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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

Pat's decision to place Suzzane for adoption haunted her for years. The true story of a woman whose life of disappointment and loss was transformed by her growing awareness of God.

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How does my mother look? Who is my father? Andy King wrestled with the usual questions of an adopted child. Eventually, his search led him to his roots, or what he thought were his roots.

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Night falls early in Waslala, and the evenings are long, especially if you're waiting . . . During their first two years in Nicaragua, the Yoder family had endured more than a dozen robberies. In spite of the violence surrounding them, a fle... Learn more

Tim and Rosa were headed for bed when they heard feet shuffling outside. Tim opened the door and shined his flashlight on two men, one carrying an automatic rifle. "Money. We want $1500.""I don't have dollars," Tim said. "I don't carry much ... Learn more

We all know God hears and answers prayer. But how many of us have launched out in faith as George Mueller did? Mueller obeyed the Lord's leading and began several orphans' homes, depending entirely on God to supply what was needed. He asked ... Learn more

Awaiting the Dawn is a true account of how faith and love triumphed over hate and murder when a missionary family in Guatemala was attacked by midnight terrorists.

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Relive joys, sorrows, regrets, and nostalgia with Preacher Simon Schrock as you are drawn into the captivating lines of his journey. Beginning with his Amish childhood on a Maryland farm and continuing through turbulent teen years, traumatic... Learn more

What does it cost to follow Jesus? For these men and women, the answer was clear. They were ready to give witness to Christ in the face of intense persecution, even if it cost them their lives. From the stoning of Stephen to Nigerian Christi... Learn more

It is 1573, and being an Anabaptist is forbidden in the Netherlands. Betteken Wens, daughter of an Anabaptist minister, fears that the local priest will discover her father's secret ministry. Then comes the day when Betteken's mother is capt... Learn more

The doctor's voice on the phone was urgent. "Your baby's ultrasound shows a mass in her abdomen. Sarah Joy needs further tests right away." The butterflies in Miriam's stomach tumbled into a knot. What lay ahead for her tiny baby daughter?Be... Learn more

Timo Miller was kidnapped in broad daylight on a street in his hometown in Nicaragua, deported to the United States, and imprisoned for nearly eight months. His crime? Being a Good Samaritan in a situation where man's laws opposed God's laws... Learn more

As a boy, Jason Kauffman feared his father. As a man, he hated him. Jason thought this was normal. Fathers and sons do not get along, do they? Then why did it bother him when his own sons began to fear him? There was no way to break the cycl... Learn more

This beautiful book highlights the genius of early men. Each two-page spread details their inventions, medical discoveries, architecture, and art by captivating essays, full-color photos, a basic timeline and globe that show where in time an... Learn more

"So, Fred, what makes you think you should be a CO?"Fred was at a loss for words. "I-I don't know. I am a Mennonite and we don't go to war.""Oh . . . I see on your records you had a speeding ticket about a year ago. . . . You also made quite... Learn more

An illustrated and narrative history of Mennonite bishop Christian Burkholder of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (1746-1809). Includes translations of his German writings and a genealogical section giving ancestries back to the 1500s in Switz... Learn more

John Shenk gratefully accepts his exemption from military duty and walks into a world he is not ready to face. He finds it exciting, complicated, and finally crushing. The moving story of a young Mennonite who went into alternate service bec... Learn more

Jordan looked down at the magazine cover hungrily, his heart thudding against his ribs. Captain Jim felt calm elation as he leveled the C-130 at cruise altitude. He'd show those boys some real power. Kaitlin slipped down by her bed and the w... Learn more

Elizabeth thought she and Emanuel had a happy marriage. A deep love, two children, adequate income, and a caring church-life was good. Illusion. Emanuel was seeing another woman. When Elizabeth found out, she was crushed. Emanuel asked forgi... 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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Teodolinda and her family moved to the Zapotal highlands of Costa Rica to find a better life. But instead of getting better, life became drastically worse. Alcohol and anger gripped their hearts until life became a cycle of drudgery, moonshi... Learn more

Many inspirational and humorous experiences happened to Johnny Miller while he served his term of 1-W service in a hospital during the Vietnam War. Your heart will be warmed as you read about his efforts to share the love of Christ with thos... Learn more

Verda was concerned. Eli still wasn't home. When Ernest's pickup pulled into the driveway, she knew something was very, very wrong. "Mama," Ernest said, "there's a problem." Kidnapping was a nagging possibility in politically troubled El Sal... Learn more

This book features rich, vibrant images of wildlife in Kenya, Africa. Some of the species featured in this book include the elephant, the cape buffalo, the lion, the leopard, and the rhino. Interesting facts and statistics about each animal ... Learn more

(Death of a Saloon) La familia de Teodolinda se trasladó a las inhóspitas alturas de Zapotal en busca de una vida mejor. Sin embargo, con el paso de los años, la vida se convirtió en una rutina de trabajo y alcoholismo, pasando por el cont... Learn more