Jesus and Me: One Child's Friendship with the Son of God
Joshua Cartwright
Paperback
(Throwbox Innovation Studios, June 14, 2019)
How an eight-year-old girl will introduce your daughter to a friendship with Jesus.Jesus and me uses the story of Imma, 8, to help your child understand how friendship with Jesus is possible. As a parent (of a nine-year-old girl) and children's author myself I see the other stories that society is feeding our children. Stories are powerful. Stories live us and change us. So when God put on my heart the the story of a little girl who struggled to come to faith in Jesus - but who has a beautiful faith-building victory - I knew I should write it. It will influence the heart of your child for Christ.So what's the story...?Imma is 8 and she's praying for a hero to make the world a better place. She sees that things are wrong - and she hopes for a warrior to come. When she meets Jesus - she sees He has the power - but he won't use force or violence like the bad guys.Why won't He just *snap*His fingers and change the world?Jesus and me is the story of a girl who had questions for the Son of God - and wasn't afraid to ask them.Here's what other parents have said:"This is an excellent book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know it will be loved by parents and children alike. A great read.""This book was so sweet! This would be a particularly wonderful book for young girls, as an introduction to Christ... Wonderfully written!""Jesus and Me can help children to realize at a young age that 'knowing' Jesus is more that just being acquainted but it is about having a personal relationship with Him. I look forward to sharing this book with my preteen grandchildren."In Jesus and Me your child will experience:Eight faith-building bible-based stories about Imma's encouters with Jesus - suitable for reading alone, together or in devotionals.The relatable character of Imma, a fun, fiesty 8-year-old who asks the kinds of questions a real child might.Beautiful hand-drawn colour pictures showing Imma's interactions with Jesus in a realistic world of Israel.Games that Imma played - your child can play the Jewish game of GAP!The chance to experience what friendship with the Son of God could be like.As a parent you'll see:Biblically respectful material; Scriptures references, the words of Jesus in blue.Show your child where Imma and Jesus lived with an illustrated map of Ancient Israel.Important Hebrew and Greek words to help your child in worship.More comments by parents:"I love the way Biblical truths and accurate historical details were woven into the story. A great way to teach kids about Jesus.""... is a thought provoking story of a little girl that actually gets to meet Jesus. She gets to talk with him and ask questions that most children will ask at some point in life." Jesus and Me is a wonderfully refreshing Christian children's book. The story is well paced, each chapter can be a sitting before bed. The phrasing of the stories, and the topics covered, allow discussion and exploration. Scroll up, press 'buy now' and begin the adventure today.
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