Instincts by Design

Instinctive Behaviors of Humans and Animals in Creation

Unlock the Secrets of God's Great Gift of Instincts!

"...the uniqueness of this book is that it stands on God and His Word as the authority by which we look at the nature of instincts. It's God's World albeit suffering under the curse from sin in Genesis 3 but we can still see amazing remnants of God's original creation and aspects that built instinctive features animals now have."
—Bodie Hodge, speaker, writer, & researcher for Answers in Genesis

"Research in robotics has shown that creating instinctive behaviours requires very sophisticated programmes that must be fully complete from the beginning. The same must be true for animals. The book gives many wonderful examples of intricate design behind the instinctive behaviours found in God's creation."
—Dr. Stuart Burgess, professor of Engineering Design at the University of Bristol

Delve into the fascinating journey of discovery with Instincts by Design, which explores the remarkable INSTINCTS that unconsciously govern both HUMANS & ANIMALS.

INSTINCT is the word used to describe a behavior that is built into us and into animals. The sheer complexity and integration of systems governed by instincts are a major problem for the theory of evolution. Uncover the unseen programming that has been ingrained in human DNA and the animal kingdom since Eden and the FALL, Learn how our ancestors harnessed the power of instincts to navigate the world, from detecting danger to forming intricate social bonds.

Examine the animal kingdom and the unique God-given DESIGNS built into predators and their prey. Each instinct is unquestionably a very intricate set of instructions for a specific action in a specific creature, and it's hard to even imagine how these internal instructions could be made without a DESIGNER. More info...

When the Storm Breaks

Ten remarkable Hurricane Helene stories

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida—the strongest storm in recorded history to hit the Big Bend region. As the 350-mile-wide tempest headed north, it dumped an estimated 40 trillion gallons of rain, causing landslides, unprecedented flooding, and death. In all, 251 people lost their lives.

After the storm, author and photographer Shawn Martin collected ten remarkable stories and captured hundreds of sobering photos. Read about husbands and wives getting separated, a house floating away, and a daughter saving her wheelchair-bound father. Marvel at miracles as trees fall on bedrooms, people narrowly escape with their lives and an angel saves a girl from drowning.

When the Storm Breaks takes us into the devastation to experience both the panic of rising floodwaters and the bravery of heroic rescue efforts. Above all, we see God using ordinary people to restore hope and healing to the suffering. More info...

Tell Me the Stories of God and His People (Book 1)

See also: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus.

Sixty Bible stories from Adam to King Saul

The Old Testament is full of amazing stories we want our children to know. Even more, we want them to learn about the God who was working in each story. The same God is our kind heavenly Father today.

This first book in a two-volume set includes Bible stories from Creation to God's choice of Saul to be Israel's first king. Each story is illustrated with a vivid painting for children to enjoy. More info...

LJB - A Baby in Heaven

A Little Jewel Book.

Leanna experiences the death of her baby sister, and grieves with her family while looking forward to the hope of reunion in heaven.

Leanna held Mother's hand tightly. She looked up at Father, who was holding Josiah. Then she peered down into the hole in front of them. Down in the hole, she saw a little white coffin. She knew that her tiny baby sister, Angela, was in the coffin.

Other church people stood around the hole too. Everyone was very quiet.

...

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Marvels of the Bible

Devotional Stories for Children

The Bible is filled with many marvels.

In this fascinating book, children will enjoy learning about amazing animals such as camels, interesting places such as Bethlehem, and captivating parts of creation such as the sun, moon, and stars.

What bird fed a prophet long ago? How long did it take to build Noah's Ark? What was it like in the stable where Jesus was born? Learn all this and more in Marvels of the Bible!

This book can be used as a devotional in schools or in the home. More info...

Pictures for Everyone - Mini Picture Book

Also available in this set.

Size: 6"×9"

See all kinds of animals, food, flowers, home decor, farming equipment, and much more! This book is packed full of pictures for everyone to enjoy. A great gift item for the elderly or handicapped.

Squeaky is a playful little mouse who is hiding on each spread, just waiting to be discovered. He may be peeking out from behind a colorful flower, riding a tractor, or splashing in a puddle. More info...

In the Forest with Nibbles the Chipmunk - Mini Picture Book

Also available in this set.

Size: 3.5"×5"

The morning sunlight streams through the tall trees of the Woodland Forest, dappling the soft earth with patches of gold. Nibbles the Chipmunk stretches his tiny paws, his nose twitching as he sniffs the fresh air. It is a perfect day to explore! Let's go see the creatures God created to live in the forest with Nibbles. More info...

Summer Days on the Farm - Coloring Book

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Get your kids ready for those long winter evenings when it's too cold to go outside and every other activity has been tired out. Drawn by an Amish artist in the heart of Holmes County, the art inside this book reflects real-life scenes from the Amish culture. More info...

Happy Birthday - Coloring and Activity Book

Size: 5"×7"

Celebrate the special day with 32 pages packed with coloring and fun activities! More info...

Learning About Horses - Sticker Booklet

Also available in this set.

Size: 4 1/16" x 5 3/4"

This fact-filled little activity book tells you a lot about a familiar and favorite animal—the horse. Twelve different breeds appear in lifelike, full-color sticker illustrations: More info...

Crown of Rejoicing - and Other Stories

Companion to Waters in the Wilderness.

More Stories from the Days of Our Forefathers

"Anyone Who Attends This Illegal Service Shall Be Arrested!"

