What would happen if we could go back in time and have God say "yes" instead of "no" to one of our prayers? The strong-willed girl in this middle-grade novel gets a chance to find out. Though Crystal prays desperately for God to stop the move her family plans to make to a new town, she is devastated when God allows her house to sell. By the time the moving van arrives, Crystal is no longer on speaking terms with God. She arrives in a new school and discovers the substitute teacher is an angel who has been sent to deal with her problem. Crystal wakes up the next morning to find herself back in...

My purpose in writing this study guide is to explore how our experiences as earthly parents lead to an understanding of God's parental nature. We may not understand the reason for God's answers just as our children may not understand the answers we give them. The development of trust is our goal. I believe it is God's goal also. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." NIV How do we apply this verse and the reassurance it give to our lives? Look inside this study guide and...

Parenting can be an eye-opening experience. My purpose in writing this devotional and study guide is to compare our experiences as earthly parents to God's leading and teaching of His children. The similarities give insight into God's parental nature. In Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) Jesus says, "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Of course God is a perfect parent, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV) We learn much about God through our love for our...