Peggy Piggy

Peggy Piggy is coming for a visit! Meet this funny, lovable character with the BIG personality and learn about one family’s experience with having the unforgettable Peggy as a houseguest.

Take Me to the Zoo Today

Join us on a visit to the zoo as we discover the beauty and uniqueness of some of God’s creatures. Learning about members of the animal kingdom can foster a love for animals, an awareness of endangered species, and a desire to protect the environment and make our planet a safe and healthy place for all its inhabitants.

Manners Matter

How should we act at meal times? What do we say when we are meeting someone new? How can we be a good helper to others? What are some ways we can be a good friend to our classmates? Find out the answers along with other suggestions on how things can go more smoothly when we use our manners. You will discover that people will always choose to be around someone who is kind, thoughtful and mannerly rather than one who is rude.

The Super Awesome Very Good Day

For some children, preschool is a big adjustment. Getting used to the structure, rules, and social relationships can be a struggle. Sometimes, a little change of attitude and a new perspective can make all the difference.

Our Blended Family

Divorce, remarriage and blended families are facts of our society. This can be a very big adjustment for children. Our Blended Family tells the story of one little girl’s experience. Find out how she copes with a new step parent and step siblings and comes to terms with being a member of a blended family.

Gray Bird’s Gift

We are all unique individuals-each created with our own special abilities. It is our task to identify our gifts and use them to bless each other and to glorify the Great Creator. Find out how Gray Bird discovers what makes him special.

Goodbye House

Moving can be a traumatic experience, especially for a child. Find out how this boy deals with the stress of leaving his home by looking at the situation in a positive way. Changing our perspective and having an ‘attitude of gratitude’ can sometimes make all the difference.

I Miss My Daddy

I Miss My Daddy explores some of the feelings and challenges one little boy faces because his dad is no longer there. With caring adults to guide him, can he succeed in coping with his anger and find a new way of looking at life? Beautifully illustrated by Cady Driver, this story can be a valuable resource to any child experiencing the loss or absence of a parent.

A Walk Around the Lake

In this technological age, our devices compete for more and more of our time, energy, and attention. My hope is that A Walk Around the Lake will remind us that there is a beautiful world out there waiting for us to explore and enjoy. I encourage you to unplug and take your own walk around a lake, through the woods or up a mountain to see what delights of nature you can discover. Even better, share this adventure with the children in your life; and see the world anew through the wonder of a child’s eyes.

The Journey: A Thirty-One Day Devotional Guide for Daily Living

Life is a journey, complete with detours, road blocks, and delays. We can take wrong turns and get lost as we travel to our final destination. We can use travel aids that are available to us, or we can decide to wing it without any assistance. We can take with us things that may enhance our journey or weigh us down, or we choose to can travel light. Some things in life are beyond our control, but there are many things that we can affect in life with our decisions and choices. Join this 31-day devotional journey as we examine such topics as spiritual growth, parenting, prayer, forgiveness, and authenticity.

In the Cleft of the Rock: A Thirty-One Day Devotional Guide of Lessons Learned in Crisis

Trials and challenges are a part of life that none of us escapes, but there are lessons that can be learned during these difficult times. Join us on a 31-day journey as we delve into the Bible, discovering how to grow, and even flourish, during crises. Jill Pike combines scripture, prayer, and personal anecdotes and insights to visit such topics as fear, loneliness, and our relationship with God and with others. This practical guide offers suggestions for coping with the stress, despair, and exhaustion that often accompanies dealing with a crisis.

Ebb Tide Treasures: A Thirty-One Day Devotional Guide for Beach Lovers

Embark on a thirty-one day journey and explore some of the many things God teaches us through his creation. Filled with inspiration and hope, this devotional guide by Jill Ciccone Pike melds scripture, personal anecdotes, prayer and coastal-themed illustrations to help you draw closer to God.

The paintings by Pike feature the wildlife, beaches, waterways and marshes of North Carolina.

Learning to Abide in Christ

In John 15, Jesus urges us to abide in him so that our lives will bear much fruit. But what does that really mean, and how do we achieve it? In this brief study, we will search the scriptures to reflect on ways we can remain in Christ. Along the way, we may also discover many other insights as we seek to mature in this vital area of our Christian faith.

The Economy of the Kingdom: Biblical Principles of Stewardship

This booklet explores scripture passages in the Bible concerning stewardship and giving. Thirteen principles are identified as we examine the words of Jesus and the Apostle Paul, as well as Old Testament verses dealing with this important area of the Christian life.

The Upside of Aging: A Biblical Study of Growing Old

Does the idea of growing old fill you with fear and dread? Facing the obstacles that often come with aging can be overwhelming, but the Bible is full of hope and encouragement that can help us to handle this phase of life with confidence and assurance. Join this search of the scriptures to discover examples of God using older adults in important ways, attitudes that we can adopt to help us face the uncertainties that come with aging, and verses of encouragement and promise to comfort and guide us on this journey.