Books published by publisher Harvest House Publishers, 2011

Pursuing God really is an adventure—one that can get extreme, one you'll never tire of.Becoming a young man after God's own heart is a lot like climbing a mountain. You'll find all sorts of challenges on the way up, but the awesome view at the top is well worth the trip.Real success in life—the kind that counts with God—starts by discovering God's priorities for you. These include...building your faithchoosing the right kinds of friendsgetting along at homewinning the battle over temptationmaking right choices about the futureOnce you get started on this journey, you'll never be the same!Includes new and revised content.

Thank You, dear God, for blessing meWith food, a home, and a family.And now, O Lord, I ask if You might,Help me be honest and do what is right.Following the success of the bestselling God’s Wisdom for Little Girls, now the wonderful teachings of Proverbs come to life for young boys, age 4-7, too! In God’s Wisdom for Little Boys memorable rhymes by Jim and Elizabeth George play alongside watercolors by Judy Luenebrink for a charming presentation of truths to live by.With each turn of the page, parents and their children discover that God’s little boy isprayerfulthankfulresponsiblekindbravetruthful…and so much more!Imparting God’s wisdom to sons, grandsons, and any young boy today will help them become men of God tomorrow. This charming book is a gift that will make an eternal impression on every special boy in your life.

Girls love horses! Horsewoman Rebecca Ondov invites tweens (ages 8 to 12) to experience life around horses—caring for them, getting to know their personalities, training them, and loving them. Along the way, girls will discover more about themselves—who they are, how much God loves them, and what He wants them to do.Using their love for horses as a base, Great Horse Stories for Girls helps girls:build confidence in God's love and provisioncreate stronger friendshipsknow how to handle "the blues"make wise choicesdevelop an active prayer lifeDaughters will enjoy these true stories of interacting with horses and encounter life-changing truths that will help them grow strong spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.

Elizabeth George, author of A Young Woman After God's Own Heart (more than 230,000 copies sold), offers another life-changing teen book—A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices.Today's teens are bombarded with choices about attitudes, behaviors, friends, clothes, finances, and college. And with the rise of alcohol, drugs, sexual issues, and crime, they must make serious decisions daily.Bible teacher Elizabeth George takes teens through the step-by-step process of making decisions that are life-affirming, godly, and wise in areas that include—managing emotionsimproving relationshipsdeveloping confidenceliving in the center of God's willavoiding trouble and bad situationsTeens will discover checkpoints to use as guides for making decisions, and they will learn to take the long view when considering consequences. Young women will also realize the tremendous wisdom, guidance, and answers available in God's Word.Great for individuals, small groups, and mentoring.

Men of Fearless Faith Meet men who have used their God-given talents to live out their faith to the fullest. They come from a variety of backgrounds, eras, and ethnicities, but each one has answered the Lord’s call on their life in bold and innovative ways. Children of all ages will be inspired by the stories of C.S. Lewis—professor and author of the influential Chronicles of Narnia seriesZhang Boli—Chinese dissident, journalist, and Christian pastorRichard Allen—former slave and founder of the African Methodist Episcopal ChurchTim Tebow—athlete, Heisman trophy winner, and outspoken follower of ChristFather Damien—priest who dedicated his life to helping lepers in Hawaii These and the 45 other defenders of the faith featured in this book have made a profound impact on the world around them, and in many cases changed the course of history. Strong, smart, and sometimes outspoken, these men are tremendous examples of God’s love in action. These inspiring profiles will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to discover their own gifts and how they can use them to glorify God.

Sugar and spice and everything nice—that's what little girls are made of...and so much more! In her first children's book, bestselling author Elizabeth George draws from the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to encourage young girls to apply the positive traits and qualities illustrated in each verse.Judy Luenebrink's charming illustrations complement the text, which emphasizes that there is more to being a girl than simply being sweet and nice. God desires for them to be helpful, confident, thoughtful, eager, prayerful, creative, cheerful, and kind—one of His little girls!A wonderful read-aloud book and perfect gift for parents or grandparents to give to their favorite little girl!

Improve Your Game, Build Your Faith Decisions, decisions. In both the virtual world and the real world, you have to make a bunch of choices. Mess up in the virtual world of Minecraft and you can always start over. But in the real world, where the decisions you make have real consequences, both good and bad, it's not that simple. Where can you go for help? Is there a gamer's guide for living? Yes, it's called the Bible—and God created it to help you win! Join gamer Dragee90 as he shares daily devotions packed with secrets to success in two key areas of your life:Gameplay—Learn A-to-Z tips and tricks for virtual world-building and secrets and online survival in the game of Minecraft.Real Life—Dragee90 reveals some of his own daily struggles and gives you powerful Scripture verses from the Bible you can use to overcome life's biggest obstacles. Building faith block by block is easy when you start with the right foundation!

Stormie Omartian, bestselling author of What Happens When I Talk to God? (more than 55,000 copies sold), shares her passion for prayer with children in this thought-provoking and encouraging book. Beautifully illustrated with characters who bravely show their emotions and written in straight-forward, honest language, this story teaches little ones that God cares about all their feelings―sad, happy, lonely, mad, worried, afraid―because God loves them no matter how they feel.The everyday, easy-to-understand scenarios encourage children to acknowledge their own emotions and turn to God. Readers can help the special child in their lives face inevitable disappointments with the realization that God is always near, He always understands, and He always wants to help.

As one of the country's most respected evangelical leaders, pastor and author Tony Evans challenges "tweens" (ages 8 to 12) to explore what the armor of God is all about. He understands that Christian kids want to be stronger, more confident, and skilled at living an exciting God-centered life, and so he presents the unvarnished truth.Tony Evans gives kids a plan for success by explaining:Scripture reveals who's behind the world's traps and snares and how to resist him.God offers all Christians a powerful suit of armor and mighty weapons.The suit includes a belt of truth and helmet of salvation to wear and shield of faith to carry into the battle.When every piece of God's armor is worn correctly, the enemy is defeated and Christians finish victorious.By learning how to dress in the armor God provides, preteens are able to speak the truth, stand firm in the faith, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Based on Kay Arthur’s bestselling How to Study Your Bible (390,000 copies sold), this easy–to–use Bible study combines a serious commitment to God’s Word with fun illustrations, games, puzzles, and activities that reinforce biblical truth. How to Study Your Bible for Kids introduces the basics of inductive Bible study―observation, interpretation, and application―to children ages 9 to 12. As they learn about the people in the Bible, the way things were done in biblical times, the amazing miracles performed, and numerous terrific adventures found in the Bible, young people will discover that God’s Word speaks to them right where they’re at. They’ll come away from this study with a deeper understanding of God’s love and care for them.

Faith Foundations from A-Z Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, We Believe introduces little ones to foundational Christian theology, including baptism, communion, the Nicene and Apostles’ Creed, the Trinity, and more. Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations as they learn the alphabet and the essentials of Christian faith. You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one form a firm spiritual foundation built on biblical truth. ***Baby Believer® primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer® board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.