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Over 1 million sold in series!When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure to inspire their imaginations. With each book, they're whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time.Perfect for beginning readers, these easy-to-read chapter books will keep kids entertained as they journey through history with Patrick and Beth. This introductory six-book box set includes books 1-6 in the series: Voyage with the Vikings, Attack at the Arena, Peril in the Palace, Revenge of the Red Knight, Showdown with the Shepherd, and Problems in Plymouth.

Breathe New Life Into Your MarriageResearch shows that many, if not most, longtime marriages have grown complacent or even stale. If your marriage could use some encouragement, Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family and co-host of the Focus Daily Radio Broadcast, offers a 365-day devotional inspired from his 35-plus years of marriage to his wife, Jean, and from the many marriage experts that have impacted him over the years.The Healthy Marriage Devotional provides an easy way to read Scripture, pray, and connect with your spouse to strengthen your relationship by digging into twenty-three core topics, including: Growing Through ConflictCrafting an Even Better MarriageWise Couples Do ThisAppreciating DifferencesGrow closer to God and each other, whatever your age or stage of marriage, with foundational, practical, and wise words to carry you through the year. Includes discussion questions and activities.

Average Boy is here to make you laugh and encourage you in your faith!The Average Boy series features humorous writing and whimsical illustrations to help readers embrace the idea that life isn't always about being the smartest, most athletic, or best-looking kid in the neighborhood. Faith, family, and friends are far more valuable than being perceived as cool.What happens when "Average Boy" Bob Smiley gets to the end of an above-average school year? Why, it's time for an above-average summer, of course! If things go according to plan--and Average Boy always has lots of plans--then this summer will be his best one ever.You see, Average Boy isn't going to sleep in until noon this summer--at least not every day. No, he has big goals for the next few months. This summer is when Average Boy will finally build that tree house he's been planning with his best friend, Billy. This summer is when he will brush his teeth every morning (as soon as he finds his toothbrush). And this summer he's setting a goal to invite everyone in town to church.There will be challenges along the way--challenges like Donny the school bully, or Sarah and Everley, who always seem to have water balloons in hand. But his biggest challenge this summer is the Huge Hairy Hisser, who lurks in the woods behind Average Boy's house and seems determined to ruin his tree house-building plans.It will definitely be a summer to remember!

A precious message from unborn babies to their mothers.I'm Alive, Dear Mama is a fully illustrated book that shares a sweet commentary on how the baby is noticing the joys and sadness of life now and can't wait to experience these things someday fully with the family. Expectation and hope abound as the child learns of the promises of earthly life through Mama's daily activates.Beautiful art fills the pages, celebrating the miracle and journey of human life and its true, priceless value, from conception through adulthood. Every person's journey begins before they are born, and this book helps readers of all ages remember the joys and sadness of life.Features included: Color illustrations on every pageParenting discussion questionsActivities for families to use togetherFamilies of different cultures, environments, and economic classes are represented, demonstrating the larger journey of human life, around the world, and throughout time.Makes a heartwarming baby shower gift or gift for parents-to-be!

Parenting Teenagers Is Hard. How Do You Know If You're Doing It Right?Many parents struggle in raising their teens because they fail to transition from seeing them as children to seeing them as adults-in-training. Progressively giving teens more control over their lives reduces stress and prepares your teen for maturity as an adult.In Feeding the Mouth that BitesYou, Dr. Ken Wilgus outlines a clear path to help parent teens in today's world. Engaging, accessible, and based on Dr. Wilgus' thirty-five years of clinical family work, teaching on parenting--and successfully raising three teens of his own--you'll find this guide immensely practical. Learn what your teen needs and why they act the way they do so that you can reduce your frustrations and thoughtfully guide them. You'll also discover how to: help them to grow in responsibility and prepare them to launch into the real worldreduce conflict and maintain good communicationsset clear, reasonable limits without provoking fightsmanage tough issues like school, alcohol use, dating, etc., and more!Packed with stories, examples, and charts, Feeding the Mouth that Bites You is an indispensable resource that will give you confidence to raise kids who are ready for adult living.

