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by Eugene H. Peterson (Translator)
Point your kids in the right direction--when they're old they won't be lost. --Proverbs 22:6
Help your child discover the value of God's Word. My First Message transforms family devotions into an interactive experience. The Message translation offers Bible readings that kids can easily understand. Featuring 50 of the Bible's most cherished stories, My First Message brings their timeless lessons to life with colorful, captivating illustrations.
The unique devotional Bible story devotional will encourage your child to:
- Read Former Disney animators created original artwork that makes these stories leap from the page in whimsical, vivid detail, turning Bible time into story time.
- Think Enhance your child's learning and discover each story's truths with meaningful questions to talk about.
- Pray Help your child connect with their heavenly Father by encouraging them to share what they've learned or simply share what's on their hearts.
- Live Fun activities in each reading encourage your child to live out what they've learned.
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A unique devotional Bible designed to encourage parent-child interaction, My First Message introduces children to God's Word through the best-selling Message Bible text, lively illustrations, short lessons, and a format that considers a small attention span. Much more than a storybook, it's an easy and fun way for parents to teach their children about God's Word and learn a lifelong devotional method. Features include: *A unique devotional Bible for children ages 4 to 8 *An illustrated design *Each story designed to be read in 10-15 minutes *Durable casebound cover *Fun activities for parents and children
Author Biography
EUGENE H. PETERSON is a pastor, scholar, writer, and poet. He has authored more than twenty books, including A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, The Contemplative Pastor, and Leap Over a Wall. He is Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Eugene founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he was the pastor for twenty-nine years. He lives with his wife, Jan, in Montana. They have three children and six grandchildren.
