{"id":1155,"date":"2019-04-24T16:49:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T16:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/martymachowski.com\/?post_type=books&#038;p=1155"},"modified":"2024-03-20T21:42:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T21:42:13","slug":"dont-blame-the-mud-only-jesus-makes-us-clean","status":"publish","type":"books","link":"https:\/\/martymachowski.com\/book\/dont-blame-the-mud-only-jesus-makes-us-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Blame the Mud: Only Jesus Makes Us Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For young readers and families,\u00a0<em>Don\u2019t Blame the Mud<\/em>\u00a0paints a vivid and accurate picture of sin and God\u2019s plan of redemption. Written by best-selling children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>One day, Max takes the muddy path along the creek home, disregarding his mother\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>By clearly articulating the gospel,\u00a0<em>Don\u2019t Blame the Mud<\/em>\u00a0helps parents create an environment of confession so kids can own up to their own mistakes\u2014in the freedom of Christ\u2014rather 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For young readers and families,\u00a0Don\u2019t Blame the Mud\u00a0paints a vivid and accurate picture of sin and God\u2019s plan of redemption. Written by best-selling children\u2019s 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. 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