Books published by publisher Lavabrook Publishing Group

What does “following Jesus” mean, anyway? What if the lives we think we are living are actually disconnected from who Jesus really is? This Jesus-centered resource for teens is about rediscovering Jesus. For around 2,000 years, Jesus has been at the center of pretty much everything, and no one has had a bigger influence on daily lives than Jesus. Most of us think we have a pretty good idea of who Jesus is and what he did. Sometimes the people we know the least are the people we’re around the most. Isn’t that weird? We’re convinced that we really know them, because they’ve always been part of our lives. But we need to get reintroduced to them, because we don’t really know them as well as we think we do. This highly interactive, 40-day teen devotional helps young adults take a fresh look at what they think they already know about Jesus, so they can grow in their love and friendship with him and live the life they didn’t know was possible. Get ready for an exciting, life-changing adventure!

The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too?Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They’re working online, seeking flexible schedules, and pursuing a role in defining how projects should be completed. They want to feel a sense of responsibility for your organization’s overall mission.Put simply, these volunteers don’t want to simply make a contribution; they want to make a difference!Jonathan McKee and Thomas McKee have tapped into their decades of experience with the simple goal of helping you recruit, manage, and lead the new breed of volunteers. They’ll guide you to a clearer understanding of what today’s volunteers look like, how they want to get involved, and how you can most effectively attract, train, and unleash them within your organization.You’ll also discover a bounty of helpful resources to assist you, including job descriptions, applications, and interview questions; activities, icebreakers, and team-builders for volunteer meetings; community-building activities; and tips for board retreats and planning sessions.The 21st century calls for a new system and for a greatly expanded definition of what it means to be a volunteer. If you can harness this passion and potential, you’ll experience results that will reward both your organization and your volunteers.

How Do I Read the Bible? The Bible is a big, big, BIG book. Kids might think it’s hard to read. Where do you start? How much should you read? What if you don’t understand it? How will you ever finish it? This hands-on book shows your kids what the Bible is all about—its thrilling stories, its jaw-dropping surprises, and why it’s all so important. Bible characters will show kids just how easy it can be to read and understand God’s Word. They’ll be expert Bible readers in no time!Here’s a sneak peek at the book’s introduction from Jesus… From “once upon a time” to “happily ever after,” you know a good story when you read one. The Bible is the ultimate true story. It tells us what God has done from the beginning of time, what’s going to happen at the end of the world, and some of the best stuff in between. But what are all these stories for? And why should you read them? I’m here to tell you! God created the Bible to help you discover how much God loves you and wants to be with you as your forever friend. All the stories, poems, prophecies, and letters in the Bible give you the answers to life’s questions and problems. So now you can grow closer to God no matter what you’re going through. That’s because I’m always with you. And the Bible can help you remember that. How should you read the Bible? With an open heart and an open mind to understand just how much God loves you. Because God really, really, really loves you, my friend. Your friend, Jesus

In our world, science and mythology are mortal enemies. But what if a world existed where they were the same thing? In this first volume of The Relics of Errus, Flight of the SkyCricket, three sisters-Eli, Anna, and Rose Hoover-stumble through a window in the wine cellar of an old Victorian house and find themselves in Errus, a world where natural disasters give birth to mythological creatures-some harmless, some horrific. Caught up in a quest involving impassable deserts, dangerous jungles, dark mountainous caverns, and a menagerie of dwarfs, fairies, knights, and quirky scientists, they search for the mythical Well of the sea goddess Therra, which seems to be their only way home. Trapped in a world that births fairies from windstorms and dwarfs from earthquakes, everything rests on finding the lost Well... if it even exists. Both the pious and skeptic make their case along the way, but belief may not always be something you choose-sometimes it is something that happens to you.

As Savanna gallops through her day, she finds gifts from God along the way. Encourage your child to see God’s good gifts in every flower, friend, and ray of sunshine! Savanna's story helps little ones know that All Day Long, God Is Good, in fun, age-appropriate ways. Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover that when life is good, God is good, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• When Friends Share, God Is There! • When I'm Sad, God Loves Me • Never Fear, God Is Near • All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)

Skyler is an expert builder and inventor. He can make almost anything! But he can break almost anything, too. It seems that for every success, there’s also a mess. Yet Skyler’s smile never leaves his face because God loves him anyway. Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! is a story that assures kids that God will always love them, no matter what. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• I’ve Got This! • Is Anyone Out There? • I Was Born for This! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Two giggly friends splash in the sea. Can you tell which one is me? What do a curious child and an even more curious li’l crab have in common? A sunny beach…a day of sandy, splashy fun…and a Creator who made them both. Here’s the perfect place to launch a conversation about diversity and the joy of seeing past our differences to what we have in common. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Zion the lion turns his frown upside down. One skinned knee, a tummy ache, an oopsy-fumbled birthday cake. Will anything go right? Help your child to see that even on sad days, God loves us! Zion's story helps little ones know that When I'm Sad,God Loves Me, in fun, age-appropriate ways. Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover that even when life is sad, God is good, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• All Day Long, God Is Good! • When Friends Share, God Is There! • Never Fear, God Is Near • All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)

The number #1 cry of children's ministry leaders everywhere is the desire to teach kids the basics—the foundational truths of the Christian faith. With the 13 Most Important Bible Lessons series, you’ll give kids a faith foundation that will last a lifetime and prepare them for a lifetime of spiritual maturity. This series offers kids’ Bible lessons that prepare upper-elementary school kids to weather the storms of life with a strong spiritual base. This children’s ministry resource not only gives children a solid understanding of their faith, it also equips their teachers to tackle the tough questions that inevitably arise. Teach your children practical Bible lessons that will establish a solid footing to help them deal with the challenges of growing up while also growing in their faith and their Christian beliefs. Each Most Important Bible Lesson is designed for kids age 8 through 12, and includes: Lesson at glanceOpenerScripture foundationsRelational applicationsClosing prayerGive your kids a firm hold of God's truth with 13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids about God. You get 13 lessons focusing on the three pillars of our faith: God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Your volunteers will be equipped to teach kids vital truths that include: The goodness of GodThe holiness of GodJesus, God in human fleshJesus, the payment for our sinsThe Holy Spirit, our advocate 13 Most Important Bible Series offers three volumes:13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids about God (9780764470660)13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Living for Jesus (9781470704278)13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Loving Each Other (9781470715236)

Even if she’s feeling sad, God’s for Tina—so she’s glad! When Tina’s sniffling with sadness…or angry about an almost-shared soccer ball…or slipping into sleepy-time, she finds that someone’s helping her along: God. Not only does this little book entertain—it gives young children the words they need to share their feelings. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li'l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)