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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Written by a nature-loving missionary in Central America, this book contains interesting descriptions and striking photos of many amazing plants and animals of the jungle. The wonders of creation point us to the Creator who planned it all. This book will delight any nature lover. 147 pages; hardcover.