{"title":"God Made Me Series - New Growth Press","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"9781645070313_-god-made-boys-and-girls-helping-children-understand-the-gift-of-gender","title":"God Made Boys and Girls: Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made Boys and Girls\u003c\/em\u003e helps children understand that their gender is a gift from the God who made them and loves them. The story begins as the girls and boys at Grace Christian School are discussing if boys will always be boys and girls will always be girls. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eTheir teacher explains that God gives each of us the gift of being male or female before we are born, and that you continue to be a boy or a girl whether you like to climb trees or play house, play tag or color pictures, cause a ruckus or sit quietly. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eIn a world where there is so much confusion about gender and identity, pastor and best-selling author Marty Machowski shares the simple, clear truth that all of us are made in God's image as either male or female-and what God made is very good! \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eIncluded in the back of the book is a special section just for parents and caregivers that gives biblical guidance and help as they have this important conversation with their children. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eMarty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over thirty years. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel Story Bible, Long Story Short, Old Story New\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eGospel Story Curriculum\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003ePrepare Him Room\u003c\/em\u003e advent devotional and curriculum, \u003cem\u003eWise Up\u003c\/em\u003e family devotional and curriculum, \u003cem\u003eListen Up\u003c\/em\u003e family devotional and curriculum, \u003cem\u003eDragon Seed\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Ology\u003c\/em\u003e. He and his wife, Lois, have six children and two grandchildren, and they reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eAre you watching the culture's rapid departure from biblical principles and wondering how to address these sensitive issues with your precious children? Marty Machowski has provided a timely resource to help you in that crucial task, his new book takes a gentle and scriptural look at what God's Word tells us about his design for the two genders. This volume offers parents a terrific way to initiate important discussions with their kids.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJim Daly\u003c\/strong\u003e, President of Focus on the Family \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"This helpful book hits all the crucial talking points in an engaging and humorous story that connects with kids (including my own). Since even young children are bombarded with confusing messages, Marty gives needed clarity on the blessing and permanence of gender. He includes vital discussion on rejecting gender stereotypes and loving those with differing world views. In fact, the parents' 'cheat sheet' alone is an invaluable resource for your home.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eDavid White\u003c\/strong\u003e, Director of Discipleship at Harvest USA; pastor; author of \u003cem\u003eSexual Sanity for Men\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGod, You, \u0026amp; Sex\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"The message that God made boys and girls is much needed in our day. Marty Machowski does an excellent job of communicating that maleness and femaleness isn't about stereotypes but about embracing the design that our Creator has encoded into every cell of our bodies. What a tremendous resource for children!\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eMary A. Kassian\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author of \u003cem\u003eGirls Gone Wise \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"In our current day, children can easily become confused about all kinds of issues that are clearly presented in the Scriptures, particularly if their home, church, and school do not provide a consistent biblical foundation. Gender issues rank high on the list of areas that children can become untethered from the Bible's teaching. This beautiful book gently teaches children to cherish their God-given gender and to love their neighbor as themselves, a timely word on a sensitive issue.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJoel R. Beeke\u003c\/strong\u003e, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\"In a culture that is increasingly accepting of gender-fluid identities, it's so important to teach our kids that gender is part of their personhood. \u003cem\u003eGod Made Boys and Girls\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful tool for that task. It reminds children (and parents!) that being a man or woman is a gift we receive from God.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJared Kennedy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor of Operations and Families at Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, KY, Author of \u003cem\u003eThe Beginner's Gospel Story Bible\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e \"Clear, careful, and unashamed, \u003cem\u003eGod Made Boys and Girls\u003c\/em\u003e is a great tool to help children learn from their early years the truth of God's design for them, and to help both parents and children celebrate the wonder of that design. Let this book help ground your family in the deep goodness of God's gifts.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Mike Bullmore\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, CrossWay Community Church, Bristol, Wisconsin\u003c\/font\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNew Growth Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Machowski, Marty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39925727854745,"sku":"9781645070313","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/3824180a0b735e6e8a5d02af5951d3ee.jpg?v=1733492982"},{"product_id":"9781942572305_-god-made-all-of-me-a-book-to-help-children-protect-their-bodies","title":"God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect their Bodies","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb is an invaluable resource and beautifully illustrated story to help families talk about sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the private parts of our bodies are private, home is the ideal environment for a child to learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others-without conveying a message of shame. Through carefully written language and relatable storytelling, \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e helps parents navigate discussion that can so easily be warped into confusion, embarrassment, and secrecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of instilling a message that their bodies are shameful-which can often prevent children from recognizing and reporting sexual abuse-Justin and Lindsey Holcomb equip parents to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes. This helpful guide starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth-the doctrine of creation-to kids and their bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e, parents and caregivers can begin conversations with boys and girls about their bodies, helping kids understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. This life-changing resource shows readers how to establish the foundation for a healthy bond with their children to meet increasing challenges of sexuality, which they will inevitably confront in childhood and adolescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy teaching their children how to establish body and health boundaries, parents are imparting invaluable skills for their kids to express thoughts and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthors\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustin Holcomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD, is a minister and professor of theology and Christian thought at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has authored many books, including coauthoring \u003cem\u003eIs It My Fault?