Reuben Watson Stone stood shivering in the cold December wind. Even though work was hard to find, his widowed mother and sister depended on him to be the man in charge of the house. He’d do anything to support his family, but would he do what was right? Read this story to understand the struggles this young man faces to provide his family with just the necessities of life. A story for youth and adult readers. 224 pages; paper.
A collection of stories that make enlightening reading and are good material for reading in family or school devotions to teach spiritual values. 158 pages; paper.
A book of short stories about great battles fought, victories won, and tough choices confronting young teens. Battling feelings of worthlessness, temptations and finding acceptance are some of the challenges the young people in these stories face. “A Kind of Courage” will help you make choices that will strengthen you spiritually. 123 pages; paper.
The story of a twelve-year-old Israelite girl and her family at the time of the Exodus from Egypt. The story begins during the plagues and follows the events of the children of Israel from the Passover until the sending of the spies into Canaan. For teens and adults. 160 pages; paper.
Brothers Eric and Neal have many exciting adventures as they face conditions that are a great learning experience for them. This story shows how teenage boys can develop into men of honesty, respect, compassion, industry, and resourcefulness. 125 pages; paper.
Born in the early 1900s, Morna Jo lived with her parents and brothers and sisters on the Kansas plains. Life was full of simple joys: dolls made of ears of corn, fuzzy yellow chicks, and cinnamon red hots. When Morna was twelve years old, tragedy struck, and Mama was left to raise her children alone. The story of Mornie Giesel. 174 pages; paper.
Maria was startled by another cry coming from the little form in the mire. “A baby! A living baby!” Who on earth could put a little baby in a pigpen to be mauled and eaten by swine? With concern and pity, Maria lifted the child, her horror mixed with indignation. Quickly she wrapped him in the rag she’d grabbed to twirl around her hand. “Little boy, little boy,” she murmured. “Who are you? Who will care for you?” Then lifting her face she cried to God, “Show me what to do with this tiny foundling.” 94 pages; paper.
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.