MAGGIE'S STORY

Maggie Dale's on a fast track to nowhere...stuck at a dead-end job in podunk Ohio.

Then a stranger comes to town. Does he have what she's looked for all her life? Could she really be a part of "something bigger?" Could love be something other than what she's always known?

Controversy swirls around Josh Davidson, a former construction worker. Even CNN's covering his story. Maggie's caught in the middle, between hope and horror, as the world watches.

Maggie's Story is a contemporary look at the compelling story of Mary Magdalene.

What if it happened today?

Kindred Sisters

"For a long time I have felt a bond with the women of the New Testament. Although they lived in a different time and different culture, their experiences were not all that different from mine. The New Testament women in this book were affected by Jesus, who understood and cared about them . . . Women are still being transformed by Christ. I have talked with hundreds of such women--kindred sisters--and they are changing the world. Their stories and examples complete the cycle of Christ's transformation." (from the introduction)

"Kindred Sisters does an excellent job of relating the concerns and problems of New Testament women to those concerns being dealt with today."(Susan Titus Osborn, The Christian Communicator)

With profound insight, Dandi Daley Mackall makes the connections between the lives and faith of the women of the New Testament and contemporary women of all ages. The stories of Elizabeth, Mary, Anna, Mary Magdalene, Salome, Pilate's wife, and others invite meditation and reflection on contemporary issues of life and faith. Ideal for either personal reflection or group study, each story includes biblical references, a prayer, and activities that makes New Testament women come alive

Kindred Sisters (audio book)

read by Rebecca McGuire

With profound insight, Dandi Daley Mackall makes the connections between the lives and faith of the women of the New Testament and contemporary women of all ages. The stories of Elizabeth, Mary, Anna, Mary Magdalene, Salome, Pilate's wife, and others invite meditation and reflection on contemporary issues of life and faith. Ideal for either personal reflection or group study, each story includes biblical references, a prayer, and activities that makes New Testament women come alive.

three 90 minutes audio tapes available from The Lutheran Bible Institute
1-800-778-7616

KIDS SAY THE BEST THINGS ABOUT LIFE:

DEVOTIONS & CONVERSATIONS FOR FAMILIES ON THE GO

Devotions combine a humorous quote from a child, fun facts around a theme, and specific ideas for implementing the day's spiritual truth. At the end of the day, you can return to questions that help the whole family draw together and enjoy each other spiritually.

KIDS SAY THE BEST THINGS ABOUT GOD:

DEVOTIONS & CONVERSATIONS FOR FAMILIES ON THE GO

In this "no prep" devotional book, any family can laugh together and learn more about God and each other.

Kids Are Still Saying the Darndest Things

Foreward by Art Linkletter

This book builds on the rich humor of Art Linkletter's books (Kids Say the Darndest Things and Kids Still Say the Darndest Things) to present a new and delightful bird's-eye view into the inner workings of a child's mind.

Kids Say the Greatest Things about God

This humorous and touching collection offers a child's perspective on questions such as: "How do you talk to God?" "What's heaven like?" and "What does God do all day?" A great gift for anyone wanting to celebrate or rediscover childlike faith. Read the book Art Linkletter calls "delicious and delightful because it reveals the mysteries of God and heaven as seen through a child's eyes."

Kids Say the Cutest Things About Moms

Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?

"God gave me my mom because she had me in her tummy for a long, long time. She earned me."

Why did your mom marry your dad?

"My grandma says mom didn't have her thinking cap on."

At last, the truth about moms from real kids! And you better believe that they have some pretty smart (and naturally hilarious) things to say.

In this delightful little book, real kids answer all the really important questions about being a great mom. So refreshingly candid and insightful, Kids Say the Cutest Things About Moms will touch your heart and your funny bone. This sweet book is one your whole family will treasure--'cause no one can tell it like it is the way kids can!

Kids Say the Cutest Things About Dads

What ingredients are fathers made of?

"Daddies are made of baseballs, basketballs, and footballs. Oh, and my uncle is also made of golf."

What kind of little boy was your dad?

"He used to cheat and lie sometimes, but now he's a lawyer."

Finally--the truth about dads from the kids who know him best!

Why I Believe in God

Kids Say the darndest things--especially about God.

Out of the mouths of babes come words of wisdom. Author Dandi Daley Mackall asked children across the country why they believe in God. Their heartwarming--and often hilarious--answers will charm, inspire, and delight you. Inside, you'll discover such gems as:

I believe in God, but I still wonder about a lot of things. Like I wonder how He made eyeballs. God is very powerful. He made the whole world in six days. It takes me that long to clean my room! There are so many people talking to God at the same time. He listens to every one of them and doesn't even have call waiting.

All writing and artwork originally created by children ages 5 to 12

WHAT CHILDREN KNOW ABOUT ANGELS

Fully illustrated by child artists:

I only know the names of two angels. Hark and Harold Angels.

I'd like to be an angel and fly people to heaven just after they're dead and watch the look on their faces when they see God!

When the Answer Is No

Just One of Me

How often do you feel the stress of parenthood? For single parents, it's a constant struggle to be both father and mother, playmate and authority, bottle-washer and financial provider. The author knows the ups and downs: for every complex question there is a simple answer - and it is always wrong.

She shares secrets about how to avoid superparent burnout, who should be first or last on the priority list and when that position changes. She discusses emotions, remarriage, and visitation rights.

The Blessing Is in the Doing

Kids' Rules for Life

A fun gift book filled with weird and wise advice from kids to adults.

We're always giving our kids rules to follow, but the ones they come up with are just as insightful...and a lot more fun! This book is a fun gift for parents, teachers or yourself.

101 Ways to Talk to God

An ecumenical book offering 101 imaginative suggestions to help the reader communicate with his or her God.

Dandi draws on everyday aspects of living--stormy weather, cleaning a cupboard, going to the library--to inspire the reader to use these experiences as specific, concrete ways of communing with God.

Watch the sun come up over an ugly spot - a deserted lot, an abandoned factory, a crowded parking lot...Look for the beauty.

God Created Me! A Babybook

Most baby books begin when baby is born, but this one begins a long time before that, asking new parents to make a record of their own lives that their child will eventually want to know. Details on the baby begin before birth-with reactions of friends and family - and carry through the series of "firsts" every child will go through. There's even a family tree, and helpful charts, with plenty of space for photos. The acid-free pages are safe for photos and beautifully designed with Little Blessings artwork throughout.