Paul Little offers examples and advice for ordinary people who want to share the extraordinary gospel. The second edition, updated and expanded by Marie Little, includes a study guide for individuals or groups.
Do science and Scripture conflict? Are miracles possible? Is Christian experience real? Why does God allow suffering and evil? In this classic answerbook on Christian faith, Paul E. Little responds to the twelve most common intellectual challenges posed to Christians.
Marie Frances (Schultz) Shurmantine passed away on Sunday August 24, 2014. She died quietly, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Marie was 94. A child of immigrant parents, Marie lived a dramatic and eventful life; she survived the Great Depression, a childhood spent in orphanages, the Ruskin tornado, the death of her beloved husband Don, the deaths of two dearly-loved sons (Kent and Drew), cancer, and the death of her grandson Geoffrey. Through all this turmoil she never lost her faith in God or her fundamentally positive outlook on life; she never ceased caring for others or thinking incessantly of the needs of others. Widowed with four children, she nevertheless confronted life with optimism and hope, and provided her family with all they needed to be secure, happy, and successful. She remained strong, smart, opinionated, and independent to the end.
When Mommy comes home from the hospital, Tom is happy to have a new little sister, Inez. He even lends her his favorite truck. But very soon, Tom gets the feeling no one is interested in him any more. And then, Inez cries all the time, even at night... But, what if Tom finds out nobody else can comfort his little sister quite like him? A warm and affectionate series for little ones. Ideal for ages 3 to 6.
Everything –– the good and bad, best and worst of it all –– started with a picket fence. At only 3 years old, Bethany Marie Franklin’s mother set her down behind the picket fence of her grandparents’ house and walked away without a glance back. With tears streaming hotly down her face, Little Beth watched as her mother calmly walked out of her life, an act that would thrust the child headlong into a ceaseless struggle for love. Along the way, she faced abuse, neglect, and anguish; she was berated by her grandmother, abused by her uncle, and passed from family to family as if she were only a temporary amusement. Life beat the innocent Beth to her knees, but it was at this lonely rock bottom that she first heard the words of Jesus. She found strength, courage, and love in God, and with her newfound faith, Little Beth gained the confidence she needed to carry on. With heart-wrenching poignancy, Bethany Marie Franklin recounts her life’s pursuit through dark times to the joy of acceptance. “Little Beth: A Girl’s Path to Love” is a touching, personal account that shows resiliency in the face of adversity and our ability to forge our own path through life with God’s help and love.
Paul Little tackles the difficult questions that confront Christian belief. This third edition, updated and expanded by Marie Little, includes a study guide for individuals or groups.
The "good" girl Cassidy has let her parents, her strong-willed cousin and best friend, Rikki, and cruel classmates push her around long enough. Before school starts, she WILL become independent. The "bad" girl Rikki also wants independence, mostly from her preacher father and perfect older sister. But secretly she doesn't mind having her goody-goody cousin around to keep her in line. Without Cassidy, it would be easy to go too far. The "new" girl Golden is new to town, and she's got all the freedom she wants. What she needs is a parent to actually listen to her. But at least she has some new friends to help her deal. For all three girls, life is changing fast. If they're going to make it to seventh grade, they'd better summon their inner divas -- because sometimes having a little attitude and a little respect for yourself is the only way to get what you want. In Little Divas, Philana Marie Boles delivers a sassy, spirited tale of loyalty, family, and friendship.
In this gentle retelling of the Christmas story, a little donkey sets out on the long journey to Bethlehem. Along the way he is sneered at by a camel and laughed at by the other animals. Feeling worthless, he begins to stumble and lose heart until a great light guides him to his destination. There he is rewarded for his courage and faith, and learns that the new king loves all creatures. Bernadette Watts' evocative illustrations bring the message of Christmas to life. "This story stresses that Jesus welcomes even the most lowly, and Watts' watercolors overlaid with crayon-like texture are appealing and rustic." –School Library Journal
The book is all about faith and how all the old prophets had to endure by going through test today we as human must have test so little rahab must go through so much to endure to get to her destination but through all the trial and tribulation she finally gets to her destiny and find the fountain of faith she must go through the creepy forest she must get help from the angel fairy she must go through so much just to get to the fountain of faith and learn lesson after lesson but finally get to her destination of the the fountain of faith and once she sip the water her dreams come true from all the long struggles.
