The Christ Child

From the family that brought you The Lifegiving Home and The Lifegiving Table, discover how you can become a parent who gives your child a life worth living for Christ.

In today's world, it's easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the constant flow of parenting advice. We're flooded with so much practical information that we wonder if we're choosing the right way. And we may be missing the one thing God really wants us to give to our children: His life. God doesn't include a divine methodology for parenting in the Bible, but He does provide principles that can enable any faithful parent to bring His life into the life of their home.

In The Lifegiving Parent, respected authors and parents Clay and Sally Clarkson explore eight key principles—heartbeats of lifegiving parenting—to shed light on what it means to create a home where your children will experience the living God in your family. Now parents of four grown children—each with their own unique personality and gifts—Sally and Clay have learned (sometimes the hard way!) that the key to shaping a heart begins at home as you foster a deep and thoughtful God-infused relationship with each child. Filled with biblical insight and classic Clarkson stories, The Lifegiving Parent will equip you with the tools and wisdom you need to give your children much more than just a good Christian life. You'll give them the life of Christ.

Teens thru Seniors: Your Identity in Christ Matters. Holy Bible Insights for Spiritual Growth!

Ready to Get Excited? The Time is Now!
Jesus Calling You, "Child" - Matters Having the Son of God in You - Matters Being Encouraged with Daily Identity in Christ Devotionals - Matters
Win the Battle Over the Mind with God's Sword - The Holy Bible!

In the moments of temptation, weakness and doubt... you can overcome the World, the Flesh, and the Devil with this tool. It's designed specifically for your edification! This book of 20 identity-establishing exhortations will encourage you over and over, again. Grow stronger spiritually every day as God reveals Holy Bible insights, all regarding your true identity in Christ. Never again be defeated as pure grace (Jesus Christ) shows strong within you, building your faith and causing you to live the abundant life, exponentially!

Your identity in Christ matters, HomeGirl. Holy Bible insights for spiritual growth!

Ready to get excited? The time is now!
Jesus calling you "child" - matters Having the son of god in you - matters Being encouraged with identity-establishing, new covenant teachings - matters
Win the battle over the mind with God's sword - the Holy Bible! In the moments of temptation, weakness, and doubt you can overcome the world, the flesh, and the Devil with this tool. It's designed specifically for your edification!

This book of identity-establishing new covenant teachings will encourage you over and over again. Grow stronger spiritually every day as God reveals Holy Bible insights, all regarding your true identity in Christ. Never again be defeated as pure grace (Jesus Christ) shows strong within you, building your faith & causing you to live the abundant life, exponentially!

You're moments away from supernatural revelation, straight from the throne room of God!

Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture?

The Disciple-Making Parent will give you confidence in your journey. Written by a seasoned pastor and father of four, Chap Bettis helps parents aim their family at the North Star of parenting - teaching their children to love and follow Jesus Christ. Bettis discusses the process second-generation Christians got through, the reasons young people walk away from the faith, nine powerful influences found in wise families, the doubts your children will experience and what you can do about those, different ways to have family devotions (and when to stop), and much more. Endorsed by Tim Challies, Marty Machowski, and many others, The Disciple-Making Parent is well on its way to becoming the go to resource for our most important job - passing the faith to our children. 

A German legend for Christmas Eve as narrated by Glenn Hascall.

How does a young boy or girl face the battles of everyday living and emerge victoriously? By dressing for the occasion! God has provided a spiritual wardrobe for everyone. So go ahead, throw open your closet doors and put on the Armor of God! With a scriptural basis from Ephesians chapter six, Dressed for Battle by Lisa Leighton provides an explanation for each piece of the Armor God gives us, as well as a prayer to help us remember to dress for victory each day. When children of God are Dressed for Battle, they can confront any spiritual encounter and stand triumphantly in Christ.

A Closer Walk with Christ will inspire you and your child to grow closer to the savior. Each of the 12 meaningful stories teach a biblical lesson that will encourage your child in their everyday life. The first story titled "A Witness for Jesus", spins a tale about how someone so little can make a big difference in the life of others. This book is an exceptional tool for showing just how essential the teachings of Christ are to a child's well-being. Your family will truly be blessed.

For 80 years, The Christ Child book has been an integral part of the Christmas traditions for thousands of families. 

