Exploring the Story helps you understand and grasp the significance of each chapter in the The Story, an innovative Bible that presents Scripture as a continuous narrative in chronological order. The big picture of God's redemptive plan comes into focus as you learn about the following elements: Timeline--shows how the events of The Story relate to the rest of history Plot Points--briefly describes the key narrative themes of a passage Cast of Characters--introduces the people featured in the text Chapter Overview--summarizes the corresponding chapter in The Story Discussion...

With sweeping brush strokes, God painted his creation across the emptiness. "Let there be light," he called into the darkness, and a sweep of brightness blazed across the blank canvas. The Story for Children isn't just another collection of Bible stories--it's The Story--the big picture of God's enormous love for his children Presented by bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado with Randy Frazee and Karen Hill, these 48 pivotal stories show how God has a great and grand and glorious vision, beginning with Creation and ending with the promise that Jesus is coming again. Each story is...

Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. "Your story indwells God's," writes Lucado. "This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book ... Above and around us God directs a grander saga, written by his hand, orchestrated by his will,...

"THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD" IS MORE THAN JUST A CLICHE. God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the classic, yet updated text of the New King James Version Bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. And like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama,...

The turbulent and dramatic history of Scotland's castles, including Edinburgh, Balmoral, and Cawdor Castle, and castles still venerated by members of clans such as Castle Campbell

Scotland's castles reflect the turbulent history of Scotland and its many conflicts and skirmishes, whether against invaders from the north or the English to the south. Castle building reflected the dual needs to control a population and protect against rebellion and invaders. They have provided the setting for some of the most dramatic deeds in history throughout war and political conflict, and of course...

This is a small, softcover booklet with a big message. The Story of Jesus for Kids uses the clear, accessible language of the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) to tell the story of the most significant person who ever lived. Compelling and powerful, it's also a compact, low-priced way to share the Jesus story in one seamless narrative. The Story of Jesus for Kids is one book that will be read again and again.

This affordable booklet is a great way to share the Jesus story with kids and to give away at outreach events.

Adventure. Humor. Drama. In this revised edition, kids can discover God's great love story in a new format with even more illustrations in color As you read, you will uncover the big picture. Kids will find out that God's story is not just a collection of random adventures; it's a complete story that tells about God's great love for his people. Using the new International Read's Version (NIrV) of the Bible, The Story for Kids reads like a novel at a third grade reading level. Events, characters, and teachings are arranged in order to show God's unfolding story. kids will love...

This set of trading cards, created to correspond to The Story for Kids Elementary and Preschool curriculum is sure to become a favorite take-away for Sunday Schoolers. Each card depicts a scene from the Bible story of the week with the Bible verse for that lesson on the back. These are cards are sure to enrich the Bible school experience for each level, bringing life to the story that is being highlighted in each lesson as well as providing the student with a copy of the Bible memory verse. These cards are also meant as a piece to be shared at home with parents, to show them the progress...