Youth Kids

Their parents tragically passed away, and custody of the Davis triplets, DeeDee, Doug, and Del, was awarded to their Aunt Carmen and Uncle Clarence, who live on the Circle R Ranch in Texas. The triplets love the place and have even been given their own horses. But, sadly, their aunt and uncle want nothing to do with religion, and the triplets need to make some of the biggest decisions of their lives. Things ratchet up quickly when an innocent trail ride to explore an abandoned house results in a spooked horse and a fallen rider. The best bet seems to be to take cover in the spooky old house...

This book is created for Christian parents to read and enjoy themselves or to share with their children. All of the selected stories are appropriate for children and are about raising Christian kids twelve and under. Parent will enjoy reading these heartfelt, inspiring, and often humorous stories about the ups and downs of daily life in today's contemporary Christian families, written by other Christian parents.

Four original short stories for children that are intended to amuse and entertain, while creating positive family values. Ideal for parents and teachers who want to read to their children and students, but worded simply enough for young readers to enjoy on their own. Story 1 is about a family visiting their relatives on a farm; Story 2 tells of a flea's adventure when he gets lost and tries to find his way home; Story 3 is about a young fisherman at his city park pond; and Story 4 is the thoughts of a second young boy and his fishing adventures. Each story is long enough to hold the child's...

With the help of God, her family, and many other people along the way, Diane's Kids off the Block morphed from a personal crusade to do what she could into a nationally known program that has helped more than 3,000 at-risk Chicago teens. In this powerful, energizing book, she tells her incredible story to men and women who are sick of sitting behind their keyboards watching the world crumble and are ready to do something to make a difference.

In this engaging and refreshingly simple audiobook, JJ Vasquez explains how church leaders, parents, and pastors can move past just "telling" the next generation about Christ, and start "introducing" them to Him. As a denominational youth leader, University Professor of Youth and Family Ministry, youth pastor of a 400+ student ministry, and a parent of two, JJ pulls from a rich variety of experience.

A Rifle. A Choice. A Transformation. The Boy with a Rifle and the fairy of salvation is a powerful ecological and moral fable that will move hearts, inspire minds, and ignite conversations across generations. Blending the charm of a fairy tale with the urgency of environmental awareness, this beautifully written story follows young Patricio—a seemingly ordinary boy—on an extraordinary journey from guilt to redemption. Gifted a rifle by his well-meaning father, Patricio joins his friends in a game that turns deadly for the innocent birds of the countryside. But when the weight of his ...

Few things excite teens as much as making music. However, developing a contemporary music program that engages them often remains a mystery. But what if there were a proven method for creating and sustaining a music program that reaches teens on their own terms? The authors had this vision in mind when they launched their first Music Clubhouse in 2004 in Lawrence Massachusetts. The professional staff filled the room with guitars, keyboards, drums, and the latest recording equipment, drawing teens in from the nearby community. Nearly twenty years later, this vision has expanded to 25 Music ...

This book equips readers with proven principles to help them have life-changing discussions with kids about how Jesus changes lives, explain the plan of salvation, or lead a child in prayer to begin a relationship with Christ.

Are you worried about the plight of our Sea Turtles? Feeling powerless to help because you’re young? Do you need ideas on where and how you can make a difference? You’re learning more about the global climate crisis we find ourselves in, how it impacts our wildlife and you are becoming anxious about this. And… the more you read about the harm human activity is causing, the more you feel helpless because you think there is nothing you can do about it. I’m here to tell you that this is not the case. You can make a difference! You can be a force for change! R.M. Morahan’s From ...

Joseph Silver Hawk Argent is on the run. He's running from the cops and an ancient prophecy that he doesn't want anything to do with. He's seventeen, a leader of the Los Caballeros street gang and even though he's Native American, he doesn't want any part of where he came from. A Holy man has pegged Joseph or Cheetah, as his friends call him, as a warrior who lived during the days of Crazy Horse but Joseph lives in New York. He wants nothing to do with his past or a past life that he doesn't care about. Frank Belger is the cop who only cares about one thing. He's determined to catch the ...