Those were the words staring at young Michael from a sign tacked to the meetinghouse door. It was a Sunday morning in September of 1622. Michael had arrived early, before anyone else. What would the brethren do when they read this sign? Would everyone scurry back to their homes?

Our forefathers met many similar challenges. The stories in this book share some of their harrowing experiences from the early Anabaptists, right up to tragic happenings among Mennonites caught in the horrors of World War II.

What was the secret to their joy in the face of hardships? They kept their eyes on the "crown of rejoicing" that awaits those who endure faithfully to the end. More info...

Angels at the Till

Will God provide and protect in time?

"Give me all de money! Put it all in de bag!" They were shouting with authority and holding open a pale green shopping bag. How could I disobey? Without a word, I opened the till, took out all the notes I had, and placed them in their bag. "Any cigarettes, no?" One of them asked hoarsely. I shook my head and bravely smiled up into their pillowcase-covered faces. As quickly as they came, they were gone again, slamming their car doors and peeling rubber onto the road in their hurry to escape.

But we were not the only ones at the scene. When I look back in my mind's eye on the scene, I can clearly see and feel the presence of six tall angels..."

Page after page, Angels at the Till will keep your attention as you witness the hand of God working in the lives of His faithful servants. Travel around the world—from Kenya, to Ireland, to the USA, to Romania—as stories are told of God's providence. More info...

"Roses of the Valley Series" Set of 2

Katy: The Little Rose From Ukraine begins the true story of Katherina Mueller, the oldest daughter of Christian Mueller. Christian's six daughters and one son would become the foundation for a large, connected family in East Freeman, South Dakota.

One hundred fifty years ago, little Katy Mueller was barely five years old, living in the small village of Futtor in Ukraine, Russia, with her father, mother, baby sister, aunts, uncles, and eleven cousins. These Swiss German Mennonites had been living peacefully for over one hundred years in Futtor when suddenly the Russian government decided to Russianize them, taking away their religious freedoms and making them serve in the Russian military. These abrupt changes to their lifestyle compelled eleven Ger-man-Russian families to seek a new home in the United States.

Travel with this first group of Mennonite families on wagons and trains across Russia, Austria, Germany, and England. Then, climb aboard the steamship S.S. City of Richmond as they battle the Atlantic Ocean and eventually land at Castle Garden, New York. Finally, experience their train trip from New York to the Dakota Territory on their quest to find a new home in America. Throughout the many weeks of travel, Katy and her cousins have many adventures and ordeals as she leaves everything she has ever known behind to an unknown, unfamiliar future.

After a long journey across Europe, the Mueller family settled in the Dakota Territory. There, they faced the harsh realities of homesteading on the barren, wind-swept prairie. Living in sod houses and separated from their cousins, Katy and her family endured numerous hardships in their first three years, including locusts, prairie fires, drought, blizzards, and food shortages. Despite these challenges, their resilience, faith, and determination helped them overcome adversity and build a new life in America. More info...

Money in the Cow Feed

"Please go to the mill and ask Papa for some money. Baby Rosa needs milk," Mama told Tommy. But when Papa reached into his pocket for his pay, it wasn't there!

Months later, a farmer in Virginia found one of his dairy cows nuzzling a wad of money in the feed trough.

Can he find the person who lost the money?

Based on a true story from 1963 and told through the eyes of eight-year-old Tommy from South Carolina and nine-year-old Jimmy from Virginia. More info...

A Pig for Pablo

"Father, why are the pigs making so much noise?" Pablo asked one Saturday morning as he slipped into his barn boots. "I wonder if something is wrong?"

"I guess we'll soon find out," Father answered, smiling at his eight-year-old son. "Are you ready to go?..."

"Look, Father!" Pablo exclaimed "See the new piglets! Is that why we heard a commotion out here?"

Suddenly Father and son spied a piglet lying apart from the others. He lay quietly on the ground, hardly breathing. His eyes were closed. His black skin shone in the bright light. Father lifted the little fellow carefully.

"Oh, Father," Pablo begged. "May we..."

* * *

Join Pablo in his adventure to save and then buy a little pig. This story portrays a Paraguayan farm setting in an effort to teach children the values of persevering in a project and of finding happiness in sharing. More info...

Two Worlds Meet

Elijah and Ben are two nine-year-old boys. Elijah lives in a small apartment in New York City with his mother—but no dad. He learned about cows at school but has never seen one.

Ben lives with his father and mother and two sisters on a farm in Ontario. He sees cows every day but knows little about living in a big city.

What happens when the two boys meet?

In this story, Elijah comes to visit Ben and his family for two weeks. He learns much about farm life and family life—and teaches Ben about New York City. Most importantly, he learns why Ben's father is kind to him.

It is because he loves God. More info...

Fitting In, Frankly

How does a boy of two worlds fit in anywhere?

Is he Francisco or Frank?

Twelve-year-old Francisco often feels different from his friends in Guatemala. Even though he grew up with them, he doesn't quite fit in. He doesn't get snack money. He does his schoolwork in English. He travels. Francisco is sure he is Guatemalan, but do his friends think he is a gringo?

When the mayor announces a slingshot competition, Francisco knows he must win. Because the prize is a boat. In their tropical village beside the river, a boy with a boat will always be in the middle of the action.

What Francisco doesn't count on is a summer in Canada, a grandpa needing help at his campground, and challenges that keep him from practicing for the slingshot competition. As he struggles to hold onto his dreams, Francisco grapples with his problem: How does a boy of two worlds fit in anywhere? More info...