Keeping a faithful prayer life with your family isn't easy. From herding distracted children to managing the seemingly endless litany of prayers and devotions, our spiritual life all too often feels frantic and burdensome. This isn't the way it should be. Our prayer life, our family life, and our work life should — and can! — be in harmony. When they are, our family is a powerhouse of grace, and Our Lord transforms our home into a little Eden — a little bit of heaven on earth. With simplicity and holy wisdom, authors David Clayton and Leila Marie Lawler show you how to bring peace to your home by integrating your family into the calm, truly joyful way of Mother Church. Her feasts and seasons, prayers and devotions are gifts that draw us closer to God and unfold before us His marvelous plan of salvation. To help you live the liturgical life of the Church more fully, David and Leila reclaim here an almost lost tradition that families used for centuries to build a beautiful bridge between home and church: the little oratory. Consisting of a modest table and icons, the little oratory is a visible sign of spiritual awareness and devotion. It extends the Eucharistic worship of the Mass into the heart of your home, spiritually nourishing your family and preparing them to transform the world through prayer and charity. Building your own little oratory is simple, and in these pages you'll discover just how easy it is. In fact, you likely have most of the pieces in your home already except, perhaps, the sacred art. That's why we've included here seven full-colored icons that are ready for framing, enabling you to get started right away! By following the wise advice in this book, you'll discover the peace and love that flows from a home that is focused on Christ. You'll also learn . . . How to use sacred art to strengthen your prayer life. How to extend Catholic beliefs and devotions into every room of the house. Why the Liturgy of the Hours is important and how it can make your family holy. How to pray the Rosary with children and keep the rowdiest of them calm and reverent. The active role children can and should play in the prayer life of the family. What to do when only one parent takes the spiritual life seriously. How to overcome the feeling that you're too busy to pray. Practical ways to extend the liturgical life into your workplace. And countless other tips to help you practice your faith in the heart of your home. Scott Hahn “This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen. How I wish I'd had it when I first became a Catholic, not just for myself, as a husband and father, but for my family, too. If one book has the potential to transform the Catholic family (and society), this is it.” Thomas Howard “This book is a rare treasure.” Christopher West “A superb guide to making that encounter of thirsts a lived experience in the home.” Daria Sockey, author of The Everyday Catholic’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours “The Little Oratory will help you discover a pattern of daily prayer that truly fits your family life while creating a place of beauty in the heart of your home." Andreas Widmer, author of The Pope and the CEO “An indispensable resource for anyone seeking to make their home a breeding ground for holiness.” Elizabeth Foss, Founder, In the Heart of My Home “Leila Lawler and David Clayton offer wisdom and grace to Catholics seeking to make their homes a holy shelter.” Joseph Pearce, Editor of The St. Austin Review “Wonderful, inspiring, and deeply practical.” Stratford Caldecott, an Editor of Magnificat UK “A great blessing to Catholic families.” Father Robert Reed, President, CatholicTV Network “A perfect guide for any family who strives to make their home a place to experience the majesty and beauty of the Divine.”
Eleven-year-old Verbena thinks her hereditary witchcraft is a curse that will keep her from having a normal life and marriage one day, but her mother and grandmother, who help tell the story, are eager to start her training.
Have you struggled throughout your lifetime with addiction, trauma, forming relationships, maybe even some financial instability? What if it's all the above? Has your entire life been similar to that of a war zone, feeling as though you'll never see that light at the end of the tunnel? Have you been through the ringer and feel like there's more to this life than what meets the eye? If you're answering yes to any of the above, this book is for you, and you're being guided to read this. This is the true and shocking testimony following a woman struggling with lifelong demonic deception, oppression, and torment, which would occur from birth into her late thirties. The torment began when Christa Marie was a young child and, after some chaotic moments, would only get worse, and at times, the attacks on her life would be deadly. Dealing with multiple train wrecks, falling into addiction, practicing witchcraft after major deception from the enemy, you'll see that things will only get more chaotic before they get better. From trials, tribulation, and torment to total freedom by the grace of God, this journey is a wild one. Buckle up.
Little Chicken Kittles always had it hard the ugly trolls want to put Chicken kittle into Slavery and wanted to keep her bound forever. They wanted Little Chicken to be bound for life and never get out. They wanted to keep her under their thumb and did not want her to achieve a higher goal in life they wanted to keep her bound for eternity. They were trolls and witches of the higher order that wanted to bound people. They were of a false religion order that kept people from moving up but Little chicken kittle knew this is what the wicked trolls wanted all along because they was very Evil. They had top wizards that would run the trolls to do their dirty work. They always took what did not belong to them and wanted whatever little chicken kittle has but she had faith in her dreams and would not give up to see them through. She was going to get her dream out no matter what they tried to do to her. They always stole all of her ideas and wanted to keep taking things they did not do. But what they did not understand was little Chicken kittle believed in herself. She has the man from above to help her out of every situation she musts endure. She knew she has to get the job done no matter what the cost.
Young and old alike will cheer and sing along with this heartfelt picture book about pet adoption based on a new song by Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie. In this tender and moving picture book, a puppy is looking for someone to love him. Will the girl who rescues him convince her parents to let her keep the little dog? Buffy Sainte-Marie advocates “putting the songs to work” and, like her other lyrics, Hey Little Rockabye conveys an important message about finding love and acceptance. Brought to life in charming illustrations by Ben Hodson, Hey Little Rockabye shares a not-yet-released song with the world for the first time. With the release of the first-ever recording to coincide with the publication of the book, Hey Little Rockabye can now be read—or sung—by old and young alike for years to come.
Little Miss Grumpy Pants: The Fashion Dilemma By: Donna Marie Parents everywhere are sure to relate to Little Miss Grumpy Pants and her temper tantrums! This whimsical, touching, and humorous story reminds parents to find humor in their children’s tantrums and love them when they need it most. Little Miss Grumpy Pants is a fun tale that parents and children will want to read over and over again to see how Little Miss Grumpy Pants' mother models compassion, patience, and unconditional love when her child experiences frustration.