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace\u003c\/em\u003e. He also serves on the boards for REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) and GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindsey Holcomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, MPH, counsels victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and is the cofounder of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade). Lindsey has provided crisis intervention to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and conducted a variety of training seminars to service providers. She is also the coauthor of \u003cem\u003eIs It My Fault?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrish Mahoney\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graphic designer and illustrator in Seattle where she runs The Mahoney Studio with her husband, Patrick, also a designer and illustrator. They have two children-both budding artists, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Justin and Lindsey have written a book to help us protect our children from sexual abuse. In clear and simple language it engages the child in the discussion. Woven throughout is the foundational belief that our children have been purposefully created by God and that every aspect of their being was his idea. I highly recommend \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e to parents of young children. Love them well by educating them about keeping their bodies safe.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Diane Langberg, PhD, Psychologist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Educating our children about their bodies is one of the most important steps in preventing child abuse. That's why \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable resource. A simple story with colorful artwork, and theological and practical truth-all packed into one small book. Parents, educators, Sunday school teachers, children's ministry directors, and many others should pick up a copy today and read it to their young children.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Deepak Reju, Pastor of Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry, Capitol Hill Baptist Church (Washington, DC); and author of \u003cem\u003eOn Guard: Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Pastor and Counseling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 26\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Growth Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2015\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holcomb, J. \u0026 L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39927581573273,"sku":"9781942572305","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781942572305.png?v=1779802857"},{"product_id":"9781948130707_-god-made-me-unique-helping-children-see-value-in-every-person","title":"God Made Me Unique: Helping Children See Value in Every Person","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made Me Unique\u003c\/em\u003e, a beautifully illustrated picture book, helps parents and caregivers teach children that God creates every person in the image of God and each individual has tremendous value, regardless of his or her appearance or abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story is set in a Sunday school classroom where a new girl, Brie, is introduced by her mom. Brie's Sunday school teacher takes the time to welcome Brie and to explain to the other children why she is wearing headphones. Through getting to know Brie, the children are guided into a biblical understanding of the uniqueness of each of God's children. Along the way they learn to ask questions and gain an understanding about their new friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold in a charming rhyming style, this colorful, hardcover book will help eliminate fear and misconceptions about those who have special needs and emphasizes that every person deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the book contains a special section just for parents and caregivers that will guide them in how to have biblical, loving conversations with children and gives them additional information and resources to equip them in talking about this important subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb and \u003cem\u003eGod Made Me AND You\u003c\/em\u003e by Shai Linne, \u003cem\u003eGod Made Me Unique\u003c\/em\u003e gives parents the tools to have important, impactful conversations with their children that will grow their understanding of God, themselves, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoni and Friends\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organization that accelerates Christian outreach in the disability community. Founded in 1979, their mission is to communicate the gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disability. The organization authors numerous books including titles such as the \u003cem\u003eBeyond Suffering Bible\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eReal Families, Real Needs\u003c\/em\u003e, and a series of church resources entitled \u003cem\u003eThe Irresistible Church\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrish Mahoney\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graphic designer and illustrator in Seattle where she runs The Mahoney Studio with her husband, Patrick, also a designer and illustrator. They have two children, both budding artists too. Trish is the illustrator for the \u003cem\u003eGod Made Me\u003c\/em\u003e series and \u003cem\u003eThe Beginner's Gospel Story Bible\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What a delightful and desperately needed book to introduce our children to the wonder and richness of God's kingdom in our midst! I know of no other book that teaches our children to follow through on Jesus's commands from Luke 14 on including those affected by disability.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Paul E. Miller, Director of See Jesus; author of \u003cem\u003eA Praying Life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJ-Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In writing \u003cem\u003eGod Made Me Unique\u003c\/em\u003e, Joni and Friends have created a helpful tool for parents to use to equip their children to welcome kids with disabilities. I would encourage all parents to add this book to their family library. With growing numbers of children living with special needs, it is essential that we teach our children to value every person as uniquely created by God to bring him glory.