Not Afraid

Imprisoned and mistreated, Josef finds freedom and strength through surrender and song.

"Be not afraid. Only believe." If only the words on the plaque that Josef and Emilie had made together were as easy to practice as the letters had been to form.

As a Christian pastor in Communist Kazakhstan, Josef senses that he may soon be arrested. Should he flee with his young family, or should he stay and support his congregation?

His decision leads to separation from his family. While Emilie struggles to support their children in his absence, Josef faces hardships of his own. Long hours of questioning.

Days in a lonely prison cell. Weeks of waiting for sentencing.

Months in a crude labor camp.

Will Josef and Emilie succumb to anger, hatred, and fear? Or will they come through, still believing—and not afraid?

This fictionalized story is loosely based on the autobiography of Johann and Elfriede Steffen. It reminds us that God is faithful to strengthen His children in times of fear and persecution. More info...

Man with a Mission

An ordinary man with an extraordinary zeal for God

The line of people looked endless. There were just too many needs! There were mothers who had lost their husbands... children who had no idea where their parents were, peering at Akin with anxious, dark little eyes... men who had lost their wives and children to village raiders... teenage girls who huddled together, afraid of the next attack....

It was in such a setting that Pastor Akin came to Liberia. After growing up in a deeply troubled home in Nigeria, he sensed God's call to go to war-ravaged Liberia, soon becoming the manager of CAM's distribution program. With so many needs around him, Akin realized he could do little without God's enabling power. "Jesus is my Shepherd, and I am His sheep" became his guiding principle.

Akin's Shepherd has guided him through many dangerous and memorable situations. Whether flying over rebel territory in a UN helicopter or going back to his homeland to find a wife, Akin trusted his Shepherd. How else could he hope to convince a girl to marry him in less than a week's time?

Man with a Mission is more than a story about a man—it is a story of what God can do when people trust Him and follow Him. More info...

Faith Child

A story of resilience, redemption, and reliance on a faithful God.

Elden Idon and Mary Ellen Bontrager just want to live an ordinary life. But when their path takes an unexpected turn, can they trust their all-powerful God? After the unimaginable happens and their world is blown apart, will they follow popular opinion or set their hearts on the life-giving principles of God's Word?

Join the Bontrager family as they navigate the hard journey of raising multiple disabled children. Feel their pain as they make plans for a tiny baby no one expected. Follow a young boy as he tries to find God's purpose in his strange beginnings.

Through three generations, this is an unforgettable story of resilience, redemption, and reliance on a faithful God. More info...

An Ongoing Stream

Memoir of a life shattered again and again by deep sorrow and yet experiencing repeated restoration.

Had Jason Schrock known the answer God would give his prayer that busy morning, he would have recoiled from praying it. "Oh Father, I feel so spiritually drained and distant from Your presence. Bring into my life that which will draw me close and into a right relationship with You," he prayed. His life would soon become an unrelenting torrent of heartache: the loss of two wives and a daughter to cancer, the tragic accident that claimed the lives of five grandchildren, the sudden passing of both his parents, a sister, and a brother. Yet, despite the relentless sorrow and grief, he found God to be his ever-abiding comfort and presence as he navigated the turbulent stream of life.

Jason Schrock lives in Halsey, Oregon, with his wife Elsie. They enjoy relating to the families of his 11 children, 42 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, as well as her 5 children and 18 grandchildren. Jason has lived most of his life in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, and his occupation in the grass seed business has spanned over six decades. At the age of 28, Jason was ordained at the Tangent church where he has served in the ministry for over fifty years. He enjoys history, travel, and gardening. More info...

Jenny's True Friend

One day Jenny decides to give her friend Kathy a surprise. But the surprise does not turn out to be a happy one.

Can the two girls still be friends? More info...

Grandma Bennett's Burn Pile (Book 2) - "Grandma Bennett Series"

Book 2 of the Grandma Bennett Series.

Nine-year-old Daniel and his family visit the fascinating cliff dwellings tucked into a hot, barren canyon. The cliff dwellings had been built many years earlier by Native Americans. How had they accomplished so much without big equipment, power tools, and electricity?

Inspired by the museum exhibits of ancient tools, Daniel decides to become an archaeologist on their property at home. After all, the dry creek bed near their house might have been a water source for an Indian tribe a hundred years earlier. Maybe he could find arrowheads or other Indian artifacts.

Daniel's summer is off to an interesting start. But Grandma Bennett also has a way of springing new ideas into action. Her newest idea is to make a hot-dog roast for "the poor, the maimed, the lame, [and] the blind," as the Bible says. To Daniel's disappointment, her ideas don't always match his. More info...

Christmas in the Hospital

Hannah's tummy hurt. Even though Mommy had made pretty Christmas cookies, Hannah didn't feel like eating. She didn't feel like playing with her doll Joey or her baby sister Sophie.

Why did her tummy have to hurt like this?

"I think we should take Hannah to the hospital," Daddy said.

"I don't want to go to the hospital!" Hannah said. "Can't Jesus make me better at home?"

"Yes, Hannah, He can," Mommy said. "But sometimes He uses doctors to help us get better. Maybe they will give you some medicine. And you don't need to be afraid; Jesus is always with you!"

So Hannah decided to be brave at the hospital. Would the doctors find what was wrong? But Christmas was coming... Would Hannah be home in time? More info...

Indians in the Cellar

Knock! Knock! Ten-year-old Anna Hershey jumped. Who could be coming so late?

She could hardly believe her eyes when her father opened the door and two Indians stood there. Father wouldn't let them in, would he? It was not safe! Her heart beat rapidly.

