Frieda Clark Hyman. Nehemiah is cupbearer to the mighty king Artaxerxes, but his first allegiance is to God and Israel. In Jerusalem the walls are broken down, the people are often discouraged, and faithful scribe Ezra is too old to lead the people. Read how Nehemiah prays for courage to ask leave of the king. Learn about the customs of the day, and see how, with God’s help, Nehemiah inspires the people and overcomes enemies. 182 pages; paper.
Sequel to Are We Home Now? What happened to Liese Langemann after the long trip from Russia? This true story begins in New York City. Follow the family’s adventures learning a new language, changing schools, and moving to Canada in a Reo car. 230 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.
Gather around the fireside with a God-fearing family as they enjoy an allegory about a knight who conquered the king’s enemies. This book shares the experiences of the family slaying the giants of untruth, selfishness, hate, and pride. 121 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.
Join the Joe Schmidt family on a Missouri farmstead as you read about the flood of 1951 and the abundance of fresh fish afterward, butchering day, the country school, and the changes electricity brought. Appreciate the values Papa and Mother imparted to their family. 116 pages; paper.
Set during the late seventeenth century, this book follows the lives of two Huguenot families. Losing all to remain constant in their faith, the La Force family flees to Britain, while the Duval family remains in France. 141 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.