Franklin and Bessie’s Picks—August 2025
August 20, 2025
Categories: Books and Gifts, Ruth's Attic Bookstore
Each month, Franklin Graham picks a book based on its inspirational message, while Bessie picks a book for children to enjoy.
Franklin’s Pick: 50 Days of Heaven: Reflections That Bring Eternity to Light by Randy Alcorn
If you’ve always thought of Heaven as a realm of clouds, disembodied spirits, and eternal harp-strumming, you’re in for a wonderful surprise.
From the author of the bestselling book Heaven, here are 50 daily devotional meditations that will touch your heart, capture your imagination, and fill you with hope and anticipation.
- 50 daily devotional meditations
- Great for personal reflection and small group study
- A perfect gift for someone who has recently lost a loved one
Randy Alcorn brings eternity to light in 50 inspiring and thought-provoking meditations that will forever change the way you think about the spectacular new universe that awaits us: new heavens and a New Earth, where Jesus will be the cosmic center and joy will be the air we breathe―a universe free from pain and suffering, filled with unending beauty and adventure.
Get ready to embark on a wonderful journey!
After reading and reflecting on these soul-stirring meditations, the next time you hear someone say, “We can’t begin to imagine what Heaven will be like,” you’ll be able to tell them, “I can.”
It’s time to bring eternity to light!
Bessie’s Pick: Jesus Loves Me by Darcy Pattison with Illustrations by Hannah Brinson
Every child grows up learning the words of the song the beloved children’s song, “Jesus Loves Me”. This hardcover pop-up storybook is beautifully illustrated and pairs interactive elements with the lyrics to bring the popular song to life for children everywhere. The perfect gift and bedtime companion, Jesus Loves Me will reaffirm God’s love to toddlers and young readers, who can engage with the story and have fun singing along.
Product Features:
- Join in on the adventure as kids discover how much Jesus loves them.
- Little ones will follow a heartwarming tale inspired by the beloved children’s song “Jesus Loves Me”, as they witness the powerful impact Jesus’ love for us.
- Each spread features a verse from this Sunday School Song with a Scripture and a pop up or a sliding tab that make the journey even more exciting and engaging for curious minds.
- With 14 colorful pages adorned with captivating artwork, children will be drawn into a world of vivid visuals that enhance the story’s message.
Stop by Ruth’s Attic bookstore in the Billy Graham Library to purchase your copy of these featured books and more. Not in Charlotte? Call (704) 401-3242 or email ralibrary@bgea.org to place your order. Orders can be shipped within the U.S. or curbside pickup is available in Charlotte, N.C., at the Billy Graham Library.