This story is based on a true happening when an old Indian couple sought refuge at a Mennonite home in Pennsylvania in 1763.

As she learned to know the old couple, Anna learned that Indians are people just like everyone else. They have talents and emotions. They have things to teach us. And they are loved by the God who created them! More info...

Johann Gutenberg and the Wonderful Secret

First book in The Wonderful Series.

Johann Gutenberg has a secret that will change the world. What could it be? Children will enjoy following along as this printer from long ago creates a machine that makes it pos­sible for anyone to own a Bible. Educational and with pleasing full-color illustrations. More info...

From Prairie to Jungle

Moving to Paraguay! What adventures await?

George leaped out of bed. It was moving day! Today, on June 22, 1948, a large group of Mennonites would begin their journey from the prairies of Canada to the jungles of Paraguay.

First would be a three-day train ride to the port in Quebec City, then twenty-four days at sea aboard the huge ship Volendam. After another few days on a train through the South American countryside, the travelers would arrive in the untamed jungle. Far away from their former homes, they would start a new colony—with the freedom to have their own schools and preserve their culture.

As George and his brother Peter hurried downstairs, questions filled their minds. What adventures awaited? Would they make it safely to Paraguay? What would life be like in the jungle?

* * *

"All aboard!" shouted the train conductor. The trip began—a journey of unknowns. Though the Klippenstein family faced unexpected hardship and pain, they learned many valuable lessons that led to a greater trust in God. More info...

Lulu's Great Escape - "Happy Day Farm Series"

From the Happy Day Farm Series.

Lulu, a sweet lamb, always follows her mischie­vous best friend Eudora. One day, Eudora leads them on a daring escape from Happy Day Farm. Their adventure turns terrifying when a snarling dog chases them. A kind neighbor rescued Lulu, who learns a valuable lesson about the trouble that can come from following a naughty friend. More info...

Rosita of Guatemala

"Rosita smiles with shy black eyes;
If you are four, she's just your size.
Her face is brown beneath black hair
That blows in Guatemalan air..."

Using a pleasant rhythm and rhyme, this book takes you to Guatemala to meet Rosita. Follow along as Rosita eats breakfast, visits the market, and attends church. You will learn a special secret about you and your new Guatemalan friend! More info...

David the Bible Smuggler - "Conqueror Series"

From the Conqueror Series.

"We need to help them," David Bontrager told his wife. He had a burden to get Bibles into the hands of persecuted Christians in communist countries. God showed David a remarkable way to get Bibles across restricted borders in Europe—by floating waterproof New Testaments down the river! A suspenseful and inspirational story. More info...

"The Flowers & Friends Series" Set of 4

This series of hardcover books allows young children to have a front seat view of some of the very special pets and farm animals God created. Join Judy on a dairy farm, find out how God answers Cody's prayer for a pony, and learn all about Daffodil the Dutch Rabbit and Pansy the puppy. More info...

Before the Hymn

How well I remember singing in the old camp meeting tabernacle. All around me, feet were tapping the rhythm while the congregation sang, "I Love to Tell the Story." #17. Following that, we sang,

"I no trouble and no sorrow
See today, nor will I borrow
Gloomy visions for the morrow;
In my Jesus all is bright."
"Everlasting Joy" #8.

At that moment, my whole being resounded,

"Yes, yes, yes!"
"His yoke is easy, His burden is light,
I've found it so, I've found it so."

These God-inspired songs have filled the camp with glory, brought sinners to repentance, revived faith for healing, and caused a desire to "Sing It Again." #35

Many battles were fought before the inspiration of a hymn came. Many victories have been won at the foot of the cross.

These songs have carried me through the storms to victory.

My prayer is that the history of these hymns will give more meaning to their message and inspire the reader to pen their own battles and victories into songs.

—Charlotte Huskey More info...

Meditations on the Heart of God

Nourishment for the soul

Going through a struggle?
Seeking a deeper faith in God?
Need some encouragement to share with others?
Then this book is for you.

Contemplative in nature, this selection of articles, poems, and prayers will offer spiritual nourishment to anyone needing inspiration for a closer walk with God. It emphasizes an ongoing growth in our relationship with God and our fellow man-and how we can't have one without the other. More info...

"Senior Moments with God" Set of 2

Devotionals for Seniors From Fellow Seniors

Join the circle as seniors share encouragement and wisdom with each other. These compilations of 101 devotionals in each volume brings a blessing for every believer facing the realities of aging. More info...

Soul Food

Two hundred spiritually nutritious devotionals from Genesis to Revelation

Pablo Yoder loved the Lord Jesus and followed Him joyfully. As a prodigal son, he was grateful for the mercy, forgiveness, and salvation God extended to him. Pablo loved people too, whether unbelievers on the street or his brothers and sisters in the church.

Soul Food is a collection of over two hundred devotionals based on Scripture portions from Genesis to Revelation. The devotionals cover a wide range of subjects. They include reflections from the author's Bible reading and prayer times, illustrations from life, and lessons from nature. Pablo wrote fervently about his convictions and testimony and honestly about his flaws and failures. Soul Food is an earnest reminder that God's Word is truth and that following its precepts is for our highest good both in this life and in eternity. Pablo died before this book was published, but his inspirational ministry continues. Soul Food calls disciples to a closer walk with the Lord and offers nurture for the soul. More info...

Slaying the Lust-Dragon

If you think you can continue indulging in pornography and still be a Christian, you are blindly hoping against the clear statements of Scripture.

