Growing Joy

There are many misconceptions about what it means to be humble. Some think that being humble means hiding your talents and abilities or being weak and inauthentic. But the Bible paints a different picture—defining humility as a self-forgetfulness leading to joy and explaining that it is a life-giving virtue that frees you from the restricting needs of your ego. In Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness, Gavin Ortlund encourages listeners that humility is not just an abstract virtue but a mark of gospel integrity.

Some of the most profound growth of our lives can happen in the home stretch, the years after age 60 or so. It's a time when we can finally crystallize the meaning of what we've been and done so far and fully expand into the self we've always intended to be, guided by the voice of the soul. But, says psychologist Charles Garfield, that can only happen if we first loosen the grip of the life we've led so far, the one that's been focused outwardly - on activity, achievement, and the idea of success - and let our souls lead the way.

Jolina can't take Claudine's bullying any longer! Though Jolina knows she's still in training to use her grandfather's arbularyo magic, she sneaks into his potions lab. Jolina brews a batch of gayuma, a powerful love potion. And it works. The love potion conquers Claudine's hateful nature. In fact, Claudine doesn't just stop bullying Jolina - now she wants to be Jolina's BFF, and does everything and anything Jolina asks. But magic comes with a cost, and bad intentions beget bad returns. Controlling another person's ability to love - or hate - will certainly have consequences.

When twins Lydia and Marco are approached to be on their dance studio's jazz team, Lydia is thrilled. She and Marco both love to dance and used to have fun dancing together as kids. But lately, it seems their relationship has grown more distant. Lydia can't wait to dance with her brother again, but Marco is worried. He's used to hip-hop and will be the only boy on the team. And when bullies start mocking Marco for doing "girl dances", it could spell trouble for the whole team.

¿Qué significa estar feliz? Los niños aprenderán cómo se siente la felicidad, cómo sus sentidos pueden afectar sus emociones y cómo identificar y manejar sus sentimientos. Se incluye una actividad de reflexión que permite a los niños explorar sus sentimientos.

For years, I struggled with my self-image and how to make my dual pursuits of faith and fitness fit together. Maybe you can relate. Everything changed one day when I decided I was tired of looking in the mirror and started looking solely toward God. What he showed me is that true strength - physical, emotional, and spiritual - starts from the inside out. When you're staying connected to God, you'll find that eating well and exercising regularly will be so much easier. Your faith, food choices, and fitness will all just naturally flow together as part of your healthy and whole life.

It's been almost a year since Jenna Samuels' stoner brother, Casey, bit the dust and returned as her guardian angel; a year since Casey and his "angel boss", Amber Velasco, saved Jenna's life and helped her foil the bad guys, more or less; a year in which Jenna has solved the true mystery of the universe: how to get one Ryan Sloboda to ask her out.

NaTasha has a wonderful life in affluent Park Adams. She fits in, she has friends, and she's a member of the all-white ballet troupe. Being nearly the only African American in her school doesn't bother NaTasha. But it bothers Tilly, NaTasha's spitfire grandmother from Harlem, who decides NaTasha needs to get back to her roots or her granddaughter is in danger of losing herself completely. Tilly whisks NaTasha away to a world where, all of a sudden, nothing in NaTasha's life makes any sense.

Sutton is having robot problems. Her mini-bot is supposed to be able to get through a maze in under a minute, but she must have gotten something wrong in the coding. This is frustrating for a science-minded girl like Sutton - almost as frustrating as the fact that her mother probably won't be home in time for Sutton's 10th birthday. Luis spends his days writing thrilling stories about brave kids, but there's only so much inspiration you can find when you're stuck inside all day.

Ryan Hart is caught in the middle. She has an older brother and a new baby sister, and she’s in a friendship tug-of-war with two friends who both want to be her best best friend. How can Ryan think about being kind to a classmate who is relentless with his teasing? Or be her signature sunny self when her brother, Ray, pulls the ultimate prank? But even when it seems like nothing is going her way, Ryan still looks for a way to see the bright side of things, refusing to let anything steal her joy, and finding ways to share it with everyone she meets.

Latonya’s family wasn’t just a story of growth—it was a legacy of love, passed down through generations like a cherished melody. The ten children, once tiny hands gripping their mother’s fingers, grew into adults who carried the warmth of their upbringing into their own homes. And then, in another beautiful chapter, the grandchildren arrived.

Det er ikke let for Katrine at være storesøster. Altid skal hun tage hensyn til Marie, som er syg og får al opmærksomheden. Katrine føler ikke, at mor og far elsker hende lige så højt som Marie. Men kan det virkelig passe?

Learning is fun and captivating with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ introduces her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly and Toodaloo Turtle in this second book of the series. Together, they teach important lessons, including a song about each lesson and activity; learn about school, happiness, sharing, giving, finding yourself, patience, musical instruments, singing, drama, reading, friendship, dancing, teamwork, relaxing, fun, cooking, nutrition, alphabet, numbers, caring, time, confidence, achievement and more.

It is Bry bear's very first day of Beargarten in cozy Black Bear Village. Bry was so excited to learn and make new friends. His enthusiasm quickly turns to dismay when he encounters the mean school bully, leaving him feeling sad, hurt and alone. He was so upset that he left. As Bry wanders through the forest in tears, he stumbles upon a wise cardinal named Carny. With a heart full of wisdom, Carny shares invaluable advice that helps Bry discover the strength within himself.

Lucky Ladybug and her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly, and Toodaloo Turtle teach their class about the seasons and the weather. This story is designed to illustrate fun activities that children can enjoy throughout the year, making learning about seasons and weather both enjoyable and educational.

Experience the adorable first adventures of childhood with this book from bestselling author Charles Ghigna and celebrated illustrator Lori Joy Smith. From the first slip down a slide to the first time picking out a book to read, this rollicking narrative takes listeners on a journey of discovery into the memorable firsts in a child's world. A story that will be enjoyed by the whole family, from the youngest, eager to experience their own adventures, to the oldest, so proud to watch them grow.

Lucky Ladybug® and her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly, Toodaloo Turtle along with her class visit their places of origin and culture in this third book of the series. Together, they travel the world and learn about well known historic attractions in each country.

"Be a Better You" and learn how to be the best you that you can be with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ teaches important lessons in her videos, such as sharing, caring, beauty from within, honesty, listening, loving yourself, confidence, helping others, acceptance, giving, respect, forgiveness, following your dreams, and more. Developed for children ages 0-6, however children of all ages and adults may find a special connection with our adorable and loving Lucky Ladybug™.

Gram Hatter and Kat set off on an adventure. Gram quickly folds up a pirate hat and places it on Kat's head, and they begin their mission to help clean up the city park. Volunteering turns into a treasure hunt as Kat finds pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and even a dollar. With each discovery, Kat gets a new hat, and Gram Hatter teaches Kat how to count her coins as they pick up litter at the park. When Kat adds up her money, there's enough for ice cream. Or should she donate the money to support the park instead?

The Storm Dragons will harness the incredible powers of thunder, lightning, and snow to help defeat a brand-new villain the Magic Forest: The Chaos Queen. Hana the Thunder Dragon doesn't like bullies. So she's determined to stop the Chaos Queen from causing trouble all over the Magic Forest. All she needs is a little help from her friends—and a lot of dragon magic!