A young artist goes to the fishing village of Runswick Bay in Yorkshire, England, to get away from the pressures of the city and to paint. As he boards in a fisherman’s home, their simple faith prompts him to consider his life. Making the right friends and listening to the simple messages of a fisherman cause him to realize that a tremendous tug of war is taking place for control of his soul and life. 112 pages; paper.
This story takes place in Germany during the era of the castles. Mary and her good father James live in a small cottage near the castle. James is a gardener while Mary works for the Countess in the castle. Mary’s father is diligent in teaching her the ways of the Lord. Mary is wrongly accused of stealing her mistress’ ring, and she with her father are banished to a strange country. 167 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.
Live with the Reimer family in Russia in their affluence and forebodings. Journey with them through disappointment, heartache, and suffering as they seek freedom, and enjoy with them the greater wealth which they obtained at great price. Written by the author of Dilek, about some of the same people. 294 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.
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.
An absorbing allegory of a young man who becomes a soldier in the army of the King. Lanus learns to fight using the weapons the King has provided for him, especially his shield and sword. The more he uses his sword, the lighter and easier to use it becomes. One day when the enemy surrounds the castle, Lanus and his friends learn the ultimate secret of the shining sword. An inspiring book for teenagers and older readers. 157 pages; paper.
This book, edited by Alice Warkentin, contains the story of the late Vada Friesen and includes memories of her childhood and youth years at Fairview, Oklahoma. Read about the twin girls, the tornado that hit their farm, and the many everyday happenings that were a part of her family’s life. 91 pages; paper.