Disciples of Christ read their Bibles, not dirty books! You're dangling your soul and the souls of your children over the fires of eternal damnation. I have not been as hard on you as God will be with you on the Day of Judgment. You have only one hope: Repent toward God. To not repent of the sin of pornography because you cannot forsake it, you have no power, it is your first love and you must repent toward God. You must repent toward God!

If you are still struggling, falling and doing it repeatedly with little or no remorse, you have not repented toward God, a complete coming clean-before the Savior.

Don't leave this place, don't get out of your chair, don't drive out of the parking lot, don't put your head on your pillow tonight without first getting on your face before God! Don't do it! He is good! He is kind! Jesus is merciful, He will save! Repent and let Him save you!

Today is the day of salvation. More info...

Slaying the Giant - Overcoming Depression

Practical Help for Understanding, Preventing, and Overcoming Depression

Slaying the Giant takes you on an imaginary journey to the world of the depressed. Through Dr. O'Shields training and personal experience with depression, he tells you how you get there, what it is like, and best of all-how to return.

Overcoming depression is a formidable task. So is slaying a giant. Yet, David, the shepherd boy, did it using simple weapons God provided. Using God's weapons, YOU CAN OVERCOME DEPRESSION! This book tells you how.

"I am regularly confronted with the difficult task of helping people recognize their depression. I find most other resources on this subject far too clinical for the average patient. This book, however, provides an easy to read clear overview of depression with an emphasis on the spiritual tools the Bible gives to help us."
—Richard Ruffing, M.D.(Family Practice)

"Depression has been major in my life. I have been under the care of psychiatrists and counselors, attempted suicide and hospitalized Several times. I have read every book I could find on depression. Dr. O'Shields book is without doubt the best one I have read. It is easy to read and shares the real answers to dealing with depression."
—Judy, (a wife and mother)

"I learned of SLAYING THE GIANT by French O'Shields through a patient. I had treated her for several years for severe bipolar disorder including numerous hospitalizations and suicide attempts... It's amazing what a difference O'Shields book made for this lady as she did the practical spiritual exercises it recommends. She and I both learned when she consistently practiced these spiritual exercises, she was able to sail along on an even keel. So I encouraged her to continue doing these exercises."
—From THE HEALING CONNECTION by Harold G. Koenig, M.D., (Duke Univ. Psychiatrist/Professor, and Director of Duke's Center For the Study of Religion/Spirituality, and Health) More info...

Law and Grace in the Plan of God

Law and grace, mercy and truth, justice and loving-kindness stand in sweet accord in the character and in the work of God Almighty. Seeing them apart from one another is like viewing the separate colors of the rainbow. United in the perfection of God, they together shed His clear and defining light upon mankind.

God is always known by His gracious laws and His lawful grace. "Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." Yes, grace does have a refreshingly new and vigorous outworking in the New Testament, praise God. Yet it is clearly present in the Old. And the New Testament believer is not without the law of Christ.

This booklet about law and grace could be viewed as an introduction to these two lovely manifestations of God. May He by His grace continually guide us into all His truth. More info...

Christian Confidence

Answers to common questions about assurance of salvation

Christians sometimes face nagging doubts about their spiritual state. Am I really saved? Why do I struggle so much with sin? Was my conversion genuine?

The Bible teaches us truths about salvation. God initiates salvation, which we receive by responding with repentance and faith in Jesus. He forgives our sins, removes our guilt, and restores our peace. God accepts us as His children and invites us to be confident that we are saved.

Salvation is more than a one-time encounter—it is an ongoing relationship with Jesus. Christian Confidence uses Scripture and simple explanations to help believers overcome doubt and anchor their faith in God's Word. More info...

Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage

Do you know what the Bible says...

Are you contemplating marriage? Divorce? Remarriage? Are you getting conflicting advice? Are some people telling you divorce and remarriage are all right and other people telling you they are wrong? Do you know what the Bible says about marriage, divorce, and remarriage?

The Bible is not silent on these issues.

In an age when traditional marriage is being opened for review, when divorce is as common as marriage, and when remarriage following divorce is considered reasonable and right, we need to know what the Bible says.

Using the question-answer approach, the author of this book points us to the Author of the Bible and His timeless principles for marriage and the home.

May there be many, after reading this book, who not only know what the Bible says, but devote themselves and their remarriage to God and His will for them. More info...

Truth Matters

Godly discernment in an age of deception and disinformation

America is facing a critical shortage. This is not a shortage of food or products but a scarcity of verifiable truth. It is strange that in a time when information is so readily available, truth has become hard to find. One newscaster authoritatively shares the "truth," while another just as confidently and convincingly proclaims the exact opposite. Who is right? What are we to believe?

Followers of Jesus are not immune to being duped by fake news, deceptive scams, or false conspiracy theories. But when Christians are ensnared by these untruths and become known for sharing the improbable, their witness to the world as lovers of truth is greatly diminished.

In this book, Gary Miller challenges us to take a closer look at how we discern truth. He points to basic Biblical truths and spiritual disciplines that can help us sharpen our discernment skills and detect falsehood. He reminds us that how we think is important—and that truth matters! More info...

The Upward Call - Studies in Christian Discipleship

Jesus said, "Follow Me." Does your discipleship match Jesus' call? What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ today? The Upward Call points to God's Word for the answers. These Bible studies in Christian discipleship lead us to understand God's call, look at common problems true disciples must reckon with, and take up the responsibilities of discipleship.

