New Releases by Janis Cox

Martha is overwhelmed with stress and worry. She's determined to make everything perfect for Jesus' visit, consumed by concerns about the food, the house, and the plates. But when Jesus arrives, her sister Mary stops helping and sits down to listen to him, leaving Martha with even more to do. Frustration boils over as Martha asks Jesus to tell Mary to help. Will Jesus instruct Mary to assist her sister in the kitchen? Can Martha handle everything on her own if he doesn't? What will Martha do next? From Janis Cox, award-winning author and illustrator of Tadeo Turtle and The Kingdom of Thrim, comes this engaging tale that teaches children about faith, priorities, and the peace that comes from listening to Jesus. Janis, a watercolorist and creative catalyst, has published over ten books under the name Butterfly Beacons, encouraging Christians to explore God's word through creativity and study.

From the author: Inspired by God's Word, Janis Cox has used watercolour to express her thoughts and her feelings while studying scripture. Follow each painting, scripture and prayer and listen to God as He speaks to you through His Word. Find inspiration in these pages to pray for others. Endorsed by The Joy Smith Foundation Janis Cox has created a book that comforts the survivors of human trafficking and their families. This is needed for so many. God is our great comforter, and Janis has reflected this in her book. Praise God! 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our affliction. JOY SMITH, B.Ed M.Ed O.M., FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, FOUNDER of The Joy Smith Foundation The mission of The Joy Smith Foundation is to provide access to information so that every Canadian man, woman and child is educated and empowered to stay safe from manipulation, force, or abuse of power designed to lure and exploit them in the sex trade or forced labour. Janis Cox delivers an excellent prayer guide for understanding the many facets of human trafficking and how to biblically pray for truth to set free those who are in bondage. The fight against human trafficking is won on our knees as we pray to God to set the captives free. "God, Take Action" is a call to followers of Christ everywhere to recognize the critical role Christians have in praying and working to end this modern-day slavery. Human Trafficking lives in a world of deception. Victims are deceived into believing they will somehow have a better life. Traffickers are deceived into thinking this form of abuse is acceptable. And johns are deceived into thinking their activities do no harm. But Christ brings truth. And the deliverance of captives occurs when we pray for spiritual victory and act to free those in slavery and bring to justice those who seek to benefit from the destruction of others. "God, Take Action" offers hope that the "word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword." Heb 4:12a Let us be encouraged to be used of God to proclaim liberty to the captives and to recognize that prayer is the greatest weapon to attack evil and bring the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to everyone. "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:12 PAUL H. BOGE, AUTHOR, The True Story of Canadian Human Trafficking

Do you want to be rejuvenated?Inspired?Encouraged?Janis Cox teaches you in 20 short devotionals how to hear from God as you read His Word.

Tadeo (TAHD-ay-OH) Turtle longs to be different. Through an adventure find out how Tadeo learns to accept how God created him. About the Author: During retirement, Janis (a retired elementary schoolteacher) has learned to love writing and painting. She would love to hear from you, and can be reached via email at: [email protected]. Please also visit her website: www.janiscox.com, where you will find a curriculum to go along with this story.