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New From CF4K – May/June 2013

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

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God is King by Catherine Mackenzie – The delightful artwork of Andy Robb provides a lively backdrop to this colourful illustration of the popular children’s song, “Who’s the King of the Jungle?” God is not only in control of the jungle, sea, animals, fish and the universe but is also in control of us human beings and we need to obey the Lord Jesus Christ as King.
My God is So Big by Catherine Mackenzie – Based on the chorus “My God is so big!” this is a great book which teaches children about the strength of God.
Glorifying God: Obedient Lives from the Bible by Carine MacKenzie – Find out about the ten commandments, God’s rules for our lives and about the only One who kept them as they were meant to be kept – Jesus Christ, God’s Son. He is the answer to the problem of sin, and to our need to get the better of it.
Witness Men: True Stories of God at Work in Papua, Indonesia by Rebecca Davis – In 1938, in the remote highlands of a mountainous island, explorers discovered thousands upon thousands of tribal people. Missionaries began to come, to bring the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Little did they know that many of the people of the tribes were waiting . . . waiting . . . for someone to come and help them out of the darkness of their old way of life. Witness Men consists of true missionary stories that took place throughout the highlands of Papua, Indonesia, from 1955 to 2010, when one of the tribes received their first New Testaments.
Fanny Crosby: The Blind Girl’s Song by Lucille Travis – If you’ve ever picked up a hymn book, the chances are that you’ve sung a song written by a blind girl… and not just any blind girl… Fanny Crosby. As a young child she knew nothing of the sighted world around her but that didn’t stop her interacting with nature, experiencing the thrill of God’s creation. She held her grandmother’s hand but she thought that was because Grandmother needed her help not the other way around.
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Input Output by Jo Boddam-Whetham

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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Input-output Getting to the Heart of personal prayer and Bible study by Jo Boddam-Whetham

Jo Boddam-Whetham has written this book to get you into another book – the Bible. She aims to challenge and equip you to develop a regular, individual time of reading God’s Word and praying. When you let God in his Word and his wisdom steer you in the right direction and help you to make the right choices. Reading God’s Word and praying to him are an essential part of receiving God’s input and ensuring the right output from your life.

To know that God loves you and that there is nothing more that you can do to make him love you more than he does already – that’s great. Reading the Bible and praying is not about making God love you more – it’s about feeding and watering your soul so that your love for God grows and spills over, impacting your life and your world.

About the Author:
Jo Boddam-Whetham lives near Carlisle with her husband Tudor and her three children. Before becoming a mum she worked as a youth and children’s worker in various churches, and learnt loads about the Bible on the Cornhill Training Course. Jo has always loved writing – particularly to help others learn more about Jesus from His Word.

Where to Buy:
Input Output: Getting to the Heart of Personal Prayer & Bible Study is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you may want to consider purchasing a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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You Asked: Your Questions. God’s Answers. by William Edgar

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Thursday, April 4th, 2013

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It can be difficult to ask questions, far less answer them. Perhaps you’ve felt that sometimes the questions you really want to ask just can’t be answered. They’re too difficult; too embarrassing; and perhaps you shouldn’t be asking them anyway. William Edgar takes a selection of twenty-four questions just like that – questions that are asked by young adults just like you – and gives a biblical, common sense, unpatronising answer to each. Edgar tackles issues such as ‘Where is God?’ ‘Can we trust the Bible?’ ‘What about love and sex?’ ‘Does God love gay people?’ ‘When will the world end?’ ‘Are there vampires?’ ‘Can I have real friends?’

William EdgarAbout the Author:
Dr William Edgar is Professor of Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. He is ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America and directs the gospel-jazz band Renewal. His wife, Barbara, and he, have two children and three grand children.

