Through engaging rhyme, pastor and bestselling author Mark Batterson and his daughter encourage young children to discover the joys of both counting their blessings and being a blessing to others.
Count your blessings two by two- and bless the world with the blessing of YOU!
God's blessings can be found all around us, and even young children can learn to see and appreciate these gifts-from the smell of freshly baked cookies to the joy of climbing a tree! But God doesn't just intend for us to receive blessings; He also wants us to bless others.
With whimsical rhyme and delightful illustrations, The Blessing of You helps young children recognize signs of God's generosity and goodness in their everyday lives and encourages them to pass on those blessings by being their own wonderful, God-created selves.
Children often begin their faith journey with basic but big questions like How does God speak to me? This charming audiobook from the best-selling author of Whisper and his daughter provides a fun and clever answer!
God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest listener look for God's voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his Word. With a charming rhyme pattern, Mark and Summer Batterson invite little ones to imagine how God might be showing them love every day, by leaning in close to hear God's whisper.
TWO NARRATIONS IN ONE DOWNLOAD: This audiobook features two readings of God Speaks in Whispers-one by Mark Batterson and one by his co-author (and daughter!) Summer Batterson Dailey.
"One prayer can change everything."
A terrible drought had hit the land. Gardens died, rivers ran dry; the Israelites had one last hope: Honi the Rainmaker. So they called upon him to pray, and Honi did something strange … something bold.
Would God send the rains and save the people?
Basing this story on his adult bestseller The Circle Maker, Mark Batterson shares the ancient Jewish legend of Honi the Rainmaker with children to teach them about the power of prayer.
Pray Circles Around Your Greatest Dreams and Biggest Fears
Prayer can sometimes be a frightening thing-how do you approach the maker of the world, and what exactly can you pray for? In this student adaptation of The Circle Maker, Pastor Mark Batterson uses the true legend of Honi the circle maker, a first-century Jewish sage whose bold prayer saved a generation, to uncover the boldness God asks of us at times, and what powerful prayer can mean in your life. Drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a circle maker, as well as sharing stories of young people who have experienced God's blessings, Batterson explores how you can approach God in a new way by drawing prayer circles around your dreams, your problems, and, most importantly, God's promises. In the process, you'll discover this simple yet life-changing truth:
God honors bold prayers; bold prayers honor God. And you're never too young for God to use you for amazing things.
"Fear is an imagined mountain. Believe it is real and climb the mountain if you wish, or you can step through it and lay hold of your destiny." - Mrs. Dumphry
Our world is more fantastical than we dare imagine . . . filled with both unbelievable beauty and horrific evil. Just ask Jack Staples and Alexia Dreager. They're at the epicenter of the conflict that's been raging since before time began. Their birth and destiny have long been prophesied - but things aren't going as planned.
In this epic conclusion to the trilogy, Jack and Alexia must make an impossible choice during their final battle against the Assassin - one that could alter time itself and the fate of the world.
"Only when we face our fears will our greatest gifts be uncovered."
- Mrs. Dumphry
The Assassin is closing in. Just as Jack and his friend Alexia discover what it means to be the Chosen Ones, they each face the test of a lifetime. For Jack, it is a question of trust; for Alexia, of loyalty. Everything rests on them making the right choices and on the completion of their missions. The Assassin expects they will fail, and that they will either join him or be destroyed. It will take all of the Author's forces, the special gifts Jack and Alexia have, and the help of their friends, Arthur and Mrs. Dumphry, to overcome. The prophecy promised that they will both destroy and save the world. But when the enemy makes a key move and an important quest proves difficult, it seems further from coming true than ever before.
"A true leader does not need to be asked to do the right thing; he does it."
-Mrs. Dumphry
Eleven-year-old Jack's ordinary life is upended when he is whisked into a fantastical adventure filled with danger.
Jack learns that most people live in a shadow of the world, their vision blinded by invisible scales. But the Awakened experience the world as it truly is and are searching for the Child of Prophecy who will both save the world and destroy it. When Jack joins the battle, he must learn to trust his friends and face his fears if he is to make his life count.
Halfway is no way to live.
Quit holding back. Quit holding out.
It’s time to go all in and all out for God.
The good news is this: If you don’t hold out on God, God won’t hold out on you. If you give everything you have to follow Jesus, you’ll receive amazing spiritual rewards. But this reality also comes with a deeper truth: Nothing belongs to you. Not even you.
In All In: Student Edition, Mark and Parker Batterson explore what going all in can mean for your life, sharing unique illustrations and unforgettable stories, as well as compelling accounts of biblical characters. Throughout, they demonstrate the amazing things that can happen when you surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Mark Batterson writes: “When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? Jesus didn’t die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous.”
