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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is the assurance that mom and dad love them just as they are, apart from anything that they do. But telling them once won't make it sink in. Kids need to be reminded of that foundational fact over and over, until the truth takes root deep within their hearts.
In the same way, children need to hear again and again that their heavenly Father loves them and wants to spend time with them--even if they're not wonderfully talented, extremely smart, or exceptionally popular.
That message of God's unconditional acceptance and deep desire to enjoy a friendship with his children is at the heart of this book.
Originally published by Crossway in 1994, The Children of the King has now been redesigned to enchant a whole new generation of children. Combining the warm narrative of best-selling author Max Lucado and the engaging illustrations of award-winning artist Sergio Martinez, The Children of the King will give parents and grandparents fresh opportunities to remind children of God's never-changing affection for them.
That truth--the assurance of God's delight in them--is a blessing that has eternal impact for all children of the King everywhere.
Max Lucado (born on Januray 11, 1955) is an American preacher and bestselling author of almost 100 Christian-themed books. He is the recipient of three Gold Medallion Book of the Year awards for Just Like Jesus, In the Grip of Grace, and When God Whispers Your Name, and was named "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today. He is currently a preacher at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.
From my childhood, this book has been a favorite. It is a very well written parable with deep meaning. For God wants to adopt us all into His family... will we take time for Him?
This parable is very interesting to my 6 year old daughter, and it spoke to me as well. The end of the story made my daughter ask questions that enabled us to discuss the deeper meaning behind the parable. The "moral" of the story is a very important and valuable lesson for all!
I have huge children's book collection. I like to purchase books for birthday or baby shower gifts - this is one of the 4 I recommend. A great message about what's really important in life.
Someone sent this book to my children when I was studying Chinese in China and feeling like I was a nobody. I am not an emotional person, but I was weeping by the end. This sweet book really made a difference in the way I thought about what's important (not what you do, but who you are). I used this book in 2003 teaching drama to orphans in Cambodia with great success, so it is a transcultural allegory too!
Pastor Lucado's books have a growing space on my bookshelf. A great story about taking time out for what is really important...God's Love.
