Akron Public Library

Christmas is a time for family fun, twinkly lights, and cozy cocoa! It is also a precious time to remember Jesus and the gift of His birth. My Christmas Prayer will help children celebrate the true reason for the season of Christmas.

Explores the story and meaning of Christmas for believers, and how it marks the beginning of a hope that endures forever.

From the lost manuscripts of renowned children's author Brown, this bedtime story is based on the classic New England Sampler prayer, God Bless the Moon and God Bless Me. The poetic verse of the text shows a child praying for God's blessing on children in different parts of the world and themselves as the moon shines down on them all.

Mama comes to tuck you in,pulls the covers to your chin, squeezes fingers, squeezes toes,lays a kiss upon your nose. A beautifully illustrated bedtime book that pairs sleepy-time text with cmary's art and precious prayers.

Over the course of fourteen novels, millions of readers have fallen in love with the faith, encouragement, and wisdom that are at the very heart of Jan Karon's Mitford series. Now, for the first time, readers will have the chance to walk with Father Tim through a collection of prayers, sermons, and inspirational passages that incorporates material from each of the novels. In addition, fans will get to hear directly from author Jan Karon, in a brand-new...

Archangel Gabriel and his three mischievous Prayer Ambassadors--Shirley, Goodness and Mercy--lend their celestial aid to three needy Christmas cases. Harry Alderwood, 86, prays that his increasingly forgetful wife, Rosalie, will agree to move into assisted living before he dies. Meanwhile, nine-year-old Carter Jackson begs God for a dog, even though his mother and father tell him that they can't afford to keep a pet, while Beth Fischer's mother prays...

"In Dangerous Prayers, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel helps readers discover the power and the joy of communicating authentically--and dangerously--with God"--

Sara Murray had never met her mother's parents and was surprised to learn after her death that they were Amish living in Pennsylvania. When she is finally able to make the trip to meet them, she is shocked to learn someone else has been living with them and pretending to be Sara. Sara can't understand how quickly her grandparents are willing to forgive the impostor. Secrets and deceit seem to follow Sara, and she is so tired of it. Though soon she...

Award-winning singer and songwriter Stormie Omartian and her husband, Michael, have spent the past 20 years raising their children and learning the power of praying for them. Now, in 30 short, easy-to-read chapters, she shares how you can pray through every age and stage of your child's life. Learn how to turn to the Father and place every detail of your child's life in his loving and capable hands. - Back cover.