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Practical Happiness
Behind a brave and independent exterior, many young men seek inner joy and lasting contentment. Short, captivating stories point to a life of contentment that can only be found by seeking the heart of God. Some chapter titles: A Look in the Mirror; Try Giving Yourself Away; Listen, He’s Speaking; Training Your Ears to Hear; The Happy 2 x 4; Where’s the End Zone; and Pain, the Preacher. 223 pages; paper.
Praise and Practice
A book of 338 short music drills and practices that aim for basic mastery of musical notation and vocal control. Drills range from simple scale practice to more complex chord exercises. Rhythm and accidental practices are included as well. This is an old-fashioned music reader. Many drills do not include words; some of the songs are more sober than we are accustomed to using in a school setting, but still useful. This book is relevant to school music teachers or anyone wanting to practice sight reading of shape-note music. 256 pages; hardcover.
Prayers and Peanut Butter
“Every mother wants to have her act together….We want to breeze through our work and never have peanut butter on the carpet. We want time left over to play with the baby….We mean to have tempting meals ready each evening—on time, perfectly seasoned, never burnt.” But reality is often different! How do you cope with the stresses of motherhood? How do you enjoy the simple things with your children? 112 pages; paper.
Prayers for a Simpler Life
This thirteen-week devotional book for women has a different topic for each week. Under each topic heading are seven daily devotionals. Topics include “Attributes of God,” “Relationships,” “Kitchen Joys,” “Beautiful for God,” and “Stresses Women Face.” This book encourages women to give God the whole day and to connect devotion time to the rest of life. 199 pages; paperback.
Principles of Teaching
This is a study guide for Christian teachers. It presents many practical methods and tips for teachers. This book covers the foundations of Christian teaching, understanding the learning process, specific techniques for teaching, class time procedure, how to handle problems and mistakes, and much more. The last chapter, titled “Jesus, the Master Teacher,” is thought-provoking. 87 pages; paperback.
Protecting Your Child’s Purity
This book offers direction and encouragement to parents as they consider the often difficult task of guarding their child’s purity. This book is easy to read. It advises plainly on this challenging subject and delivers practical counsel that you can begin using in your home today. All parents should read this book! 46 pages; paperback.
Pursuing Peace in the Church and Community
This is a thought-provoking little booklet written in practical terms and based on Scripture. Read this for help in growing in grace and peace toward all men and especially among the church family. This booklet could be used for a Bible study class. 22 pages; paperback.
Putting Off Anger
A book to help us understand anger and the power available through Jesus to resist responses powered by this emotion. Anger and bitterness bring many people into bondage. This book offers scripture-based guidance for overcoming anger with faith, love, and forgiveness. Study questions are included at the end of each of the seven chapters. 109 pages; paper.
Quest for Truth
This story chronicles the spiritual journey of a Ukrainian lady, Luba and her son and daughter-in-law under the Soviet Union. They briefly joined a Baptist church and eventually another Mennonite group. Along the way, they needed to examine their faith and seek God’s direction for their life. 272 pages; paperback.
Quintus
Set in the year 64 a.d. during the reign of Nero, this book relates the persecution suffered by Christians as seen through the eyes of a Roman boy named Quintus. Quintus learns about Jesus through his apprenticeship to Aquila, a Christian tent maker. When Christians are blamed for a mysterious fire that destroys Rome, all are forced to flee or face a terrible death. Quintus must decide whether to accept Christ or remain faithful to the laws of Rome. Based on historical facts. 136 pages; paper.
Rafael and Others
Compiled by Luke Weaver. This book consists of three short stories: true accounts of people who experienced a spiritual awakening and conversion in the Dominican Republic. They are just a few of the many lives that have been touched and have profited by the mission efforts over the years. Paperback; 82 pages.
Reflections: Three Decades of the Messenger
Selections from Gladwin Koehn’s three decades as editor of the Messenger of Truth, 1982-2014. Inspirational and relevant yet today, these editorials comprise a volume of insight, inspiration, and teaching. Two more sections round out the volume: a carefully selected group of articles by other contributors to the Messenger during Gladwin’s years as editor, and a section of articles written by Reuben Koehn after his years as editor. Includes a complete index. 621 pages; hardcover.
Rejoicing in the Shadow
When separate tragedies claim the lives of Ida and Susannah, their friends and family find comfort in dwelling in the secret place of the Most High. A true story of the strength God gives His children when a loved one is suddenly taken away. For youth and older readers. 224 pages; paper.
Relentless Goodbye
This book is about grief and love in the shadow of dementia. Ginnie’s husband Nelson was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia at the age of fifty-one. She writes about taking over daily decisions, telling him he could no longer drive, her struggle with acceptance, and also the good times when his former self shines through. 272 pages; paper.
Report for Duty
A true story of John Witmer, a young man whose conviction did not allow him to serve in World War I. At that time, the United States government did not have provisions for Conscientious Objectors. This is a fascinating story of hope and prayer that God would spare John from military duty, followed by his persecution and eventual death after only 32 days in military camp. 126 pages; paper.
