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Jesus is the world's greatest mathematics teacher. While the Bible does not specifically describe Jesus teaching mathematics, it is beneficial to see how the Christian faith is connected to any God pleasing career. Through this book, you will learn more about what it takes to teach mathematics well and also grow in your Christian faith through seeing Jesus' time on earth in a new perspective.

The World's Greatest Coach

God is the world's greatest coach because He gets the most out of people and always wins. There is endless wisdom in the Bible that demonstrates how God is a great coach and the ultimate leader. This book will explore characteristics of excellent coaches that are characteristics of God as well. Each chapter will focus on one person in the Bible to highlight how God coached and developed them in order to give glory to Him in what they accomplished.

The World's Greatest
Professor

The World's Greatest
Communicator

The World's Greatest
Provider

God is the world’s greatest professor because He is the best at research, teaching, and service. God goes beyond what any professor could do. All of God’s work is good and accepted, He is all-knowing, He can communicate with anyone, and He only needs to cite himself. Through this book you will learn more about a professor’s job and also grow in your relationship with God. God has endless wisdom that can be used to guide our work and our whole lives. By staying in God’s Word and discussing it with others there is no limit to what God can accomplish through us.

God is the world's greatest communicator because only He can communicate to us in so many varied ways. In total God can speak to us through His Word, His Son, the Holy Spirit, other believers, life experiences, nature, prayer, and music. God's communication is the most powerful and has the most impact. With guidance from God, the world's greatest communicator, through this book you will grow in your relationship with Him, and in your communication skills as well.

God is the world’s greatest provider because He takes care of all of our needs. In our time on earth we may still experience hardships including health, financial, and family problems. However, God has freely given Christians the only thing that they need; eternal life in heaven. Because of this we have joy, peace, and hope in our time on earth. Based on a poem by Annie Johnson Flint, "What God hath promised," this book details several of the important promises that God has made us. This includes strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, and undying love. You will be encouraged and uplifted as you read more about each of these promises and learn more about how God is the world's greatest provider!

The World's Greatest
Speech

There have been great speeches given through the course of history, but only one person’s words have the power to save. Jesus’ words are powerful and life changing! He provides us with life everlasting and support for our lives on earth. By studying and taking to heart the words of Jesus in the Bible much can be learned and we can grow closer to Him. Come explore how we are blessed beyond belief as spoken by Jesus in the words of the Beatitudes.

The World's Greatest
Scientist

God is the world's greatest scientist because He is the best at making sense of the natural world. God created the universe and everything in it. Scientists can see their work as seeking to better understand God's creation. We can see evidence of God's power, glory, and wisdom all over the earth and the universe. You will be encouraged as you learn more about God's creation and about scientists who saw their work as a calling to glorify God!

The World's Greatest
Future

What does my future hold? This is a common question that everyone wonders about. Christians know that they have the blessed assurance of an eternal home in heaven. You will be filled with hope, joy, and purpose as you read about the great future that God has in store for those who believe in Him as their Savior!

The World's Greatest
Leader

There are three questions that people want positive answers to from a leader.
Do you care about me?
Can I trust you?
Do you want to help me?
There is no doubt that God cares for you, that you can trust God, and that God wants to help you! You will be encouraged and strengthened as you read how relying on God as your leader makes all the difference!

The World's Greatest
Rescuer

God is the world's greatest rescuer because He can restore us and sustain us to life everlasting in heaven with Him. God has defeated our enemies of sin, death and the devil! Based on the Lauren Daigle song "Rescue" this book will explore the following truths that we can hold on to in the midst of the difficulties of life.

You are not hidden
You are not hopeless
God hears you
God will work to bring you closer to Him
Nothing is impossible with God
God will rescue you

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More books by Dr. Stohlmann

Strong faith. Strong mind. Strong body. Strong for others. Every day is a new opportunity for growth and improvement with the goal to give glory to God in all that we do. This passion is driven by God's great love for us. This daily devotional book will help strengthen your faith, mind, and body, which equips you to be strong for others. Relying on God's strength we can be stronger every day in every way!

The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now. There is a great message to take away from these statements. We should not put off till the future what can be done today. Christians know that our time on earth is brief compared to the eternity that we will spend in heaven. This does not mean that our time on earth is unimportant. God has work that He wants us to do. When the Holy Spirit guides us to speak, help, or pursue a God-given passion then it is important that we act on these nudges. Be motivated, encouraged, and uplifted as you read about core values that every Christian should focus their lives on: God, growth mindset, and grit. With these, "three G's", in your life you will be empowered to make the most of each day! The second best time to plant a tree is now!

