About God's Name for Me

“We all have funny nicknames from our families near and far,
And even though they’re silly, they’re a part of who we are.”

Does your little one have a special nickname that’s used just for them?

In God’s Name for Me, author Talia Messina gathers diverse children to share their funny and silly nicknames―names that they were given by loved ones. But they are reminded that there is a name, the very best name, from God who has given it out of his perfect love.

The perfect Christian gift for baby showers or stocking stuffer for baby’s first Christmas, this charming kids’ picture book features:

• Personalization page that allows this book to be dedicated to a special child with the sweet nickname you have given them
• Rhyming story to make it the perfect read-aloud for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
• Lift-the-flap surprises to keep young children engaged and delighted
• Sturdy board book pages that make the book durable for years of use
• Mirror surprise in the back!

Discover God’s super special name for you, given freely for being exactly who he made you to be. This name can’t be earned―it’s part of your identity, so you can’t lose it! It reminds you that being God’s child has nothing to do with personality, likability, outward appearance, energy, size, the love given, or actions taken towards others.

It has everything to do with the love God pours out on all of us, his precious children.

Purchase a copy of God's Name for Me here.

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Talia Messina is an editor, writer, speaker, teacher, and believer in Jesus. She graduated from Gordon College with an English degree and lives north of Boston, where she volunteers in her church’s library and middle school youth ministry. When she’s not working with words, she enjoys rock climbing, dancing, and playing board games like Everdell with her friends and family.

About Homegrown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey with Amber O'Neal Johnston

Warm and wise, grounded and liberating, Homegrown offers clarity and encouragement to homeschooling parents, asking what it means to build a life where learning and love grow side by side.

Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in America, and it's here to stay. If you're a homeschool veteran, finishing up your first year, or are just homeschool curious, Homegrown is destined to become a go-to resource.
This collection of 30 original, thought-provoking pieces from a diverse group of contributors covers common questions such as
· What fuels families to educate children at home?
· How do relationships, culture, and vision affect the decision to homeschool?
· What roles do spouses, friends, extended family, and communities play in our ability to homeschool?
· How do culture, heritage, history, and legacy seamlessly intertwine with reading, writing, and arithmetic?
· Why is raising our kids this way so important, and how do we prioritize it?
Whether your aim is to nurture your child's passions, support their individual learning style, or connect with a community of like-minded families, this book will be your trusted companion every step of the way. Spanning age, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, geography, religion, family size, educational philosophy, and more, the essays in Homegrown provide parents with guidance and inspiration to kickstart or refine their homeschooling practice with creativity, connection, and confidence.

Purchase a copy of Homegrown here.

Connect with Amber O'Neal Johnston
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Amber O’Neal Johnston is an established authority on infusing culture and a love for others into an intentional home environment. She shares her observations on education, living books, and worldschooling at HeritageMom.com and through her books A Place to Belong and SoulSchool. She is a regular contributor to the Wild + Free homeschooling community, a frequent podcast guest on popular shows, and a coveted speaker at homeschooling, education, and parenting conferences.

About Called to Create

God calls us all to build a better future. With Him. For others. We’re not made to sit on the sidelines. We’re driven to move forward. Under His power and for His glory. Let’s go.

Our mission has been and continues to be God. Above all, we want to partner with Him in His redemptive work leading more people to know Him and discover the joy and hope in Him alone.

For a movement to ignite or society to shift, missiologists talk about being focused on high-leveraged areas. In many Christian movements, this has meant reaching the “leaders of leaders.” That focus is beginning to shift. Today, small business owners are 9x more trusted than politicians and 2x more trusted than the Church.

Fewer people are coming inside the walls of the Church for answers. Instead of being a problem, we see this as a time for recalibration. We envision a vibrant community of high-capacity business leaders solving the world’s greatest problems and faithfully caring for those around them—under God’s power and for His glory.

While opportunity abounds, today’s entrepreneurs and investors are susceptible to the toxic aspects of secular culture—worshiping mammon, idolizing individualism, and perpetuating existential relativism. The need to guide, prepare, and support these influential shapers of culture and the next generation is vital.

Learn more about Called to Create here.

