Popular preacher and storyteller Donald Schmidt breaks open two dozen stories in this book of "Bible Wonderings." His unique and comfortable style engages the imagination and immediately makes you feel that you are a part of the story. You find yourself making friends with the biblical characters, and often want to continue the story beyond the printed page.

Along the way these retellings invite you to do your own Bible wondering and question some of your presuppositions.

Whether you have a little or a lot of biblical knowledge-even if you have never read the Bible at all, or are a...

"In the Beginning" is a simple journey through the four paths of "Creation Spirituality," taken over four weeks. It is designed for use during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, but can be enjoyed anytime during the year.

By combining scripture with his own spiritual reflections, minister and writer Donald Schmidt helps you celebrate the season of Advent and prepare for Christmas. The scriptures explored each day are based on readings from "Emerging Word: A Creation Spirituality Lectionary," A unique blend of humor, theological insight, and storytelling make this book a memorable...

Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic and Jewish Religious Leaders A Spiritual Activity Kit for Teachers and Students of All Faiths, All Backgrounds For the first time, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish children can study, play and learn from the same religious education resource. The God's Paintbrush Celebration Kit--inspired by the award-winning book God's Paintbrush--will help you spark the imagination of your students to think creatively about themselves and the world. Completely nonsectarian, the God's Paintbrush Celebration Kit can be used in a...