Praise for You Asked:

“Bill Edgar is a listening and deeply respectful Christian whose presence brings others (and especially young people) immediately into the circle of his life-long friends. I suspect that You Asked will add to that circle every teenager who reads it!”
Sinclair B. Ferguson ~ Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

“Dr Edgar is a reliable and stimulating guide. I know at least one teenager who will be enjoying this. My daughter!”
David Robertson ~ Pastor of St Peter’s Free Church of Scotland, Dundee

“I know that here my students will find clear and compelling answers to the questions they are asking in language they understand. I am delighted it’s available and will be directing students to it for years to come.”
Bijan Mirtolooi ~ Youth Ministry Staff, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City

Where to Buy:
You Asked: Your Questions God’s Answers is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you may want to consider purchasing a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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My 1st Book About the Bible by Carine Mackenzie

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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

My 1st Book About the Bible by Carine Mackenzie

Finding age appropriate resources to introduce key biblical and theological concepts to your little ones can be quite challenging. We understand how important it is to help children begin developing a solid worldview at a young age and that’s precisely why Christian Focus 4 Kids continues to grow the My First Book series.

The My First Book series is a catechism-like resource designed to help you teach your children about God, the Bible, and the Church. Below is a sample reading from My 1st Book About the Bible:

2. The Word of God lasts forever

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:31

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8

The clothes you have today will one day wear out. Your toys will break and be thrown away. The flowers in the garden wither and die. God tells us that even the world we live in, will be burned up and come to an end. But God’s Word will never be destroyed. It will last forever.

We’re excited to introduce Carine Mackenzie’s latest contribution to this series titled My 1st Book About the Bible. Over the course of twenty-five brief lessons, this book explores the following questions:

  • What is the Word of God?
  • What does the Word of God do?
  • What is the Word of God like?

Measuring approximately 4″ by 6″ the books in the My 1st Book series are just the right size for little hands. If you have little ones ages 4-6, we recommend that you read these books along with your children. If your children are ages 6-11, they will be able to read these books on their own. In either case, we pray that the My 1st Book series becomes a starting point for many great discussions in your home.

About the Author:
Carine Mackenzie’s talent for retelling Bible stories has meant that children from all over the world have been given the opportunity to discover Jesus Christ for themselves. The first title written in the kitchen with the assistance of a basin of water has inspired the production of many other books. Carine now has more than 150 different titles in print.

Other Titles in the My First Book Series:

Where to Buy:
My 1st Book About the Bible is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you may want to consider purchasing a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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66 Books One Story: A Family Guide to Every Book of the Bible by Paul Reynolds

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

66 Books One Story by Paul ReynoldsIf you’ve read the Bible, you probably know some of the important battles, a good chunk of the life of Jesus, maybe a Psalm or two – but what do you know about the minor prophets and the epistles? Do you have some loose ends that need tying up? This is where a book like this helps. The Bible has one author – God – so we need to see the Bible as a whole, as God’s Word. Every book of the Bible is the breath of God and the plan of Salvation spans all of Scripture. In this Bible overview each book of the Bible is summarised; background given; themes and theology explained.

Praise for 66 Books One Story:

“This book is written to equip both children and their parents in this holy ambition of knowing Christ better and loving Christ more than anything else we know and love in this world.”
-Thabiti Anyabwile ~ Pastor, First Baptist Church, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

“Paul Reynolds has written an excellent resource for children, parents and churches. This book navigates the 66 books of the Bible, leading always to the Savior. If you use this book, your children will hear the gospel to the praise and glory of God and our Savior Jesus Christ.”
-John and Keri Folmar

“66 Books, 1 Story is an excellent teaching and reference resource for elementary children’s ministry,Sunday School, or home schooling. Each chapter provides a basic introduction and overview of each Bible book as well as key teaching points. The “Salvation Thread” section relates the message of the book to the overarching message of the Bible. I’m thankful for such a well-written resource that will provide an excellent supplement both for teaching and family devotions.”
-Jared Kennedy ~ Family Pastor, Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky

About the Author:
Paul Reynolds is an Assistant Pastor at First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman. He and his wife Rachael have two young children, Jude and Alice. Paul enjoys photography, and writing about, watching and coaching baseball.

