The Ten Commandments are as relevant today as they were when they were first given to Moses. The Ten Commandments for Children offers a simple yet effective guide for young children to help them understand the meaning of the commandments. By learning the essence of the Ten Commandments at an early age, children can gain a foundation to live by for the rest of their lives.

Author Mary Lane McGinnis has taken the most important words to live by and put them into terms that a child can understand:

Honor your mom and your dad, and I will bless you as I said,
With many days upon this land.

The Ten Commandments for Children can help children take the true meaning of these words to live by into their hearts.

Dog lovers of all stripes will enjoy the captivating stories of the author’s pets, and his thoughtful musings about them and their lives with him and his family. Convinced that his pooches have all been blessings from God, Sam further sees the Creator using them to graphically illustrate vital life principles. In Talking Dogs those principles emerge from a new perspective as you catch an over-the-shoulder view of Sam’s experiences with his beloved furry companions, and the wonderful Scriptural insights that have flowed from those relationships.

“Every pet lover will enjoy this great book by my friend Sam Mason. It’s a page-turner filled with refreshing scriptural insights on living the life God wants each of us to enjoy.”

- BOB GASS, author of the The Word for You Today

“This book is full of great lessons about how the way dogs interact with us can teach us about our relationship with God. I really enjoyed reading it. I’m not aware of any other book like this. As a great dog lover all my life, I highly recommend Talking Dogs.”

- JOHN P. MCTERNAN, author of As America Has Done to Israel

“As I read Sam’s book I was reminded of a line from the greatest of all dog book authors — Albert Payson Terhune. Terhune said that humans were unlucky because they didn’t see their God until they died while a dog saw his god each time he looked into his master’s face. This book might just help you find a deeper relationship with God by getting to better know Him through the canines He sends into your life. I know that has been true for me.”

- ACE COLLINS, best-selling author

Growing up under an abusive father, young Molly Meyers desperately wants a way out. When a handsome stranger makes her an offer of marriage, she drops everything and goes with him. Love soon follows but her father finds her and cruelly separates the young lovers. Trapped on a steamboat bound for New Orleans, Molly prays for guidance and deliverance from what seems a cruel fate. Regardless of the adversity, Molly’s faith remains strong.

In this compilation of essays demonstrating the application of psychological and spiritual principles to the women of the Bible, the reader will soon see the similarities between the lives of Biblical women and those of today. Just like 21^st century “Eves,” some are wise, brave, and faithful, and others are conniving, imprudent, and downright disagreeable.

Then and now, women struggle with emotions, relationships, and personal choice as they navigate their way through life. Eve and her sisters felt apprehension, jealously, and self-doubt. And like us, many squared their shoulders and faced their fears head on. With its themes of love, faith, individuality, and fulfillment, the Bible can actually be seen as a self-help book.

Don’t underestimate the power of these women who lived generations ago to reach across time and culture to touch our lives.

A semi-retired educator with a background in psychology, Jayne is the author of four blogs and has published articles/stories in Guideposts, The Petigru Review, and two LDS magazines, the Liahona and the Ensign. She has also written two books, Human Relations in Industry and Musings of a Missionary Mom.

When B.J. Taylor first read about rescue dog Charlie Bear, she gazed at his photograph and knew right away he was the dog for her. She just hoped her husband, Roger, would agree. Thankfully, he did, and in the subsequent year, both B.J. and Roger soon discovered that Charlie Bear was brought into their world for a very special reason—to teach them about life, love, and second chances.

Charlie Bear shares an intimate look at the first year in the life of a dog nearly labeled “unadoptable” by his foster mother due to his long list of behavioral issues. As he begins his new life, Charlie Bear ferociously guards his food and toys, throws temper tantrums, and is sensitive to touch. Although B.J. doubts their sanity in adopting Charlie Bear after he repeatedly attacks their other dog, Rex, she is determined to make it work for the sake of her husband, who has fallen in love. But when B.J.’s world begins to fall apart, she shares how time, patience, and faith helped her realize that Charlie Bear was not the only one who needed a second chance—she did, too.

