Description:
Kai and Jamal are best friends who love playing basketball together at recess. Kai always seems to be the stronger player, and when basketball tryouts are announced, Jamal begins to feel anxious and afraid that he won't make the team. Doubt and fear start to take over until Jamal's dad shares an important truth with him about Jesus.
Through learning about Jesus and believing that Jesus lives within him, Jamal discovers a new strength. He learns that fear doesn't have to control him and that with Jesus, he can face challenges with confidence. As Jamal steps onto the court with boldness, he not only overcomes his fear, but also finds the courage to share his faith with his friend Kai.
Brief description: Thomas and Angel are a husband-and-wife team who love Jesus and love children. They have been walking strongly in their Christian faith since 2023 and believe deeply in the values of family, love, kindness, and faith. This book was written after seeing the challenges children face as they learn to navigate life, friendships, fear, and confidence. Thomas and Angel wanted to create stories that encourage children to trust in the power of Jesus Christ, believe in themselves, and know they are never alone. Both Thomas and Angel work as public servants and share a heart for serving others. Thomas also started a Christian YouTube channel in 2025 called Words From The Lord, where he shares messages of faith, encouragement, and hope. You can find his channel at tommytom247. This is the first of many books to come, and their prayer is that every story will help plant seeds of faith, courage, and joy in the hearts of children everywhere.