God Gave Us Love

As Little Cub and Grampa Bear’s fishing adventure is interrupted by mischievous otters, the young polar bear begins to question why we must love others… even the seemingly unlovable. In answering her questions, Grampa Bear gives tender explanations that teach Little Cub about the different kinds of love that is shared between families, friends, and mamas and papas. Grampa explains that all these kinds of love come from God and that it is important to love others because… “Any time we show love, Little Cub, we’re sharing a bit of his love.” This sweet tale will warm the hearts of young children as they learn about all the different sorts of love, while the gentle explanations of each provide a valuable opportunity to encourage children to share with others a “God-sized love.”

A loving mama polar bear assures her cub of her love--as well as God's--in this delightful tale filled with playful, winsome illustrations. Perfect for bedtime, naptime, storytime or anytime, "God Gave Us You" provides a valuable opportunity to assure each child that he or she truly is a welcomed, precious, and treasured gift from the Lord. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

This delightful sequel to best-selling God Gave Us You affirms a parent’s unchanging love for a child and helps little ones accept, appreciate, and love their new siblings. Now that Mama polar bear has another baby in her tummy, Little Cub is bursting with curiosity. “Why do we need a new baby?” she asks. “If we don’t like the new baby, can we send it back?” “Will you forget me when the new baby comes?” Gently and lovingly, Mama and Papa assure their firstborn that the new baby is a gift from God they want very much, just as Little Cub was–and still is. “God gave us you. Now he’s given us two!”

Little Pup’s wolf family is on their way to a special reunion—with lots of cousins, games, roasting marshmallows, and fun! As the young wolf thinks about different kinds of families, it’s the perfect opportunity for Mama and Papa to teach their inquisitive child about the families that God brings together. Some families are big and others are small, some are led by grandparents or just one parent, and some families include adopted little ones– yet each family is truly special. Even the members of Little Pup’s pack make up an important role in his family, although they sometimes pester him. Papa gently reminds his son… “We need to love the family God gave us.” A heartwarming and colorful addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, this tale will delight young hearts and help them understand how families of all types reflect God’s unconditional love.

I learned about God as a little girl. I've always believed in a higher power, not having evidence of anything else, I accepted there is a God. Believing mad me fear being struck by lightning or bad things happening if I did them. Living a life full of hate, deception, greed, gossip, thieving or trying to intimidate just won't on my list of things to do. The world has told people they are supposed to abuse and mistreat people when given the opportunity. I was always fighting as a child. I'd fight anybody I felt was mistreating me. That meant a lot of fights. I knew once I got to where I wanted to be in life, I would never have to argue or fight anybody again. I also knew my life would be what I made it. I knew if I didn't surround myself with jealousy, envy and hate. These things would not have a place in my life. The abuse of people starts with the young. When people are abused from the very young then it's what they learn, it's all they know and it's how they think things are supposed to be. The abuse trickles into every aspect of their lives. With the number of people coming forward today with claims of abuse. We should all determine it to be the cause of this vicious cycle we all revolve in. It is this vicious cycle that will make me appear to be repeating myself but as you'll soon see, everything ties together. One thing is a cause or an effect of another Can I be the only person to refuse to become a victim of this system of things? Can I be the only person to not just accept abuse from people? Can I be the only person to refuse to be a victim of this system of things? Can I be the only person to refuse to live a life full of hate, jealousy, competition, resentment and greed among other negative things? Can I be the only person to refuse to abandon the beliefs and principals taught in the bible? Psychologists have told people, abuse and mistreatment by others is a key factor in growing up. They say everybody gets this treatment and everybody feels it. They say people should suck-it-up, forgive the abuse, forgive the person and go on with Our lives. But the abuse trickles into every aspect of people's lives. This book is an attempt to get people to look at their lives. I am comparing the things we see and do every day to what the bible says is right. I am not judging you. It is not my place to judge anybody. The almighty God will judge us all at the appropriate time. I will point out however you are judged by people everyday. I am asking you to judge yourself. This is a book about love. Love of God, love of self and love of others. Unconditional love. That's the only thing God requires of us. But what is love? I'm not sure anybody can answer that question, I certainly can't tell you. I can however tell you what it is not. What nobody should ever believe it to be. Most people don't know the first thing about love. They have to go on what they've accepted from people while being told its love. People mistake loving people for the need to see and talk to them daily or at least three or four times a week. Advances in technology have people not only allowing family and friends into their homes but they are so desperate to be a part of something that they are also opening themselves up to perfect strangers daily. Life is what you make it. I believe people bring a lot of life's problems on themselves. They feel the need to know everything happening in other people's lives, they feel the need to tell people what's happening in theirs. Too much communication is soon much contamination. In this book I'll be telling you what I believe and how I live. I'll be telling you what my attempt to live the life God planned for all of us has given me. I'll be telling you why I believe God favors me. And although I know the things that wok for me won't work for everybody. I'd be happy just giving people something to think about. If just one person is changed for the better. my mission will be accomplishe

