Fuller wrote several books, including Building Materials for Life (2007) and The Theology of the Hammer (1994)--both published by Smyth & Helwys Publishing.

The Cross is the name of the book released last month by Authentic Publishing and also the title of the documentary to be released in theaters next month by Gener8Xion Entertainment. The book cover and film poster feature the same photo of Blessitt, who has carried a 12-foot cross around the world during the last 40 years.

Operated by the Church of God (CoG), the store ran for many years in a smaller location at the organization's publishing house building in Cleveland, but then the Pentecostal denomination opened a reported $2.5 million, 30,000-square-foot facility in August 1999.

The program is available in Spanish and bilingual versions for four age groups: level 1 (3 to 5), level 2 (6-8), level 3 (9-11) and level 4 (12-14). Student packs of five lessons for each level retail for $14.99 (Spanish) or $16.99 (bilingual).

The latest VeggieTales DVD, Abe and the Amazing Promise--which went on sale in Christian stores Feb. 7--features the voice of popular radio host Delilah, who is Sarah in the episode based on God's promise to Abraham and his wife and subtitled "A Lesson in Patience."

The company hopes its original 3-D, computer-generated artwork will grab the attention of kids, and rekindle their interest in the adventures and historical figures of the Bible.

The early bird opportunity for nominations for the prizes, sponsored by Christian Retailing magazine, closes tomorrow, Feb. 6. Companies submitting entries before the end of the week receive a free one for every five paid. The final closing deadline for entries is March 6.