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Marty Machowski, Family pastor and author of \u003cem\u003eGod Made Boys and Girls: Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Ology; Long Story Short\u003c\/em\u003e, and other gospel-rich resources for church and home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As a pastor, I appreciate this book because it will help us equip our church family to better serve each person the Lord brings to our services and associated ministries. As a parent of a child with special needs, I appreciate the spirit and biblical nature of the way this material is presented. We all have special needs and the gospel compels us to love and serve one another in ways that are thoughtful and wise. This book cam help us do that in a more Christ-like way.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Steve Viars, Senior Pastor, Faith Church, Lafayette, IN; author of \u003cem\u003eYour Special Needs Child\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 32\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Growth Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joni and Friends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928023482521,"sku":"9781948130707","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781948130707.png?v=1779800816"},{"product_id":"9781645071921_-god-cares-for-me-helping-children-trust-god-when-theyre-sick","title":"God Cares for Me: Helping Children Trust God When They're Sick","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we have to wear a mask? Why can't we see Grandma and Grandpa today? And what if I get sick? Children have lots of hard-to-answer questions, and Dr. Scott James uses the true-to-life story of Lucas to help with the answers. As children follow Lucas through his sick day, they will discover how God cares for them and how they can care for others when they are sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Lucas wakes up with a sore throat, his parents show that God is always caring for him-even when he doesn't feel well. They remind Lucas that Jesus is with him even during difficult days, and he can always go to Jesus and ask for help. When he visits the doctor, Lucas also learns how important it is to care for those around him and to make sure that everyone does their best to not let others get sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely book helps parents and caregivers talk with children about illness and how to keep themselves and others safe when sick. Ideally suited for children between the ages of five to eight, the book teaches that although anyone can get sick, that God is caring for them and will be with them through whatever they face. They will also learn how they can show God's love to their friends and family by helping to keep them safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Cares for Me\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the God Made Me Series which equips parents to have important, impactful conversations with their children, helping them to grow in understanding of God, themselves, and others. Each book in the series contains a special section just for parents and caregivers that provides biblical guidance and offers additional information and resources for talking about the topic addressed in the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott James\u003c\/strong\u003e, MD, serves as an elder at The Church at Brook Hills. He and his wife, Jaime, have four children and live in Birmingham, AL, where he works as a pediatric infectious diseases physician. He is the author of two family worship books, \u003cem\u003eThe Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as the illustrated children's books \u003cem\u003eThe Littlest Watchman, Where Is Wisdom?\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGod Cares for Me\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrish Mahoney\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graphic designer and illustrator in Salem, OR, where she runs The Mahoney Studio with her husband, Patrick, also a designer and illustrator. They have two children, both budding artists too. 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I can't envision a Christian family with young kids who shouldn't own this book and regularly rehearse its truths.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Matt Smethurst, Managing Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author of \u003cem\u003eBefore You Open Your Bible\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDeacons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The coronavirus has swept through our world, and with it comes uncertainty, great fear, and confusion for everyone. For kids, it may be disorienting. Scott has provided a helpful book to read to your child who may fall ill with any sickness during this time, giving us the words to say at the right time. You'll too be reminded, 'Do not fear, Jesus is near.'\"\u003cbr\u003e--Trillia Newbell, Author of \u003cem\u003eCreative God, Colorful Us\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGod's Very Good Idea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sickness is a part of our fallen world. For children, this reality can be especially unsettling. In this gentle volume, your kids will learn of the Lord's love and care and his desire for us to take care of others.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We're in a time when sickness looms large everywhere, at the grocery store, at the local school, and even at our local church. Kids can be a bit overwhelmed by all the news, the chatter they overhear, the masks and the quarantining. Scott's book is a great resource to help parents talk to their kids about staying well, loving others well, and trusting God in uncertain times. This is a timely resource!\"\u003cbr\u003e--Dan DeWitt, Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Apologetics, Cedarville University; author of \u003cem\u003eThe Friend Who Forgives, The Bright Light and the Super Scary Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eLife in the Wild: Fighting for Faith in a Fallen World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Getting sick is hard for kids (and their parents!). And it's this unknown that can bring so many fears to the surface. Scott James has written a book that we can read with our children in the easy times and in the scary ones, showing them that Jesus is with us and that we can run to him when we're afraid. We love this book and will be reading it over and over again!\"\u003cbr\u003e--Courtney Reissig, Mom of four; author \u003cem\u003eTeach Me to Feel: Worshiping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eGod Cares for Me\u003c\/em\u003e takes the ordinary experience of going to the doctor and turns it into an opportunity to help children stand on the extraordinary promises of God. What I love about this book is that it goes a step further than most books for children by considering not only God's love for the child, but his call to love our neighbors.