Kids need to know the Bible isn't boring!Through colorful illustrations and creatively told Bible stories, young readers will be excited to engage with God's Word and apply its truth to their lives.The Read Again and Again New Testament Bible Storybook helps children discover new truths about well-known Bible stories and Bible characters and can even introduce families to stories they've never heard before. This book, along with the companion Old Testament edition, is a great way for parents to start important conversations with their children about God and how to know Jesus as Savior. Kids will not only listen to the stories but ask to read them again and again.Each kids' illustrated Bible storybook includes: Colorful illustrations and engaging charactersInteractive questions to help the reader apply the lesson and live out their faithAge-appropriate salvation messages to help kids understand how they can have a relationship with JesusPerfect for Sunday school, church giveaways, family devotions, and more!

Kids need to know the Bible isn't boring!Through colorful illustrations and creatively told Bible stories, young readers will be excited to engage with God's Word and apply its truth to their lives.The Read Again and Again Old Testament Bible Storybook helps children discover new truths about well-known Bible stories and Bible characters and can even introduce families to stories they've never heard before. This book, along with the companion New Testament edition, is a great way for parents to start important conversations with their children about God and how to know Jesus as Savior. Kids will not only listen to the stories but ask to read them again and again.Each kids' illustrated Bible storybook includes: Colorful illustrations and engaging charactersInteractive questions to help the reader apply the lesson and live out their faithAge-appropriate salvation messages to help kids understand how they can have a relationship with JesusPerfect for Sunday school, church giveaways, family devotions, and more!

Over 1 Million Sold in Series!This softcover 3-pack of books 25-27 includes Poison at the Pump, Swept into the Sea, and Refugees on the Run.When kids step into the Imagination Station, they experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure to inspire their imaginations. With each book, they're whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time.In this set of books, readers will travel back to 19th century England during a cholera epidemic. They will meet Florence Nightingale and other doctors in their fight to find a cure to the disease. Then they will be thrown overboard with Paul into the stormy sea! After their turbulent time in the Mediterranean, they head to Lithuania right before the start of World War 2. Can the Japanese diplomat they meet save the many Jews trying to flee the incoming Nazi invaders? No matter the time period, readers will learn about the importance of faith and how to be courageous in challenging circumstances.

How Do You Protect Your Marriage from the Temptations Surrounding You?You set boundaries, or as long-married, bestselling author Jerry Jenkins says, "I plant hedges." Jenkins shares a list he created and adheres to as a gift of love for his wife. These rules are intended to protect his marriage by guarding his eyes, his heart, and his hands.But if you truly love your wife, why do you need hedges? Current statistics show the sad reality. Divorce rates continue to climb--even for Christian marriages. Jenkins candidly shares, "I have planted hedges around myself to protect me, my wife, my family, my employer, my church, and supremely, the reputation of Christ. I share them not to boast, but to admit that I'm fleeing and in the hope that they might be of some benefit to you."Find out: Why hedges are neededSeven ways that Jerry Jenkins protects his marriageHow hedges help your family thriveHow to craft your own hedges of protection using a helpful study guideHedges, originally released thirty-five years ago, and now updated to address current cultural and marital issues, it's needed more than ever today.

Even in Darkness is the fifth book in the High Water series and blends contemporary mystery and suspense, dramatic situations, and high adventure that both boys and girls aged 12+ love.While diving in Rockport Harbor, Parker Buckman makes a terrifying discovery. Haunting enough to keep him out of the water. His best friend, Harley, has his own dilemma--and needs Parker's help. Meeting Harley halfway won't cut it. Parker will need to be all in--which can only mean trouble.Harley Lotitto is in more danger than anyone realizes. His Uncle Ray has cornered him into secretly finding recordings he'd hidden--before going to prison. Evidence powerful enough to get Ray out of jail--and put a worse man behind bars. If Harley succeeds, Quinn Lochran will get multiple life sentences. Lochran has a dark plan to make sure that evidence never sees the light of day. Ray's 'get-out-of-jail' ticket might just become Harley's death warrant--and Parker's too.Jelly and Ella know the boys are up to something. They want to help--but unless the boys open up--they feel powerless to do a thing. They have a feeling that the boys are going to need all the help they can get... and they're right. These friends have survived deadly situations together before. But this time escape seems more hopeless than ever. What do you do when you're surrounded by darkness... and dawn will never get there in time?