Where to Buy:
66 Books One Story by Paul Reynolds is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you may want to consider purchasing a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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New From CF4K – March/April 2013

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Monday, March 18th, 2013

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Input-Output: Getting to the Heart of personal prayer and Bible study by Jo Boddam-Whetham – Jo Boddam-Whetham has written this book to get you into another book – the Bible. She aims to challenge and equip you to develop a regular, individual time of reading God’s Word and praying. When you let God in his Word and his wisdom steer you in the right direction and help you to make the right choices. Reading God’s Word and praying to him are an essential part of receiving God’s input and ensuring the right output from your life. To know that God loves you and that there is nothing more that you can do to make him love you more than he does already – that’s great. Reading the Bible and praying is not about making God love you more – it’s about feeding and watering your soul so that your love for God grows and spills over, impacting your life and your world.
66 Books One Story: A Family Guide to Every Book of the Bible by Paul Reynolds – If you’ve read the Bible, you probably know some of the important battles, a good chunk of the life of Jesus, maybe a Psalm or two – but what do you know about the minor prophets and the epistles? Do you have some loose ends that need tying up? This is where a book like this helps. The Bible has one author – God – so we need to see the Bible as a whole, as God’s Word. Every book of the Bible is the breath of God and the plan of Salvation spans all of Scripture. In this Bible overview each book of the Bible is summarised; background given; themes and theology explained.
My First Book About the Bible by Carine MacKenzie – Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:5-7. Children need to know about God and his Word. We all do. What do we need to know? We need to know that God’s Word is true, eternal, pure, living, perfect, inspired, without error. It’s exciting to see God’s Word at work in our world and children will see this too as God’s Word acts as a seed, a sword, a fire and food in people’s lives … children’s and grown-ups’.
You Asked: Your Questions. God’s Answers by Bill Edgar – It can be difficult to ask questions, far less answer them. Perhaps you’ve felt that sometimes the questions you really want to ask just can’t be answered. They’re too difficult; too embarrassing; and perhaps you shouldn’t be asking them anyway. William Edgar takes a selection of twenty-four questions just like that – questions that are asked by young adults just like you – and gives a biblical, common sense, unpatronising answer to each. Edgar tackles issues such as ‘Where is God?’ ‘Can we trust the Bible?’ ‘What about love and sex?’ ‘Does God love gay people?’ ‘When will the world end?’ ‘Are there vampires?’ ‘Can I have real friends?’
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A Great Resource for Easter – Jesus Christ to the Rescue by Catherine Mackenzie

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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Jesus Christ to the Rescue by Catherine MacKenzieJesus Christ came into the world to find his people and to save them from sin. He wanted to help them know God his Father.

Jesus Christ has come to the rescue – he’s not just a hero – he’s more than that. He’s a Saviour and he has come to the rescue for children just like you.

This is a delightful compilation of the characters around the cross for young readers. The story of the resurrection is a story of hope and deliverance; Jesus Christ indeed came to the rescue to save sinners.

You can see sample pages from Jesus Christ to the Rescue here:  LINK

About the Author:
Catherine Mackenzie has written several biographies for young teens in the Trailblazers series as well as other titles for younger children. She lives in Scotland and has several nieces and nephews – a perfect practice audience!

Other Books by Catherine Mackenzie:

John Knox The Sharpened Sword by Catherine MacKenzieTwo Margarets Danger on the Hill by Catherine MacKenzieHow to Be a Bible Princess by Catherine MacKenzie

A full list of CF4K titles by Catherine Mackenzie is available here:  LINK

Where to Buy:
 Jesus Christ to the Rescue by Catherine Mackenzie is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you can purchase a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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Commanded – Your Mission: Loving Others God’s Way by L. H. Martin

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Friday, February 15th, 2013

Commanded by L. H. MartinEverywhere around us the clock is ticking. Everyone has a mission they are trying to achieve. Some are exciting – climb mountains, wrestle animals, train serpents. Some are important – cure cancer, translate languages, capture criminals. Some are, well, boring – make beds, wash dishes, pull weeds. And then some are commanded. Commanded? Yes, commanded. If we are Christians – if we have put our trust in the Lord, repented from our sins and given our lives to Him – we have a mission of our own. Your Mission is written in God’s Word – The Bible. It is not all about you though – it’s about honouring God by the way you live.

