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And how can you know for sure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsulting experts on the Bible, archaeology, and messianic prophecy, award-winning legal journalist Lee Strobel searches out the true identity of the child in the manger. If Jesus really was God in the flesh, then there ought to be credible evidence, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyewitness Evidence—Can the biographies of Jesus be trusted?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Evidence—What does archaeology reveal?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile Evidence—Did Jesus fulfill the attributes of God?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerprint Evidence—Did Jesus uniquely match the identity of the Messiah?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Case for Christmas invites readers to consider why Christmas matters in the first place. Somewhere beyond the traditions of the holiday lies the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488797724715,"sku":"9780310340591","price":5.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780310340591-Strobel-Case-for-Christmas.jpg?v=1636082712"},{"product_id":"9781433542442-biggest-story-the-how-the-snake-crusher-brings-us-back-to-the-garden-deyoung-kevin","title":"Biggest Story, The: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden","description":"\u003c!-- FXB151031 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433542442-the-biggest-story-kevin-deyoung-don-clark.pdf?v=1679586241\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLook Inside Here🔎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce upon a time there lived a man and a woman. They were the happiest people on the planet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrue, they were the only people on the planet, but they were still terrifically happy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnfortunately, things didn’t stay happy and wonderful for long . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bible is full of exciting stories that fill children with awe and wonder. But kids need to know how all those classic stories connect to Scripture’s overarching message about God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Biggest Story\u003c\/em\u003e, Kevin DeYoung—a best-selling author and father of six—leads kids and parents alike on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ's death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\nWith powerful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark, this imaginative retelling of the Bible’s core message—how the Snake Crusher brings us back to the garden—will draw children into the biblical story, teaching them that God's promises are even bigger and better than we think.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAges 5-8 (read to me)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAges 8-11 (read to myself)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e132 pages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Biggest Story is a delight to the eyes, ears, and hearts of its readers. With rich illustrations and even richer text, the biggest and best story is presented in all of its vivid colors... Parent and child alike will feel the ache of the fallenness of human nature and the comfort of an always-faithful God.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Matt and Lauren Chandler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Biggest Story\u003c\/em\u003e, Kevin DeYoung masterfully tells the story of man’s inability to be good enough and God’s enduring faithfulness to his promise to bring us back to paradise. This is the big picture, not the typical moralistic way of telling the Bible’s story. This book is engaging and wonderfully illustrated; your kids will want sit on your lap and have you read it again and again.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTedd Tripp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e pastor; international conference speaker; author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShepherding a Child's Heart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Besides the Bible, this is exactly the kind of book that I love to give as a gift. All day long, from infancy to adulthood, we are all invited to participate in different stories—wear this product, use this technology, vote this way, go to this school, follow this leader. What could be more important than teaching our children the Big Story? 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From toddlers to adults, this book teaches important truths about God, his Word, and the history of his work in the world.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid and Heather Platt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e President, International Mission Board; author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRadical\u003c\/em\u003e; and his wife, Heather Platt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is really wonderfully done.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Biggest Story\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Bible survey, a biblical\/theological\/historical\/redemptive review of the great theme of Scripture, and all done for little kids. The illustrations by Don Clark are quite festive, and invite examination. There is something about this book — it has drawing power. 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But for many educated westerners, biblical Christianity is a dangerous idea—challenging some of their deepest beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanneling state-of-the-art research, personal stories, and careful biblical study,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfronting Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexplores 12 questions that keep many of us from considering faith in Christ. Look more closely, McLaughlin argues, and the reality of suffering, the complexity of sexuality, the desire for diversity, the success of science, and other seeming roadblocks to faith become signposts. Jesus becomes not a relic from the ancient world, but our modern world’s best hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433564239-confronting-christianity-12-hard-questions-for-the-worlds-largest-religion-mclaughlin-rebecca.pdf?v=1641523011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A fresh voice, arresting arguments, and an easy-to-read style. McLaughlin writes for curious thinkers everywhere, and handsomely McLaughlin, Rebeccarepays the open-minded reader.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Os Guinness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Call\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Apologetics with heart, discernment, empathy, and rigorous study. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eConfronting Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will help you understand the hard questions of the Christian faith while also igniting a love for neighbor. McLaughlin doesn’t shy away from tough questions about diversity and the nations, as well as slavery and facing America’s past and present. Her answers are not only insightful; they have the potential to transform a heart of stone to a heart of flesh. Take up and read.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Trillia Newbell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf God Is For Us\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFear and Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnited\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In the West, many people are persuaded by dominant secular narratives and think they already know what Christianity is about. In this bombshell of a book packed with myth-busting statistics, McLaughlin reveals the many surprises in authentic Christianity.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Peter J. Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Principal, Tyndale House, Cambridge; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan We Trust the Gospels?