Sandy Eisenberg Sasso: Cain and Abel : Finding the Fruits of Peace
The errors of sinfulness with our brothers and sisters with a positive ending. Anything by Ms. Sasso is to be commended for your home library.
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso: God Said Amen
A book to recommend for every season. Highlights the need to reach beyond ourselves and the cost of not sharing.
Markus Zusak: I Am the Messenger
A fabulous literary work of trial and sacrifice. This is a better choice for youth and adults: it would certainly be rated PG-13.
Moses: The Long Road to Freedom
Fascinating illustration of the story of the Exodus.
Carole Boston Weatherford: Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Book)
Liberation is a key theme of Lent. This children's book carefully relates the story of Harriet Tubman to the biblical experience of the Exodus.
Noah's Ark
A striking illustration and retelling of Noah and his epic. This title is about more than the zoo on the water; it focuses just as much on the personal journey and trials of Noah and his family.
Joyce Denham: The Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah and the Whale (Tales from the Bible)
A simple and elegant telling of the journey of Jonah, a reluctant prophet.
Kate Dicamillo: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
No author does a better job of dealing with pain, loss and resurrection than this author. Just as great for adults as for children.
Jeff Brumbeau: The Quiltmaker's Gift
A wonderful book with a Franciscan ethic. The role of sacrifice and giving up material things would be a good choice for Lent.
"Sweet spot." Golfers understand the term. So do tennis players. Life in the sweet spot rolls like
the downhill side of a downwind bike ride. What engineers give sports equipment, God
gave you.A zone, a region, a life precinct in which you were made to dwell.
He tailored the curves of your life to fit an empty space in his jigsaw
puzzle. And life makes sweet sense when you find your spot.
Best-selling author Max Lucado has found it. In Cure for the Common Life he offers practical tools for exploring and identifying your own uniqueness, motivation to put your strengths to work, and the perfect prescription for finding and living in your sweet spot for the rest of your life.
The study guide is an engaging and dynamic 6-week small group study.
A promotion. A new house. The rewards of winning at life’s game can be
thrilling. But eventually everything goes back into the box, and what
ultimately matters is whether we’ve played according to God’s rules.
John Ortberg uses popular games and his trademark gift of storytelling
to help us live our lives for the things that really count. 6 DVD centered sessions based on the book, resources include teaching helps and one copy of the participant guide.
A 5 session group study resource on how God calls us to respond to poverty. A compelling book and DVD led series with teaching helps will lead your group on a journey of exploration the motivations and issues surrounding how we do and do not respond to poverty.
A unique bible studies series that carefully explores the life and witness of Christian saints while also exploring the biblical verses that shaped their practices. 6 sessions each including group and individual work. Sample books include:
With Jim Cymbala, bestselling author of Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire--a powerful
new small group DVD that will help you and your church tap into the
transforming power of prayer. Discover the power of God to restore
hope, ignite faith, work miracles, and change lives--through prayer.
Prayer
can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the
keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into
a vital link with God and all his resources? In this DVD, Jim Cymbala,
pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, shows you and your small group truths
about prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a tiny,
struggling inner-city congregation into a vital, thriving community of
believers who pray with passion, focus, and faith.
Featuring
teachings by Jim Cymbala and video interviews of ordinary people who
have received extraordinary answers to their prayers, these six
sessions will help you pray with new confidence.
Six sessions
1. God’s Heart for Us
2. The Amazing Power of Prayer
3. Obedience in Prayer
4. The Word of God and Prayer
5. Why Prayer Matters
6. Creating a Prayer Ministry in Your Church
Healer of diseases. Master of nature. Conqueror of demons and death.
Jesus not only preached the kingdom of God in word, but he demonstrated
it in power through his miraculous deeds. In six engaging, interactive
small group sessions, this Deep Connection DVD gives you a unique,
in-depth look at the miracles of Jesus will open your eyes to their
impact on the lives he touched, what they reveal about God's heart, and
their significance for us today.
With maps and pictures, outlines, key Scripture verses, discussion questions, plenty of room for note taking, and a personal five-day Bible study for each session, this participant's guide will help you get the most out of The Miracles of Jesus, both in your group and in applying what you learn to your life. DVD and one copy of participant guide. Leader guide included.