Perfect for preschoolers (and their parents) who resist bedtime, naptime, and sleep routines, this charming addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series will help all little ones prepare for a peaceful night’s rest. Little Cub is having so much fun building an igloo with her friends that she doesn’t want to stop for bedtime! Who needs sleep when there’s fun to be had? Mama patiently answers her child’s questions as she puts her to bed, explaining the importance of daily rhythms of work, play, and rest. As they talk through the fears that come with nighttime—and work through Little Cub’s endless stalling tactics—our favorite bear learns to realize that God gave us sleep as a vital gift. “God gave us rest so we have energy for our day, and patience to enjoy it. And so we have quiet time to listen to him.”

GOD Gave Me Visionary Song Writings is a unique book of true life stories, and powerful songs. The stories consist of every day living, and the songs are anointed lyrics conceived through dreams, personal experiences, and with scriptures from the King James Version. Martha would often sing and share the words of the songs with her oldest sister; until one morning, her sister said, "get those songs, and words published." It was then, Martha prayed about it as she waited for God’s timing. Then,In 2002,the spirit of God spoke to her again, and said,You’re pregnant with child,Martha replied, "how can that be?" The voice of God said, “when you birth Joshua (salvation), you will sing." It was then Martha began writing God Gave Me Visionary Song Writings, to share what God Gave Me; even when you are faced with limitations, and also fill yourselves within with the words of God and know that you are victorious in him. "A Spirit to Love" was the first song that God gave Martha in a dream. This song “reach beyond friends to enemies and persecutors.” Matthew 5:44. "Hold On" was given in a dream also. Martha dream that she stretched herself out on the earth and held on to the foundation of the word of God; while,interceding for souls (pulling them out of the pit). Remember to hold on until the blessing come, like "Jacob, he held on until the next day. Ge.22:24." Martha L. Alvarado was born as Martha Lee Isom and referred to as “MS. A.” by her Pre- K to High School students. She is a Educator, Mentor, Advocate, and a Prayer Warrior; so, after graduating from High School, Martha continued her higher education at The University OF Arizona; In Speech Communications, minored in Dance technique,and Theater Production. She was also a member of the Dance Repertoire at U of A throughout her undergraduate years and studied the Martha Graham and Alvin Alley dance technique. She also studied and perform with the late Han' ya Holmes at The Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado; where, she studied Pedagogy for teaching. Martha strongly agree that all children should participate in the Fine Arts because "it is a component of the academics." In 1993 she was ordained in the ministry and assist Pastors in the area of “helps" in The Full Gospel Church, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, The Churches of God in Christ, The Baptist Fellowship and The A.M.E.Church . Martha was also a guest of the Mississippi Mass Choir at Bishop T.D. Jake's 1997 Mortgage Burning service; Martha believe that "whatsoever ye do in word or deed,do all in the name of the Lord. Colossians 3:17." *Any Gospel Artist or Choir interested in singing the songs from her book, GOD GAVE ME VISIONARY SONG WRITINGS Martha can be contact @ [email protected] * God Gave Me Visionary Song Writings is in hard back, paper back and e-book digital publication. *To purchase the book go to Barnes & Noble, Borders, Deeper Shore Christian books on line or www.amazon.com, www.exlibris.com or Google God Gave Me Visionary Song Writings or purchase the book from various resources on line: www.amazon.com Martha ́s accessories are also available for any of your personal use or events; and visit my store@ http://www.cafepress.com/maflower12 God Bless You, Martha L. Alvarado.

An inspiring invitation for parents to see how the demands of parenting can enrich their relationship with God by seeing God through their kids.