skills, stay connected with teens, learn about family history and values, and nourish our bodies and souls. In "Sunday Dinners," the pastor-families who share their experiences are known not just for their successes in the pulpit and in their communities, but also for the strong families they have built. They preach it, and they live it, and that's inspiring. This is a cookbook to be read and savored, to remind us that no matter how busy we think we are, we can still take time to come together, break bread, and connect with family and good friends.

The Red House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haddon, Mark, PUBLISHER: Random House, From Mark Haddon, the bestselling author of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," comes a dazzlingly inventive novel about modern family life. Richard, a wealthy doctor, invites his estranged sister and her family to join his family for a week at a vacation home in the English countryside. Against the backdrop of a strange family gathering, Haddon skillfully weaves together the stories of eight very different people forced into close quarters. "The Red House" is a symphony of long-held grudges, fading dreams and rising hopes, tightly guarded secrets and illicit desires, painting a portrait of contemporary family life that is at once bittersweet, comic, and deeply felt.

Kids Can Talk to God

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: George, Denise, PUBLISHER: Woman's Missionary Union, Kids Can Talk to God provides encouragement and creative answers for teaching children to pray. Through inspirational stories and Scriptural guidelines, Denise George teaches parents how to make prayer a habit for every family. Prayer time tips are included.

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