New Releases by Kathryn Slattery

★ 跳脫制式化說教，釐清孩子的信仰困惑！ ★ 孩子的第一本信仰探索指南！ 親愛的家長，您的孩子是否問過您這些關於基督教信仰的種種問題？ 上帝真的存在嗎？我怎麼知道聖經是真的？ 三位一體是什麼？聖靈是誰？ 耶穌姓基督嗎？耶穌是怎樣的男孩？ 天堂是什麼樣子？我的寵物在天堂嗎？ 當在孩子心中播下信仰的種子時，幼小的心靈一定會有許多的疑惑，這本書就像信仰上的「十萬個為什麼」，能夠釐清孩子對上帝、聖經和基督教信仰的各種疑問。 一年365天，本書每天都針對一個信仰上容易碰到的問題提問，再依據聖經真理和作者扎實的信仰基礎作解答，最後以一則禱告回應，建立孩子與上帝的親密連結，幫助小讀者一天天更認識信仰。書後並列出所有問題清單，按照主題進行分類，提供初信者完整的信仰入門知識彙整。 每天只要花10-15分鐘，閱讀當天的靈修內容，讓上帝的話語在心裡生根、發芽，使信仰成為一生隨時的幫助。 好評推薦 「有沒有想過該如何回答你的孩子關於信仰的棘手問題？這本書幫助解答孩子們一整年的問題。」──《為我祈禱》作者 Rick Hamlin 「多希望在我們的孩子還小的時候，就能擁有這本奇妙的書！它可以在餐桌旁、旅程中、就寢前……隨時隨地回答孩子充滿好奇的問題。並且不是快速給答案，而是鼓勵孩子親自去探索、發現上帝奇妙的世界」──《藏身之處》作者 Elizabeth Sherril

Through short and kid-friendly entries, trusted children''s author Kathryn Slattery answers questions about God, Christianity, and living out your faith in a straightforward way that points children to God''s amazing plan for their lives in Dear God, I Have a Question. Your kids have great questions about God, but sometimes it can be hard to know how to answer them. Author Kathryn Slattery helps you and your kids ask and answer questions such as these: How can God be three persons at the same time? What is the Kingdom of God? Is it okay if I have friends who aren''t Christians? Can God really talk to me? Why does God allow evil to exist? Was there really a worldwide flood? How can I know for sure that God loves me? Is it okay to have doubts about God? With respectful but kid-friendly language, geared towards ages 6 to 10, Slattery also addresses topics such as Christian traditions, the historic growth of Christianity, how to become a Christian, and what it means to be a Christ-follower in today''s world. You''ll appreciate the thorough research and accuracy in this wide range of theological, historical, and faith topics. Supplementary sidebars, Scriptures, and takeaways will assist young readers as they investigate the questions and answers. Whether you are celebrating a child coming to faith, a birthday, holiday, baptism, or simply want to honor your young reader''s beautiful curiosity about God, Dear God, I Have a Question will engage your child''s mind and heart as they grow in knowledge and faith.

How do I know the Bible is true? What does it mean when the Bible talks about the kingdom of God? How can God be three persons at the same time? Help the kids in your life find answers to the questions they ask and deepen their faith along the way with 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids, a unique daily devotional full of biblical answers to curious questions about God, the Bible, and Christian faith. 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids is a tremendous tool for every Christian home! Through a daily devotional, questions about God, the Bible, and faith are answered in a loving way that points children to God’s plan and His love. Parents will appreciate the thorough research and accuracy for this wide range of theological, historical, and faith topics. In addition to faith topics, this devotional addresses topics such as Christian traditions, the historic growth of Christianity, how to become a Christian, and what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. A helpful and complete index of questions includes the following topics: time; God; God’s promises; Jesus; God’s Holy Spirit; the Bible; the Old Testament; the New Testament; Christianity; prayer; the Church; Christian seasons, holidays, and traditions; being a Christian here and now; and eternity. Each devotion is written so that it can be read and enjoyed on its own at any time, and many include a “Want to know more?” cross-referencing section at the bottom of the devotional for the extra-curious child who wants to learn more. At the end of the book, a special section called My Notes and Prayers offers several lined pages for the thoughtful young reader to write his or her thoughts and prayers. 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids will help you nurture and grow your child’s faith, as well as naturally and gently, day by day, grow the child’s knowledge about what it means to be a Christian. Engage the minds and hearts of the curious kids in your life for Jesus every day with 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids.