The Lord commands his people to: “Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise.” (Deut 6:6-7) Do you have the necessary resources to present the gospel to young readers in a clear and compelling manner? The best resources are theologically sound, highly readable, and richly illustrated. They inform, equip, and inspire readers to respond to the Savior’s offer of mercy and love. One of the most valuable works in this category of literature is...

Danny and Kay Orlis are asked to go along on a chartered boat cruise off the coast of Guatemala to help translate for the captain and lead Bible studies for the crew. They take along Matt and Mark, twin sons of coworkers at the mission. But something fishy is going on with one of the passengers on this boat and his interest in an old shipwreck. Mark, Matt, and their new friend Gil try to discover what their shipmate is up to and solve the mystery of the wreck below.

Via LaVie thinks she’s just an average fifth-grader. She has a mom and dad, an irritating older brother and a cat. She has friends (Molly Appleton is her bestie) and an enemy (bossy mean girl, Tailor Madison). And, she has plenty of worries about going to middle school in the near future. But Via also has a secret that makes her far from average: she’s an undercover genius who remembers just about everything she sees. It’s an ability that was encouraged by Via’s beloved grandmother while Via faced one of the biggest challenges in her life. And while her eidetic memory comes in handy...

Danny and Kay Orlis were selected to be foster parents to Kent and Jill Gilbert because their own parents have not treated them properly. When Danny and Kay went to the agency to pick them up and take them to their home, Jill was scared, and Kent was defiant. Danny and Kay realized that their hands would be full. Kent gets mixed up with the wrong group of boys at school, sees an opportunity and steals some money, and ends up dealing with the consequences. He is under conviction of the Holy Spirit to accept Jesus, but he has to make a choice… what Kent wants or what Kent needs.

Fritz McCloud is thrilled when his knee is finally recovered enough to allow him to play basketball again. Everyone is excited when their star player scores a big victory against a rival school. But then Johnny Larson is caught drinking, and the coach kicks him off the basketball team. Johnny goes from bad to worse, and nothing Fritz can say or do seems to make a dent in Johnny’s bad attitude and choices. Then, a terrible tragedy changes everything.

Jack Ross is a troubled yet irresistibly charismatic upperclassman. Despite her parents' warnings about the dangers of dating an unsaved boy, Linda Penner finds herself magnetically drawn to him. Meanwhile, Kent Gilbert, even though he lived with the Orlises, gets entangled in Jack’s gang of thieves. But when their world falls apart, both Kent and Linda must confront their choices. They discover who their true friends are and what complete surrender to Christ means.

Ron Orlis planned to spend his summer break giving out Bibles and literature with friends in Mexico. But he soon meets Pedro, a 14-year-old Indian boy, who recently became a Christian and is desperate to return to his village to tell his family about Jesus Christ. Ron and Pedro go together to the boy’s home but meet with danger and opposition from the police, a witch doctor, and hostile villagers. Ron and his friends learn to wait on God and trust Him to do what He’s promised, in spite of threats and even imprisonment.

Triplets Del, Doug, and DeeDee are orphaned missionary kids. Rejected by their aunt and uncle in Texas who were offended by the triplets’ faith in Jesus, the kids have now found a permanent home with Danny and Kay Orlis. The triplets have a place to live but still have many things to figure out. As they are growing up, they realize that although they look alike, they have unique talents and abilities. Doug finds his skill on the basketball court, but a fawn discovered during a walk in the woods reveals one of the exceptional talents God gave Del.

Doug, Del, and DeeDee Davis are eager to visit their cousins, the Ropers, on their sprawling Texas ranch. Now that their Aunt Carmen has turned to Christ, the ranch seems an entirely different place. The kids are looking forward to time with the Ropers and horseback riding, but then, unexpected lights in an old, abandoned house and glimpses of someone hiding in the grass add more mystery to their visit than they bargained for.

Kent Gilbert is desperate to be friends with Stub, Buford, Carl, and the other “cool” guys in high school. However, when the gang plans a party in an old, abandoned barn, Kent is invited – to stay away. In an attempt to prove that he can fit in, Kent comes up with a plan, but it goes horribly wrong and results in a blinding explosion. The doctor says that, tragically, Kent’s eyesight appears to be lost. This lesson comes at a high price, but as is often the case, this overwhelming event in his life results in a most wonderful change of heart.