The earth made in seven days—could this be?

A loving God imagined and longed for me?

At one time or another, we all ask ourselves about the Genesis account of creation. How we view creation, and how we understand the lessons in Genesis, deeply affects how we view our lives and our faith. Through original poems, artwork, and photography, In Seven Days?, by author and artist Roslyn Gatts Alexander, presents a fresh, positive outlook on God’s creation of the universe and offers new understanding of the Bible account for readers old and new.

The modern practice of Communion, of taking the body of Jesus Christ into the temple of our own bodies, is rooted in the rituals of the Temple of King Solomon, who ruled Jerusalem at the height of its power and greatness. In Bread of Presence, author and artist Roslyn Gatts Alexander lovingly retells the “Bread of Life” story through original prose and artwork, celebrating the history of the temple and how Christ became the focus and true meaning of fellowship with God.

No child should be baptized or take Communion without understanding the foundational truth in Alexander’s beautiful illustrations and deep insights on our relationship with God. Bread of Presence is a worshipful, uplifting journey about God’s covenant of love and His new covenant—Jesus came so we can go before our heavenly Father’s holy throne.

What new can we learn from the Christmas story? But What Can I Give Him? presents the story of the birth of Jesus, but teaches ways we can apply it to our lives. From the shepherds we learn to share this story with others. The wisemen teach us to follow God and to give him gifts. This story answers the question of what can I give God at Christmas, telling of two very special gifts that please God.

Before Patricia goes to sleep, she wants to thank God for all the blessings of her day. She also learned a very important truth that she will carry with her the rest of her life. What could that be? A WOW for life! Come let her share this with you.

Anger and bullying are parts of growing up, but it seems that conventional ways of dealing with these issues fail. Teachers cannot be expected to keep an eye on every student every second. Parents aren’t present in the classroom to defend their third-grader. Kids aren’t taught how to take care of their anger until their anger becomes a problem. What can be done, then, to put a preemptive end to the bullying and let the healing begin?

Educator and author Linda Davis presents an alternative way of looking at juvenile psychological development in Conflict Mediation. Davis uses poetry to describe situations, emotions, and resolutions, followed by questions that delve deeper into the meaning of the poems. From an adult who keeps bullies away to ways of using kind language, this workbook guides students to insights on interpersonal interaction.

From her years of observing children in the public school system, Davis has developed an understanding of what it’s like to be a kid and of all the difficulties being a kid presents. With poems directed toward third to fifth graders, she also directs her words to teachers, parents, and counselors. Childhood should be fun, not scary. By teaching children about the bad stuff, maybe we can help them reach the good stuff—self-esteem, joy, and kindness to others.

Willie’s World is a collection of Christian puppet skits written to encourage young boys and girls to carry God’s Word in their hearts. By doing so, they will be better equipped to face those trials and temptations that will surely come their way.

Each week Willie manages to find himself in one sort of dilemma or another. And, also each week, God’s Word comes to the rescue. Whether it be through Willie’s Grandpa, who shares with Willie the true meaning of helping others, or through the delightful Miss Pickles, who teaches her class the importance of always telling the truth.

Week after week Willie learns (usually the hard way) that by applying the principles found in the Bible, a fella can spare himself a whole lot of trouble.

Throughout these skits, children will be taught valuable lessons to help strengthen their faith and better prepare them for life’s long, and often difficult, journey. Lessons about trust, obedience, responsibility, forgiveness and honoring their mothers and fathers. Lessons about God’s love for them and lessons about how they can live lives that will be pleasing to Him. This can best be accomplished when making those life decisions in the light of His Word.

One day on Christian radio, I heard a minister talking about the ignorance in the Church today. He said they may know the stories of the Bible, but they do not see the big picture. That is what gave me the idea to write God’s Plan beats the devil’s plan. I saw the story as a format upon which all the Bible stories, as well as our lives, are built. Concepts are taught such as: we have a choice to do right or wrong, we can worship or rebel, there are consequences to wrong actions, the devil is competing with God for His creation, Jesus came from heaven to earth and back, and God sometimes says no. I saw the book as something children and adults could read and enjoy together, and also as a witnessing tool. After making copies and sending them to my grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends who have children, I received enthusiastic responses and suggestions to publish. Children are given stories and pictures about monsters, but we dare not tell them about the devil. Children should know what really happened to cause this world to be the way it is, but God has a plan, and He wins in the end.