Books published by publisher Gospel Light

What do you say to an adolescent who’s getting ready to enter those turbulent teenage years? Dr. James Dobson, one of America’s leading family psychologists, knows how to speak directly and sincerely to today’s adolescents about the topics that trouble them most. Topics include avoiding feelings of inferiority, handling peer pressure, drug abuse, puberty, sexual development, menstruation, masturbation, romantic love, overcoming discouragement, sound decision-making and handling independence.

The Big Book of Bible Crafts is an essential resource for Vacation Bible School, Sunday school, camps, and more. Every craft relates to a specific Bible story or character and is divided into sections for early childhood and elementary ages. Reproducible, perforated pages make this a user friendly and versatile product, which is fun and useful anytime you’ve got kids around!

A full year's worth of object talks! Useful for children's sermons or to supplement any Sunday school curriculum, children's ministry program, Christian school, or homeschool curriculum. Discussion questions help make each object talk relevant to students' lives. This resource will appeal to many learning styles through active, artistic, and scientific methods.

Through the Old Testament, we find out why God made us and the world. But many youth leaders aren't sure how to introduce these stories to their junior high students. The Old Testament, which begins with the story of Adam and Eve, can help leaders introduce tweens to our common history and purpose. They'll examine how God created the world, how the first family was established, and how sin entered the world. As they journey forward in time, they'll learn about worship's beginnings in the era of Noah and about the adventure of faith beginning with Abraham and many other biblical figures: Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Josiah, Daniel and Esther.Plus, reproducible student handouts and additional lesson options are available for download.

Don’t you always wish you could think of a quick and easy game? Here’s the place to start! Everyone who works with kids needs this book! The Big Book of Bible Games #1 contains more than 150 games perfect for Vacation Bible School, Sunday school, camp, and more. The fun games contained in this reproducible resource will help you talk about Bible principles and verses and reinforce life application with children ages 6 to 12.Perfect for use any time you have a group of kids and a great resource at home for family fun!

Use what kids love to do to help them learn biblical truth! The Really Big Book of Bible Story Coloring Pages offers lively coloring pages that can enrich your program, be used as a fun warm-up as children arrive, or provide a helpful quiet activity. Features include:Pictures to color that reinforce the kid-appropriate Bible story on the other side!Bound-in, searchable CD-ROM makes planning easy and quickKids will share the pages with their familiesA balance of Old and New Testament Bible story coloring pagesOver 158 coloring pagesCD-ROM contains a BONUS of 34 more printable coloring pagesMany uses including kids’ church programs, homeschooling, Christian schools, and more!

Who is God? Does He care what I do with my life? Does God really love me?These days many young people are confused about God. Help youth workers provide a solid foundation for young teens with The Christian Life, a junior high school study resource. Part of the exciting Uncommon Youth Resource series, this straightforward presentation of the gospel first explores who God is—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—then guides students through their relationships with God. Students will learn that God loves them no matter what; that Jesus Christ is the only way to have a relationship with God; and that the Holy Spirit lights the way to God.The three 4-week modules examine one of the most critical parts of a young person's life: their faith. Lead students to discover that everyone is a sinner, how God's grace rescues us, and that we are to serve Him out of love and gratitude for His gift of grace.

Getting some kids to participate in a small-group discussion can be a challenge! Here is a book in a foolproof format that engages and keeps them involved in the topic. Written for kids in grades 3-6 with fun activities, Bible studies, and thought-provoking questions to lay a foundation of faith for life.Easy-to-use formatBuilds discipleship into kids' livesWeekly "Get Real" page for kids to use in connecting with God, applying Biblical truth to life

Big Wave Discovery kids get the fun of going with all their friends to the beach combined with discovering the Bible’s answers to kids’ Big Questions about God, Jesus, the Bible, Prayer, the Church and more. • Gives kids real answers grounded in the Bible • You use the same or similar materials for easy adjusting between age levels • Play high-energy games, art, worship, theme activities and snacks • You’ll love the creative Bible storytelling ideas for both younger and older kids • CD-ROM book includes reproducible music, parent connections for outreach • Easy to use for mid-week program, home school, private school

Who loves young teens more than they could ever imagine? Who longs to give them self confidence and a strong identity, to help them be what they were meant to be? Jesus. Help youth workers introduce young teens to the radical messages of Jesus. This study points students to the supernatural power of Jesus Christ and the lessons He taught, which still ring true today for young people.From the miracle of raising Lazarus to Christ's own resurrection and ascension, students will be filled with awe and amazement that the eternally powerful Christ wants a personal relationship with them. Key themes throughout show the balance Christ showed between His power to heal and to cast out demons, and His tenderness to love and care for His disciples and followers, and for us. His parables communicate a spiritual truth or religious principle through simple, but powerful, stories that students can relate to. The 3 four-week modules explain who Christ is, and how each of us can follow His example to a fruitful and fulfilled life.

This resource provides teachers with 52 full lessons that each revolve around a cool craft. For kids who love crafts, this resource provides you with Bible lessons to enhance each craft. The range of topics covered includes Starting Out Right, Hanging Out in God's House, The Easter Story, Family Time, Taming the Tongue, It's Not About You, and Sharing Jesus with Others. Engage the creativity of kids with The Big Book of Bible Lessons for Crafty Kids.Reproducible with included CD-ROM.