Charlie Bear offers a loving tribute to a rescue dog that eventually sheds his headstrong ways, becomes a loving member of a family, and ultimately changes three lives forever.

Grammy loves her two grandchildren, Brock Lee and Cally Flower. She loves her daughter, who named the children after her passion: gardening. Grammy’s daughter is the best gardener around. She has quite a green thumb, but Grammy doesn’t understand how her daughter has this talent. Grammy can’t keep anything alive—not even a fern!

One day, Grammy begins to resent gardens. She refuses to attend the local farmers’ market. She has developed a horrible case of “green envy” because she envies her daughter’s green thumb. To get rid of her green envy, Grammy decides to go on an adventure to discover her own special talent.

Discovering what she’s good at isn’t as easy as she hoped, and it’s even a little dangerous. Grammy might not be able to do it on her own. She might need the help of her loving grandchildren. As she searches for her own talents, Grammy discovers that everyone is good at something; everyone just needs to take the time to find out what that “something” is.

This book is dedicated to the little children who are courageous and fearless in facing their illness. My hope is that each time they read this book, they will think of happy times and not forget that we must all break the rules, at least once!

Growing up in Upstate New York during the 1940s and 1950s was idyllic in many ways, with wintertime sledding and summer days spent on the shores of Lake Ontario. But even though she was involved in school activities and had friends, Diane harbored a painful secret: her father was an alcoholic. Often out of work, he might explode with rage at the dinner table because someone chewed too loudly, or accuse Diane’s mother of infidelity, or pass out naked, sprawled across his bed, within sight of anyone who came to the front door. Not surprisingly, Diane learned to fear, resent, and mistrust her father.

Unfortunately, there are many stories like Diane’s, in which families are traumatized by abuse. Hers could have ended there, but thanks to a loving God, it did not. What makes Diane’s story different is that she learned about the power of forgiveness. In Choosing to Forgive she shares her insights into this most precious but sometimes mysterious gift from God. How do we forgive people when they have deeply wronged us? What if we don’t want to? What does forgiveness look like in everyday life?

Diane has asked these questions and others in her journey toward forgiving the man who caused her such pain. Intended for both those whose circumstances are similar to Diane’s and those simply want to learn more about forgiveness, this moving memoir tells the story of how forgiveness freed her to have a rich and happy life.

Have you ever seen an angel? Have you ever had a dog? If so, then you have seen an angel. Author Jeri K. Miller shows us how to recognize the angels who are our furry friends. Angels are funny and entertaining, as well as protective. After reading Furry Angels with Wagging Tails, you’ll never look at your dog the same way again. God uses our canine friends in ways we never dreamed. Do you have a dog? Then you have an angel—a furry one.

“In the Parable of the Sower, the seeds that fell on good soil produced a bountiful harvest. May the seeds of faith sown by Beverly Wirth in Flowers from Seeds find fertile soil among its young readers and their families, helping them to grow ever stronger in their Christian faith and their awareness of the beauty and wonder of God’s creation and His love for His children.”
—The Rt. Rev. William H. Love, Bishop of Albany

“A delightful story about a sister and brother who love each other, and the wonder of creation. Beverly’s book is a reminder to young and old alike that it is God who gives us all things bright and beautiful.”
—The Reverend Dr. Robert de Wetter,
Senior Pastor, Snowmass Chapel, Snowmass Village, Colorado

“Brilliant! This book warms my heart.”
—The Reverend Nigel W. D. Mumford, Director of Healing Ministry,
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, Greenwich, New York

“The detailing of flowers in Beverly’s art, combined with her writing, educate children and point them to their Creator. A children’s book that will be read again and again.”
—Faith Rattei, BA, Associate Director of Outreach through Youth,
Marco Lutheran Church, Marco Island, Florida

Susan and her Mom is a true story, beginning in 1950. Jean and Bernie, newlyweds in their early twenties, found themselves dealing with doctors, grandparents and societies scorn of Down syndrome children (then called Mongoloid). This was an era of discarding imperfect children to institutions. Education was non-existent for developmentally disabled. With faith and perseverance Jean and Bernie pioneered and worked with other parents to establish a nursery school and work program, also encouraging state legislation to provide education.

