The parables of Jesus are some of the most memorable stories in the Bible. Jesus used these spiritual object lessons to provide concrete examples of what it means to be a resident in his Kingdom. From the beloved parables of The Prodigal Son and The Good Samaritan, to obscure parables about The Kind Money Lender and The Persistent Widow, this devotional commentary, featuring the exposition of noted teacher and award-winning author Dr. Bill Curtis, will challenge and inspire you to fulfill your purpose as a resident of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.

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This catechism is for children and new believers to memorize basic, Baptistic Christian doctrine. Much has been gleaned from older catechisms and revised for the contemporary learner. The question and answer format allow a parent or teacher to work systematically through the major areas of theology. This catechism has been written and illustrated for three types of children: the very young who cannot read; young children who are learning to read; and older children who are reading and have a greater capacity to memorize.

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It’s 2016, and this year my Grandmother will turn 100. She moved to the homestead when she was two, and spent the better part of her childhood there. In fact, the picture on the cover of this book shows the Hurst Homestead during those years. Later, she and her family moved into tiny Rexford (an old, mountain town now submerged in the depths of Lake Koocanusa), and from there Cyrilla Hurst Curtis began the adventure called life.  She married, had a son, experienced the heartache of divorce, and built careers with the US Army and as the secretary to the pastor of a large church in California. She survived a depression, two world wars, life as a single mother, and the death of her only son. She lived through an onslaught of technology that took her from the horse and buggy to the automobile; from outhouses to indoor plumbing; from party lines to the cell phone. Her story is fascinating.

Through the tapestry of her life, however, runs a scarlet thread of faith. Cyrilla committed her life to Jesus Christ as a young woman, and it changed everything. In both the happiness and the heartaches, she learned to trust a God whose plans are always perfect, even when they’re hard to trace. As a result, her life was a testimony to the goodness and greatness of God. Whether she was planning a Sunday School class event at her church or knitting afghans for hospice patients, Cyrilla didn’t just talk about her faith—she lived it. Her faith remains strong to this day—in spite of the physical travails that result from a century of life—and she awaits with anticipation her journey “home.” Grandma Cy is a source of hope and inspiration for me and for others like me who long to finish their spiritual journeys well.

The poems in this book are the story of her journey. They are poems of hope and joy, hardship and sadness. They explore the entire range of human experience: births, deaths, loves, losses, promise, and fear. Yet, each poem is infused with her unwavering confidence in God and his promises. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful collection of poems—from her heart to yours!

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In this 25-day devotional, Dr. Tim Dowdy provides an enjoyable journey through the mysteries and miracles of the Christmas story. He writes, “God’s love is more amazing and more valuable than anything else we treasure in this life. I want us to take each day in December to direct our hearts back to the ‘reason for the season.’ I hope to awaken our hearts to the most powerful way God’s love has been displayed through Jesus. The Apostle John put it this way: ‘In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him (1 Jn 4:9).'” This book has been beautifully illustrated by a group of young, Christian artists. You will want to revisit it every year during the Christmas season!

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