In My Own Way is the eighth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. This novel inspires young women to deepen their relationships with God as they face real-life issues and solve their problems in God-honoring ways."There is a certain expectation for how characters look, don't you agree? Why do casting directors start with headshots?"Amelia Bryan has heard it before. Of course. Doesn't the pretty girl always win?But there may yet be some surprises in store for Amelia. The summer is behind her . . . just a bad dream she's trying hard to forget. She has the kindness of her friends, the guidance of God. And then there is that sweet note from the nice boy she met at theater camp.Chin up, Amelia. You can do this. Your way.Today's girls can relate to Amelia's struggles with appearance and identity. Amelia frequently compares herself to others at school and in her community and feels like she doesn't quite measure up to the perfect standard that is expected of her. The Riverbend Friends series addresses these topics from a healthy Christian perspective and helps parents have important conversations about tough topics with their teens.

"To the Pharisees, Jesus is a blasphemer. To the Roman authorities, He's a threat to their rule and order. But to the masses, He's a miraculous healer and a profound teacher. In this third installment of The Chosen series, we see Jesus healing the sick, preaching the Sermon on the Mount, feeding the five thousand, and raising the dead. We see His enemies growing ever more determined to silence Him. And we see His very human disciples struggling with their own questions and concerns, believing in but not yet understanding their Messiah."--Inside front jacket flap.

Life in the Middle is the fifth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God as they face real-life issues and solve their problems in God-honoring ways. Tessa feels as if every part of her life is falling to pieces. She finds out that her mom and dad are officially getting divorced. Then, Alex, her boyfriend, starts working at a camp where she barely gets to see him. Now Tessa's dad wants her to watch her half-brother every week, and he also has some news that makes her feel sick. On top of that, her mom is wanting to move out of the house she has lived in since the time she was born.

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After tsunami waves sweep over the Imagination Station, it breaks down completely. Patrick and Beth wash up on the shores of Japan on September 1, 1923. The cousins fear if the waters doesn't get them, the earthquake will! Disaster engulfs the city of Tokyo, leaving families and friends separated and desperate. Thanks to a Japanese celebrity and a performing elephant, the cousins escape the worst of the earthquake and aid an abandoned child. The read safety at the famous Imperial Hotel and call on all their courage to prevent more damage and help the helpless.

"What happens when a kingdom man marries a kingdom woman? Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God's Purpose with Your Pleasure helps couples grow together as a kingdom couple to fulfill God's design and purpose for their marriage. Through practical insights and powerful stories, Dr. Tony Evans inspires and instructs so couples will discover the hope, challenge, and guidance God's Word provides for their journey together."You can reflect the glory of God and the unity of the Trinity through your shared purpose, honor, and love as a true kingdom couple." -Tony EvansKingdom Marriage shows couples that the key to influencing our society and world with lasting impact is found in solidifying biblical marriage in the way God intended. It starts with both wife and husband reflecting God and His image and modeling that reflection within the roles and responsibilities of their union. This is based on a correct understanding of God's kingdom and their responsibilities in it. Kingdom Marriage and the Kingdom Marriage devotional and video resources are part of an entire line of Kingdom products by Tony Evans, including Kingdom Man, Kingdom Woman, Raising Kingdom Kids, and the Kingdom Quest strategy guides for kids and teens."

This 30th Birthday Collection features 24 of the most well-loved Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas of all time!

Bring out the best in your children--by understanding the way they learn.If you're frustrated that your child isn't learning the way you did, chances are he or she is too! In this practical resource, Cynthia Ulrich Tobias explains that understanding how you both learn can make all the difference.An expert in education and learning styles, the author offers practical guidance for teaching to your child's strengths--both at home and in school--even when his or her learning style is very different from your own. Enlightening and informative, this book will help you with these issues: the different ways children perceive and order information four learning styles and how your style and your child's may differ how to bring out your child's greatest strengths ways to help your child grasp and remember what's being taught tips for advocating for your child with teachers how your involvement can increase your child's success at school Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or teacher, this book offers concrete help for guiding the children in your care onto their very best path to learning--now and for a lifetime.

From the bestselling author of Kingdom Man and Kingdom Woman, Raising Kingdom Kids equips parents to raise their children with a Kingdom perspective and also offers practical how-to advice on providing spiritual training as instructed in Scripture.Dr. Tony Evans begins with an overarching look at the need for Kingdom parenting, our roles and responsibilities in raising God-following children, and how to prepare children to take on the assignments God has for their lives. He then takes a practical turn, with examples and illustrations to help parents understand and provide specific training for kids in the power of prayer, wisdom, loving God's Word, getting through trials, controlling their tongues, developing patience, the surrender of service, and much more.This book is for every dad or mom who wants to fulfill the parenting role God has given them-not just in raising healthy kids intellectually, physically, and socially, but in contributing to their child's relationship with God and alignment under His plan.