"From the author of the bestselling children's book When God Made You comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things.For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiver ..."
"USA Today bestsellerPublishers Weekly bestsellerWall Street Journal bestseller From the author of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers.With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. Paired with Kimberley Barnes's vivid and playful illustrations, ..."
"YOU, you… God thinks about you. God was thinking of you long before your debut.From early on, children are looking to discover their place in the world and longing to understand how their personalities, traits, and talents fit in. Knowing that they are deeply loved and a unique creation in our big universe is certain to help them spread their wings and fly. Written in playful, charming rhyme and brought to life with vivid, fantasti ..."
"Kids of all faith traditions will receive in these pages the gift of empowerment, purpose, and ownership over their own faith perspective early on through Matthew Paul Turner’s lyrical phrasing: I'm playful and brave I'm a one-kid parade ..."
"From the author and illustrator of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers.'Let there be light!' that's what God said. And light began shining and then started to spread." Wild and creative illustrations from top children's illustrator David Catrow pair with Matthew Paul Turner's lyrical verse in this message of a God-made light that cuts through darkness to bring vi ..."
When God Made You by MatthewPaulTurner Board Book, 30 Pages, Published 2020 by Convergent Books ISBN-13: 978-0-593-19302-0, ISBN: 0-593-19302-4
"'Cause when God made YOU, somehow God knew That the world needed someone exactly like you!"
"Let there be light!
That's what God said.
And light began shining and then started to spread.
This book celebrates God's gift of light! From shimmering stars in the sky to warm sunny days to the light that God puts inside each and every one of us, God Made Light is a colorful, rhythmic, and imaginative celebration of God creating light that will inspire readers of all ages to believe. www.GodMadeLight.com
"Matthew Paul Turner, take ..."
"THIS IS IT. THE ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. [about college anyway] College. The utopian playground with no curfews, endless dating possibilities, and a blank check to write your own future. Complete freedom. But then you wake up and discover you've traded your private room at home for a 12x12 cinder-block cell with a stranger. No more free meals. No personal laundry service. Trips to the shower now require flip-flops. Wait, why are y ..."
"With Proverbs, veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most frequently quoted and visited books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to the helpful translation and commentary, Proverbs considers theological implications of these wisdom texts, as well as their literary, histori ..."
Churched One Kid's Journey Toward God Despite a Holy Mess by MatthewPaulTurner Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2008 by Waterbrook Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4000-7471-6, ISBN: 1-4000-7471-1
"He spent his childhood trapped within the confines of countless bizarre, strict rules. And lived to tell about it.In this first-hand account, author Matthew Paul Turner shares amusing–sometimes cringe-worthy–and poignant stories about growing up in a fundamentalist household, where even well-intentioned contemporary Christian music was proclaimed to be “of the devil.” churched is a collection of stories that detail an American boy’s exp ..."
"Speaking to young readers who are confused and fed up with the idea of even being involved in the world of politics, a humorous guide offers a faith-based look at the U.S. government, sorting out the Republicans from the Democrats, the ..."
"Sex seems to be everywhere in today's culture. This book tacklestough issues such as pornography and abstinence while providingideas for pursuing sexuality from an honest, spiritualperspective."
"The Christian Culture Survival Guide is about the author's humorous experiences growing up in the Christian subculture and what he's learned along the way. From overcoming the temptation to wear W.W.J.D. bracelets to the disparaging experience of witnessing to a gay man at a bar, Matthew Paul Turner offers a fun read that's packed with profound insight and truth."
The Coffeehouse Gospel Sharing Your Faith Through Everday Conversation by MatthewPaulTurner Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2004 by Relevant Books ISBN-13: 978-0-9746942-8-3, ISBN: 0-9746942-8-2
"I have had so many Christians just tell me that I was wrong without wanting to
hear about me and my faith. ... In my last book, The Christian Culture Survival
Guide: The Misadventures of an Outsider on the Inside (Relevant Books), I
mentioned ..."
"This is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations. From the moment I saw you, I started to pray."
"In his trademark style, Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colors that come with the holiday and all the memorable sensations connected to those bright hues."
Our Great Big American God A Short History of Our Ever-Growing Deity by MatthewPaulTurner Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2014 by Jericho Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4555-4734-0, ISBN: 1-4555-4734-4
"Americans love God. We stamp God on our money, our bumper stickers, and our bodies. With a church on nearly every street, it's hard to deny our country's deep connection with the divine. Yet culture critic Matthew Paul Turner says that God didn't just change America-America changed God. As a result, do we even recognize the "real" God? Whip-smart and provocative, Turner explores the United States' vast influence on God, told through a ..."
Hear No Evil(1st Edition) My Story of Innocence, Music, and the Holy Ghost by MatthewPaulTurner Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2010 by Waterbrook ISBN-13: 978-1-4000-7472-3, ISBN: 1-4000-7472-X
"Every Life Has a Soundtrack.  If you’ve ever had the opening bars of a song transport you back in time or remind you of a pivotal spiritual moment, Matthew Paul Turner’s honestâand frequently hilariousâmusings will strike a chord. Straightforward and amusing, Hear No Evil is Turner’s “life soundtrack,” a compilation of engaging personal stories about how musicâand music’s ability to transformâhas played a key role in his spiri ..."
Churched(1st Edition) One Kid's Journey Toward God Despite a Holy Mess by MatthewPaulTurner Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2010 by Waterbrook ISBN-13: 978-0-307-45801-8, ISBN: 0-307-45801-6
"“Sweet-hearted, funny, and honest, Churched had me reminiscing about the little boy searching for God that I once was…” —Dan Merchant, writer/director of Lord, Save Us From Your Followers Churched details an American boy’s experiences growing up in a culture where men weren’t allowed to let their hair grow to touch their ears (“an abomination!”), women wouldn’t have been caught dead in a pair of pants (unless swimming), and the pastor c ..."
Relearning Jesus(Updated) How Reading the Beatitudes One More Time Changed My Faith by MatthewPaulTurner Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2009 by David C. Cook ISBN-13: 978-1-4347-6794-3, ISBN: 1-4347-6794-9
"For Matthew Paul Turner, a spiritual drought was stretching into a desert. From his upbringing in a traditional church, to his stint as the editor of CCM Magazine, to his successful career as an author, Turner had long figured God out.Yet despite his faith-based bona fides, Turner was now facing a sobering reality: He couldn't seem to connect with the Jesus who had always seemed so available. In his desperation, Turner revisited C ..."