Gardening isn't just about planting seeds. It's about planting moments that matter.In Gardening with Grandpa, a child and their grandpa come together to dig, water, and watch life grow right in their backyard. But this isn't just a book about vegetables. It's about time-real time-spent together. It's about dirty hands, shared laughs, and learning lessons that stick long after the harvest is done.Through Grandpa's quiet wisdom and steady guidance, a simple garden be...

Suicide, depression, eating disorders, and other mental health illnesses have dramatically increased among adolescents in recent decades. Our American culture demands high levels of success and propagates a "feel good" attitude that denies pain, loss, and failure. Churches contribute to these distressing realities among youth. Our theology associates "being happy" with "true faithfulness" to God, overemphasizing praise and thanksgiving while neglecting lament, even though lament comprises ...

Going to the Farm with Grandpa is a warm and joyful story about a child's day at the family farm. From riding in the truck and seeing the old farmhouse to gathering eggs, feeding animals, and picking fresh berries, every moment is filled with fun and discovery.Children will meet cats, goats, chickens, cows, horses, pigs, and even colorful peacocks as they explore the farm with Grandpa. The story ends with a big farmhouse meal and the comfort of family time.Perfect for ages ...

Youth work isnt for the faint-heartedits tender and tough, requiring savvy to withstand the assault of erotic, self-centered, consume-at-any-cost allurements facing youth today. What you will find here is wisdom and encouragement from those who have dedicated themselves to Jesus-centered youth faith formation that encompasses biblical and Anabaptist-Mennonite ways of knowing, being, and doing, all while following the One who offers abundant life. The writers explore the context in which su...