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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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Plank built simple, sturdy houses. Likewise, Don’s life was simple and sturdy. From farmer boy to carpenter, to preacher and missionary, his ninety-plus years were founded upon Jesus Christ. This heart-warming story of a veteran build... 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

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.Samuel didn’t do it because he was humble. ... 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

It was A.D. 311, eight years since Mark’s wife had been martyred. Mark was increasingly lonely. He wondered what God had in store for him and what the future held for the church. Persecution had eased because the new emperor, Constantine, fa... Learn more

Mark had heard stories of persecution in the past, but it seemed far away. But soon after Mark was ordained a presbyter, the emperor Diocletian unleashed his fury on the church. Mark and his wife were caught in the middle. They could give up... 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

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

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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These twelve stories based on accounts in the Martyrs Mirror bring to life for us today what it was like to be an Anabaptist believer during the Reformation. The book includes the famous story of Dirk Willem rescuing his enemy who had fallen... Learn more

Emma is a Hurst, and a very determined one. Hursts are strong; they aren't known for giving up or giving in easily. What will God use to break her? Epilepsy? Incarceration? Death of loved ones? Cancer? Or perhaps all four? Under the wise and... Learn more

With a father who rejected her and a mentally disturbed mother who tried to kill her, Nadia’s life was rough. Her uncle had said God would help her if she kissed the little cross he gave her and recited the Lord’s prayer. But did God really ... Learn more

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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Eli had heard about Jesus' teachings and miracles, but had never seen Him. The more he heard, the more he was awed. Was Jesus the Messiah who would deliver the Jews from Rome? Could He heal Eli's crippled father? How Eli longed to meet Jesus... Learn more