Through engaging rhyme, pastor and bestselling author Mark Batterson and his daughter encourage young children to discover the joys of both counting their blessings and being a blessing to others. If you'll open your eyes to the joys all around, / so many blessings wait to be found. As they absorb the truths woven into this picture book, even the youngest readers can learn to walk through the world with their eyes open for signs of God's love and blessing, from the smell of cookies baking in the oven to the fun of giggling with a favorite cousin. And as they make a practice of counting their blessings, two by two, children will also discover how being a blessing to others doubles their fun. This delightful picture book nurtures the habits of gratitude and kindness that make life more enjoyable for everyone.
Once a week Episcopal priest Adrian Dannhauser stands outside her Manhattan church beside a chalkboard sign that reads "Ask me for a blessing (because God knows you need one).
Miriam realized that the “blessings” were actually fortune- telling, with strong occult overtones. She explained to her employer that such things were contrary to her faith in the Lord Jesus and the Bible, and asked to be excused.
New to this updated edition are practical ideas, questions, exercises, and links for online resources — plus practical advice for planning a blessing event for a child, preparing a written keepsake blessing, and living out the blessing ...
"At home, on the playground, at school, and with friends--God blesses you and keeps you wherever you are! May God Bless You and Keep You will give encouragement and blessing to kids at any stage in the wondrous journey of growing up.
The first blessing is receiving, but it doesn’t end there. The second blessing is giving it away! That’s the double blessing. And that’s where double joy is found.
A Blessing on the Way is an attractive devotional that provides expectant mothers with an encouraging message for each day, as they count down the 280 days until the birth of their child.
Unique gift book format features short inspirational quotes and Scriptures perfect for expressing love or thanks to someone who has been a blessing.
As a thoughtful present or a personal keepsake, this book is one way to keep Christmas in your heart and in the heart of someone you care about every day.
Provides parents with advice on using Jewish teachings from the Torah and Talmud to overcome struggles with raising children, nurture strengths and uniqueness, and encourage respectfulness towards their parents and others.
Discover for yourself: It really IS more blessed to give than to receive! The Power of Blessing is more than an encouragement to bless. It shows you many ways you can be a blessing to those around you.