The Biggest, Best Light
Shining God's Love into the World Around You
Published on 25. October 2022
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7369-8237-5 (ISBN)
Description
Children ages four to seven will discover that the biggest, best light is God's love and that walking in it protects them from sin's harmful shadows. Equally important, they will be encouraged to shine God's light on others.
Using imagery children will understand, this creative and colorful picture book vividly explains how all people were created in God's image and explores the far-reaching implications of that truth. If we all bear God's image, we are all equally important and loved, regardless of our color, culture, or background. We also carry inside us the light of God's love, a pure and perfect light that dispels the shadows created by sin.
The Biggest, Best Light is a valuable tool parents can use to initiate meaningful conversations with their young children about sin, sanctity of life, equality, and our purpose as God's light bearers.
Using imagery children will understand, this creative and colorful picture book vividly explains how all people were created in God's image and explores the far-reaching implications of that truth. If we all bear God's image, we are all equally important and loved, regardless of our color, culture, or background. We also carry inside us the light of God's love, a pure and perfect light that dispels the shadows created by sin.
The Biggest, Best Light is a valuable tool parents can use to initiate meaningful conversations with their young children about sin, sanctity of life, equality, and our purpose as God's light bearers.
Reviews / Votes
"In a world that often feels dark, this book is a reminder to us all-young and old-about God's light in us and in the world."-Jamie Ivey, author, speaker, and host of The Happy Hour podcast
"This is a book filled with light. Children will remember these important truths about God's image and human dignity for years to come. Their parents will too."
-Russell Moore, Public Theologian at Christianity Today and director of Christianity Today's Public Theology Project
"One of the most foundational truths I want to teach my own children is that each human being-without exception-is made in God's image with the potential to reflect His light. The Biggest, Best Light conveys this biblical reality with evocative images and storytelling. It will be a new bedtime classic in our house."
-Matthew Soerens, author, US director of church mobilization and advocacy for World Relief, and national coordinator of the Evangelical Immigration Table
"Being an image-bearer is like being a mirror reflecting the light of God's character into the world. With this captivating book, Darling and Stensrud help kids grasp at an early age the dignity and diversity of that design. More than that, they help form children for the beautiful mission of shining God's light in a darkened world."
-Glenn Packiam, pastor and author of The Resilient Pastor
"Bri and Dan have accomplished quite the feat: They have written a message with the rare ability to grow with our kids. Both theologically rich and universally accessible, this book will guide our children to new spiritual depths as they age. The Biggest, Best Light is such a terrific resource for parents, and I cannot wait to share it with my kids!"
-Sharon Hodde Miller, author of Free of Me and Nice
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Eugene, OR
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 271 mm
Width: 225 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
418 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7369-8237-5 (9780736982375)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Daniel Darling is the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement and the bestselling author of several books, including The Characters of Christmas, The Dignity Revolution, and A Way with Words. Dan is a columnist for World magazine and a contributor to USA Today. His work has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, CNN, Fox, Time, National Review, and the Washington Post.
He is the host of a popular weekly podcast, The Way Home, where he interviews Christian leaders, politicians, and journalists. Dan is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He and his wife Angela have four children and reside in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. They attend Green Hill Church where Dan serves as Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship.
Briana Stensrud is a pro-life advocate, writer, and speaker. Her passion is to create resources and content that equip Christians to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues. She is the Director of Women of Welcome, an advocacy group for immigrants and refugees, and holds a Masters of Biblical & Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Hsulynn Pang is a freelance illustrator who specializes in artworks inspired by nature. Hsulynn lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with her husband, Sam, and her daughter, Harper.
He is the host of a popular weekly podcast, The Way Home, where he interviews Christian leaders, politicians, and journalists. Dan is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He and his wife Angela have four children and reside in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. They attend Green Hill Church where Dan serves as Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship.
Briana Stensrud is a pro-life advocate, writer, and speaker. Her passion is to create resources and content that equip Christians to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues. She is the Director of Women of Welcome, an advocacy group for immigrants and refugees, and holds a Masters of Biblical & Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Hsulynn Pang is a freelance illustrator who specializes in artworks inspired by nature. Hsulynn lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with her husband, Sam, and her daughter, Harper.