Enough with the Mean Kids

It’s 5:00 AM. The alarm goes off. Whether or not you find a cup of coffee the best thing about waking up, you pull yourself out of bed and get on with your morning routine. Shower. Check. Devotion. Check. Breakfast. Check. Backpacks. Check. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. – Colossians 3:12 And like that, you’re off. Perhaps you drop your kiddos off during your morning commute. Or maybe your children walk or are bussed to school. No matter which...
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Born For It

Born For It by popular blogger and youth pastor Carson Case is a relatable and honest book of 90 meditations written especially for young adults longing to find authentic ways to connect with God. This interactive devotional-like book will inspire readers to identify their passions, strengths, and talents, then relate those gifts to real life and feel confident, brave, and empowered to positively impact the world one day at a time. Readings include topics such as finding yourself, learning to hear and trust God’s voice, staying calm in life’s storms,...
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On Spring, Easter Baskets, and a Whole Lot of Truth

Spring is officially here! The sun is shining, the grass and trees are getting greener, and there’s a sense of renewal and lifted spirits abounding. At Zonderkidz, this is one of our most favorite times of the year as we celebrate Easter and God’s gift to us of his son, Jesus, making all things new. When I was growing up, I loved waking up early on Easter morning, rushing into our kitchen, and finding a lovely basket of goodies. The one thing I remember most vividly is that the basket...
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The Alternative

“The Alternative is about thinking differently. Doing differently. Creating your own path. Taking paths of great resistance. And actually making a difference in the lives around us … and in the world at large.” —Caleb Stanley and Austin DennisThe Alternative: Awaken Your Dreams, Unite Your Community and Live in Hope focuses on the big issues in life: friendship, dating, anxiety, self-esteem, faith, and the future—to name a few. Caleb Stanley and Austin Dennis, cofounders of The Alternative nonprofit, bring together inspirational voices such as Jefferson Bethke, Luke Lezon, Chelsea Crockett,...
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The Case for Christ Student Edition

Is Jesus really the Son of God, the Messiah? Lee Strobel wasn't so sure. So, he decided to use his award-winning journalistic skills to investigate Jesus and prove once and for all if all the claims about him are true. The Case for Christ Student Edition adapts Strobel's New York Times bestselling book to present hard-hitting findings as well as Lee's journey from skepticism to belief in an easy-to-follow manner so you can make a decision about Jesus for yourself. This student edition provides an apologetic look at Christian theology...
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