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is compelling reading, not only because of its intellectual rigor and the fact that it is beautifully written but also because of its honest, empathetic humanity. Readers will find themselves expertly guided on a journey that involves them not only in confronting Christianity but also in confronting themselves—their worldviews, hopes, fears, failures, and search for identity and satisfaction—and, finally, in confronting Christ as the altogether credible source of life as God means it to be.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- John C. Lennox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Uni Students\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/reformers-recommends-books-for-uni-students\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Uni Students\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/rr-uni.jpg?v=1635295851\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/rr-uni.jpg?v=1635295851\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"table_of_contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Aren’t we better off without religion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Doesn’t Christianity crush diversity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: How can you say there is only one true faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Doesn’t religion hinder morality?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Doesn’t religion cause violence?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: How can you take the Bible literally?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Hasn’t science disproved Christianity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Doesn’t Christianity denigrate women?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Isn’t Christianity homophobic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Doesn’t the Bible condone slavery?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: How could a loving God allow so much suffering?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: How could a loving God send people to hell?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16024837816363,"sku":"9781433564239","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433564239-confronting-christianity-12-hard-questions-for-the-worlds-largest-religion-rebecca-mclaughlin.jpg?v=1600051195"},{"product_id":"9781527103344-the-history-of-christmas-2-000-years-of-faith-fable-and-festivity-lefebvre-heather-win","title":"The History of Christmas: 2,000 Years of Faith, Fable and Festivity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe History of Christmas will take you on a journey from Christ’s birth in Bethlehem, through Roman times and the Middle Ages, into the Reformation and then the Victorian era. 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As you think about Christmas may you be drawn closer to Christ and inspired to show His love to those around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Features: Scripture Readings; Discussion Questions; Recipes and Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive, interesting and informative, this book is sure to liven your conversations this Christmas season. The timeline, activities, and discussion questions make it an excellent tool for homeschooling families. The text is Christ–focused and includes Luke’s narrative of Jesus’s birth and several short lists of suggested Bible readings. 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But sometimes the details become so familiar that they lose their impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Advent reflections, written by David Mathis, help us to dwell deeply on the most stunning and significant event in the history of the world: that God himself became one of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe amazed once more by the unexpected details of Jesus' unique birth and saving work with these short daily devotions and prayers, and renew your worship of our humble, generous and loving Saviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781784984762-the-christmas-we-didnt-expect-daily-devotions-for-advent-mathis-david.pdf?v=1647950943\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface: A Season of Waiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: God Came Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. 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In the lead-up to Christmas, families will explore 25 reasons why Jesus came, and they will see that what Jesus gives us is better than anything else we could wish for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach day there is a passage to read together, questions to think about, an explanation and a prayer. There are also age-appropriate application questions, some for younger children and some for older children, as well as journalling space so that each family member can write or draw their own response to what God has shown them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo get each family member a copy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Better Than Anything Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a Bible, and find ten minutes a day in December to look at God's word together so that kids get more excited about Jesus than anything else that Christmas offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge range: 4 - 11 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781784985301-a-better-than-anything-christmas-explore-how-jesus-makes-christmas-better-reaoch-barbara.pdf?v=1648023604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore You Begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Useful Bible Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 1: Luke 1 v 26-33 - Jesus keeps all God’s promises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 2: Luke 1 v 34-38 - Jesus gives life purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 3: Luke 1 v 46-52 - Jesus takes away our guilt and shame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 4: Luke 1 v 53-55 - Jesus fills us with himself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 5: Luke 1 v 11-17 - Jesus gives us a new heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 6: Luke 1 v 67-75 - Jesus sets us free to live for him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 7: Mt 1 v 18-21 - Jesus gives us life forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 8: Luke 2 v 8-12 - Jesus gives us new wants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 9: Luke 2 v 13-14 - Jesus is our Peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 10: Luke 2 v 15-20 - Jesus is our treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 11: Luke 2 v 22-24 - Jesus is our Royal Robe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 12: Luke 2 v 25-32 - Jesus gives us eyes to see God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 13: Luke 2 v 33-35 - Jesus took our place to give us his\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 14: Luke 2 v 36-38 - Jesus is our Defender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 15: Mt 1 v 22-23 - Jesus is with us and for us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 16: Mt 2 v 1-6 - Jesus is our Forever King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 17: Mt 2 v 9-12 - Jesus makes our heart his home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 18: Mt 2 v 13-18 - Jesus loves us enough to warn us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 19: John 1 v 1-5 - Jesus gives us his mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 20: John 1 v 1-3 - Jesus gives us his identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 21: John 1 v 4-5 - Jesus gives us light to God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 22: John 1 v 9-12 - Jesus gives us a home with him in heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 23: John 1 v 9-13 - Jesus gives us Rest; his work counts for us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 24: John 1 v 14 - Jesus gives us eyes to see God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDec 25: John 1 v 14, 16-18 - Jesus came to give us himself!