Follow the tears and laughter of raising a Down syndrome child.

This is a must read for any parent of a child with developmental disabilities.

Veronica Crutchfield’s childhood was doomed from conception. Her parent’s didn’t have the skills necessary to care for their challenged child. Poverty prevented them from making wise decisions. But the powerful prayer of a virtuous woman cultivated Veronica’s spiritual growth. Her Granny’s intervention changed the course of her life. Learning how to overcome:

• Fear
• Depression
• Panic Attacks
• Attempted Suicide
• Alternative Lifestyles
• Abusive Behaviors
• Addictions to Prescription Drugs
• Low Self-Esteem
• Divorce
• Death of a Child
• Rejection
Veronica was transformed through the power of forgiveness to the child that God had created her to be. Releasing her bondages to allow the love of God to change her victim mentality.

Life changing miracles have inspired Veronica to share her journey—called life— with you. Veronica’s story tells of how she applied Biblical truths to overcome the evils of life. Her story is proof of God’s marvelous miracles to transform anyone’s life to reflect the greatest gifts of mercy, grace and love.

Enrich your life with the information, anecdotes, and humor found in The Joy Guide: Keys to Happiness, Health, and Prosperity, written from a Christian perspective by Linda Slaton Anderson and Seth C. Anderson. Explore such topics as happiness, friendship, love, forgiveness, health, and finance; and discover how they can help you to find a full and rewarding life. The Andersons have also included the results of intriguing yet practical research, such as the effects of church attendance on longevity, the health benefits of laughter, the impact of money on happiness, and much more.

By making the Scriptures come alive with practical applications for daily living, the Andersons have developed a great resource for group discussions, such as Bible study programs, book clubs, Sunday school, and Christian formation classes. A suggested format for group discussion is included in the last chapter of the book.

In weaving the Christian wisdom of the ages with the findings of modern research, The Joy Guide seeks to enhance the quality of your daily life and provide you with tools necessary to build a joyful future for you and your family.

When 21-year old military wife, Betty Whalen and her five-month-old daughter, Kim, embark on the 13,000 mile trip from New Jersey to Taiwan to join her husband, Betty never dreamed the trip, undertaken in the days before jet travel and disposable diapers, would take nine days, during which Kim would be hit with colic and diarrhea.

Adding to the challenges the young mother would face was an unnecessary two-hour round trip by bus to San Francisco because of misinformation about her visa given to her by a flight operations specialist at Travis Air Force Base, California, her first stop. The error resulted in a tedious three-hour delay which caused Betty to miss a flight to Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. Two days later upon arrival at Hickam, she faced another three-day wait. Then another exasperating four days in the Philippine Islands.

On Taiwan, Betty was the youngest American “Round-eye” to meet the legendary Taiwanese President, Chiang Kai Shek. While there she gives birth to her second daughter in a missionary hospital only to lose this child suddenly three years later. Upon her family’s return by ship, with two babies under two, from Taiwan, the angry Pacific Ocean brings their ship breathtakingly close to capsizing. During the voyage, 20-month old Kim faces emergency surgery on a ship that was bucking so badly, the surgeon was unable to stand upright without assistance.

Back in the states with a family of four, Betty hones the shopping practices that enabled her to multiply her dollars and earn her the designation: Queen of Thrift. Her four basic principles: never pay the retail price, know the brands, shop the discount stores, and be patient, have paid off big for her. They can for anyone willing to try them.

When a new baby shrimp called Pee Wee is born, there is a hush in the sea. His mom and dad are concerned because he is tiny and his whole backside is shiny. The doctors and nurses work hard to save him. Then one day, they realize that something bigger than all of them has changed their sea, the place where they all live—and that change is responsible for Pee Wee’s unusual problems.

Set on the Gulf Coast right after the devastating oil spill, A Shrimp Called Pee Wee tells a tale of what can happen when disaster strikes. The story of Pee Wee the Shrimp shows how life in the sea was affected by the oil spill in the Gulf, but it shares a story of what it’s like to be born a little different than everyone else and how the love of family and friends supports the life of a child with challenges. Join Pee Wee and his family on their adventure in the Gulf.