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Betsy Childs Howard, Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author of \u003cem\u003eArlo and the Great Big Cover-Up\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 32\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Growth Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James, Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42027134746865,"sku":"9781645071921","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781645071921.png?v=1778000295"},{"product_id":"9781645072232_-god-made-babies-helping-parents-answer-the-baby-question","title":"God Made Babies: Helping Parents Answer the Baby Question","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustin and Lindsey Holcomb tackle the tough question \"Where do babies come from?\" in a common sense, biblical way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis common question all too often leaves parents perplexed about what to say and when to say it. When children ask \"where do babies come from?,\" they ask because they are curious about where THEY came from. The question is not about sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holcombs, along with illustrator Trish Mahoney, help parents start the conversation with their children about reproduction by giving them the basic tools to guide them-including specific biblical content and age-appropriate ways of talking to children at different stages. Instead of leaving this conversation to \"experts\" or to the culture, they equip parents to answer questions about sex in the right way at the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from the story of creation and how God made the living world to reproduce, \u003cem\u003eGod Made Babies\u003c\/em\u003e helps children to understand the gift of reproduction in the light of God's goodness and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustin S. Holcomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD, is a minister and professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored, coauthored, or edited more than twenty books on numerous topics, including abuse, biblical studies, and theology. Justin and his wife, Lindsey, coauthored the award-winning children's book \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me, God Made Me in His Image\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGod Made Babies\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindsey A. Holcomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, MPH, works in non-profit development and is an advocate for survivors of abuse. She is a former case manager at a sexual assault crisis center and a domestic violence shelter and is the cofounder of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade). Lindsey is also the award-winning coauthor of \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me, God Made Me in His Image, God Made Babies, Is It My Fault?\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A delightful and engaging book that captures the attention of young children who look out into their world and raise questions about the life surrounding them. The authors elegantly attend to the concrete world of their young reader and establish a refreshingly balanced view and foundation that relates faith with life, skillfully and clearly setting the stage for conversations about childbirth. Most importantly, the book creates a springboard for establishing positive and ongoing conversations for parents to speak with their children about sexuality.\"\u003cbr\u003e--John T. Chirban, Clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School at The Cambridge Health Alliance; professor of psychology emeritus, Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology; author of \u003cem\u003eHow to Talk With Your Children about Sex\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCollateral Damage: Guiding and Protecting Your Child through the Minefield of Divorce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Yet again Justin and Lindsey have created a resource that guides parents and caregivers to spark the most important conversations with their kids. As \u003cem\u003eGod Made Babies\u003c\/em\u003e helps you connect with your kids and establish a foundation for many more conversations, your own eyes will be lifted to a Creator who shaped and formed you in his image and for his purposes.\"\u003cbr\u003e--David Robbins, President and CEO of FamilyLife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Don't let those precious conversations with your little ones get away from you because you're not prepared, over prepared, or wishing it wasn't time for 'the talk.' My friends Justin and Lindsey are masters at helping you tell your children what they need to hear. Pick up a few copies of this book to give to your friends and your pastor. And then read yours to your sweeties. You'll be glad you did!\"\u003cbr\u003e--Elyse Fitzpatrick, Author of \u003cem\u003eGive Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Now this is the 'birds-and-the-bees' book I wish I'd had as a kid-or as a parent of my four nearly grown children. Not only hitting the main biblical emphases, it's really practical in answering the actual questions kids ask. \u003cem\u003eGod Made Babies \u003c\/em\u003eis definitely best in its class.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Michael Horton, Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary, California; author of \u003cem\u003eThe Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCore Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 32\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Growth Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2015\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holcomb, Justin \u0026 Lindsey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43810520695025,"sku":"9781645072232","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781645072232.png?v=1779294532"},{"product_id":"god-made-me-and-you-celebrating-gods-design-for-ethnic-diversity","title":"God Made Me and You:  Celebrating God's Design for Ethnic Diversity","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated children's book invites kids to explore God's design for ethnic diversity and challenges readers—both parents and children—to learn and live out counter-cultural, biblical views, fostering a lifelong celebration of diversity for the glory of God. Designed for four- to eleven-year-olds,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made Me AND You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Shai Linne is the second book in the God Made Me series, starting with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Justin and Lindsey Holcomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Scripture teaches that ethnic diversity is not something that should be tolerated but rather enthusiastically embraced, Christian hip hop artist Shai Linne helps children, parents, and caregivers to celebrate this biblical truth through a lyrical, rhyming style and colorful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made Me AND You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an approachable guide for families to begin conversations