Comfort in Uncertain Times: Helping children draw close to God through Biblical stories of anxiety, loss and transition
Comfort in Uncertain Times: Helping children draw close to God through Biblical stories of anxiety, loss and transition
Author: Rachel Turner
£8.99
Uncertainty and change can be hard, and even more so for a child. Feelings of confusion, powerlessness and insecurity may be overwhelming. Scripture is full of people just like our children who had to cope with uncertainty and transition and flourished as they saw God’s hand and presence within it all.
Designed as a series of stories and discussions for families, this book lays a biblical foundation for who God is in uncertain times and how to stay connected to him.
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SKU: BK/CUT
Categories: Everyday Life, Scripture & Prayer
Tags: Bible stories, children/teenage, mental and physical health, spiritual and pastoral care
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Weight | .148 kg |
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Dimensions | 19.8 × 13 × 1 cm |
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