The Master's call is not for the slothful or faint of heart. There must be commitment and diligence. "This book is not a three-hour miracle course. It is a growth guide, a discipleship tool. The work is long, sometimes difficult, but always rewarding.

"...If you want real growth, take it slowly. Be honest. Be real. Face the issues. Face yourself. Face the Master. Answering the upward call takes time. It calls for courage. It demands discipline. But our upward walk has a destination. Up there, forever with Him, we will seize the prize, and every difficulty we faced here will seem as nothing!"

Deeply practical, intensely devotional, The Upward Call challenges, instructs, and encourages serious readers to follow the Master as He beckons us ever upward. More info...

Becoming Fishers of Men

A Thirteen-Week Journey Toward a Lifestyle of Faithful Witnessing

There's a maxim among anglers that says 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. In the world of sport fishing this ratio can be acceptably humorous, but fishing for men is serious work, and too often the 10/90 rule is disappointingly accurate. Using Scripture, class discussion, and simple field assignments, this course deals with obstacles such as fear and inexperience to help believers become effective fishers of men. More info...

2026 Homemaker's Friend Daily Planner

Designed for the busy homemaker, this planner will help you efficiently organize your schedule and de-clutter your mind. Includes pages for yearly, monthly, and weekly planning (2 extra transitional months included), as well as space for tasks, events, and addresses. A handy section of perforated pages in the back is included for weekly shopping lists—enough for the whole year. Thumb tabs, perforated page-corners, a magnetic bookmark, and contextual calendars make this a fast reference tool. Along with inspirational quotes, weekly Scripture verses point you to the homemaker's true Source of all help and hope.

Packed with friendly features:

• Page size: 5.5" x 8.5"
• 14-months for easy transitioning
• Holidays and Daylight Savings Time alerts
• Inspirational quotes heading each section
• Scripture promises for each week
• Contextual calendars on week and month views for quick orientation
• Tabs, perforated page-corners, and magnetic bookmark for quick reference
• Tear-out shopping lists
• Pocket storage inside back flap

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My Other Name Is Mom

Embracing the Realities of Godly Motherhood

Being called Mom by little people is wonderful; it is also challenging, and at times, overwhelming. The responsibility is unrelenting. Sometimes we worry whether we're getting it right. Sometimes we even want to quit.

Children need a mom at home, but our culture has devalued the role of stay-at-home moms. Pressure from "super moms"—moms who work and raise a family—pushes the performance level for all mothers higher. Social media tends to leave a false impression of motherhood. Anxiety builds as we scroll through pictures of fun lunches, amazing birthday parties, and all those smiles. We just wish we had enough energy to get the house cleaned; enough inspiration to know what to do about the fighting and crying, which apparently our children are the only ones doing.

My Other Name Is Mom looks at God's design for families; explores how cultural changes affect us; and faces the realities of tears and tantrums, exhaustion and discouragement, in the context of God's plan. More info...

Hush Little Baby - "Keeper'sBaby Series"

Help and encouragement for mothers with fussy babies

Hush Little Baby is packed with 73 personal stories, how-to, and research with one simple focus—to help you with your baby, especially your fussy baby. 60 writers—doctors, nutritional consultants and best of all experienced mothers and grandmothers all share their knowledge and a shoulder to lean on.

First book in the Keeper'sBaby Series. More info...

Valley of Shadows (Volume 16) - "Keeper'sBook Series"

A Keeper'sBook from the editors of Keepers at Home Magazine.

Our Journey Through Grief and Loss

33 authors give you a front row seat to their grief story, and the river of God's grace that flows through difficult times. More info...

What If I Stay?

Can Amara overcome the devastation of her past to become the wife and mother she wants to be?

"I wish you wouldn't have married me." Amara snatched one of Garrett's hankies and blew her nose. "This isn't the marriage you signed up for—a wife who can barely get basic housework done and has a babysitter on call for times when I can't cope." She flopped onto the edge of the bed, letting go of the tears she'd bottled up all day.

Unwanted by her mother, Amara had been shuttled from one foster home to another as a child. Harsh treatment and rejection scarred her heart and made friendships difficult. Blessed with a caring husband and two delightful children, Amara wanted to be fine but knew she wasn't. Then a letter arrived from a man claiming to be her father.

What If I Stay? is a fictional story of finding security in God's love, overcoming a victim mentality, and realizing that running from our hurts doesn't help. It shows the power of forgiveness, friendship, and hope in helping us deal with suffering and devastation. More info...

From Hollow to Hope

One woman's struggle with an eating disorder—and how God can heal us from obsessions.

It's all about getting to know the Father's heart.

Eating disorders... Obsessive thinking... Unreasonable fears... Need for control... These are only a few of the devastating results of faulty thinking patters so prone to any of us. how can our thinking be transformed by the "renewing of your mind," as the Bible calls it?

"The biggest lie in this tangled web is that we are alone—that there is no one to help, no way out, and we must be in control... I have learned that I am more in control when I give up control to the One who is actually in control."

In her remarkably honest way, Sarah—with her mentor Hannah—describes her journey from the depths of an eating disorder to a life of health, hope, and freedom. Her openness as she unwinds the twisted threads of her life points us to God, the only One who can heal. He can help us change our destructive ways of thinking and can fill the empty, hollow places inside with beautiful peace.

This book is not just for people caught in an eating disorder but for anyone who struggles with obsessions or fears—anyone who feels "hollow" and needs hope. More info...

Beauty for Ashes

Biblical Help for the Sexually Abused

God's Word offers healing and hope...

