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Frolic First Bible

This delightful picture Bible tells 20 of the Bible's most beloved stories from creation to the resurrection and introduces little ones to God's love and care.

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Frolic Preschool Bible

A great follow-up to the Frolic First Bible, perfect for emerging readers.

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Luther's Small Catechism with African Descent Reflections

This edition of Luther's Small Catechism is not only the version of the Small Catechism widely used among Lutherans in North America today, but also includes reflections from a distinguished group of African descent Lutheran theologians. These brief commentaries offer additional context, language, and illumination from the experiences of African descent people, both past and present, to enrich our understanding of the Small Catechism and enliven faith.

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Call to Allyship: Preparing Your Congregation for Leaders of Color

How can churches do the work of becoming allies for the leaders they call? Call to Allyship is a must-read for call committees, church councils, social justice teams, and anyone prepared to do the work of understanding, welcoming, and celebrating these leaders.

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Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible

In 1940, just before the Nazis banned him from publishing, Dietrich Bonhoeffer published this book of reflections on the Psalms. Now with an introduction by Walter Brueggemann and excerpts from the Psalms, this classic reveals the Psalms as essential to the life of the believer and offers wisdom for living today.

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Ordinary Blessings for Parents: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Family Life

Ordinary Blessings for Parents is a spiritual high-five for parents in every stage of raising kids. In this beautiful collection of blessings, poet and pastor Meta Herrick Carlson names the moments we take for granted, makes space for the hard times, and reminds us we are in good company and are loved in the midst of loving children.

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Remind Me Again: Poems and Practices for Remembering Who We Are

Poetry can offer reminders for ourselves, each other, and the world. Poet, artist, and educator Joe Davis has written Remind Me Again: Poems and Practices for Remembering Who We Are, a collection of 41 poems that will inspire, challenge, and affirm readers from all stages of life. 

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We Rise Higher: Poems and Prayers for Graduates

We Rise Higher: Poems and Prayers for Graduates supports youth as they celebrate, commemorate, and reflect on graduating high school and moving on to the next phase of life. A perfect gift for congregations to give in recognition of their high school grads!

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The Sandbox Revolution: Raising Kids for a Just World

It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, economic inequality is deepening, and violence is escalating. How can parents cultivate in their children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Written by parents who are also writers, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, The Sandbox Revolution offers a diversity of voices and experiences to guide us on a journey of justice-focused parenting.

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The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Psalm 23 Pop-Up Book

One of the most beloved passages of the Bible gets a respectful and charming pop-up treatment in Agostino Traini's The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Scenes of a shepherd protecting his sheep will have children thinking about the ways that God loves and cares for them.

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Ashes to Action: Finding Myself at the Intersection of the Minneapolis Uprising

In Ashes to Action, Shari Seifert provides her riveting first-person account of the events following May 25, 2020. Shari joined others in the Calvary Lutheran Church community to show up, listen, and ask what was needed in the moment. 

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Grit and Grace: Heroic Women of the Bible

Experience the grit and grace of seventeen women of the Bible through creative first-person retellings of each person's story. This book connects preteen girls with the women of the Bible, showing them that they are created in the image of God to do mighty things in this world.

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Ordinary Blessings: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Everyday Life

The ordinary moments of life can be sacred, if we simply take a moment to notice. From gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, Ordinary Blessings is a collection of prayers, poems, and meditations offering a brief respite from the hectic, harried pace of our days. Pause, take a deep breath, and open these pages to find that you've been standing on holy ground all along.

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Everyday Prayers for Families

This beautifully illustrated collection of prayers, poems, and Bible readings is perfect for families who want to grow in faith together. Use this book, and the heartwarming illustrations inside, for family devotions around the dinner table or at bedtime. Give it as a gift to new parents. Take a break from the harried pace of family life to reflect on the many blessings God has given us.

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Good Grief: A Companion for Every Loss

For more than fifty years, this bestseller has helped millions of readers find comfort and rediscover hope after loss. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or another difficult life transition, Good Grief is a proven companion. Within the pages, you will learn the ten stages of grief and find support.

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Mother God

Mother God introduces readers to a dozen images of God inspired by feminine descriptions from Scripture.

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12 Tiny Things: Simple Ways to Live a More Intentional Life

In a culture that says bigger is better, it is subversive work to take tiny, lasting steps toward learning and growth. In 12 Tiny Things Ellie Roscher and Heidi Barr journey with us through twelve essential areas of life--space, work, spirituality, food, style, nature, communication, home, sensuality, creativity, learning, and community--inviting us to take one tiny action at a time to open up growth and renewal.

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Remind Me Again Facilitator Guide: 41 Sessions Based on the Poetry of Joe Davis

Have meaningful discussions about Joe Davis’s Remind Me Again in small groups with your community. This facilitator guide provides 41 lessons, one for each poem. Designed to be flexible for short gathering times or hour-long sessions.

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Inkwell: Simple Writing Practices to Restore Your Soul

Tired. Uninspired. Emotionally exhausted. Overwhelmed. Burned out. In a world where the pace seems to get faster and the problems seem intractable, more and more people feel they just can't go on as they have been doing. The truth is, we're much better at caring for our bodies than caring for our spirits. In Inkwell, writing instructor and professor Anne Whitney shows how writing can be a powerful tool for your spiritual self-care.

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Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Supporting and Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth

A handbook for pastors, youth workers, church leaders, educators, and other adults in Christian settings, this guide provides answers to the most pressing questions about sexuality, gender, mental health, safe sex, and more. You'll walk away with a lot of insight, prepared to love, affirm, and accept the LGBTQ+ teens in your community the way God does--exactly as they are.

A companion book to Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens.

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