Books published by publisher Abingdon-Cokesbury Press

In his best-selling book, 24 Hours that Changed the World, pastor and popular author Adam Hamilton takes readers on a Lenten journey to relive the one day in history that changed everything. Hamilton invites readers and viewers to experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ final hours. In 24 Hours That Changed the World for Older Children, children ages 9-12 will trace the final week of Jesus' life in age-appropriate language as they experience this new study based on Adam Hamilton's acclaimed series, 24 Hours That Changed the World. Adapted for the tween audience by Marcia Stoner, this leader's resource contains everything needed to conduct the 7-week study, including reproducible handouts.

This beautifully-illustrated storybook introduces children to the true story of Walter, a guide dog who assists Pastor Diane through her day at the church. Walter helps Pastor Diane minister to others as they visit the sick at the hospital and attend church meetings and potluck suppers. Walter is her faithful companion as Pastor Diane conducts Bible studies and leads worship. Walter loves his view from under the pew, where he can listen to the choir sing and see the faces of families who have come to church to worship God together.

There are seven distinct ways of teaching and learning: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, body/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. In 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children, Barbara Bruce uses these seven learning styles to show you how to meet the various learning needs of each child in your classroom. The 25 Old and New Testament lessons which are included feature warm-up exercises, scripture readings, activities, and options for tailoring the lesson to all your students' individual learning needs. Practical advice for discovering each child's learning preferences, reproducible patterns and handouts, and a teacher training session are also included. The Bible story lessons can be used independently or with existing class curriculum.

Live It! is a tween resource designed to help tweens face today's issues with a real understanding of how their faith impacts their lives every day. "Making Good Decisions" deals with how faith in God and knowledge of the Bible helps tweens make good decisions. Click here for more information about Live It!For updated information and fun for your Tweens, visit us online at www.tweenslive.com.

Nominated as a finalist for Book of the Year by Fore Word Magazine Badger's Christmas Day reconciles the secular approach to Christmas with the true Christian meaning of Christmas. Each two-page spread contains an envelope that holds a game, a recipe, or other novelty element. Badger goes from home to home, leaving his woodland friends a gift. When he gets to Owl's house, he finds he has given away everything. Owl, however, has heard the Christmas story and recounts it to Badger.

Ideal for showing children how to be effective stewards of the world around them This leader's resource helps plan six sessions that will help children • Learn what it means to care for the world and God’s people • Consider the ways to do good things for their families, their church, their community, and the world • Discover the value of spiritual disciplines and how to practice them The three simple rules of "Do No Harm," "Do Good," and "Stay in Love with God" are easy enough for children to understand and profound enough to begin a lifelong journey of faith. For a free online copy of Three Simple Rules A Conversation Guide for Parents click here!

These are days you will remember for the rest of your life. Live each one to the fullest! Make It Count: 180 Devotions for the School Year provides encouragement for each day of the school year. Each devotion features a short inspirational thought or quotation, as well as a brief passage of Scripture that will help students focus on their daily faith walk and strengthen their connection with God. High school is filled with busyness and laughter, stress and work. Make It Count reminds readers to take a deep breath, treasure the moments, tell the special people in their lives just how much they love them, and make the most of every day