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Lured by the promise of adventure, travel, and a large bonus, Aaron Stauffer turned his back on his training and his mother's tears and enlisted to fight in the Civil War. His heart swelled with pride and patriotism as he shouldered his newl... Learn more

Goose bumps rise on Eli’s arms as he follows his friends into the anteroom for instruction for baptism at the Amish church in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. At fifteen, he is still Little Eli, and he sincerely wants to be a child of God. But his s... Learn more

At their new home in eastern Kansas, Eli is more than just a water boy. He milks Hipbones every day, and Dad needs his help to rake the hay into windrows. Eli also gets his turn pushing the windrows into piles with the buckrake, but no matte... Learn more

Growing up poor but tough in Nicaragua, Omar Montenegro became fearless and foolhardy. Lured by his uncle’s stories of money and glamour, he crossed illegally into the United States where he discovered the lucrative world of drug dealing.As ... Learn more

As a boy, Vince was crazy about airplanes. When he grew up, he became a bomber pilot during the Vietnam War. But Vince's passion for his career began to interfere with his family life. As his world fell apart, he realized he had been committ... Learn more

Based on historical accounts, Crossing the Distance is the story of great distances, some created by God and others by man. It offers hope that, by God's grace, we also can cross divides in our lives.

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Heinrich walked away from the wounded soldier, but he could not get away from the wretchedness he felt in his heart. How could God show him mercy when he had been so ruthless?

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Guilt, fear, failure, hurts...young Herbe Engelhardt was sucked into a swirling vortex of emotional confusion when his parents divorced. Bitter, frustrated, and fighting a God he didn't know, Herbe came to a moment of crisis.

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Despite having a conscience against killing, Tomás was forced to join the Contra rebels in Nicaragua and was swept into a maelstrom of fear and battle, hunger and loneliness, and grief for fallen comrades. When it was over, Tomá... Learn more

Years of prosperity for Christians in Russia are followed by disappointment, heartache, and suffering, first during the revolution and again as World War II sweeps across Europe. Hans and Netta face hardship and separation, but grow closer t... Learn more

Fresh from the plains of Kansas, eleven-year-old Eli can’t wait to see the farm Dad bought at the foot of White Hill in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Still small for his age, Eli dreads going to a new school and a new church. Electricity com... Learn more

A true story about a forbidden New Testament that shattered the calm of a Yugoslavian village. John and Anna Olesh, raised in a solid Catholic community, face severe censure when John leaves his family for a time to make money in America. Ev... Learn more

Hidden Riches puts a face on history. This story will help you to comprehend the sacrifice of those who came to America in search of religious freedom and to appreciate more deeply the faith and freedom we enjoy.

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Home on the Blue Ridge gives readers warm glimpses of the Sanford Yoder family in their years at Faith Mission Home and reveals the formative years of Pablo Yoder.

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Joey's Story is the true, heart-wrenching account of Joanna Heger's childhood and youth. Though told discreetly, it is not a children's book.

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Growing up in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, life for young Lara was difficult. If only Mama and Papa could get along. Then they could live together as a family and have money to buy lots of food. Lara’s journey had many twists and turns: her fathe... Learn more

Joseph Armstrong's father showed little concern for his wife and children. Work came first. Praise was a foreign language. All the while, he portrayed himself as flawlessly pious to those outside the family, making his home a potential hotbe... Learn more

Christian watched uneasily as anti-British attitudes bubbled up in the American colonies. As rebellion progressed to outright war, Christian stood by as the new colonial army confiscated his wheat and cattle. But what would be the consequenc... Learn more

As a girl, Lucy yearned for spiritual fellowship. Her father, however, stood foursquare against religion of any sort. This true story of Lucy's lifelong spiritual quest is set against the backdrop of two difficult marriages and many sorrows,... Learn more

Mining was Ramon's life. The sight of silver ore sparkling in the light of his headlamp thrilled him. But on a night of celebration, Ramon's life took a tragic turn, and he sank into a deep pit of despair and bitterness. Unable to do a man's... Learn more

In the 1970s, life in the Creole village of Double Head Cabbage meant no electricity, no phone, and no hospitals nearby. But in spite of this, the Glick family fell in love with the country and its friendly people. They grew to love the Creo... Learn more

The 1500s were stirring times in Europe. Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to a church door in Germany, exploding a powder keg of unrest that seethed for decades. Against this background, Regina Strahm found herself caught between two rel... Learn more

No one foresaw tragedy when Curtis Martin and his friends embarked on their annual canoe trip on the Susquehanna River. But overnight the peaceful river turned into a raging monster. Curtis’s canoe was ahead of the others when the accident h... Learn more

The true story of Ruth Reimer Yoder, a German Mennonite girl growing up in Nazi Germany. Near the end of World War II, her family became refugees in Denmark. Later, they were reunited with their father, who was a prisoner of war because he h... Learn more

Rachel is a happy, young Jewish bride. Hearing about the Messiah has created a deep longing in her being to know the truth about Him. But her searching brings about a burst of fury from her devout Jewish family. Be inspired by her unfalterin... Learn more