The sweet authentic feel of the art was created by the Caldecott Medal winning husband and wife team Maud and Miska Petersham. They were two of the earliest illustrators of books for children and extremely prolific with more than sixty books in print. 

The Petershams’ luminous and memorable illustrations compliment brief text taken from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The book opens with the prophecy of Christ’s coming, his birth to the Virgin Mary and the shepherd's who first heard the news. It continues with Simeon in the temple with the baby, tells of the three Wise Men’s journey and concludes with the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. The Petersham’s traveled all the way to Palestine to create the art for this book. In an effort to make it more authentic, they wandered about Nazareth and Bethlehem and sat in fields with shepherds who still live as shepherds did two thousand years ago. 

First published in 1931 The Christ Child book sold hundreds of thousands copies, we are happy to bring you the first digital version so it can be enjoyed by a new generation in a new medium. 
This special eBook version of The Christ Child has 67 pages with 25 color illustrations, 21 black and white illustrations, the end paper illustration that was in the original print version of the book and photos of the Petershams in their New York Studio. 

I will put my trust in Him ... Behold I and the children which God has given me – Hebrews 2:13

This book is different from most books on raising children. It is a plea for the parents to truly know and walk with God – for them to love God and His Word. In the correct order, focusing first on the parents, Andrew Murray then urges parents to sincerely and consistently love their children and in all tenderness and gentleness teach them as God also teaches us.

Children are a most precious gift that we receive from God, and they deserve our very best. Our faithful training will not be lost on our children; this is a promise found over and over again in the Scriptures. If our hearts are right towards God and our children, the world's influence will not impact our children. We can and must exercise faith, so our children and our children's children will be able to impact the world for Christ and inherit eternal blessings.

A few of the parenting topics covered in this book:
What sin did to the family and how to redeem that which was lost. The distinct and also shared roles of fathers and mothers. How and why to teach children manners. How to show children the Scriptures in a way that takes root in the heart. How to teach with a quiet, gentle spirit, as God teaches us. How to intercede effectively in prayer for our children.
About the Author
Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was a well-known South African writer, teacher, and pastor. More than 2 million copies of his books have been sold, and his name is mentioned among the other great leaders of the past such as Charles Spurgeon, T. Austin-Sparks, George Muller, D.L. Moody, and more.

“88% of children raised in evangelical homes leave church at the age of 18 never to return”

Nothing is more important than where your kids will spend eternity. As a parent, you don't want to suffer the heartache of your children rebelling against their Christian upbringing.
In this practical book, seasoned evangelist Ray Comfort counters the unscriptural belief that a child can be saved merely by "asking Jesus into his heart," and shares time-tested principles to help parents (and children's workers) guide their children to experience genuine salvation and avoid the pitfall of rebellion.
Filled with creative ideas for family devotions, tips for safeguarding kids from harmful influences, and great suggestions for helping kids learn God’s holy standard, the Ten Commandments.

This is Peter's amazing story of a week spent with Jesus. He enjoys being with Jesus and sharing his activities with him. But then Peter is faced with a decision. Should he show Jesus the secret thing he has hidden in the closet? Now children can read and understand the important message of the beloved booklet My Heart—Christ's Home in this retelling of Robert Boyd Munger's classic that has over ten million copies in print.

The responsibility and calling of parents to prepare their children for life with eternity in view.

You were created to be God’s agent of blessing to your children
Blessing is a custom established by God and is meant to function in every family. In fact, there are seven critical times in each of our lives when God wants to give us a powerful message of identity and destiny. In The Power of a Parent’s Blessing Craig Hill explains each of these times, answering key questions such as:
 
·          What is the key identity question to be answered in your child’s heart?
·          When is the appropriate time to bless?
·          What are potential consequences of not blessing?
·          What is the role of each parent in blessing at this specific time?
·          What are practical tools to use in blessing?
 
It is never to late to start your children on the road to fulfilling their destinies. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or step-parent, these powerful blessings will help the children in your life to prosper.

This Mini Book examines the issue of when it is proper to baptize children. (Matthew 19:13-15)

Children need the gospel of Christ's saving grace as much as adults. Sprinkling with water will not secure their souls. Spurgeon deals with the arguments for baptismal regeneration from the passage about the little children coming to Christ. He shows that this passage does not prove what it is thought to prove. 

