Jesus and the Gift of Friendship

Trillia Newbell is the author of numerous books, Bible studies, and children’s books, including God’s Very Good Idea; The Big Wide Welcome; and Creative God, Colorful Us. Newbell is the acquisitions director at Moody Publishers and lives with her husband, Thern, and two children near Nashville, Tennessee. Kristen Howdeshell is an illustrator and cofounder of the Brave Union, a freelance illustration team. Alongside her husband Kevin, their artwork is published in many children’s books including Seeds and Trees; The Moments with Jesus Encounter Bible; and I Am the Storm. This husband-and-wife duo lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with their four children. Kevin Howdeshell is an illustrator and cofounder of the Brave Union, a freelance illustration team. Alongside his wife Kristen, their artwork is published in many children’s books including Seeds and Trees; The Moments with Jesus Encounter Bible; and I Am the Storm. This husband-and-wife duo lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with their four children.