Best Selling Books by Gwen Ellis

Whether you want to supplement your income or work full-time from your home, this book will spark your creativity and inspire you to take steps to make your dreams reality. It''s full of practical tips such as having a plan, setting up a workplace, assessing your abilities, and networking. The money-making ideas offered range from ones that include little or no expertise or capital to those which require special skills or equipment and start-up capital.

Tired of being bored? Don''t waste another precious moment wondering how to spend your family''s time together. Let Gwen Ellis take you on a tour of simple and inexpensive ideas for family fun--most of which you can do right in your own home or backyard. - Hold a family show-and-tell or go on a scavenger hunt - Have a family sleepover in the living room complete with popcorn and a movie - Celebrate a new tooth, the first day of spring, or just surviving a bad day Simply Fun for Families is packed with more exciting ideas than your family could use in a lifetime-everything from playtime and fun nights at home to celebrating holidays and taking vacations. Creative time- and money-saving tips help make family time a reality, while valuable checklists make planning even family vacations a cinch. No more wondering what to do! Enjoy building lifelong memories with your children. The sooner you get started, the more fun you''ll have!

Ideal for people on the go, with the Pocket Companion Bible you can take the Word of God with you wherever you go. Whether you are a world traveler or just heading to church or work, this stylish Bible fits neatly into any travel bag, briefcase, purse, or backpack.

Teach little ones about the blessings God gives us each day! Simple prayers, graces, and slices of Scripture tell how God cares for us and show children how to praise Him because He is good.

What scares you? -Financial problems? -Illness? -Errant kids? -The economy? -War? -What? There are lots of things to be scared of, but there''s a secret to overcoming our fear. That secret is to establish a point of remembrance-so far God has helped us. Because he is God because he cannot change-he cannot go back on his Word. He will not abandon us. He will be there in the deepest, darkest times in our life. We can always count on him to walk us through our pain. Author, Gwen Ellis, has had her share of walking through dark valleys, even the valley of death. Out of those dark places has come a shining hope and joy because in the shadows she always found the God who is, and that was and is enough.

Gwen Ellis invites you to explore various needlework techniques and learn more along the way about the God who is the source of all creative inspiration. You''ll love the needlework tips that whet your appetite for projects you might like to try.

A charming book, adorable cutout characters, and a panorama backdrop of a stable in Bethlehem provide hours of interactive fun.

The Read and Share Bible Kit teaches preschoolers how to READ about Jesus and SHARE His love with others. The Read and Share Bible Kit13-week unit that walks little ones through theBible. The program is designed to make teaching super easy for teacherswith minimalpreparation time. Teachers simply follow Cue Cards that walk themthrough each lesson. There are plenty of visuals, activities, andsharing time so kids can get the most out of each lesson andremember it long after the day is over. Each kit includes: Thirteen individual lesson folders with 5 teacher "cue cards" per lesson Thirteen 3-minute 3D animated video clips from the Read& Share DVD Bible 11" Lion and Lamb puppets, Puppet Skit book, and pre-recorded Audio CD Music CD and Resource CD-Rom Unit 1 covers the book of Genesis starting with creation and ending with the storyof Joseph.

Helping women build their faith in God and put it into action, "Joy for a Woman''s Soul" captures the joy and encouragement that is an integral part of the Women of Faith Movement.

"In this heartwarming book, brother and sister, Mark and Sara, discover the story behind the poinsettia plant--the Christmas flower (las flores de la Nochebuena)--as their family experiences the best Christmas ever."--Cover back.

This work includes more than 200 best loved Bible stories including "Adam and Ee", "Noah", "Joseph''s Dream", "Jonah and the Big Fish", "Baby Jesus", and manyore.;It features bold, bright illustrations that will capture a child''s imagiation.;It includes a discussion starter point with each story designed to encorage deeper understanding.;Well known Children''s Author Gwen Ellis retells stoies based on the "International Children''s Bible" translation.

