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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.
A book describing many of the types and shadows from the Old Testament which teach us about Christ and the New Testament. This book was written to show the marvelous design of the Bible and that only God could have been the author. Chapters discuss topics such as Bible numbers; the trees in the garden of Eden; Eve and the church; Noah and the ark; types in the lives of Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron; and much more. 206 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.
Rosalie’s family is in the entertainment business, and this story depicts life behind the scenes. The people for whom they perform know nothing of Rosalie’s sick mother, the wretched home, the insufficient food, nor the bitter tears. Then Rosalie learns of the Good Shepherd. 255 pages; paper.
Benuel M. Fisher. Get a glimpse of the primitive and exhausting life of a country doctor in the early 1900s. Doctor Benner faced the challenges of typhoid fever, lockjaw, broken bones, appendicitis, and many other ailments with little more than the instruments carried in his satchel. Read of his practice on the Kansas prairie near the town of Peabody. 184 pages; paperback.
In 2018, Leroy and Esther Stoll embarked on a European trip to explore the history of their faith aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world’s only remaining ocean liner. Included are accounts of Amish and Anabaptist history and a section of photographs in the center of the book. Similar to the book, Traveling to Alaska. Paperback; 244 pages.
The Brady Street Boys, book #6. Gary and his brothers, together with Uncle Aaron, arrive in Bitterroot, Illinois close on the trail of the surgeon they are trying to find. Mysterious happenings, new friends, and missed opportunities make for an intriguing tale. But at last they learn a bit more about Dr. Jefferson! Ages 9-15. 187 pages; paperback.
The setting of this story is Switzerland in the year 1527. Eighteen-year-old Annabelle wants life to continue in the traditional way, happy and undisturbed. But many people are turning away from the state church as a result of seeking the truth about God and the Bible. One by one Annabelle’s own family members are baptized in the Anabaptist faith. All of Annabelle’s beliefs and relationships are shaken, forcing her to consider things she would rather ignore. Will she give in? 119 pages; paperback.
Book number two from the Stories Children Love series. To go to Grandmother’s house, Bob, Betsy, and Benjamin have to go through the woods. In the woods there are unseen eyes on the three children – the eyes of the jolly baker who pulls a trick on them, the eyes of a little bird which they trap in their basket, and the eyes of a scary old woman whom they take to be a wicked witch. The children get caught in the woods during a frightful thunderstorm. And then they find out about another set of eyes. Suitable for beginning readers. 48 pages; paperback.
A collection of reprinted stories from the 19th century. The first, “The Widow’s Son,” is the story of a young man whose move into the city brings an acquaintance into his life who gradually leads him away from the morals he was taught at home. The road of sin destroys his health and peace of mind, but through the prayers of his mother, his life is spared. The second story, “The Watchmaker and His Family,” shows how we can be satisfied in what God has for us, even when it is not all we would want. The third story, “‘Tis All for the Best,” teaches us that our understanding of life’s events can be transformed by our trust in a God who works everything together for our good. 60 pages; paper.
