THE BIBLE AND ME
The books in The Bible and Me series are written as a tool to help parents lead their children through the Bible stories helping them see what a help these old, old stories can be to us now. You may not have been raised in a church, you may not take your children to church, but you do want to find a way for them to know about God and Jesus. You want to have a Family Bible Study, but you aren’t sure how. You do want them to know that no matter what, God loves them and has magnificent plans for them. That is what I hope the books in the Bible and Me series can help you accomplish.
Books In the Bible And Me Series
Noah And Me
How are you like Noah? Yes, Noah from the Bible, Noah who built an ark, Noah who took care of all those animals, Noah who trusted God. So how are you like Noah? Find out as you read Noah and Me, a Bible story written for children with life application questions that will help you realize just how much you have in common with Noah. A book designed for parents and children to share that takes them through the powerful tale of Noah’s journey as he and his family trusted God when no one else did. Questions placed on each page can be used by parents, grandparents, or teachers to help children grasp how this story, that happened so very long ago, matters and relates to their life today. Noah and Me makes Family Bible Study easy for all ages. With playful illustrations that capture the personalities and drama of the adventure, Noah and Me is sure to become a family favorite.
God Created It All And Me
It all started with just God and darkness. But God is so full of love that He wanted to create the universe, allowing Him to share His love with all He created. Explore the way God created it all and how He was thinking of you from the very beginning of time. God Created It All and Me is a Bible story written for children with life application questions that will help children of all ages see God’s plan for the world and their part in it. This is a book designed for caregivers and children to share, taking them through the days of creation. Questions are placed on each page to be used by parents, grandparents, or teachers to help children grasp how the creation story, from the book of Genesis, matters and relates to their life today. Just as God had a plan for the universe, He also has a plan for you. With delightful illustrations enhancing the story and questions that can be used to start great discussions, God Created It All and Me is a book your family will turn to again and again.
The Lost Son And Me
When Jesus lived on the earth, he would teach lessons about God by telling stories to the people. These stories are called parables. One of those parables is the story of the lost son, also known as the prodigal son. The Lost Son and Me is a Bible story written for children with life application questions that will help children of all ages see how this story that Jesus told so many years ago is also meant for them. This story of God’s love is just as important for our children today as it was on the day Jesus told it. The Lost Son and Me has been written for caregivers and children to share and will take them through this story of love. Questions are placed on each page to be used by parents, grandparents, or teachers to help children grasp how the Bible story of the Lost Son found in Luke 15:11-32 matters and relates to their life today. Just as the father in the story welcomes his son with love, so does our Father in heaven welcome us into His loving arms. With charming illustrations enhancing the story, and questions that can be used to start great discussions, The Lost Son and Me is a book your family will turn to again and again.
Jesus, The Four Friends And Me
Jesus, the Four Friends and Me is another great story in The Bible and Me series. How are you like the paralyzed man in this story? How are you like his friends? Find out as you enjoy this story based on Mark 2:1-12 in the New Testament. This book in The Bible and Me series has been designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers to share with their children that will take them through the adventure of the paralyzed man and his determined friends as they seek healing from Jesus. Life-application questions placed on each page can be used to help children grasp how this story relates to their friendships and relationship to Jesus today. Wonderful illustrations by Jeri Hanson capture the personalities and excitement of the adventure, Jesus, the Four Friends and Me is sure to become a family favorite.
Jesus Calms The Storm And Me
We all go through storms in our lives, from the gentle rains to a full-blown thunderstorm or even worse a terrifying tornado or hurricane. What do you do when a storm comes? How did Jesus’s friends react to a storm on the lake? Find out as you read Jesus Calms the Storm and Me. The story of Jesus and his friends is told is three of the books in the New Testament, Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, and Luke 8:22-25. Life-application questions placed on each page can be used to help children grasp how this Bible story relates to the storms in their lives and the powerful help they can receive from Jesus. With engaging illustrations by Jeri Hanson enhancing the story and questions that can be used to start great discussions, Jesus Calms the Storm and Me is a book your family will turn to again and again.
