In the middle of a raging snowstorm, a small white creature arrives at the North Pole. She appears different from any other reindeer in Santa's Village.Is she a reindeer from a faraway land? A crandeer, half creature, half reindeer?Or, is she an angel sent from the stars above to put right something that has gone wrong?It's a mystery that Georgia, Sasha (both Elf Veterinarian Apprentices), and Watson (the ne...

Watson, a reindeer living at the North Pole, has a dream; to fly with Santa on Christmas Eve. When Santa announces he will add to the Elite Eight, his well-known team of reindeer, Watson has his chance.Troy, the head Elf flight instructor, assigns Watson's elf friends, Georgia and Sasha, to train him. They have no idea what they have gotten themselves into, but they are determined to help Watson succeed.Excited by the prospect of a real chance to fly with Santa, Watson star...

Never has the sacred covenant of marriage been more maligned than it is today.It can be difficult to know how to respond to a culture that is becoming more and more antagonistic to biblical beliefs about marriage. And this is a topic worth getting right. Marriage was given to us as a picture of the triune God in relationship with his people, which means what we believe about marriage is indissolubly tied to what we believe about God and his creating and sa...

Our world is growing increasingly complex and confused—a unique and urgent context that calls for a grounded and fresh approach to Christian higher education.Christian higher education involves a distinctive way of thinking about teaching, learning, scholarship, curriculum, student life, administration, and governance that is rooted in the historic Christian faith.In this volume, twenty-nine experts from a variety of fields, including theology, the humanities, science, math...

Former Sheriff's Office detective Ray Davenport now owns the Wood U gift shop on Victoria Square, but it’s his talented younger daughters who steal the show with their displays and packaging designs. The girls believe they can earn money with their window-dressing skills for the other businesses on the Square, but the only merchant who hires them conspires to reap the rewards of their labor without paying a cent. Will they have to swallow their pride and ask Katie Bonner for help to get wh...

It's hard for Katie Woo to choose her favorite holiday. Valentine's Day means cards and candy. The Fourth of July means fun and fireworks. She loves dressing up for Halloween, and Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends. Luckily for Katie, she celebrates them all!

Gadgets, girls, and bad guys—Adam Sharp has everything the big boys have and more!Fifty-seven channels, and there’s nothing on—literally! When the world’s television satellites are blocked by just one station, the Happy Channel, superspy Adam Sharp, travels to the Australian Outback to investigate. But will the help of IM-8 agent Alice Springs, TV snake-wrangler Wayne Wallaby, and two kangaroos be enough to combat the evil mindwashing of the Happy Channel’s puppy dogs, candy, and bi...

Katie Woo is always willing to try new things. This on-the-go schoolgirl jumps at every opportunity, whether it's joining the Super Scouts and making new friends or deciding what gift is just right for Mother's Day. Katie has tons of fun and learns lots all along the way!

In Book Eight, Shiloh and Shasha decide to skip school and take a walk in the forest. But what was supposed to be a relaxing walk, turns into every kid's dream and then their biggest nightmare. Two evil grannies lure them into their candy filled cottage promising them all the sweets and treats they could ever ask, but what do they want in return?Onyx Kids Adventures is a funny and thrilling illustrated kids book series from the original series Onyx Kids and Onyx Family on Onyx Flix...

What does logic have to do with Christianity?We know that faith means "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1, NIV). So what part does reason play when we share our beliefs with others? And how can using our God-given intellect help in our own spiritual development?Love Your God with All Your Mind explains the importance of using your mind not only to win others to Christ but also to experience personal spir...

Kitty's owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty, reeling in horror, thinks it's a . . . dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know that it's really a BABY!With Nick Bruel's trademark mix of antic humor (this time involving a Kitty game show and the Kitty Olympics—which the baby wins hands down), riotous illustrations, total mayhem, and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this may be the funniest Kitty book yet, and the one that hits closest to ...

This introduction to the field of practical theology reclaims a theological vision for the life and work of the church. Pete Ward dispels the myth that practical theology is a distraction from the "real" tasks of ministry or from serious academic theological work. He argues that practical theology is part of the everyday life of the church and that there are a variety of possible approaches, helping readers evaluate the approach that is most appropriate to their ministerial context and the...