Connect with Dana Roefer
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Dana Roefer serves as the Vice President of Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens.
Entrepreneurship has been at the heart of Dana’s career—both in launching her own ventures and supporting others in building theirs. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs gain clarity, navigate challenges, and bring their ideas to life.
Alongside her husband, Matt, Dana founded the Grand Rapids Children's Business Fair and Journey Academy, creating opportunities for young people to explore innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dana holds a BA in Communication from Michigan State University. She and Matt have been married since 2008 and have two boys, Simon and Lucas. They enjoy all four seasons in Grand Rapids, MI.

About UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger

Amber Lia’s deepest desire was to be a good mom. But frustrations and anger often undermined her mothering. She was overwhelmed and recurringly triggered. Along with anger, she felt shame and discouragement.

But she was not alone. When she agreed to start an online group for moms with similar parenting triggers, she quickly discovered that thousands of moms felt just like her. Thank God He is able to restore weary hearts.

In UnTriggered, Amber shares encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation that often accompanies it. This sixty-day devotional touches on heart issues like releasing comparison with other moms, becoming a results-free mom, resisting comparison of children, gaining confidence in listening to the Holy Spirit, embracing the gift of motherhood, and more. Packed with spiritual encouragement, UnTriggered also includes easy “put it into practice” steps.
Your heavenly Father parents you with tenderness and patience. We can grow to be like Him. Join Amber Lia in this daily journey of releasing your anger and becoming a gentle, biblical parent. You can experience transformation and become untriggered.

Purchase a copy of UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger here.

Connect with Amber Lia
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A former high school English teacher, Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom of four little boys ages 5 to 15. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith and family-friendly TV and Film production company in Chattanooga, TN. A certified independent health coach, Amber offers insight for all things health and wellness for anyone looking to live life to the full! When she’s not building sand castles with her boys on the beach, or searching for Nerf darts all over her house, you can find Amber writing to encourage families on her blog at AmberLia.com.

About Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families

Blending families isn't easy—but hope and guidance can be found in scripture. In Stepfamilies of the Bible blended family expert and stepmom, Laura Petherbridge offers heartfelt insights and solutions for navigating the complex emotions, relationships, and challenges of today’s blended families. Through inspiring true stories of God’s heroes from stepfamilies, discover practical tools to build unity, overcome complexities, foster love, and rely on faith during every step of the journey.
This powerful healing resource is the entire blended family, not merely couples. It’s designed for anyone currently in—or related to—a blended family. Laura provides encouragement, wisdom, and God’s grace. Begin your journey today!

Purchase a copy of Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families here.

Connect with Laura Petherbridge
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Laura Petherbridge serves couples and single adults with topics on spiritual growth, relationships, stepfamilies, co-parenting, single parenting, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery.

She is an international speaker and author of four books including, When “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t”—Practical Steps for Healing During Separation and Divorce, and The Smart Stepmom, co-authored with stepfamily expert Ron Deal and endorsed by Gary Chapman (Five Love Languages), 101Tips for The Smart Stepmom—Expert Advice from One Stepmom to Another and Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul-a devotional.

Laura has spoken at the Billy Graham Training Center, and for Lifeway, Family Life, Hearts at Home, and Iron Sharpens Iron conferences.

About Katharine Barnwell: How One Woman Revolutionized Modern Missions

What if Mother Teresa or Billy Graham lived and worked — and nobody knew their names? What if one of the church’s most influential missionaries went almost unnoticed?
Meet Katharine (Katy) Barnwell. Within Bible translation, she’s a legend. Outside of Bible translation, few have heard of her. But not even Billy Graham holds a candle to what God did through Katy.
From hiding as a child from Nazi bombing raids, fleeing civil wars, and remaining calm under terrorist attacks and armed gunmen, to utterly revolutionizing every field she touched, Barnwell’s life proves there is no need to treat the missionary hall of fame as if its ranks are closed. On the contrary, her kingdom labor reveals that God is still in the business of raising up contemporary “greats” who are willing to face danger, go the distance, lift up God’s Word in unprecedented ways, and see the lost turn to Christ in droves.
In fact, there may be no “great” in all of church history who matches Barnwell’s level of influence.
All around the world, hundreds of millions of new believers read and hear Scripture in their own language because of Barnwell’s work, books, and language training. By some estimates, about 3,000 completed or in-process Bible translations swim directly downstream of her work. Since she rebuilt The Jesus Film Project’s methods, more than 300 million viewers around the world have become followers of Jesus.
Given such accomplishments, one might expect Barnwell to be arrogant or aloof, and yet those who know her best report sweet surprise at how warm, endearing, patient, and feisty she is.