Zacchaeus And Me
As you and your family read Zacchaeus and Me, you see how Jesus reacts to Zacchaeus when he has been making all the wrong choices, and how Zacchaeus reacts when Jesus shows him love. Who hasn’t made the wrong choice at times? Do your kids know the love of Jesus reaching out to them through the good and the bad? Find out as you read and talk through the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus based on Luke 19:1-10 in the New Testament. As with all the books in The Bible and Me Series, life-application questions placed on each page can be used to help children grasp how this Bible story relates to the choices they make in their lives and the life-changing love they can receive from Jesus. With captivating illustrations by Jeri Hanson enhancing the story and questions that can be used to start great discussions, Zacchaeus and Me will certainly become a family favorite.
Easter And Me
It is the greatest story ever told. The story of God’s love for us and his Son’s determination to make a way for us to live with him forever! Explore the events and feel the emotions leading up to the miraculous moment of Jesus rising from the dead. Easter and Me is a Bible story written for children with life application questions that will help children of all ages see God’s love for them and Jesus’s great desire to never be separated from them. This is a book designed for caregivers and children to share, taking them through the story of Easter. Questions are placed on each page to be used by parents, grandparents, or teachers to help children grasp how the Easter story, found in the New Testament, matters and relates to their life today. With delightful illustrations enhancing the story and questions that can be used to start great discussions, Easter and Me is a book your family will turn to again and again.
About The Author
Martha Yamnitz has served as a Children’s Ministry Director for over 20 years in her local Methodist Churches in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. She has a passion for teaching children that God loves them and helping them realize God’s love and devotion through the stories in the Bible. Martha’s work with children over the years has enhanced her storytelling abilities allowing her to capture the children’s imaginations and help them understand how a story from so many years ago can apply to their lives today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Writing the Bible in storybooks allows her to share these treasured stories with children throughout the world.
Martha grew up in a small farming community in Illinois where she learned the value of God and hard work along with the importance of love, family, and friends. She has an Elementary Education degree from Eastern Illinois University. She is the proud mother of two incredible daughters, Courtney and Sarah.
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A wonderful and informative narration with biblical teachings in a fun format. The questions help children learn about God’s love as well as open a dialogue with parent and child. Beautifully illustrated.
Bought this book for my granddaughter. I can’t wait to share it with her. Love the way Martha made the book interactive with the reader. The wonderful story made so simple that even the youngest of readers will understand. The illustrations are very good. Everyone should get this book if they want to teach their kids the story of Noah!
This book is a brilliant and interactive way to relate Bible stories to the everyday life of us all. The story of Noah is told in a language that children can understand and the artwork is precious. Questions are posed that allow parents and children to relate the story to themselves and opens the way to a conversation between the reader and the listener. I hope this is one of the many books the author writes to help families uncover God’s story.
We love this book so much!! Martha does an amazing job of writing this story in a great way for kids to understand and remains true to the Biblical text. Each page contains questions that are great to start conversations with my girls and because there are multiple questions each time you read it you can discuss different points and how it’s applicable to their life!
A wonderful and informative narration with biblical teachings in a fun format. The questions help children learn about Gods love as well as open a dialogue with parent and child. Beautifully done.
A new way to read an old story! Wonderfully written and illustrated so that children can understand, it also includes ways for to interact on every page!
This book is a brilliant and interactive way to relate Bible stories to the every day life of us all. The story of Noah is told in a language that children can understand and the artwork is precious. Questions are posed that allow parents and children to relate the story to themselves and opens the way to conversation between the reader and the listener. I hope this is one of many books the author writes to help families uncover God’s story.
Noah and Me is a wonderful book to read as a family or incorporate into Children’s Ministry at church. Martha made the story come alive and kids can apply an Old Testament story to their own lives. The illustrations are mesmerizing. My kids find something new to look at each time we read the book. I can’t wait for more of her books to be released!!
Bring The Bible To Life At Home
Use the books in The Bible and Me series to lead your children through these great stories, not to memorize the facts, but to impact their lives.