Based on 1 Corinthians 13 this book is a month’s worth of daily readings and devotions on the theme of our loving God. A great devotional resource for boys ages 8-12.

Praise for Commanded:

“Commanded will challenge you to dig deeper and work harder at loving people the same way that our great King Jesus loves people.”
-Jeff Struecker is an author, national speaker, former US Army Ranger and now pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, GA

About the Author:
L. H. Martin is part of a church in Hamilton, New Zealand. A homeschooler and youth counsellor Martin paints furniture, gets into gardening and writes. “I dream of a cottage in the country… but close enough to Starbucks for times of emergencies.”

Where to Buy:
Commanded – Your Mission: Loving Others God’s Way by L. H. Martin is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you may want to consider purchasing a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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Love Is: Loving Others God’s Way by Laura Martin

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Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Love Is by Laura MartinDo you think that sometimes the whole world seems to be singing about love – yet nobody really knows what it’s all about? Love can be a complicated emotion – but that’s only when humans are in charge. To find out what love really is and its true beauty we need to find out about the One who is love and who gave it to us in the first place. What is Love? God is Love. That’s the answer. Based on 1 Corinthians 13 this book is a month’s worth of daily readings and devotions on the theme of God’s Love.

Praise for Love Is:

“Laura Martin’s book, Love Is… A Book for Girls About Love, is a delightfully engaging devotional for young girls. Our daughter is now grown, but I remember searching for a book just like this one-and not finding it. How I wish this book had been available then! Laura Martin’s love for children comes through on every page. It’s like inviting her into your living room and having her lovingly teach your daughter a Bible study lesson.”
-Lisa Hughes, Mother and author

About the Author:
Laura Martin is married to Bryan and they now have 4 children. Bryan is pastor of River City Bible Church, a church in Hamilton, New Zealand which was planted in August 2010. Laura homeschools her children and in her ‘spare time’ disciples and counsels young women, paints furniture, potters in her garden, chases the spaniel out of the baby bouncer and writes.

Where to Buy:
Love Is: Loving Others God’s Way is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you may want to consider purchasing a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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New in the Trailblazers Series – John Knox: The Sharpened Sword

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Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

John Knox The Sharpened Sword by Catherine MacKenzieJohn Knox: The Sharpened Sword is the latest addition to CF4K’s Trailblazers series. This book presents a great opportunity to introduce your children and grandchildren to the exciting life and world of John Knox. Here’s a sample from the first chapter:

“Nobody saw fit to write down the date of his birth. Perhaps John’s birthday became a day that the Knox family chose to forget. There may have been too many heartbreaking memories attached to a time that changed their lives so drastically.

However, the baby whose birthday was forgotten grew up to become one of the most important people of his era. Hundreds of years after his death the ordinary people of Scotland would look back on John Knox as a man to whom they personally owed a great debt … and not only the people of Scotland. His influence spread across the whole of the Western World.

John Knox came into a world where education was a privilege for the rich and well off; where the Roman Catholic Church owned half of Scotland’s wealth and where democracy was pretty much unheard of. In fact, the Roman Catholic Church at that time was eighteen times more wealthy than the Scottish monarchy. However, it is because of Knox’s influence that Scotland brought free education to all its children. Two hundred years after Knox’s death, the American declaration of independence was signed – a document greatly influenced by Knox’s heart and pen. One passionate Scottish preacher has so influenced the world we inhabit today, that we can thank him and his God for many of our liberties in education, government and religion.

This man who is portrayed today, 500 years after his birth, as dour, bitter and hypocritical couldn’t be further from that deceptive description. He was strong, fearless, passionate and full of surprises. Let’s find out about the first surprise – John Knox the bodyguard.”

About the Author:
Catherine Mackenzie has written several biographies for young teens in the Trailblazers series as well as other titles for younger children. She lives in Scotland and has several nieces and nephews – a perfect practice audience!

A full list of Catherine’s books is available here:  LINK.

Where to Buy:
John Knox: The Sharpened Sword is available at any good  Christian bookstore. If you don’t have a Christian bookstore near you, you may want to consider purchasing a copy from one of the online book retailers listed below:

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