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Author Robin Schmitt was inspired by the words of the apostle Paul in 1 Cor. 14:19--about speaking five clear words of instruction--to create this devotional for children ages 8-12. The devotions focus on helping kids memorize what Schmitt calls Bible Gems, or Gemstones, nuggets of truth in five words or fewer found in Scripture. Schmitt hopes his book will help children learn what the Bible teaches and put it into practice, shaping their characters and building them up in faith, now and in the years ahead. As Schmitt relates biblical stories relevant to each Bible Gem, he shares how they connect to the joys, challenges, fears, and triumphs of kids today. He also encourages his readers to see how God meets them in their everyday lives--strengthening in weakness, providing for needs, loving unconditionally, and more. Schmitt repeatedly points out that kids--and adults--grow in godliness, not through their own efforts or strength, but because of God's work within human hearts and minds, accomplishing the transformation that only he has the power to bring about. This meaningful devotional is suitable for family mealtimes or for individual use by older children. -- The Banner
Robin Schmitt knows how to write wisdom for kids, and he does it VERY well. In his latest book of devotions, Robin delivers positive, uplifting, powerful Scriptures to meditate and reflect on—in five words or less! At a time of media-driven, 10-second attention spans that must be fed or lost to the next item, this book offers nuggets of relatable stories and ways for busy families to engage. Short, sweet, memorable Scriptures and 52 devotions designed to be done once a week offer powerful “gemstones,” Scripture of five words or less. Gorgeous, four-color photographs throughout reiterate a sense of beauty while reminding us of our rock-solid God. This book is perfect for anyone suffering from too-busy syndrome and desires to get back into God’s Word, great gift for holidays, teachers, youth group leaders, new Christians, homeschoolers, Christian educators and libraries, oh, and middle grade boys and girls! -Kim Childress
Description
Enhanced with beautiful gemstone photographs throughout, Bible Gems to Remember Devotions for Kids gives readers 52 devotions—one for each week of the year—to read, reflect upon, and put into practice. By the end of the year, children will have learned more than 52 easy-to-memorize Scripture verses!
Bible Gems to Remember Devotions for Kids, written by Robin Schmitt, shows how God can accomplish amazing things with just a few words. Scripture is filled with “gemstones”—concise statements of five words or less that hold great value, meaning, and power. This photo-driven devotional includes 52 of these special Bible gems to memorize as well as additional gems to ponder at the end of the devotion.
Bible Gems to Remember Devotions for Kids:
- Includes 52 devotions, one for each week of the year, enhanced with beautiful gemstone photos that encourage children to memorize Scripture
- Is creatively based on Scripture “gemstones” that are concise statements of five words or less that hold great value, meaning, and power
- Features a gorgeous cover that sparkles and shines
About the Author
Robin Schmitt has written several books for children and adults, including The Adventure Bible Handbook, The NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions, Married for Life, 101 Amazing Things About Heaven, and The 100 Most Important Bible Verses for Men. Robin has a passion for inspiring readers of all ages toward spiritual maturity and childlike faith. He lives in Michigan with his wife and three children.
Product Description
- ISBN: 97870310746256
- Publisher : Zonderkidz; Illustrated edition (August 6, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 192 pages
- Reading age : 8 - 12 years
- Grade level : 3 - 4
- Item Weight : 15.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