about cultivating a God's perspective on ethnic diversity, confronting the sins of racism, bigotry, and ethnic pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause children learn from family members, media, or peers, parents and caretakers have a responsibility to teach their children what God has to say about the beauty of diversity in his image-bearers, with a particular focus on ethnic diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful and compelling children's book serves as a resource and lifelong gift for children and parents, helping families understand diversity from a biblical perspective and with a clear picture of the beauty and glory of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/content\/Samples\/God-Made-Me-and-You-Sample.pdf\"\u003eRead Sample Pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShai Linne is a recording artist who has released numerous acclaimed Christian hip-hop albums, including The Atonement and The Attributes of God. After completing a pastoral internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington DC, Shai co-founded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner city church in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA, where he lives with his wife Blair and their three children, Sage, Maya, and Ezra. Shai is the author of God \u003cem\u003eMade Me AND You: Celebrating God's Design for Ethnic Diversity \u003c\/em\u003eand co-author of \u003cem\u003eIt Was Good: Making Music to the Glory of God.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcKay Caston, DMin, PhD, served as a pastor for twenty-six years and now leads the Doctor of Ministry program in Gospel Renewal and Pastoral Leadership for Metro Atlanta Seminary. The aim of his ministry is to help people come alive to the transforming power of God's grace in the crucified, risen, and reigning Jesus. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eGalatians: Navigating Life in View of the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e. When not writing or teaching, McKay enjoys spending time at home with his family and hiking the mountains of north Georgia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a wonderful resource for teaching our children about God's heart for the nations. Shai rightly reminds us that we are all united in Adam and that we ought to rejoice in 'saints of all colors.' Diversity, rightly understood, is not a PC slogan; it's a biblical hope and expectation. I'm excited to share this book with my own kids.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Kevin DeYoung\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author; senior pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, NC; assistant professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Thoughtfully-written and whimsically-illustrated, this resource will help children (and those who love and lead them) learn to identify thinking and behavior that diminish humans made in the image of God, see ethnic and other differences through gospel eyes, and celebrate the diversity he has created for his glory.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author; teacher; host of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevive Our Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Shai Linne has given us a beautiful story that will not only captivate little hearts and minds, it will help parents clearly explain biblical reasons for why we can and should celebrate God's design for ethnic diversity. But don't think the story is all Linne has for you—read the back to be inspired to continue the conversation when the book is closed. Well done!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Trillia Newbell\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod's Very Good Idea: A True Story of God's Delightfully Different Family\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The reality that all people—with their vast array of diversity—are made in the image of God is foundational for how children will relate to others and calls them to respect the dignity of all people. Shai and Trish have captured beautifully God's design for ethnic diversity. Children will be drawn to this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, Authors of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me: A Book to help Children Protect Their Bodies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Shai Linne is a pastor at heart. And it shows on every page as he brings all of his talent as a theological wordsmith to bear on this simple story of God's delightfully diverse design. Get this book to remind yourself and the little ones you love of the glorious message of Jesus that is bringing together people from every tribe and tongue.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Dan DeWitt\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e; associate professor of Applied Theology and Apologetics at Cedarville University; director of the Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"God Made Me AND You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Shai Linne is a theologically sound resource for parents and teachers to raise a new generation who will honor God's gift of human diversity. With his poetic gift, Shai wonderfully displays the glory of God right where we need to see it afresh—in how he made me and you!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Ray Ortlund\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor of Immanuel Church, Nashville, TN; author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eGod Made Me AND You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a book for every family bookshelf. This colorful, poetic presentation of ethnic diversity shouts the truth of God's creative design as found in Scripture.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made Me AND You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis more than a storybook; it is a teaching tool designed to bring a biblical worldview of humankind into your living room.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Marty Machowski\u003c\/strong\u003e, Family Pastor; author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ology\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong Story Short\u003c\/em\u003e, and other gospel-centered resources for church and home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The rhythm of words and the magic of rhyme will open your child's eyes to the beauty of race in God's good design. 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It's the perfect gift to spread the unifying message that Jesus brings to our divided culture.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Champ Thornton\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Radical Book for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 32\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Growth Press\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linne, Shai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46548612284657,"sku":"9781948130134","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781948130134.png?v=1752695983"}],"url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/collections\/god-made-me-series-new-growth-press.oembed","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}