Religious Growth

Cuddle up with your little one and listen to these three bedtime Bible favorites: Goodnight, Manger and Goodnight, Ark by Laura Sassi, and Goodnight, Angels by Melody Carlson.

Families will treasure this fresh perspective on the nativity for years to come. Song of the Stars, written by best-selling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, enhances Advent traditions and adds depth to Christmas Eve readings of the Christmas Story.

Every Which Way to Pray, the first children’s book written by New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer, is based on her book The Power of Simple Prayer and introduces a whimsical cast of Everyday Zoo characters, a group of quirky animals who interact and explore life lessons, together in their fun-filled community. Listeners will discover that prayer is simply talking to God like a friend and should be the easiest thing we do each day.

"God gives all of us unique gifts. We just have to discover what they are." Hayley the Hippo really wants to perform in the Everyday Zoo Talent Show. But she doesn’t fly like Gabby Goose, and she can’t spin a ball like Squirt the Seal. What is her talent? Just in time for the show, Hayley’s friends remind her that God loves everyone just as they are. Her talent could be right in front of her eyes....

Join a cow, a camel, a dove, a donkey, and a sheep as they explain what gifts they brought the son of God on the very first Christmas. The Friendly Beasts offers a new way to look at the birth of Jesus through beautiful, memorable illustrations, traditional holiday lyrics, and a CD with narration and music performed by Rebecca St. James.

The second book in the Everyday Zoo series, written by New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer, uses the beloved cast of animal characters to help readers discover the importance of finding peace in our lives by making decisions that please God. This book introduces Boyd the giraffe who is focused on his baseball team winning the championship. When faced with a teammate who isn’t performing well, Boyd must decide if he wants to win at all costs or do the right thing.

Spiritual Growth: From Milk to Strong Meat creatively progresses from childhood to the senior life of the author. Chapters are enriched by hymn verses and inspired original poetry. The culmination of the journey is a prayer encouraging others to be blessed by the Christian life found only through salvation and Jesus Christ.