The Adventures of Pork and Bean

 Troubled…neglected…lonely…searching…wandering…or just plain curious describes the mindset of many of today’s youth. The Adventures of Pork and Bean endeavors to address a plethora of childhood troubles in a lighthearted, yet biblical manner. An earnest young pig and a happy-go-lucky pinto bean face their share of life’s woes as they venture out into the Texas frontier. The young reader is immediately captured by the plight of these two county fair prize winners who learn they will be awarded on the family dinner table! Pork and Bean’s escape turns into daily adventure as they discover danger, excitement, and friendship while meeting a host of entertaining new characters. They encounter everyday challenges to which children can relate, such as meeting new people, resisting prejudice, fighting jealousy, and showing compassion.

The Adventures of Pork and Bean’s captivating storyline and alluring illustrations are designed to encourage kids to read and, more importantly, to deal with life’s daily obstacles biblically. It is an entertaining book, yet subtly educational. I want children to be drawn into the book and gain knowledge from God’s Word and God’s creation without even realizing they are learning! Pork, Bean, and their friends come alive with distinct personalities that will amuse and enlighten the reader. Ava the fish feels inferior to her athletic big brother; the lovely skunk Apesta isn’t stereotypically smelly—she’s a girlie girl; Ben feels rejected by his parents; and Penelope, a singing bat, isn’t scary at all, but actually a wonderful friend. The characters demonstrate how children may react to common difficulties at first, then how to handle them using a value system based on Scripture.

The Adventures of Pork and Bean is available on line and at most book stores.

NO Roundheads!

No Roundheads is an excellent resource for churches of ministries that are trying to break away from the traditional styles of puppetry. This book contains teaching suggestions along with thirty-three imaginative skits using only animal puppets. By using these skits and puppetry ideas, your ministry is sure to capture and spiritually nurture the imagination of children and adults alike.

No Roundheads! is available on line and at most book stores.

Resilent - The Ghosts of Antietam

As the only child of a wealthy entrepreneur, Ben Smith seems to enjoy the “good life”—private schooling, his own Corvette, a million-dollar home. But living in the lap of luxury doesn’t suit Ben. “It’s all about money…sometimes I wish I was poor!” he declares to his parents. He despises the snobbery of his classmates and the arrogant forcefulness of his father. Life is sweetest when he is with Michelle—an ordinary girl from the public high school. To Ben, Michelle is anything BUT ordinary. Little does he realize that one day outside a neighbor’s old fence, something would happen that would turn both of their lives upside down.

There was just something about the architect’s home—something that seemed to plague Ben. Was his imagination getting the best of him? If he told anyone what he heard and saw, they would laugh and call him crazy! But Ben is certain he heard voices; he is certain he saw movement between the pickets. Should he risk telling Michelle?

He must find out what it is about this fence that whispers to him and seems to want to pull him in. Ben’s life, with Michelle at his side, becomes a quest to uncover the mystery behind this old rustic fence [which surrounds one of the most elaborate homes in his father’s elite subdivision]. In his search for answers, Ben discovers some clues to his own mysterious past and uncovers the history of Antietam.

Bible Barn

Description:  Bible Barn is a complete year long program.  It contains 42 imaginative scripts using only barn yard animals, and teaching suggestions.

All lessons are scripturally based.

Bible Barn is available on line and at most book stores.

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