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.
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.
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.
Set in England in the 1500s during the reign of Queen Mary I, this is the story of a family’s struggle to keep the faith while under persecution. Humphrey and Mary and their father Reginald Clayton find truth in reading the Bible, although this is prohibited. They gladly share with their neighbors the good news of the gospel. But one day they are apprehended. Will their faith stand firm? 91 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.
The year is 1943, and amidst the toil, pain and anguish of a country torn apart by war, God is watching over one small family. Follow this true story of faith and providence as two orphaned siblings find a home at last. 160 pages; paper.
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.
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.