When Tamar was raped by her half brother, the Bible says, she was left weeping and desolate. Though 3,000 years old, this story strikes a deep chord with many people, because Tamar's story is their story. Sexual abuse and its effects are a widespread, and often silent, scourge.

Victims often feel robbed, contaminated, and terribly ashamed. They may lash out against God and have trouble getting along with others. They may not be able to forget or forgive, much less build meaningful relationships. Many suffer deeply, often alone.

Is there a way out? Yes!

After explaining why sexual abuse can be so devastating. Beauty for Ashes leads readers through God's Word to healing and hope. Clear, honest, and practical, this book will be appreciated by pastors, by counselors, and most especially, by those who have know the anguish of Tamar. More info...

To Have and to Hold

Hope Restored for Single Women

All women deeply desire companionship, security, and love. Instead, they often experience deferred hope and bitter disappointment whether single or married. To Have and to Hold invites the woman who walks alone to embrace her design, identity, and purpose with joyful confidence. It promises that every woman can receive the gift of hope to have and to hold in her heart. Since all women have similar longings, the gift in this book is for you!

"Compassionate, insightful, and carefully nuanced, To Have and To Hold offers much-needed encouragement to anyone in search of God's purposes in singleness as well as marriage. Well done!"

—Paula Rinehart, author: Strong Women, Soft Hearts and Better Than My Dreams

"I find Sharon's writing style engaging and stimulating. I love the stories of Jesus and women that Sharon effectively uses to invite us to 'the feet of Jesus' and to embrace Him as our Lover."

—Elaine Yoder, women's counselor, LIFE Ministries

"This book plunges the reader beyond the obvious and into the heart of the woman's soul. Every earnest reader will be grateful."

—Charlotta Dadson, homemaker/writer

"Stories take a lifetime and stories are about struggle. In this book, Sharon Yoder opens her heart to share her journey as a single lady. This book does not offer flippant advice. It is wisdom distilled from a life of fellowship with Jesus."

—John Coblentz, campus pastor, Faith Builders

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Fall with the Brennans (Book 3) - "Through the Seasons with the Brennans Series"

Book 3 in the Through the Seasons with the Brennans Series.

In this book, the leaves are just starting to change colors at the Brennan's house. Mom's difficult pregnancy keeps them closer to home and doing things as a family. It also leads them to a deeper faith in God as they watch Him perform miracles. Amid the everyday adventures of splitting firewood, homeschooling, canning applesauce, and playing games, you won't want to miss the annual science fair and other church events such as baptisms and the church hike. Come join the Brennans for a fall of blessings! More info...

Farm Boy Forever

More stories from a Holmes County Amish farm

Sequel to Farm Boy Fascinations.

Reuben knew that his carefree boyhood would be over sometime. But for now...

Like a mountain looming above the wagon, the load of hay towered into the night sky. The horses headed downhill to the barn—with 11-year-old Reuben Shetler perched on top of the load. Suddenly, the horses broke into a trot; would they be able to make the turn? The bales swayed, slipped, and then began to topple off the wagon, each hitting the ground with a sickening thud. Would Reuben's nightmare of falling off a huge load of hay come true?...

Whether it's a harrowing ride on a hay wagon, a scary encounter with an escaped bull, or a spooky sight at the coal mine after midnight, adventures abound on—and beyond—this Holmes County, Ohio Amish farm. Reuben never could guess what would happen next, but he knew one thing for sure: It was a good to be a farm boy.

Join the author of Farm Boy Fascinations for another captivating collection of true stories that will delight children and adults alike. More info...

Farm Boy Fascinations

Stories from my Amish childhood

Arrrooo! Arrrooo! Arrrooo!

Reuben woke up with a start. His sleepy eyes probed the quiet, dark bedroom; then he heard the eerie noise again. Though he had no idea what it could be, he did know one thing for sure: He NEVER wanted to meet whatever could make that chilling sound.

Mystery and adventure abound on this Midwestern farm. Join young Reuben as he discovers the source of the noise in the night, tries to track down the phantom of the forest, and goes on his first deer hunt.

Besides the wild creatures Reuben encounters, he also cares for the calves, tends the horses, and adores the kittens. But do you know the best part of his busy mornings? Never knowing what's going to happen next!

Which creature first kindled your interest in God's amazing animal kingdom? Author Reuben Shelter shares these fascinating happenings to stir up the fire in your heart. More info...

They Had Names

Tracing the History of the North American Indigenous People

Unlock the Hidden History of America!

“I have never come across a more clear and concise way of beginning to tell the story of Native American history.”

—Seneca Van Aernam
Cayuga Nation, Iroquois Six Nations

Before the Pilgrims landed at Cape Cod, what was happening in North America? Who was there? What civilizations rose and fell? For years, the answers to these questions have been shrouded in mystery.

At the time of European contact, a diverse world of Native peoples thrived across the continent. What was their backstory? Who were the ancestors of the Sioux? Where did the Navajo come from? What about the Apache, the Comanche, the Cherokee?

They Had Names is the result of a multi-year deep dive into genetics, indigenous histories, archaeology, and linguistics—an ambitious quests to uncover answers to these questions.

In this book, you will explore pre-Columbian links between civilizations of the Old World and civilizations of the New. You'll read about unexpected connections between Mexico and tribes north of the Rio Grande. You'll also discover that ancient ruins from North American civilizations still exist, that these ruins tell dramatic stories, and that they can still be visited today.

