Jesus was marked in His culture as one who hung out with those shunned by religious people. If Jesus walked our streets today, religious leaders would be shocked at the places He frequented, sharing the kingdom of God. Well, happily, Jesus is walking into venues of deep need through persons like Dotty Zens and her team. In Jesus In the Strip Clubs you will share her journey of caring for those caught in the shame and guilt connected to the sex industry. Dotty's ministry reveals th...

Heartwarming and powerful true stories of people who have reached out to their world with incredible acts of self-sacrificing service, with a deep and profound spirit of forgiveness, with both ordinary and extraordinary gifts of grace.

Can God really use a teen for His Kingdom? You Were Made to Make a Difference shows how every teen has the power to effect change in their community and the world through small steps of faithfulness and acts of service.Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults Outlive Your Life, this much-needed book for teens explores how faith and community interact, how youth can be a part of social activism through their faith, and how God made each of us to be a light...

You loved Would You Rather…?and asked for more. Inthe tradition of the Quick Questions line, More WouldYou Rather…?offers another 465 provocative questionsthat will get your students laughing, debating, and thinking(and they’ll learn a ton about each other in theprocess). Get ready for more fun as you ask:Would you rather…• Live without your thumb or your big toe?• Be famous or inspirational?• Flip burgers or deliver pizza?It’s amazing what can happen when you ask a silly question.Most of ...

This book is based upon a true life story. The purpose of these writings is so that you who are bound in a relationship of abuse and cannot find a way of escape, would realize that this is not Gods plan or desire for His children and that there is hope for those who want to be delivered. Many times in the Christian circle, we are told that we have to stay and pray and work things out. There is no scripture in the Bible that tells us that we must stay in an abusive relationship. Yes God hat...

God loves us just the way we are, and He wants us to love each other, too! That's what Mr. Henry wants kids to learn as he retells these stories from the Bible: the Good Samaritan, Jesus and the disciples, and Jesus and the little children. In his own wacky way, Mr. Henry teaches some of the most important principles of helping one another.

What Do You Call Cheese that Isn’t Yours?One-liners. The jokes are known for little more than eliciting a groan or two from you. But since Jeffery Dean came up with this handy booklet for teens, one-liners have become a handy tool. These quotes, questions, and statements will cut to the chase and spark the, “Hmmm…I never thought of that before!” section of your gray matter. Some are funny, some are convicting. Each is thought-provoking. Bring a little simplicity ba...

"Chosen." "Special."Those are the words Margot Starbuck used to describe herself as a child adopted into a loving family.And when her adoptive parents divorced, her dad moved east, and her mom and dad each got remarried, she told herself that she was extra loved, since she had more than two parents and people in different times zones who cared about her.But the word she really believed about herself was rejected. First by her birth parents. Then by ...

The story of Samson can be found in Judges 13 and 14. Samson, like Gideon, lived during a time when judges ruled in Israel. This is long before Israel was ruled by kings like Saul, David and Solomon. During the time of the judges, Israel didn't have a king to rule over them so they had to rely on these judges to keep them in line. During this time, God would raise up men, and sometimes women, to challenge the Jews to come back to God and to help destroy their enemies. If you've read the Ol...

This book is about the journey of a young teenager who is desperately searching for the real love of her life but deep down she is unconsciously aware of this. The journey that is chosen is a tough one,filled with many temptations and trials,but in it authentic love is found. Also, the story captures the struggles of growing up after a divorce and now being faced with the demons of growing up in a single family home without the direction from a father .This book is inspiring and encouragin...

Man's faith has eroded so far that God has twisted the rules of reality to remind humanity not just of His power and justice, but His mercy, most of all. This book contains various short stories of both the faithless and faithful struggling in a time where the faith that God is doing this for your betterment is the only certain thing.

Find hope and inspiration this holiday season as you read real-life stories of angel encounters alongside Anne Neilson's beautiful original artwork.Have you ever had a moment when you were certain angels were protecting you? Or perhaps in a time of need, you've longed for a reminder that God's angels are nearby. Experience amazing stories of the angels among us in Entertaining Angels, alongside breathtaking art that will remind you...