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That's when I heard their whisper and I decided to draw God.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Emma tries again and again and again to draw God, but her classmates can’t see God in any of her drawings. Emma finally realizes that she doesn’t need their approval.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “I knew I had drawn God. God knew I had drawn God, and maybe Picasso knew, too. That finally felt like enough.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e But when Emma returns to school on the following Monday, something beyond spectacular happens.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drawing-god.com\/\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawing God\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eis a story for children to discover what inspires their very own faith imagination and to realize the contagious faith that lives powerfully within them.\u003cbr\u003e Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.drawing-god.com\"\u003ewww.drawing-god.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"My hope is that this story brings you continued joy and inspires children to share freely their gifts, their drawings, their light, their bread and their love of God with others. 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Can we trust someone who comes and goes so mysteriously? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Moving beyond long ago and far away events, \u003ci\u003eBreathe\u003c\/i\u003e invites children to wonder about and watch for the presence and work of the Spirit here and now, in practices of prayer and mindfulness, and through acts of justice, generosity, and kindness. Slowly but surely, we discover that we are the body of Jesus now, his way of being in the world. And that whenever we choose the way of love, Jesus is there. Always.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"In this poetic, thoughtful text, Laura deftly interweaves biblical stories with subtle invitations for readers to consider how the gentle wind of the Holy Spirit might be at work in their lives today. 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A spectacular creation book that celebrates the magnificent and complex way God created Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on \u003ci\u003ePsalm 98\u003c\/i\u003e and written in flowing rhyme, \u003ci\u003eSong of the Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e explores the idea that all nature sings praise to an Almighty Creator. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs children wonder about creation, \u003ci\u003eSong of the Seasons \u003c\/i\u003ereveals the beauty found in every season: Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter. The reason for each season is to bring joy and reflect the many beautiful ways God has created the heavens and the earth. \u003ci\u003eSong of the Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for discussing transition seasons, exploring how seasons are different, and learning how each season flows from one to another. Illustrator C.B. 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After visiting her Nana’s farm, where Nana says she \u003cb\u003e“grows God,” \u003c\/b\u003eEmma returns home eager to do the same. Armed with seeds and a heart full of faith, she sets out to nurture and grow something extraordinary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But growing God takes \u003cb\u003epatience, care, and perseverance\u003c\/b\u003e. As Emma tends to her seeds, she learns valuable lessons about \u003cb\u003etrusting in God's work, even when things don’t go as planned\u003c\/b\u003e. Through her journey, she inspires even her most skeptical friends to believe in the miracles unfolding before them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Beautifully Illustrated Faith-Based Story for Kids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplores faith in action\u003c\/b\u003e – Encourages children to see God’s presence in nature and everyday life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeaches patience and perseverance\u003c\/b\u003e – A gentle reminder that faith grows, just like a seed, over time. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant and whimsical illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e – Captivating artwork brings Emma’s story to life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for ages 5-8\u003c\/b\u003e – A wonderful read-aloud for families, churches, and classrooms. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Like Jesus’ parables, \u003ci\u003eGrowing God\u003c\/i\u003e helps young readers understand the beauty of faith and creation. 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