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Christian Inspiration for Youth Series
Christian Inspiration for Youth Series
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The Seeds of Life
by Alisa Rakich Brooks illustrated by R. E. Bursik
In book three of the “Genesis: His Word and His Works” series, Mila and Mama read from the book of Genesis about the third day of God’s creation. They talk about what scientists call the “Ring of Fire” and how it might reveal something about the processes the Lord put in place to create the Earth. Later, while enjoying an outing in the park, they dissect an acorn and Mila learns that an acorn is a seed containing all that is needed for the beginning of new life. This reminds her of “The Parable of the Sower”, and how, by nurturing the seed He plants in our hearts, we can become fruit for the Kingdom of God.
24 pages, softbound, published in 2019 price $15
Welcoming the Christ Child
Family Readings for the Nativity Lent
by Elissa Bjeletich illustrated by Jelena Jeftic
Journey through the Old Testament with 40 wonderfully illustrated Bible readings, one for each day of the Nativity Lent. These short, beloved stories from Scripture in- clude questions and answers to encourage family discussion, and can be used any of time of year, to assist parents in their ef- forts to bring the Holy Orthodox Faith to life in their homes, increasing understand- ing and inspiring love for Christ and His Church. Old Testament events and proph- ecies – many of which are shown to point the way to the birth of the Christ Child – together with New Testament events lead- ing up to and including Christ’s Nativity, all serve to help Orthodox families enter more deeply into the spirit of the Nativity Fast, and to celebrate the feast of Christ- mas with greater understanding and inspi- ration. Elissa Bjeletich is a wife and moth- er, raising five daughters and working in the Sunday school at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Austin, Texas.
160 pages, softbound, published in 2017 price $20
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