Thought to be the earliest of the four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark is a fast-moving, vivid account of the ministry, suffering, and death of Jesus. Enter into a rich encounter with this preacher, wonder-worker, and messiah, whose very life delivered an urgent message about repentance, transformation, and the meaning of suffering in a life poured out for others. Part One covers Mark 1:1-9:32, providing an in-depth study of Jesus' ministry of healing and preaching. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online lectures are included. 5 lessons.
He came home to get his bearings and found his forever. Grayson Coleman has just moved home to Butler, Vermont after spending years working for a high-powered law firm in Boston. He’s looking for a simpler, less stressful existence in the sleepy little mountain town where he grew up with his siblings and Abbott cousins. Once the holidays are over, he plans to hang out a shingle and open a new general law practice. After helping to raise his seven younger siblings, the last thing on Grayson’s mind is a family of his own. Emma Mulvaney is enjoying a break from her reality as a busy single mother in New York City while she and her adorable daughter, Simone, spend the holidays in Vermont with Emma's sister, Lucy, and Lucy’s future in-laws, the Abbotts. After meeting Abbott cousin Grayson Coleman and talking to him for hours, Emma is nervous and excited to have dinner alone with him after sharing her deepest, most personal secrets with him. Will that first night be the start of something new for the jaded lawyer and the selfless single mom or will a holiday week flirtation turn into something much bigger than either of them ever expected? Come back to Butler, Vermont for more of the charming Abbott family, their matchmaking father and grandfather and of course, Fred the Moose. The indie-published Butler, Vermont Series is a continuation of Marie’s Green Mountain Series with all the things you loved best about that series—Fred the Moose, the boisterous Abbott family, the beautiful Vermont mountain landscape and the sexy romances that set your heart to racing. Catch up with the series by checking out the Green Mountain Series and then come along on the next phase of the story with the all new Butler, Vermont Series! Reading Order for Green Mountain/Butler, Vermont Series Green Mountain Series Book 1: All You Need Is Love (Will & Cameron) Book 2: I Want to Hold Your Hand (Hannah & Nolan) Book 3: I Saw Her Standing There (Colton & Lucy) Book 4: And I Love Her (Hunter & Megan) Novella: You’ll Be Mine (Will & Cameron’s Wedding) Book 5: It's Only Love (Ella & Gavin) Book 6: Ain’t She Sweet (Charley & Tyler) Butler, Vermont Series Book 1: Every Little Thing (Grayson & Emma) Book 2: Can't Buy Me Love (Patrick & Mary) Book 3: Here Comes the Sun (Wade & Mia) Book 4: Till There Was You (Lucas & Danielle)
Association of Catholic Publiusher 2nd Place Winner! Children's Books: Young Readers! Answer your children's questions about God, the Bible, the Church and more with My Little Catholic Encyclopedia. With easy-to-read entries, as well as prayers, ideas for living the faith and more, My Little Catholic Encyclopedia is a must-have for Catholic families.
This insightful novel walks its readers through a young girls' journey of the realization that she is poor. She has to face the reality that even though she is poor, not everyone else in the world is. She begins putting together the pieces of how poverty really works, why generation after generation suffers from poverty and why many people around her still do not recognize there is a world outside of their own where poverty does not live.
This beautifully illustrated children's book recounts a baby owl's bedtime ritual with Mommy Owl, who observes and bid goodnight to the objects in nature in the forest. Have your child count the stars, see starlings and a rushing river, and count their breath going in and out as the pages are turned. The easily-understandable poetic style of the writing combined with the relatable illustrations make Goodnight Little Owlet a book to read over and over again, for quiet time, and as a great bedtime ritual to end the day. Part of the Poems for Little Creatures from the Very Big Wood Series. Recommended for ages 0-4
Join little Joan as she sets out on a new adventure in Germany with her family. Joan's father is a member of the US Military, and Joan is looking to make new friends on this journey. Find out what surprising friends Joan meets! You will also learn some German words and phrases as you read! Joan wants you to be her friend, too! Marie Crawford developed this story during her own travels to German as she was working with the US Military. Marie was inspired by her husband, daughters and friends to tell her story to you!
My Little Warrior is a story about a young boy named Johnny and how he copes with the obstacles of everyday life. Every morning, Johnny gets out of bed and prepares for the day by putting on his armor of God that we all have access to every day. Every piece serves its own special purpose and together they strengthen all God's children. Johnny uses each piece of God's armor to help him get through the day by not getting infected by the world's view of life. He stays focused on what God wants for his life and not what the world would want for his life. By staying focused on God's promises and what he wants for his life, Johnny becomes God dependent, not self dependent, to make it through the day. He must learn how to use each piece of armor, combined with the word of God, to combat any negative situations that he encounters in a day. This is a book that children, parents, and grandparents can enjoy together. It demonstrates the importance of being God dependent when life challenges you! My Little Warrior shows how with trust in God, determination, and a positive attitude, everyone-even you-can be one of God's little warriors!
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