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra family journaling space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Good Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32273413210191,"sku":"9781784985301","price":18.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781784985301-a-better-than-anything-christmas-explore-how-jesus-makes-christmas-better-barbara-reaoch.jpg?v=1636078354"},{"product_id":"9781784985325-theres-a-lion-in-my-nativity-laferton-lizzy-barnes-kim","title":"There's a Lion in My Nativity!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rhyming book with warm, quirky illustrations makes a beautiful Christmas gift for children who are 4-7 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this story of a Christmas nativity play, Mary thinks she is the star of the show. 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The additional helps in the back make this Bible perfect for outreach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Simplified Script\u003cbr\u003e* Quality Bible paper\u003cbr\u003e* 1,224 pages, 2 column format\u003cbr\u003e* 10.5 point text size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bible Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32301354778703,"sku":"9781563208089","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781563208089_CCB.jpg?v=1636082835"},{"product_id":"9781433571664-10-questions-every-teen-should-ask-and-answer-about-christianity-mclaughlin-rebecca","title":"10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Rebecca McLaughlin, Author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/9781433564239-confronting-christianity-12-hard-questions-for-the-worlds-largest-religion-rebecca-mclaughlin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfronting Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world of increasing ideological diversity, teens are being challenged to think through their own beliefs at an early age. Questions like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can you believe the Bible is true?\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy can’t we just agree that love is love?\u003c\/em\u003e; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsn’t Christianity against diversity?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan seem like roadblocks for teens who are following Jesus, as well as for those who might otherwise consider faith in Christ. In this helpful book—written both for Christian teens and for those who think Jesus is just a fairy tale character—Rebecca McLaughlin invites readers ages 12–15 to dig deep into hard questions for themselves and perhaps discover that the things that once looked like roadblocks to faith might actually be signposts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e128 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433571664-10-questions-every-teen-should-ask-and-answer-about-christianity-mclaughlin-rebecca.pdf?v=1641432529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a really clear, compelling, understanding, and engaging response to the biggest objections people have to Christianity today. Read it, wrestle with it, and see what your friends make of it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Allberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e pastor; author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e7 Myths about Singleness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Young people might not always articulate their questions about life. But they are wondering.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan help them both express and satisfy their emerging questions and longings. We wish we’d had this book when we were raising our children! But now we can give it away—confidently—starting with our own grandchildren.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay and Jani Ortlund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident and Executive Vice President, Renewal Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/reformers-recommends-books-for-youth-group-leaders\" title=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Youth Leaders\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Youth Leaders\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/rr-youth.jpg?v=1635294964\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-section-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eNote to Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and Friends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Can I Live My Best Life Now?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMental and Physical Health Benefits of the Christian Life\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsn’t Christianity against Diversity?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRacism \/ Slavery \/ Christianity as the Most Diverse Movement in History\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Jesus Be True for You but Not for Me?\u003cem\u003eUniversal Truth \/ Relativism \/ Evangelism\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan’t We Just Be Good without God?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod as the Basis for Morality \/ 9\/11 \/ Hitler \/ Stalin \/ Human Identity \/ Abortion\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Can You Believe the Bible Is True?\u003cem\u003eEvidence for the Gospels \/ Evidence for the Resurrection \/ True versus Literal\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHasn’t Science Disproved Christianity?\u003cem\u003eOrigins of Science \/ Science and Faith Controversies \/ Christian Scientists Today\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Can’t We Just Agree That Love Is Love?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarriage \/ Sex \/ Singleness \/ Friendship \/ Same-Sex Attraction \/ Pornography \/ Abuse\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Cares If You’re a Boy or a Girl?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGender \/ Feminism \/ Transgender and Non-Binary Identities\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes God Care When We Hurt?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod’s Sovereignty in Suffering \/ God’s Care for Us \/ Prayer \/ Purpose\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Can You Believe in Heaven and Hell?\u003cem\u003eMeaning of Heaven and Hell \/ Sin and Judgment \/ Salvation \/ Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA “Thank You” Note\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Index\u003cbr\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32331256660047,"sku":"9781433571664","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433571664-10-questions-every-teen-should-ask-and-answer-about-christianity-mclaughlin-rebecca.png?v=1636077729"},{"product_id":"9781862284951-persian-farsi-new-testament-vinyl-paperback-burgundy","title":"Persian (Farsi) New Testament (Vinyl Paperback - Burgundy)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Persian New Testament is a revision of the classic 1895 Persian Bible. 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In this concise book, respected apologist Rebecca McLaughlin outlines the evidence that Jesus was a real person, explaining the reliability of the Bible’s accounts of his life and why believing in a virgin birth is not as ridiculous as it might sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows that there is a rational basis for the belief that the world’s most famous story is fact, not fantasy—and how those events in history can infuse our lives today with meaning and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e64 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781784986407-is-christmas-unbelievable-rebecca-mclaughlin.pdf?v=1633474260\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Is Christmas Unbelievable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. 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