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Crossing the Distance
This is an historical account of our forefathers during their last years in Russia and their emigration to Manitoba and Kansas. It gives a clear picture of some of the struggles in the Kleine Geminde church prior to and after their arrival in Manitoba. There is mention made of the stresses and strained relationships that occurred when some of the Kleine Geminde left that church and joined the Holdeman Mennonite church. This story is of interest from a historical perspective as well as a testimony of God’s grace. A sequel to Returning Home. 453 pages; paperback.
Returning Home
A historical novel, based upon the real life of Johann Plett. Born in 1765, Johann is a Mennonite, the son of a materialistic father and a God-fearing mother. His first wife died at a very young age, and he soon married again. His overbearing father disapproved of this and disowned him. Johann became bitter and took his own selfish way. Life was hard, and he struggled financially. He became involved in dangerous activities and politics. Late in life, he turned again to God, repented, and found forgiveness and the wonderful grace of God. 344 pages; paper.
The Miner’s Song
Ramón Chaparro grew up in a mining community in central Mexico. He was part of a large family who loved him, but hatred and suspicions about others also were present. Ramón delighted in working in the silver mines and singing songs with his fellow miners. But then came a terrible accident. Sickness and depression followed. In a hospital far from home, he heard lovely songs about Jesus and heaven. Many times later in life he longed for the hope he remembered feeling when he heard those songs. Read how Ramón finally found lasting joy and hope. This book also gives a window into the life of the Old Colonists in Mexico. 455 pages; paperback.