Childrens Church

"This is what I call a testimony book...this is one of the better testimony books I've read" P. Luna BlogTalkRadio David's mark - A Boy's story of Abuse in 1970's America David's mark is the novelization of the life of the author. DeWayne Watts started out his life in what appeared to be a perfect family, then at age 6 the thread in the tapestry was pulled and all quickly became dark. He does not go into graphic accounts of sexual abuse but instead leaves it up to the reader to know what happened. The book has been called a "tastefully presented account of a horrible life of a child". He ...

One of the highest-ranking defectors from Scientology exposes the secret inner workings of the powerful organization in this remarkable memoir that is “not only a cautionary tale but also an inspiring story of resilience” (Leah Remini, New York Times bestselling author). Mike Rinder’s...

They'll risk their lives to protect a woman in danger. But given a second chance at love, will they risk their wounded hearts? Book 1: Brett, Her Bodyguard A brother missing, two children in jeopardy… Security specialist Brett Jarvis and nanny Ashley Lamott have nothing in common—apart from both loving his twin niece and nephew. When his brother disappears, the children and their nanny are threatened. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect them and find his brother. But forced on the run together, attraction flares. The bodyguard will keep those he loves safe, but how safe is his heart...

In 1962, Don and Carol Richardson risked their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi people of New Guinea. Peace Child tells their unforgettable story of living among these headhunters and cannibals who valued treachery through fattening victims with friendship before the slaughter. God gave Don and Carol the key to the Sawi hearts via a redemptive analogy from their own mythology.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Heart-wrenchingly personal…dizzying.” —Rolling Stone From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog—now the subject of a new Hulu docuseries—and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of...

What's it like to live in a Mormon home? What's it like when your father goes to church on Sundays and tells everyone to repent, all the while he's sexually abusing you? What's it like to know your mom will never stand up for you or keep you safe? Is it possible to still believe in God after this? Is it possible to heal? Read about the journey of a girl determined to break the chains of abuse and give her children the life she never had . . . and then how she failed. This is a book of hope, faith, tragedy and heartbreak . . . this is real life. There is a purpose to every pain we have. I've...

Bishop Eddie Long. A Scandal. The Black Church. What do they all have in common? The Hidden Hand of Satan BISHOP EDDIE LONG had it all – money, fame and power. Then a shocking sex scandal toppled his kingdom and shook the Black church to its core. You know the story, but a key part of it has never been told – until now. Inside the book, you’ll discover a disturbing and sinister conspiracy aimed at making African American Christians bow down at the feet of one of the most dangerous agendas ever devised. Based on court documents, government reports and sound spiritual insights, ...

An Instant NY Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller Have you ever looked around and thought, There has to be more than this? You're not alone . . . and you're right. Heaven is your forever home. In The Promise of Heaven, Dr. David Jeremiah invites you to lift your eyes above the...

Do you want to reignite your passion for the local church and see your congregation live out the Great Commission by growing and making disciples? If so, implementing the revolutionary Intentional Growth Planning operating system will benefit you, your church, and your community! Just as...

Intentional Children’s Ministry will help you to establish the goal of children’s ministry, then practically walk you through how to lead with intentionality in every area: choosing the right curriculum, building a child’s worldview, recruiting and training volunteers, partnering with parents, effective teaching, sharing the gospel, growing as a leader, balancing hats in ministry, strategic programming, discipling children for life, and more. Serving in children’s ministry is one of the best jobs ever! You get to share the life-changing love of Jesus with boys and girls at church.

The audiobook 104 Fantastic Children's Sermons is an excellent resource for youth leaders, pastors, and parents. The sermons were written by longtime pastor and novelist Joe C. Ellis. This book would also work well for homeschooling Bible lessons or bedtime listening for parents who want their children to hear scripture-based stories on a regular basis.

No nation, institution, empire, or dynasty has helped shape the world more than the Catholic Church. Armies have marched upon one another. Kings have risen and fallen. Ideological and political movements have taken hold of entire continents. Diseases and plagues have ravished millions. And through it all, Holy Mother Church has endured, standing as the one source of light in a world so often covered by shadows. In this thrilling narrative, Phillip Campbell takes children on a journey through Church history.

From one of America’s most influential psychiatrists, a powerful manifesto for reimagining justice, based on the testimony of trauma survivors The #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violence, but while the media focused on the fates of a few notorious predators who were put...

A raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuleta’s journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, revealing the hidden pressures of fame, the weight of religious expectations, and the courage it takes to live...

A guide for those looking to combine traditional ministry with modern support for children, teens, and adults with common mental health conditions and their families. The church across North America has struggled to minister effectively with people struggling with mental health issues. One...

Read by the author. God is going to use someone to walk in purpose, meaning, destiny and anointing. So why not you? You can operate in your God-given abilities when you operate out of your God-given identity. There is a very human tendency to believe the best for others and the worst for...

Stephen Smith is the boy who did not exist. Born out of wedlock in the early 1960s, Steve's parents - both devout Catholics - had felt so 'shamed' by their son's illegitimate birth that they hid him away from the world by locking him in the cellar...for 13 years. Apart from a few admissions to hospital as a result of his 'imprisonment', Steve remained in the coal cellar of the family home where he was deprived of daylight, his childhood, school and human contact until he'd reached his teenage years.

Childhood Lost to Joy Discovered No more fumbling with words. Tapping statements are what we say as we tap and can be combined for tapping scripts. 80 EFT Tapping Statements™ for Adult Children of Alcoholics provides a total of 120 statements —80 plus a bonus of 40 more statement—to transform pain into power, shadows into light, and a burdened self into one that thrives. One in five grew up with an alcoholic parent—presidents, actors, writers—robbed of childhood, forced to grow up quickly. That cost lingers: perfectionism, fear of rejection, a yearning for “normal.” You ...

Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005. In Beyond Belief, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member Sea Org—the...

Searching for their daughter could be the last thing they do. When Lacey Gibson’s daughter disappears, she’ll do anything to find her—even track down a man she hasn’t seen in sixteen years. U.S. Marshall Mason Stone had no idea he was a father, but when he discovers his daughter is...