Description
The Sharing Trees is a children’s book designed as a discipleship tool to spark much-needed dialogue between parents (or teachers) and children about their thoughts, feelings, and emotions as they navigate life’s experiences. This read-along book brings to life a forest brimming with twelve unique trees, each crafted to inspire active and meaningful conversations about different facets of a child’s life. Through captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, The Sharing Trees aims to facilitate purposeful interactions, providing parents with opportunities to impart biblical truth into their children’s hearts and minds. Perfect for fostering spiritual growth and emotional understanding, this book is more than just a story—it’s a powerful discipleship tool that lays the foundation for deeper, more impactful spiritual conversations and connections. This book opens up meaningful conversations about the child’s thoughts, concerns, and dreams, all while weaving in biblical truths through a conversational format. Key features include guided exploration to encourage reflective conversations, discussion questions marked by a compass to spark thoughtful dialogue, and seamless biblical integration to provide a spiritual foundation for children. It also includes a free downloadable Discipleship Guide.
Download FREE Sample Download FREE Discipleship GuideTyler Penn serves with IM, Inc. to reach out to the international student population of the University of Illinois. Tyler is married to Kellie, and they have three children: Mason, Millie, and Madden. Tyler is a graduate of Welch College and served as the pastor of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Decatur, Illinois for ten years. He has a heart for teaching the Scriptures. Tyler also loves trees. He moved into the country to live in the woods, and enjoys how they display the four seasons in all their glory.
Liz Lindsey lives in her hometown of Decatur, Illinois. Liz and her husband, Brian, raised three kids, who are now all adults living out their own stories. Liz graduated from Welch College and continues to be a student of the Word, serving as a Bible teacher and worship leader at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Decatur. Liz has followed Jesus for over 30 years, and she continues to trust in Him and tell of His goodness through all of her own adventures.