Books

Country music superstar Kenny Chesney has won many awards and sold out numerous concert venues over the course of his music career, but he doesn't take any of the credit. No, he diverts the praise to his loyal fan following and the people who believed in him when he was playing music at little honky-tonks in the seedy part of Nashville.

Kenny loves making music, but he loves his family and friends even more. He has never forgotten his humble roots, and he never will. Even though he spends a good portion of his time at his house in the Caribbean or touring around the world, his small-town Tennessee upbringing keeps this superstar grounded.

Country music superstar Tim McGraw may be famous, wealthy and happily married to the lovely Faith Hill today, but he didn't begin his life in an ideal home. His mama, Betty, became pregnant with him while she was still in high school by professional baseball player Tug McGraw. Tug didn't want to be bothered with fatherhood at that point in his career, and Betty just couldn't give up her baby for adoption. So, Tim McGraw was born into a single-parent home in a small town in Louisiana.

They didn't have much money in those early years, but they always had a lot of love. Betty prayed that one day her son would be somebody really special, but she had no idea Tim McGraw would become the music icon he is today. Over the years, Tim McGraw has won many awards, sold out many concert arenas, and made millions of dollars, but he has never forgotten his humble beginnings.

Cleopatra was a diva in every sense of the word. She used her charm and cunning wit to mesmerize some of the most powerful men in the ancient world. From Julius Caesar to Marc Antony, men adored her and women wanted to be her. She was born into royalty, but she had to fight for her throne every single day that she lived. A teen queen at 18, she learned quickly that being a female pharaoh wasn't an easy task. In this book, you'll discover how beauty and brains made Cleopatra a woman to be reckoned with, as well as an important part of history.

In the story of Jesus visiting Mary and Martha, Martha is often upheld as a symbol of what not to do. But looking closer, we can see that Martha’s misstep is that she allowed worry to overpower the grace Jesus offers. Through this book, children (and adults!) will be encouraged to serve Jesus in all they do!

This Arch Book tells the story of David and Goliath as revealed in 1 Samuel. The account of David and Goliath is one of the best known Bible stories to children. The little guy defeats the giant! Readers learn that God gave David (and gives little ones today) strength to fight spiritual enemies.

This Arch Book retells the story of Samson (Judges 15—16). God had set Samson apart before he was born. Throughout his life, Samson was well known for his amazing physical strength. But Samson had weaknesses that led to his downfall. Children learn from this book that real strength cannot be measured by our physical abilities but by God's purpose for us.

This illustrated picture book features old Mrs. Dove who remembers the night of the birth of Christ. As the younger animals in the barn gather close around, Mrs. Dove tells the amazing story of Jesus. Help your little ones understand the birth of Jesus the Christ through this unique perspective.

Get Your Spirit On! is for girls and young women who are already cheerleaders, aspire to be cheerleaders, or simply wish to cheer for God. This upbeat devotional offers one entry per week for 40 weeks (which should cover a typical cheer season) and features a prayer (Megaphone to Master); a scripture (Strength Training); a thought-provoking question (Fire Up!); a journaling section (Ready. Ok.), a say it out loud declaration (Give a Shout!) and an action step (Jump Into Acton!), as well as Fit Tips, Fast Stats about cheerleading, and words to actual chants and cheers.

Whether done on your own, in a small group, or with your cheer squad, Get Your Spirit On! is sure to lift your spirits and deepen your relationship with God, as well as strengthen the bond with your teammates and friends.

Introducing God “Hearts” Me, a brand-new daily devotional featuring 365 readings that will encourage your heart with regular reminders of God’s love. Each devotional reading touches on relevant life topics—such as, Faith, Forgiveness, Friendship, and more. . . Engaging and thought-provoking prayers and easy-to-understand scripture selections—all in one fun, creative package—will inspire you to grow up God's way.

Every girl dreams of being pretty on the outside, but what about the inside? No Boys Allowed gives girls a heart-and-soul makeover. Devotions like “Million Dollar Hair” offer them plenty to think about. No girl will look at her hairbrush quite the same when she finds out how much God cares about every part of her—even the hairs on her head! And the “Fun Factoids” section does the hair-counting for her.

This collection of true stories will inspire and motivate tweens to act on their faith and live for God. Collected from newspaper articles, magazines, interviews, etc., these stories model young believers in action and encourage kids to live out their faith.

Anybody can write. Right? But how do you write "right"? That is, how do you write in a way that leads to success as a writer? In Writing Right to Success, best-selling and award-winning authors share their journeys from taking the first step to achieving success. They also offer valuable insights and instruction into mastering the craft of writing.

Whether you are already a writer or aspire to be, this book is for you. Buy a copy … give a friend a copy. Break out your highlighter, settle in, and allow these authors to motivate, encourage, and inspire you to follow your dream!