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was born in Kelvedon,Essex,England, in 1834. Though reared in the knowledge of the Gospel, Spurgeon was not converted to Jesus Christ until 1850.  In August of the same year, he preached his first sermon. Then in 1854, when he was only nineteen, the New Park Street Chapel, Southwark,London, called him as pastor. This church became the 6,000 seat Metropolitan Tabernacle. Spurgeon preached the Gospel faithfully until his death in January 1892.

From the family that brought you The Lifegiving Home and The Lifegiving Table, discover how you can become a parent who gives your child a life worth living for Christ.
In today’s world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the constant flow of parenting advice. We’re flooded with so much practical information that we wonder if we’re choosing the right way. And we may be missing the one thing God really wants us to give to our children: His life. God doesn’t include a divine methodology for parenting in the Bible, but He does provide principles that can enable any faithful parent to bring His life into the life of their home.

In The Lifegiving Parent, respected authors and parents Clay and Sally Clarkson explore eight key principles—heartbeats of lifegiving parenting—to shed light on what it means to create a home where your children will experience the living God in your family. Now parents of four grown children—each with their own unique personality and gifts—Sally and Clay have learned (sometimes the hard way!) that the key to shaping a heart begins at home as you foster a deep and thoughtful God-infused relationship with each child. Filled with biblical insight and classic Clarkson stories, The Lifegiving Parent will equip you with the tools and wisdom you need to give your children much more than just a good Christian life. You’ll give them the life of Christ. (Don’t miss the companion piece, The Lifegiving Parent Experience!)

A beautiful collection of fully illustrated short narratives about the birth, life, and death of Jesus Christ.

Contents include:

The Birth of Christ
Jesus Amongst the Doctors
The Temptation
The Woman of Samaria
The Sick of Palsy
The Sermon on the Mount
The Widow's Son at Nain
The Parable of the Sower
Jesus Asleep in the Boat
The Daughter of Jairus
The Feeding of the Multitude
The Transfiguration
The Ten Lepers
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Man Born Blind
The Raising of Lazarus
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
The Children Brought to Jesus
Zaccheus
The Entry into Jerusalem
The Parable of the Virgins
The Alabaster Box of Ointment
The Last Supper
Gethsemane
Peter in the Palace of the High-Priest
Jesus Before Pilate
The Crucifixion
The Resurrection
The Ascension

Love the Least (A Lot) is a free ebook from Abort73 founder and director, Michael Spielman. In it, he explains why abortion-vulnerable children are as qualified as any victim class in the world to wear the "least of these" label.

Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling.

A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straightening and cleaning the house, and caring for children. These jobs all are necessary and crucially important. But in the dailyness of providing for a child’ s physical, emotional, and social needs, vital opportunities for spiritual nurture and training can be overlooked.

This doesn’t have to be the case. You can focus your energy on what matters most. Learn how you can:

• Make Life’s Mundane and Nitty-Gritty Moments Work for You and Not Against You.

• Discover Ways to Make Character-Building a Natural Part of Live.

• Teach Your Child in the Same Way Jesus Taught the Disciples.

• Pass on Crucial Gifts that Will Serve Your Family for a Lifetime.

Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples–a model that will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable Ministry of Motherhood.

My book Jesus little blessings spiritual drawings and illustration book explain for children to learn about Jesus Christ on their own spiritual journey.

In this accessible and practical guidebook, moms and dads will encounter the biblical evidence for childhood spiritual gifts as they look closely at the stories of David, Mary, Samuel, and Jesus--all young people who demonstrated God's gifts at work in their lives. Next, parents will begin to identify their children's spiritual gifts through a uniquely designed assessment tool. And finally, they'll discover specific ways to help their children serve the Body of Christ through their gift or mix of gifts.

