AND I LOVE YOU, GOD Teaches Children to Have a Relationship with God

Christian parents want their children to make their faith their own, but it can be difficult to explain faith to children. Ruthann Barrie provides a way for children to begin a relationship with Jesus at a young age in her new book, "And I Love You, God."

Barrie's book provides a way for children to learn about the love and healing power of God. She makes the message of God's love and salvation understandable for children and gives them an overall picture of what it means to follow Jesus.

"I have such an amazingly wonderful relationship with God and I wanted to share what I have learned about Jesus and what I have experienced in my walk with Him," Barrie says.

The book is written as a letter from God and directly addresses the young reader. In simple and clear language, Jesus speaks directly to the reader and shares why he or she is special and how they can share in a relationship with God. The book also includes a prayer for children to begin a relationship with God.

Barrie knows the healing and transformative power of God from personal experience. She says God healed her from a long-time illness through faith and prayer. Through trusting God and prioritizing her faith, Barrie's life was transformed. Just as her life was changed through faith, she wants to share the power of God's love with the world, starting at a young age.

"Everyone wants love, health and security, and these things can be found in a relationship with God," she says. "Only God can give unconditional love and acceptance."

"And I Love You, God"
Written and illustrated by Ruthann Barrie
ISBN: 978-1-4497-7850-7 (sc); 978-1-4497-7851-4 (e)
Softcover, $16.99
Ebook, $3.99
Approximately 28 pages
Available at http://www.amazon.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com.

About the author:

Ruthann Barrie studied art and English at Eastern Michigan University. She has written hundreds of poems, and she wrote and illustrated her first children's book in high school. Barrie lives in Traverse City, Mich. She is involved in her church and in her children and grandchildren's lives.

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