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.
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.
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.
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.
This book is written to children who have been adopted. Each chapter is about a Bible character who experienced difficult or unique family situations, including Moses, Joseph, Esther, and Jesus. God has a way for us to overcome our problems and fears. This book is also directed to all Christians – God chooses each of us and invites us to be adopted into His family. Ages 12 to adult; 77 pages; paper.
A sequel to The Shining Sword. This is an allegory of how God calls a soul to be one of His soldiers and how the evil forces try to stop obedience to that call. The main character, Akara, finds that the battle is not so fierce as it is subtle. When she is captured by the evil forces, young soldiers of the King brave much danger to rescue her. Akara answers the call of the King and finds that now her trumpet makes beautiful music. 213 pages; paperback.
Set in the 1100s, this historical fiction describes the spiritual struggles and persecution of the Waldensians. Follow sixteen-year-old Anna Prouse as she accompanies a group of weary refugees who roam the Alps as they seek to follow their God. A sobering book that causes us to be more thankful for the blessings we are able to enjoy. 193 pages; paper.
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.