Florida after the Civil War was one long stretch of wilderness. Men had to struggle to feed and protect their families. Armed with the eighteen-foot bullwhips that earned them the name of "Crackers, " these men lived by hunting small game. A great lesson in courage.
Sixth-grader Amy and her family move to Taiwan to do missionary work, but even at her school for English-speaking students Amy finds the adjustment difficult.
When King Jekoniah of Xandria is kidnapped by evil Grishnaki, the royal family searches for a way to save him. The desired ransom is impossible, and an outright war on the Grishnaki would end in disasterso Prince Kiriath undertakes a secret mission into the Grishnaki's valley. But danger slows the prince's journey, and as the ransom deadline approaches, Kiriath begins to wonder whether he will reach his father in time.
With the wisdom of years spent in the Scripture, Fred Donehoo shares his thoughts on the verses of Mark and on the message of the book as a whole. Encouragement, explanation, and loving rebuke blend in this study of our Lord the Servant and His time on earth. Serving the Servant is a collection of scriptural applications and devotional thoughts that will renew your love for the Word of God.
Isaac and his friends are excited. They are going on a journey to Mt. Moriah, where Isaac's father, Abraham, will make a sacrifice to God. The three boys enjoy camping under the stars, chasing rabbits, and running on the hills. But soon Isaac realizes that this journey is different. It will be a test, not just of his father's faith, but of his own.
Have you ever asked God why? Why did He allow your friend or family member to experience loss, injury, or tragedy? Why did He create you with a physical challenge or place you in a difficult family? Nate Thomas describes his personal struggle with disability, tracing his spiritual journey from bitterness to trust. He explores several Bible characters, showing how each one responded to God-ordained difficulties. Through the grace of God, you ca...
Faith of Our Fathers: Scenes from Church History, edited by Mark Sidwell, is an overview of events and people from Christian church history from the ancient church, to the medieval church, to the modern church. Why is Easter observed in the spring and what can we learn from the catacombs? Who was Patrick of Ireland? How were John Wycliffe and John Huss forerunners of the Reformation? What impact did Luther, Calvin, and Bunyan, leaders of the R...
When they learn that pirate seadogs have stolen the Queen's secret orders, two brave mice set out to rescue the Admiral's expedition to find the legendary Great Continent of the South.
After stowing away on a pirate ship manned by nasty sea dogs, mice Charles and Oliver become involved in their plot to attack a ship of cats and steal a load of sunken treasure belonging to the Queen of England.
Jared Austin, staunch member of the mutual protection society that defends his 1830s New Hampshire community against thieves, tries to temper justice with mercy when his deaf daughter Melody befriends a young Irish immigrant who has stolen a horse.
In trying to find out how to grow big enough to work with his father and uncle at the Brazilian street market, Marcos finds himself and his goats in a grand adventure.
While visiting his cousin in northern Canada, Calvin befriends a young Ojibwa Indian guide, is plunged into a mystery connected with an ancient Ojibwa legend, and learns about putting his trust in Christ.