Her African colleagues call her Mama Katy, and such a name is fitting.
She is truly the mother of modern Bible translation and the mother of twenty-first-century missions.

Purchase a copy of Katharine Barnwell: How One Woman Revolutionized Modern Missions here.

Connect with Jordan Monson
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Jordan Monson is the Professor of Missions and Old Testament at Huntington University and the Director of the Center for Faith Integration and Vocation at Huntington University. Jordan is also an investigative writer at Christianity Today, regularly contributing some of their longest and most successful cover stories and print features. He and his wife Aubrey and their three sons are recent transplants to Indiana from St. Paul, Minnesota.

About 52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition

A beautiful, accessible pathway through the New Testament for students.

We know that the Bible is foundational and life-giving. But it can also be confusing and challenging—especially for kids. It can be hard to know how—or where—to start.

Author of the bestselling 52 Weeks in the Word, Trillia Newbell brings an easy-to-follow student edition that takes kids from the book Matthew all the way through Revelation.

Trillia describes herself as a “forever student,” and this edition is meant to help your student grow into a faithful, hopeful, Bible lover. Your kids will join her in the grand and thrilling adventure of growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ!

Over 52 weeks, kids will have:

• Daily Scripture readings
• Daily questions to help them think about what they’re reading
• A space for writing their own prayer
• A weekly lesson, activity, or reading to help them go deeper in their Bible reading
• A day of rest

Kids will learn how to study God’s sacred Word. By the grace and power of the Spirit, they will grow in their love for Jesus. Kids will gain practical help for their daily lives, hope for hardships, and a deep abiding relationship with the God who intimately knows them . . . and wants them to intimately know Him!

Purchase a copy of 52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition here.

Connect with Trilla Newbell
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TRILLIA NEWBELL is the author of several books, including 52 Weeks in the Word, A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, If God Is For Us, Fear and Faith, and children's books, The Big Wide Welcome, Creative God, Colorful Us, and God's Very Good Idea. When she isn't writing, she's encouraging and supporting other writers as an Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern; they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN.

About The After Party of the Empty Nest

The empty nest can be one of the toughest parts of parenting. It’s a holy, hard giving-back, a sacred release of our children into God’s care and their next chapter. But you, too, have a new chapter, and you can find peace as you transition from mom to empty nest mom and rediscover that mom is not your only name.

Have you asked yourself:
• Who am I now?
• What is my purpose now that my children are gone?
• What gifts and talents do I have to offer?
• What should my priorities be?
• How do I become something more than “Mom?”

You’re not alone, mama. Among the tears and apprehension of this brand-new season or the joy and celebration that you finally have your house back, you can find a new purpose as one mothering era ends and another begins. You’ll discover your life is more than carpooling, laundry, and cries of “Where are my shoes?” And you’ll find freedom to act on the dreams you deferred while handling the responsibilities of raising your children.

There is a second act, a future with your name on it, different from your children’s but filled with hope and surprises you cannot begin to imagine…if you plan for it, believe in it, and, with the Lord’s help, walk fearlessly into it.

You are cordially invited to the After Party…because Mom is not your only name.

Purchase a copy of The After Party of the Empty Nest here.

Connect with Kate Battistelli
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Kate Battistelli is the author of The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name, the bestseller, The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible, and Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child’s Life. She is a contributing writer to the (in)courage Bible for Women and The Spirit-Led Woman’s Bible, and her writing has appeared in Guideposts, The Joyful Life magazine, The Better Mom, Mici magazine, and more. She is one-third of the popular Mom to Mom Podcast. In addition, she is an honoree with She LeadsTennessee.

As a young actress in New York City, Kate had a life-changing experience, going from understudy to starring as Anna in the Broadway National Tour of The King and I opposite Yul Brynner for more than 1,000 performances. Kate and her husband laid down their careers in the Broadway theatre in answer to their first “God Dare,” moving out of New York City and into a life of homeschooling and home business. She lives in Franklin, TN, near her daughter, contemporary Christian recording artist Francesca Battistelli, and seven precious grandchildren. Kate serves women by encouraging them to step out of their safe space and into His irresistible future.

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