This book will help you be confident and bold in all aspects of life through drawing strength from Christ. The Word of God is active and transforming. Through studying God’s Word and support from other Christians, God is capable of accomplishing infinitely more through us than we might ask or think. The stories of Moses, Abigail, Gideon, Paul, David, Nehemiah, and Jesus will be used to illustrate how to live confidently Christian with family, romantic relationships, friends, the church, community, work, and all aspects of our lives. The main point of the stories in the Bible and our own lives is that God is the hero of every story. Through God’s Word in its various forms, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and support from other Christians we can all move beyond our insecurities and live confidently Christian!

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This book contains Bible verses and quotes to provide direction, encouragement, comfort, help, joy, hope, and purpose. Bible verses or advice from other Christians can be especially meaningful in our lives. The Bible has endless wisdom that can direct our lives. It is vital to stay in God's Word and continue to discuss it with others so that we can grow our relationship with God and share His love with others.

Bible Verses in My Pocket interweaves Dr. Stohlmann's personal life stories, the stories of others, Bible Verses, songs, and hymns to demonstrate the blessings and benefits of reading and discussing God's Word on a daily basis. Daily meditation on God's Word allows Christians to be strengthened by God throughout the day and provides guidance, wisdom, comfort, hope, and joy.

Coconut Dog had become a hero to the people of Hawaii. There were many tales of Coconut Dog helping and encouraging others. Every day Coconut Dog tried to learn something, try something new, and help and encourage someone. Find out how Coconut Dog helps and encourages Samson, a dog that thinks he is not good at anything. Remember Coconut Dog's message: Everyone has value and everyone can contribute.

Did you ever do something wrong? Did you ever say, "I'm sorry"? Three different stories are included in this book of a child who did something wrong, felt sorry, and was forgiven. Excellent questions are included at the end of each story to have a great conversation with your child about the lessons they can take away from the stories. We can always remember that Jesus paid it all! We thank God for sending His Son, Jesus, to die on a cross to pay for all our sins!

No matter what age we are, rest is important. This wonderful book will become a favorite bedtime story! Each stage of life feels like a new quest but always remember that rest is best!

What happens when you want something that someone else wants as well? This excellent book reinforces the ideas of sharing and compromises. Children will be intrigued by the story and the questions that are integrated with the pictures. Children will remember that sharing is caring!

This book will become an instant favorite for young children and those in the early elementary grades! Mathematical questions are incorporated in the book to go with the fun illustrations! Check the back of the book for games to help children develop fluency with addition facts.

The game, Bigger or Better, is now a book! Each team starts with the same item. They then must go out and find people that are willing to trade something for the item. The goal is to end up with the biggest or best item. Which team will win? This fun and lively book will keep children engaged! Check the back of the book for ideas on how to develop children's number sense for fractions!

Michael and his friends want to go to a movie, but there is a math quiz tomorrow. Michael's father decides to let them go to the movie if they demonstrate they are ready for the math quiz by completing a mathematical escape room. Will Michael and his friends finish the escape room in time? Check the back of the book for strategies to help students understand ratios and proportions.

Nate, the fifth grader, dreaded these days at school. It was another math class where a chapter test was being handed back. Nate did not even want to look at his score as Mrs. Miller handed him his test. There at the top of his paper was a big fat grade of "F". Nate does not give up and learns more about how to be successful in mathematics through an engineering design project about app development. Read the book to find out what Nate learned that helped him do well in math!

Ben and Julie's parents have some questions for them before they will be able to get a dog. Meanwhile, Hesed, the husky, also has questions about his new home. Will Ben and Julie pass the dog interview? The mathematics of area, perimeter, and geometry are incorporated in this wonderful book.

Of all the fourth graders at Fairview Elementary the twins, Tony and Tina, were known for their ability to make friends. They enjoyed school but struggled with mathematics. After learning more about the importance of mathematics, Tony and Tina strive to help their classmates have the right mindset. Find out how Tony and Tina's ideas lead to mathematical success for themselves and their classmates!

Mathematics and exercise, what a great combination! The title of this book has two meanings. Children can learn effective ways to group and add numbers through this book. Also, the book extols the benefits of exercise throughout one's life. This wonderful book is fun for children and adults!

Goldy is a curious golden retriever that sees math all around him. Find out what happens when Goldy gets to go Trick-or-Treating for the first time. Will Goldy get any treats in his pumpkin pail?

Like bears? Like baseball? Like the Minnesota Twins? If you answered yes to one of these questions you will love Bears and Baseball. Can two panda bears, Red and Pandy, help the Minnesota Twins win the World Series? Red and Pandy came to Minnesota from China for their love of baseball. They relied on each other for support in their new country. Find out how Red and Pandy go from selling merchandise for the Minnesota Twins to helping manager Ron Gardenhire make important game decisions. How did Red and Pandy use statistics to help the Twins. With Red and Pandy's help will the Minnesota Twins win the World Series?

Will Isabela get over the fear of her first day of school? This delightful bilingual (English and Spanish) book incorporates the themes of body parts, sports, music, money, games, geography, and food. Enrichment exercises in the back of the book will help children to learn multiplication and division through the real world themes. A great book to read with your child!