Franklin and Bessie’s Picks—February 2025

February 19, 2025


Each month, Franklin Graham picks a book based on its inspirational message, while Bessie picks a book for children to enjoy.


Franklin’s Pick: The Fire of God’s Presence by A.W. Tozer

Many people believe in God and believe that God is everywhere, but they have yet to experience his presence. What did it mean for Moses to encounter God at the burning bush? How did it change his life and his perception of God? What is keeping you from experiencing his presence in your life?

It was in that burning bush experience that Moses began to understand and appreciate the sacredness of worship. Through this book, Tozer teaches how proper worship has to be equal to the one we are worshiping, so if we are worshiping God, we must do it on his terms. This means having a spirit of reverence and holiness–like Moses taking off his shoes and kneeling before him.

The bush’s fire did not frighten Moses, but rather it poured the essence of sacredness into his life, giving him an experience he had never had before. Let this book teach you how, like Moses, to kneel and worship before God’s holy fire.


Bessie’s Pick: Wow!: The Good News in Four Words by Dandi Daley Mackall, Illustrated by Annabel Tempest

Wow! tells the Good News using four words: Wow! Uh-Oh. Yes! and Ahh. Bright, joyful illustrations and fun-to-read rhymes walk kids through God’s whole story–and show kids that God’s story is really their story.

Incorporating words that kids use every day, the Gospel will take on a more personal meaning as kids learn the Good News of God’s love for them. Additional online resources for parents and teachers include finger puppets, Bible verse memory cards, teacher helps, and more.


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.

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