Books with author Carol Siri Johnson

REA's MAXnotes for William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

God is My Father! helps children better relate to God as Father as they: Understand the significance of being adopted into God’s family Go to God the Father for help, comfort, direction, and forgiveness Imagine God the Father’s delight in them Reflect on Jesus’ relationship to the Father Find their identity rooted in this relationship of Father and child This 4-week devotional includes daily activities to engage the child in the content and a final activity to help the child engage personally with God. Bonus Leader’s Guide also available! This guide prepares you for a 10-15-minute weekly conversation with the child. The emphasis is to provide support and encouragement as the child pursues a personal relationship with God. Each weekly guide includes prompts for: Understanding the Content Asking a Question Telling a Personal Story Praying Over the Child This devotional gives children a true picture of what it means to call God, Father. Children need to know the significance and promises behind the word, Father. They need to experience the unconditional acceptance and constant love from their Father who made and admires them. God is My Father! can help children experience the Father and child relationship as God intended! Other devotional titles include: God is My Friend!, God is My Shepherd!, God is My King!, and God is My Creator!

God is My Creator! helps children treat God as Creator as they: Learn God thought of everything when he made the world Explore the many ways in which God made them unique and special Develop a thankful heart toward God who formed them like a potter forms clay Discover that God enjoys them Start to enjoy God, praise him and do the things he created them to do This 4-week devotional includes daily activities to engage the child in the content and a final activity to help the child engage personally with God. Bonus Leader’s Guide also available! This guide prepares you for a 10-15-minute weekly conversation with the child. The emphasis is to provide support and encouragement as the child pursues a personal relationship with God. Each weekly guide includes prompts for: Understanding the Content Asking a Question Telling a Personal Story Praying Over the Child This devotional gives children a solid foundation for their identity as valuable, precious creations of a God who delights in them! God is My Creator! can help children see who they are in God’s eyes and discover the reasons he made them.Other devotional titles in this series include: God is My Friend!, God is My Shepherd!, God is My Father!, and God is My Creator!

God is My Friend! teaches children how to develop an intimate relationship with God as they:Talk to God with simple words from their heartEnjoy time together with GodImagine God’s word in actionListen for God’s voiceTrust God, their always and forever friend!This 4-week devotional includes daily activities to engage the child in the content and a final activity to help the child engage personally with God.Bonus Leader’s Guide also included! This guide prepares you for a 10-15-minute weekly conversation with the child. The emphasis is to provide support and encouragement as the child pursues a personal relationship with God. Each weekly guide includes prompts for:Understanding the ContentAsking a Question Telling a Personal Story Praying Over the Child This devotional focuses on helping children understand practically their personal relationship with God. It’s easy to focus so much time and effort on filling children’s minds with knowledge about God that we forget their souls were created for something more. People were created for an intimate relationship with God. And this includes children! God is My Friend! can help children actually know God and not just know about him. What an invaluable foundation to lay in their young lives!Other devotional titles include: God is My King!, God is My Shepherd!, God is My Father!, and God is My Creator!

God is My King! helps children grow in relating to God as King as they: Acknowledge God has the right to be in charge Understand that God’s heart is good and can be trusted Follow God’s ways and do his will Ask for God’s kingdom to be seen in their actual, daily lives Praise and sing to their great God and King This 4-week devotional includes daily activities to engage the child in the content and a final activity to help the child engage personally with God. Bonus Leader’s Guide also available! This guide prepares you for a 10-15-minute weekly conversation with the child. The emphasis is to provide support and encouragement as the child pursues a personal relationship with God. Each weekly guide includes prompts for: Understanding the Content Asking a Question Telling a Personal Story Praying Over the Child This devotional gives children a picture of life in God’s kingdom under the rule of a good King. Having God be overall and in charge is the best way to live! The more children understand the true nature of their King, the more their hearts will respond in adoration and praise of the King of kings. God is My King! can help children learn to love, trust, and serve their great God and King!Other devotional titles include: God is My Friend!, God is My Shepherd!, God is My Father!, and God is My Creator!

God is My Shepherd! teaches children to follow their good shepherd as they: Are assured of God's constant presence See God as their protector, provider, and guide Imagine God as their good shepherd Trust God with their heart Rest in God's tender care This 4-week devotional includes daily activities to engage the child in the content and a final activity to help the child engage personally with God. Bonus Leader’s Guide also available! This guide prepares you for a 10-15-minute weekly conversation with the child. The emphasis is to provide support and encouragement as the child pursues a personal relationship with God. Each weekly guide includes prompts for: Understanding the Content Asking a Question Telling a Personal Story Praying Over the Child This devotional focuses on helping children understand practically the personal care God has for them. It’s not enough to teach children truths about God. Their souls were made to be in intimate relationship with God and experience God's compassion firsthand. God is My Shepherd! can help children experience the benefits of God's personal and tender care!Other devotional titles include: God is My Friend!, God is My King!, God is My Father!, and God is My Creator!