Listen Up: 10-Minute Family Devotions on the Parables, Family Devotional

“Marty Machowski is at it again! With Listen Up, Marty has put another tool in parents hands, helping parents to make wise use of one of Jesuss most common teaching methods: parables. These are some of the most memorable stories in the Bible, and Marty will help you teach them to your kids in unforgettable ways.”

“God gifted Marty Machowski with love for the Bible and profound creativity. In Listen Up, he employs these gifts to share Jesuss parables with the next generation. Children will be engaged by the fun facts and interactive activities. More importantly, theyll learn to listen to, treasure, and build their lives on the Saviors words.”

“Biblically faithful. Gospel rich. Theologically insightful. Practical. Creative. Engaging. These are some of the words that came to mind as I read through Marty Machowskis Listen Up! I learned things I didnt know about the parables, and repeatedly found myself thinking, Parents and their kids are going to benefit so much from this book! Marty has obviously done his homework and excels at using the whole Bible to help us understand what Jesus is saying in the parables. Best of all, he consistently points us not only to the words of Jesus, but to Jesus himself as the only Savior of the world.”

“Machowski has designed yet another magnificent resource for families. In this new devotional guide he teaches parents and kids how to listen to what God says to us in the parables. The Word of God is alive! We need help to see and understand, and that is what Machowskis devotional guides aim to do. It is wonderfully fitting for this parable genre that Machowskis illustrations shine as brilliant aids for our apprehension of the living Word.”

“If I ever had to return to my child-rearing years, Id certainly want to take Listen Up with me. It is a book of family devotions, written in a lively, vivid style. It presents an accurate account of Jesuss parables and applies them well to the lives of every participant. Machowski includes excellent suggestions for object lessons, group activities, prayer, and going deeper, while keeping the actual meetings under ten minutes! I cant imagine that anyone would follow the books directions without becoming a better disciple of Jesus.”

“Marty is a parents best friend when it comes to figuring out how to creatively and competently do what we really want to do, which is talk with our kids about what matters mostthe word of God.”

“Listen Up! cracks open a treasure chest of resources that preschool, elementary, and middle school teachers will love to use! Unpacking the parables, master-teacher Marty Machowski has crafted age-appropriate lessons loaded with activities for every type of learner. This beautifully designed curriculum is aimed at the heart and easy to use, whether this is your first year of teaching or your fortieth. Watch your students clap their hands, lift their voices, and engage their hearts and minds with the good news of Jesus Christ.”