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Flip through a real issue
Explore a real issue of Lasting Joy from cover to cover.
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What you’ll find every month
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Two Bible stories, one big idea
An Old Testament and a New Testament story each month, beautifully illustrated and told straight from Scripture (ESV), with a thread that shows how the Bible fits together.
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Reflect Together pages
Retell the story, imagine you were there, and answer simple questions that help it stick.
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Character studies
Meet the people in each story up close, like Gideon or Andrew, and what their lives teach us about following God.
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Bible times, brought to life
Illustrated spreads on daily life in Bible lands, such as fishing on the Sea of Galilee.
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Poetry and picture study
A classic poem to read aloud, with a short introduction to the poet.
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Prayer page
A gentle guide to talking with God about what you just read.
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Crafts and handiwork
Cut-out crafts and real hands-on skills, like making a fisherman’s net.
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Puzzles and activity pages
Secret codes, drawing prompts, and games, with an answer key for parents.
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An original story
A short story about a child today, facing the same kind of choice the Bible story explores.
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Family activity
One simple thing to do together that puts the month’s lesson into practice.