A book that integrates a biblical and theological understanding of the child and the most useful insights of developmental psychology. This is a unique volume combining both biblical and theological foundations for children's ministry with a careful assessment of the other major issues in nurturing children: developmentalism, the context of learning and growth, values, cognitive abilities, and social relationships. In this one comprehensive volume an integrated approach to children's ministry emerges, compelling the student and practitioner alike to latch on to its theological handles and...

This is a book that relentlessly pursues defining the goals of Christian education and then offers a plan in keeping with those goals. So many books in the field assume the goals and simply describe the methods. Not so Larry Richards. His biblical and theological analysis conveys an excitement that makes Christian education a mission, not just a responsibility. And still his approach is eminently practical, insightful, and motivational.

This four-color, Gold Medallion Book Award winner is a perfect tool that offers solid, biblical answers to some of the tough questions kids ask about evolution and our world.

"Did Earth begin with a 'Big Bang' cosmic explosion?"

"Does science contradict the Bible?"

"What happened to dinosaurs?"

"Is there life on other planets?"

"Did we evolve from apes?"

"What makes my body work on its own?"

Kids are daily exposed to the theory of evolution by the media and public schools. It's...

Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God's Word with the NIV Adventure Bible--now in full color throughout Along the way you'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you'll grow closer in your relationship with God.

Features include:

• Full color throughout - makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging
• Life in Bible Times--Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
• Words to...

Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God's Word with the NIV Adventure Bible--now in full color throughout Along the way you'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you'll grow closer in your relationship with God.

Features include:

• Full color throughout - makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging
• Life in Bible Times--Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
• Words to...

Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God's Word with the NIV Adventure Bible--now in full color throughout Along the way you'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you'll grow closer in your relationship with God.

Features include:

• Full color throughout - makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging
• Life in Bible Times--Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
• Words to...

Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God's Word with the NIV Adventure Bible--now in full color throughout Along the way you'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you'll grow closer in your relationship with God.

Features include:

• Full color throughout - makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging
• Life in Bible Times--Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
• Words to...

Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God's Word with the NIV Adventure Bible--now in full color throughout Along the way you'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you'll grow closer in your relationship with God.

Features include:

• Full color throughout - makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging
• Life in Bible Times--Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
• Words to...

This thumb-indexed edition makes it easier to find your way around the Bible by providing bookmark-like notches on the page edges where each book of the Bible is located. Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God's Word with the NIV Adventure Bible--now in full color throughout Along the way you'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you'll grow closer in your relationship with God.

Features include:

• Full color throughout - makes learning about the people, places, and...