New Books in the Lending Library

It’s Just a Phase—So Don’t Miss It: Why Every Life Stage of a Kid Matters and at Least 13 Things Your Church Should Do About It

A phase is a timeframe in kids’ lives when we can leverage distinctive opportunities to influence their future. That means the whining toddler, the dramatic fifth grader, and the stressed-out tenth grader are not just “going through a phase” that should be wished away; rather, they are transitioning through critical periods that we are called to discover, celebrate, and navigate strategically with them.

It’s Just a Phase presents a challenge to churches to treat every kid who breathes like they are made in the image of God.

Friends with God Story Bible

“Discover God’s story like you’ve never heard it before! You’re about to meet familiar Bible characters in a fresh new way. Discover not just what they did, but how they felt on their journeys to become friends of God. Bible-time friends will come to life as you… Stand with Adam as he stares with wide-eyed wonder at all of God’s creations–including Eve. Stride beside David, feeling his courage as he faces one of the biggest bullies of all time. Wade into the Jordan River with John the Baptist, who keeps peering past the crowd to search for the promised Messiah.

Using the associated application you can play games and learn fun facts and Jesus connections about 10 Bible characters.”

Friends with God Devotions for Kids

“These 54 devotions help kids discover a truth that changes their lives forever: God not only loves them, he likes them, too. And he wants to be their friend! As children meet God’s Bible-times friends, they glimpse who God is…how he treats his friends… and how eager God is to know all his children! Children will be delighted to find 54 faith-building Bible devotions that give them a fresh, compelling look at God—the God who knows them, loves them, and is eager to draw them close.

• Kid-sized friendship nuggets of relational advice that helps kids build lasting relationships and get along better with siblings.
• Bible theme-reinforcing instant games that keep the togetherness flowing.
• Beautiful illustrations from artist David Harrington—making this devotion a visual treat.
• A free bonus app with games.”

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—Lending Library Titles and Authors— (located in the cabinet below the Christian Education bulletin board) Books

Consider the Birds—Debbie Blue

Mercer Dictionary of the Bible—Editor Watson E Mills

God Loves Broken People—Shelia Walsh

The Space Between A Parent’s Guide to Teenage Development—Dr. Walt Mueller

Shepherding a Child’s Heart—Tedd Tripp

Teenology The Art of Raising Great Teenagers—Jim Burns, PhD

The Noticer Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective—Andy Andrews

The Noticer Returns Sometimes you find perspective, and sometimes perspective finds you—Andy Andrews

Come Back, Barbara—C. John Miller & Barbara Miller Juliani

Parents In Pain Overcoming the Hurt and Frustration of Problem Children—John White

“Parenting Is Your Highest Calling” and 8 Other Myths That Trap In Worry and Guilt—Leslie Leyland Fields

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively—Gary Chapman

Girl Meets God On the Path to a Spiritual Life—Lauren F. Winner

Still notes on a mid-faith crisis—Lauren F. Winner

Praying Circles Around Your Children—Mark Batterson

Mudhouse Sabbath An Invitation to the Life of Spiritual Discipline—Lauren F. Winner

I Am Second Real Stories. Changing Lives. Choosing To Cheat Who Wins when Family and Work Collide—Andy Stanley

The Ragamuffin Gospel—Brennan Manning

Stupid Parents Why They Just Don’t Understand and How You Can Help—Hayley DiMarco

Fun Group Games For Christian Ministry 100 Revised and Updated Activities

What The Bible Is All About Bible Handbook for Kids—Foreword by Billy Graham

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul III

Call of the Deep Diving Into God’s Way of Life—Linda Ray Miller

Great Bible Trivia For Kids—Tamela Hancock Murray

Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman—Elizabeth George

Parenting Your Powerful Child Bringing an end to the Everyday Battles—Dr. Kevin Leman

Have a Happy Family by Friday How to Improve Communication, Respect and Teamwork in 5 Days—Dr. Kevin Leman

What a Girl Needs From Her Mom—Cheri Fuller

The Family Blessing Make a Profound Difference in the Lives of your Children through the Simple Daily Act of Blessing—Rolf Garborg

Boys Will Be Joys—Dave Meurer

Do Hard Things A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations—Alex and Brett Harris

The Student Bible Dictionary

Experiencing God Day-By-Day Devotional

Praying God’s Word Day by Day A Year of Devotional Prayer—Beth Moore

Called to Stay An Uncompromising Mission to Save Your Church—Caleb Breakey

3:16 A Study For Individuals or Small Groups—Max Lucado

The Faith Club A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew: Three Women Search for Understanding—Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner

Where to Find It In The Bible The Ultimate A to Z Resource—Ken Anderson

Super Silly Stories

DVDs: Fireproof War Room Facing the Giants Courageous Flywheel