This author's work focuses on connecting family and church life through biblical narratives. His aim is to equip families to understand the Bible as a single gospel story and to help them share this faith with their children. Through his writing, he develops materials and curricula designed to bridge the gap between church and home. His writings seek to help families connect more deeply with God's word and with each other.
The narrative centers on a young boy named Logan, who finds solace in his Grandpa's comforting stories during a stormy night. Grandpa shares tales of angels from the Bible, highlighting their unwavering loyalty and service to the Lord. These stories not only provide comfort to Logan but also introduce him to the fascinating world of biblical angels and their roles. Through this bond, themes of faith, family, and the power of storytelling emerge, creating a heartwarming experience for readers.
Helping Children Live for an Eternity with Jesus
Exploring the concept of eternity, this book offers a biblical perspective on heaven, emphasizing God's promise to recreate the earth and eliminate sin and suffering. Through engaging storytelling, it helps children envision a future where they live with Jesus forever, fostering a deeper understanding of their faith and the hope that comes with it.
Focusing on spiritual growth, this book provides thirty-one daily readings designed to inspire men to draw strength from their faith in Jesus. It emphasizes the importance of reflecting Christ's character in everyday life, encouraging readers to develop a strong, faith-based identity that positively influences those around them.
The story follows eleven-year-old Mia and her blind grandmother as they prepare for Christmas, intertwining devotions on light and darkness. Grandma, passionate about sharing her faith, guides Mia to recognize the light of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of spiritual insight over physical sight. Their journey highlights themes of faith, love, and the true meaning of Christmas, showcasing the profound connection between generations.
Focusing on the challenges of parenting, this small group resource offers encouragement through Scripture and meditative insights. It emphasizes the importance of prayer and communal support among parents, fostering a sense of togetherness in seeking gospel truth. With a compassionate approach, it aims to uplift and strengthen faith during trials, reminding parents that they are not alone in their journey.
Your children may know of the psalms, but with WonderFull by best-selling author Marty Machowski, young readers learn to use the whole book of the Psalms to pray, worship, and find help through the challenges life is certain to bring. Oliver and his grandfather spend days sitting in front of an old Oak tree, reading through the book of Psalms together. As Oliver’s curiosity about God evolves into a deep and abiding faith, his grandfather continues to read to him and pray with him, discovering together the beauty of the Psalms. Even when Oliver’s grandpa is no longer able to read with him, Oliver continues to cherish the Psalms—especially in times of trial—and he imagines what it will be like to see God face to face and his grandfather again in heaven. Ancient psalms are made ever new in this beautifully designed children’s book, and kids will grow to love and appreciate this book of the Bible. As a best-selling author to numerous books and curricula for kids, Marty Machowski draws on over thirty years of experience as a pastor to provide Scripture-based truth and hope for young readers. Machowski doesn’t just help kids become familiar with the psalms. He helps them apply what they are learning to their own lives, which is a gift that will continue to deepen their walk with Christ as they grow older.
Wie Kinder ihr Geschlecht als Gottes Geschenk schätzen lernen
Fußball oder Tanzen? Kochen oder Bauen? Das sind Interessen, die ein Kind haben kann, die aber weder von seinem Geschlecht bestimmt werden noch sein Geschlecht definieren. Ausgehend von einer Alltagssituation erklärt Marty Machowski in diesem Buch einfühlsam und leicht verständlich, dass das Geschlecht eines jeden Kindes ein gutes, unveränderliches Geschenk Gottes ist. Dann zeigt er anhand des Evangeliums, wie Gott sich die Welt ursprünglich gedacht hat und wie sie wurde, wie sie heute ist. Das Buch enthält biblisch und wissenschaftlich fundierte Informationen und Ratschläge für Eltern und andere Bezugspersonen.
Theologie für Kinder hilft Familien, wichtige Wahrheiten über Gott, sich selbst und die Welt, in der sie leben, an ihre Kinder weiterzugeben. Selbst komplexere theologische Aussagen werden durch anschauliche Analogien greifbar gemacht. Das Buch kann jüngeren Kindern vorgelesen werden oder man lässt es sich von Schulkindern vorlesen. Teenies können die verschiedenen Bibelstellen nachschlagen. Das Buch enthält ein Glossar mit den wichtigsten Begriffen der Bibel, die Kinder kennen sollten, sowie für jedes Kapitel Fragen zur Wiederholung. Das Buch bietet damit für die ganze Familie ein solides Fundament biblischer Wahrheiten.