Questions, answered straight.
The short version of everything people ask before buying the book or teaching a lesson. If yours isn't here, ask a person.
The books
What Bible translation does the series use?
The English Standard Version. Scripture quotations in the book, the lessons, and this site are ESV unless marked otherwise.
What age is this for?
Readers 13 and up. The books include difficult passages involving violence, abuse, and loss. Read a sample first to decide whether a teenager would benefit from reading alongside an adult.
Does the series skip the hard chapters?
No. Tamar has a chapter. The medium at Endor has a chapter. David's rooftop has a chapter. Each is told with the weight the text gives it, without graphic detail and without pretending it teaches something tidy.
Is it tied to a denomination?
No. Roots & Mirrors isn't produced by or tied to a denomination. The chapters work straight from the biblical text (1 and 2 Samuel in Book 1, 1 and 2 Kings in Book 2) and stay Scripture-first. Where traditions read a passage differently, the lessons point leaders back to the passage instead of picking a team.
Where do I buy the books?
Find The Rise of Kingdoms (1 & 2 Samuel) and The Resistance (1 & 2 Kings) through the book links. Amazon lists the available formats and current prices. This site also has an online reader and a separate Lesson Library. For bulk or church orders, contact Morning Mirror Media.
Can I read some of it first?
Yes. Chapter 14, Five Stones, is free to read here, and every basic leader sheet in the library is free to open and print without an account.
The lessons
What teaching resources are available?
The free basic sheets include Scripture, discussion questions, and a next step. Paid resources include a Detailed Plan, a Plan’s Script where available, slides, and printable chapter text. Check the Lesson Library for what is included and available for each chapter.
What is the difference between a Detailed Plan and a complete bundle?
A Detailed Plan provides leader guidance and timing for a chapter. Complete bundles add supporting resources. The contents and format choices vary by bundle; see the current product descriptions before choosing. Older purchases may still appear in your account as a plan or combo.
Do my students need the book?
No. The lessons can be taught on their own. The books are for readers who want the full set of 48 devotional chapters in each volume. If you need chapter handouts for a group, check which resource options include printable text and read the license.
How do lesson packs and credits work?
Packs provide credits you can redeem from your account. The Lesson Library lists the current pack sizes, contents, and prices. Check the amount shown at checkout before paying.
Can I use lessons in a homeschool co-op, small group, or camp?
Yes. "Your group" means the group you actually teach: a youth room, a co-op, a small group, a cabin. The license covers teaching and printing for that group. It doesn't cover sharing the files or printouts beyond it.
Buying and accounts
Do I need an account?
You can read the sample chapters and open or print basic leader sheets without an account. An account is used to access purchased resources. See the account page to sign in.
What's the refund policy?
Lessons are digital and delivered instantly, so sales are final once a file has been accessed or downloaded. If a file is broken or you were charged in error, email us and we'll make it right.
What am I allowed to print or copy?
Lesson plans: working copies for your own teaching. Combo chapters: print for your own group only. No reselling, no posting publicly, no passing files along. The full license lives on the Terms page.
The Leader Circle
What is the Leader Circle?
The Leader Circle is the signup page for adults using the material. You can join there. The basic leader sheets are also available without joining.
What's the free lesson?
Five Stones accompanies Chapter 14 of The Rise of Kingdoms and 1 Samuel 17. Open the free lesson or read the sample chapter. Neither requires signup.