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Anna’s Courage
Anna was sweeping the porch one day when a piercing scream brought her broom to a halt. It’s Mama! she thought wildly. Something bad has happened! Mama’s feet were badly burned by hot lard! Now eleven-year-old Anna was responsible for all the things that Mama usually did. It took a lot of courage! You will enjoy this story set in the simpler age at the time of the Great Depression. 221 pages; paperback.
Anxious
Are you a worrier? Worry causes us to lose sleep, to lose our appetite, or to be restless and yet paralyzed at the same time. What does God say about worry? There is appropriate fear and clinical anxiety. The author seeks to divide between those and the worry that most of us deal with – the kind God would have us leave behind. This book points us to the Bible, where God reassures us and asks us for a faith-filled, trusting response. Recommended reading! 174 pages; paperback; IVP Books.
Are We Home Now?
Liese Langemann’s life begins in Crimea, Russia. When the Reds come, her comfortable life is disrupted completely. Where will the family find a safe place? Will the Langemanns move to America? How will Liese’s question, “Are we home now?” be answered? Betty Friesen’s interesting story of her own life. 193 pages; paper.
Around the Bend
Lucy accepts a position as a schoolteacher and leaves for the town of Rockyford. Join the classroom when the inspector makes a surprise visit. Enjoy tobogganing and getting to know Sam. A sequel to The Early Years, Winter Snows, Reaching for Tomorrow, and A Dream Fulfilled. 128 pages; paper.
Artisan Sourdough Made Simple
Emilie Raffa’s guide to all-things-sourdough for the beginner also has fresh inspiration for the seasoned baker. It contains 67 recipes. This book covers all aspects of the art, including lists and explanations of the tools and ingredients needed. The most common questions are reviewed and answered. The recipe section starts out with instructions on how to make your own starter. Detailed directions and pictures are inlcuded for your first loaf of sourdough bread. In addition, Emilie has included tips for each recipe, and even provided a schedule beside some of them to help in planning ahead. 207 pages; paperback.
As Is
Though self-acceptance is an important quality, most of us are convinced that there is much about ourselves to dislike. In As Is, the author shares her journey of accepting herself as God made her. In this down-to-earth book, she explores three facets of life that we all face: the lies I tell myself, the reality, and how God made me just like he wanted me to be. 117 pages; paperback.
As the Small Rain Upon the Tender Herb
The author describes his journey of living a faithful Christian life for twenty-five years. As the Small Rain Upon the Tender Herb is really two books in one: Book one is Michael’s testimony of being saved. Book two is titled Focus. Here, we are urged to live a vibrant Christian life. Will we see opportunities to let our light shine brightly in a darkening world? Paperback, 118 pages.
At the Little Brown House
Six sisters are left to fight against poverty, illness, and despair after the death of their parents. The story centers around impulsive, irresistible Peace, the second youngest of the girls who is always getting into trouble of some kind. A lively story. 216 pages; paper.
Awake, My Soul
Forty-three songs from the following authors and composers: Austin Dirks, Bryce Dirks, Cherith Lehman, Dorene Dirks, Gina Ensz, Jed Buerge, Jenny Koehn, Joel Koehn, Les Dirks, Maxine Schartner, Patrick Zimmerman, Robyn Wedel, Rudy Bueckert, Savanna Unruh. Published by Les Dirks.