Jesus the Christ is the only person in the history of the world whose life was completely foretold from conception to his death on the cross and resurrection. This book was compiled and illustrated for parents, grandparents and foster parents to teach the children, for Sunday schools, jail mimistries and home Bible studies. It was written for both the believer and seeker. As Principal of Somerset Christian School, I recommend The King Is Coming by B.G. Patterson. The illustrated book covers over 100 Old Testament Prophecies and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. It is a great resource for children or adults and helps children affirm that Jesus is the Messiah and worthy of worship. John Hale, Principal Somerset Christian School Somerset, Kentucky THE KING IS COMING, written by Bonnie Patterson is a wonderful book that explains how prophecies from Old Testament Biblical references were fulfilled in the New Testament through the Messiah, Jesus. It is done in a simple, yet profound manner for all to understand. I invite all who are seeking truth to read this book and see why true Christians put their faith in Jesus Christ and refuse to renounce Him even in the face of death. Mark Harrell, senior pastor Victory Christian Fellowship, Somerset, KY King of Kings Radio Network recommends The King Is Coming by B.G. Patterson. This would be an asset to any Library, a soul winning tool, as well as a great gift to the young Christian or convert making them acutely aware of the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies, thereby strengthening their faith! I appreciate Bonnies purpose to help us to be ready always to give a defense to every man that asketh a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear 1 Peter 3:15 Gwen Carr Mrs. Patterson has done an excellent job in bringing the Old and New Testament together in giving us a picture of the Son of God. The book THE KING IS COMING will become an excellent resource for study groups in the local church as well as for studying and teaching in the home during devotional times. The books target group seems to be for teenagers and adults, but the beautifully illustrated pictures will appeal to children and can be used by church leaders and parents to draw the attention of children into the study which can be told on their age level. I look forward to many people being reached for Christ as they study this Scriptural presentation of the KING who is coming and whos coming may be very soon. Roy S. Faulkner, Director of Missions Laurel River Baptist Association London, KY 40741

Are you eager to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with boys and girls? This book provides unique ideas, sound biblical theology, and resources for anyone who wants to reach children for Jesus. Based on hundreds of hours of research and many years of personal experience, Dick Gruber shares from his vast reservoir of knowledge and expertise to enable kids ministry leaders to reach children today.
 
Dr. Gruber shares practical ideas, programs, and ways to promote kids ministry, develop outreach events, and lead a child to Christ. While the material is not all inclusive, it is Bible-based and practical. As anyone who is involved in ministering to children knows, methods constantly evolve to meet the current cultural needs, yet the commission to reach boys and girls remains constant because God loves children.
 
Children still make up the largest, most reachable people group on planet earth. They need a lifelong relationship with loving adults who will continuously model Christian living for them. Let the practical yet deeply spiritual tools in this book motivate you to learn from children, who approach God with simple, genuine faith. Let these resources motivate you to teach and disciple boys and girls to become full-fledged members of the faith community.

An inspirational book of help and hope for bringing adult children back to Christ.

Be inspired by faithful heroism of the littlest souls.
It is said that children learn what they live. But children also teach the adults in their lives lessons on subjects such as unconditional love, self-sacrifice, self-forgetfulness, patience and more. The ordinary way an adult learns these things from his or her children is by caring for them. 
Every parent knows that. But some extraordinary children seem sent by God to teach us about the “big questions” such as life, death, suffering, and the existence of God. The children in this book, all of whom suffered terribly during their short lives, bore witness to God's love and an understanding of the meaning of suffering and “what to do with it” that belied their years. And their teaching was not limited to their immediate family: Everyone with whom they came into contact, from doctors and nurses, to major political figures and popes to family friends and other children, was profoundly affected by the encounter. 
This book will make you cry, yes, but the tears will be mixed with something akin to joy at the beauty of the short lives of Brendan, Margaret, and Audrey, and awe at the grace and dignity with which they bore their crosses, lived and enjoyed this life, and ultimately left it to be with the God they all loved. In this time in which there is so much despair and sadness, and in this world in which we are so frequently reminded that it can truly be a “vale of tears,” let the Littlest Suffering Souls remind you that this present life is not all there is; let the Littlest Suffering Souls point you to heaven and to Christ.

ANDREW MURRAY was a famous pastor, writer and conference speaker during the 19th century. His insightful, Biblical writings have incredible depth and are still treasured today.

“Holy in Christ” is a 31 chapter meditation on Christ’s holiness and how we can enter in to it.  As Murray states, “In writing this little book, my object has been to discover in what sense God uses the word HOLY, that so it may mean to us what it means to Him. I have sought to trace the word through some of the most important passages of Holy Scripture where it occurs, there to learn what God’s holiness is, what ours is to be, and what the way by which we attain it.”  
May you be blessed as you read this powerful book!