{"product_id":"dont-blame-the-mud-only-jesus-makes-us-clean-machowski","title":"Don't Blame the Mud: Only Jesus Makes Us Clean (Machowski)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor young readers and families, \u003cem\u003eDon't Blame the Mud\u003c\/em\u003e gives a vivid way of helping children see where wrong choices come from and how to turn to Jesus for change from the inside out. Written by best-selling children's author Marty Machowski, this beautifully illustrated picture book teaches children how to recognize the lure of temptation and the truth that bad choices lead to bad consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, Max takes the muddy path along the creek home, disregarding his mother's reminder to keep his school clothes clean. After crashing into a mud puddle, he tries to hide his mistake and discovers the stain of his sin goes deeper than the mud he can wash away. In this lovable, relatable, and heartwarming tale, Max learns his heart needs to be cleaned, and Jesus is the only one who can wash away his sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy clearly articulating the gospel, \u003cem\u003eDon't Blame the Mud\u003c\/em\u003e helps parents create an environment of confession so kids can own up to their own mistakes—in the freedom of Christ—rather than place the blame elsewhere. Parents, teachers, and caretakers can help children identify with the real-life draw of temptation and the real-life consequences of sin, understanding the value of God's salvation through the cross. Instead of teaching kids how to deal with a problem, Machowski uncovers the real issue of sin and provides a gospel answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover, 32 Pages, New Growth Press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-item\" data-role=\"endorsements\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-role=\"endorsements\" class=\"acc-content-inner rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What a gift to a child, to be taught from a young age that there is a remedy for guilt. Marty Machowski's \u003cem\u003eDon't Blame the Mud \u003c\/em\u003eprovides kids with a vivid picture of the nature of sin and gives parents the tools to talk about it in an understandable way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNancy Guthrie\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bible teacher; author of \u003cem\u003ePraying Through the Bible for Your Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Max got filthy. But not just from the forbidden mud. In this story, Marty Machowski helps every reader three and older understand what makes us most dirty and how God has provided the most wonderful way for us to become clean. You'll find it a very helpful parable of 1 John 1:9.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cofounder of Desiring God; author of \u003cem\u003eDon't Follow Your Heart\u003c\/em\u003e and other books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Don't Blame the Mud\u003c\/em\u003e contains a simple and clear presentation of sin, its consequences, and the forgiveness we find in the gospel. As a grandfather of more than a dozen grandchildren, I look forward to reading this book to them with the confidence that God can use it to open their hearts to the good news of salvation found in King Jesus.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel L. Akin,\u003c\/strong\u003e President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I love Marty Machowski's biblically-rich, gospel-centered resources for children. I've benefited from them as a parent and pastor and highly \u003cem\u003erecommend Don't Blame the Mud\u003c\/em\u003e. Marty offers a heartwarming tale that will resonate with every child and generate discussion about temptation, confession, and the gospel. Here is an excellent book to help children grasp the seriousness of sin and equip you to present the gospel in a faithful and compelling way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Josh Mulvihill\u003c\/strong\u003e, Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry, Renewanation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In a day when easy believism is rampant, it is refreshing to find a children's book that is so careful about sin, repentance, and the conversion of a child. We witness a boy caught in his sin, repenting and trusting in Christ, and we see God opening his eyes to the truth. Thank you, Marty, for yet again another helpful book!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepak Reju\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor of biblical counseling and family ministry, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; author of \u003cem\u003eOn Guard\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eShe's Got the Wrong Guy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"New Growth Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57614507999396,"sku":"9781948130967","price":12.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3452\/4580\/files\/DONT-BLAME-THE-MUD-ONLY-JESUS-MAKES-US-CLEAN_cover__72869.1753471423.1280.1280.webp?v=1794426935","url":"https:\/\/ccrbooks.org\/products\/dont-blame-the-mud-only-jesus-makes-us-clean-machowski","provider":"Canon and Creed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}