This interactive playset and board book let kids bring the story of Noah and the flood to life through their own dramatic use of colorful press-out characters and a panoramic backdrop of Noah''s ark.

This book tells five familiar Bible stories in colorful illustrations and simple text. Die-cut pages encourage the child to turn the page to read the rest of the Bible story, thereby keeping the child actively involved in reading and listening. Bright, colorful, and charming illustrations immediately capture the young child''s attention. Simple, playful words tell the story. Then the child is encouraged to turn the page that is die-sut into a shape to correspond with the illustration. The child builds reading skills by anticipating a conclusion to the story. Dramatic sound words, such as "BOOM" and "ZAP" are included to help to tell the story.

Get the inside scoop on God''s plans for teens with this topically arranged promise book based on the popular NIV Teen Devotional Bible. Bible verses are paired with an inspirational thought written by teens and teen leaders on topics as varied as dating, self-image, rules, peer pressure, and God''s will for your life. God''s Words of Life for Teens is perfect for gift-giving or personal use.

A book and DVD combination to help share the joy and wonder of God’s Word with the children in your life. These bite-size vignettes in book and DVD presentations are perfect for the attention span of little ones, and give parents maximum flexibility to fit any time frame. This volume contains more than 100 beloved Bible stories, including time-honored favorites like Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah and the flood, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Samson, Ruth and Naomi, Samuel, David and the Giant, Elijah, Esther, Shadrach-Meshach-Abednego, John the Baptist, Jesus’ Birth, Stories from Jesus’ Life and Ministry, Saul Becomes Paul, Paul’s Travels, Paul’s Shipwreck, and many more. Meets national education standards.

"In this heartwarming book, brother and sister, Mark and Sara, discover the story behind the poinsettia plant--the Christmas flower (las flores de la Nochebuena)--as their family experiences the best Christmas ever."--Cover back

One hundred sweet and simple biblical retellings fill this outstanding Bible storybook by Gwen Ellis. Highly designed throughout, this collection of stories will help to engage children in learning about all of the major characters of the Bible, along with the amazing stories of Creation, the birth of Christ, and many, many more. Ralph Voltz''s friendly, colorful characters and Ellis''s insightful questions will guide each child''s walk through the Bible and help them to apply God''s Word to his or her daily life. Special features include: A page-turner at the end of every story, creating an anticipation and excitement for learning with young readers. A quick activity to go along with each story to help parents reinforce comprehension and scripture memory. A special pocket in the back of the book so that little ones can carry their first Bible, along with their offering money, proudly and independently.

This story walks through the last week of Christ''s life and is told in a way that teaches children about the amazing gift Jesus gave us. Events include His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through His appearance to the disciples and His ascension. The "Can You Retell the Story" activity at the end of the book is a fun way to keep the Word in their heart. The animated DVD includes stories, coloring pages and other bonus features.

When Dr. Samuel Wilson Hynd arrived in Swaziland asan infant, no one knew the incredible impact he wouldmake on that Nation. He has devoted his life to the physical, spiritual,and educational care of the people of the Kingdom of Swaziland, and has servedthe Government of Swaziland as Minister of Health. He has acted as personalphysician to two Kings and the Royal family and served the Government ofSwaziland as Minister of Health. In addition he has fought against poverty, injustice,drug, alcohol, and smoking abuse.He has given of his resources and mobilized others to give for evangelistic crusades,training pastors, teachers, youth leaders, counselors, and others in ministryas well as for youth outreaches, children''s evangelism, and the building of churches,schools, and health facilities and to rescue and treat orphans found in the mostdire circumstances and need. They have become his adopted grandchildren.Dr. Hynd received highest honors from the King of Swaziland, Queen Elizabeth II,and every organization where he served. Shortly after his 80th birthday, he foundedthe ACTS II (AIDS Care Trainingand Support) CommunityClinic. Now, at age ninety, Hestill works in the clinic and alsocares for the children of NewHope Centre