Introduce your children to the greatest friend they’ll ever know. All Christian parents want their children to know and love the Lord. My Friend Jesus not only tells little ones the gospel story about Jesus, but also gently introduces them to a personal relationshipwith Jesus. Written in fresh, clear, easy-to-understand language for children of all ages and denominations, this beautifully illustrated book ends with a tender prayer that guides children into that life-changing friendship with Jesus. Share the good news with your children, and let them discover the greatest friend of all. Originally published as The Gospel for Kids, this book sold more than 100,000 copies. This new book will feature beautiful new art and lightly edited text. "One of the best books of Jesus for young people I have encountered.” —Madeleine L’Engle, Newbery Award–winning author of the children’s classic A Wrinkle in Time “A magnificent piece of writing, making the Gospel so plain and at the same time losing none of its beauty.” —Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, author of the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking and founder of Guidepostsmagazine “I have long admired Kathryn Slattery’s gift of talking to kids about God—not talking down to them, but with them. In her new book, My Friend Jesus, she gives invaluable guidance to parents on how to bring their child into a relationship with the Lord, one that cannot start soon enough in our oft-troubled times. If you are concerned about a child’s spiritual welfare, you must buy this book.” —Edward Grinnan, editor in chief of Guideposts magazine and author ofThe Promise of Hope “Kathryn Slattery has told the story of Jesus so simply, briefly, cutting right to the essentials, managing to mix the profoundest truth with humor, talking to children without talking down to them. My Friend Jesus goes on our grandparent bookshelf with great anticipation.” —Elizabeth and John Sherrill, coauthors of bestselling inspirational classics The Hiding Place and The Cross and the Switchblade “My Friend Jesus ends in a prayer, but reading this beautifully illustrated book aloud to a child would be an experience of prayer itself.” —Rick Hamlin, executive editor of Guideposts magazine and author of 10 Prayers You Can’t Live Without Common Core Standards: R.CCR.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text; R.CCR.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas; R.CCR.3 Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text; R.CCR.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words; R.CCR.9 Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take; SL.CCR.1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others'' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively; SL.CCR.2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally

The stories of our lives are a lot like songsbeautiful, eternal melodies composed by our loving God. In Heart Songs, author Kathryn Slattery shares some of these songs through her own life stories, seeking to provide hope, encouragement, and inspiration. In this collection, she explores the joys and challenges of lifes changing seasonsbeing a young mother; being a member of the Sandwich Generation pressed on both sides to meet the needs of her aging mother while also caring for her husband and children; being an empty nester and losing her mother; and being a joyful mother of the bride. Throughout her lifes journey, Slattery discovers fresh, helpful, spiritual insightsheart songsthat she shares as a mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend. With refreshing candor and gentle, self-effacing humor, Heart Songs captures those divine and fleeting moments when heavens music breaks through and our hearts sing in perfect harmony with our loving God. Praise for Heart Songs Kitty Slattery writes not just for the heart but for the soul. She reaches deep into her own life as well as the lives of others to find the stories that lift us up and give us the greatest gift any writer can givehope. Edward Grinnan, editor-in-chief of Guideposts magazine and author of The Promise of Hope Heart Songs is full of heart-tugging warmth and wisdom, a chance to savor the wonder of a life well-lived. Rick Hamlin, executive editor of Guideposts magazine

As ek God enigiets kon vra is ’n unieke boek propvol verfrissende antwoorde op dié vrae wat kinders gereeld vra oor God, geloof, gebed en Christenskap. Met ’n benadering wat kinders verwelkom en ’n skryfstyl wat hulle maklik sal kan verstaan pak Kathryn Slattery ’n klomp moeilike vrae aan soos: • As God onsigbaar is, hoe weet ek Hy bestaan regtig? • Het Jesus op aarde gewoon vóór of ná die dinosourusse? • Hoekom moet ek kerk toe gaan? • As ek dood gaan, sal ek ’n engel met vlerke word? • Hoe kan die Heilige Gees my help? • As ek sondig, hou God dan op om my lief te hê? As ek God enigiets kon vra sal jong lesers help om ’n beter verhouding met God te bou, en hierdie goed-afgeronde, Bybelgebaseerde gids sal ouers help om hul kinders se verstand en gees te voed.

Awesome Bible answers for curious kids! If I Could Ask God Anything is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Using kid-friendly language, established author Kathryn Slattery tackles "toughies" such as: If God is invisible, how do I know He is real? Did Jesus live on Earth before or after the dinosaurs? Why should I go to church? When I die, do I become an angel with a halo and wings? How can the Holy Spirit help me? Does God stop loving me when I sin? This book will help young readers establish a closer relationship with God as well as help parents nurture their child''s mind and spirit with this well-rounded, Scripture-based guide.

Eight-year-old Katy is saddened by the fact that her grandmother is dying, but Grandma explains that her soul will be moving on to a wonderful new life in heaven.

A retelling of the Gospel, emphasizing how Jesus can be your friend and Savior.

Dr. Wilson profiles the relationship between a person''s psychological and the spiritual well-being...the profound effect of faith in giving believers the health and well-being the Creator wants for His children. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale