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Purple Panic by Ella Shine

Princess Gina's owner is very fussy, but Cassie and Lina think they'll be able to care for her guinea pig just fine... until Gus runs off with the pet-sitting instructions, and Princess Gina can't even be seen!Kids age 5-8 will adore this fresh new series for emerging and independent readers featuring best friends, magical pets and a grumpy, talking cat, with plenty of action, mess and adventure, and a sprinkling of the unexpected.Ella Shine is a pen name for authors Penny Reeve and Cecily Anne Paterson who have created Purple Panic and five other Pet Sitters stories.Penny is the author of ...

Can I be SURE about Heaven?

Am I really going to heaven? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh dive into what the Bible actually says about assurance of salvation, and why so many of us still feel uncertain.They look at different Christian views on the sinner’s prayer and baptism, discuss seasons of doubt, and explain why real confidence doesn’t come from our performance, but from Christ’s finished work. With Scriptures like John 10, Galatians 4, and Matthew 7, they tackle tough issues like famous “Lord, Lord” verse, and false assurance. Showing how trust in Jesus (not ou...

Mini Scoop: Scout and Barnaby Mysteries 4-6

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are doing a special between-seasons “Mini Scoop” episode to celebrate the Kickstarter launch of books 4-6 in the Scout and Barnaby Mysteries by cohost Becca Wierwille!The Scout and Barnaby Mysteries are funny, heartwarming Christian chapter books for kids ages 6-10 by award-winning children’s author Becca Wierwille. These lightly illustrated mysteries star a girl named Scout and her unusually perceptive dog, Barnaby. They team up to solve mysteries at a Christian wilderness camp using her love of big words and his super sniffer. The series begin...