On this continent, peoples and kingdoms rose and fell, great battles were fought, heroes were enshrined—heroes whose names have been preserved.

See also:

• The Conquest Series (historical fiction of "American history through Indian eyes")
• Traced - Human DNA's Big Surprise (exploring the genetic record)

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Traced - Human DNA's Big Surprise

What happened to the ancient Egyptians? The Persians? The Romans? The Mayans? Are we their descendants?

Recent genetic discoveries are uncovering surprising links between us and the peoples of old—links that rewrite race, ethnicity, and human history:

• Today's Native Americans descend from Central Asians who arrived in the early A.D. era.
• Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob still have clearly identifiable descendants, albeit rare ones.
• Every people group on earth can genetically trace their origins to Noah and his three sons.

“...a profoundly intriguing book. It throws a new light on ancient history and will leave the reader eager to learn more.”

—Steven E. Woodworth, PhD,
Professor of History,
Texas Christian University

”...a ground-breaking book... likely to become a classic.”

—Ola Hössjer, PhD,
Professor of Mathematical Studies,
Stockholm University, Sweden

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God's Story in the Stars

Did God write the Gospel story in the stars?

This question starts the Wagler family on an exciting journey. After hearing the theory at a Christian planetarium, they start having monthly classes. During these interactive sessions, they discuss anything from ancient star names, to meteors, to planets, to perspiring pedestals!

Join Matthew, Stephen, Harlan, and the rest of the family as they take a new look at the constellations. They learn that even though mankind has many false ideas about the meanings of the stars, God has something better. What truths do the heavens declare?

Step into the Wagler family's living room, or join them around an evening campfire, and enjoy exploring a perspective of the night sky that brings glory to God.

"And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years." Genesis 1:14 More info...

The Celestial Message

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1

Our universe stretches across the vastness of space. There, giant galaxies spangle the heavens and mammoth stars blaze with energy. Planets and moons, asteroids and comets, clouds and dust create stunning scenes of wonder.

The enormity of it all dazzles us. Earth-dimmed vision cannot conceptualize the distances and dimensions of an infinite universe, and our minds struggle to comprehend the reason for it all. Does the universe have any connection to our daily lives on Earth? Is there anything to be gained by studying it, by learning more about the vast spread of space that surrounds our planet?

The Celestial Message answers these questions with a resounding "Yes!" In simple language and splendid photography, it unveils the mysteries of the universe, providing the reader with a wealth of amazing facts. It moves beyond the facts, however, to contemplate the purpose of our universe. It explores the heart of a Creator who birthed such enormity, yet cherishes frail humanity.

This is a book of worship, a volume that invites the reader to a deeper knowledge of God. Sit quietly as you peruse its pages. Meditate on the One who created these things. Open your heart to hear the celestial message. More info...

Grades 9-12 MasterBooks Consumer Math Set

Biblical Stewardship & Personal Finance

Equip your high school student with essential life skills with Master Books’ Consumer Math: Biblical Stewardship & Personal Finance; a comprehensive, Scripture-integrated high school math curriculum that prepares students to make wise financial decisions in everyday life. Designed for 9th–12th grade students, this course goes far beyond the classroom—teaching budgeting, saving, taxes, career planning, housing, debt, compound interest, and more, all through the lens of biblical stewardship.

This hands-on course reinforces foundational math skills while developing critical thinking and practical financial literacy. Students will gain the tools they need to navigate major life decisions—from buying a car to preparing for retirement—with confidence and discernment.

What makes this Consumer Math course unique?

• Real-Life Math Applications: Teach your student to apply math in real-world situations like budgeting, managing living expenses, calculating taxes, and evaluating purchases.
• Biblical Perspective: Integrated Scripture studies guide students to view money, resources, and responsibility through a biblical worldview.
• Engaging Activities: Features real-life case studies that help students see biblical principles applied in action. “Scripture Sleuth” activities for Bible study, and application exercises to help reinforce the course concepts.
• Skill Development: Encourages the development of mental math skills, an understanding of budgeting, and good financial choices. The course emphasizes the biblical importance of generosity, saving, and wise spending.
• Teacher Guide Included: Engaging lesson reviews, thought-provoking assignments, and guided reflections make this course easy to teach and meaningful to complete.

Course Overview:

• Quarter 1: Giving, Living Expenses, Debt, and Taxes
• Quarter 2: Budgeting for Essentials and Big Expenses
• Quarter 3: Major Financial Decisions—Cars, Careers, Housing
• Quarter 4: Investing, Retirement, Business Math, and Review

Course Features:

• 45 minutes per lesson, 5x per week
• Convenient daily schedule, saving you time!
• Full-color student & teacher text
• Perforated, 3-hole punched worksheets
• Recommended Grade Level: 9th – 12th
• One-year course to earn one math credit
• Supplemental video instruction is offered at MasterBooksAcademy.com

Consumer Math equips students with the confidence to face life’s financial challenges as wise stewards of God’s provision. Whether preparing for college, a career, or life at home, this course offers indispensable knowledge for every Christian high school student. More info...

More Precious Than Gold - "Enduring Faith Series"

Give up her wealth? Her family? Her life?

Elizabeth longed for peace, but why was the price so high? Caught in the vortex of unrest ravaging the Netherlands in the 1500s, her family was on a desperate search for truth. But the cost of being baptized was much higher than she had ever imagined...

Seeing her loved ones tortured and then killed for their faith sent Elizabeth reeling in fear and despair. What if God asked her to make the ultimate sacrifice herself? Could she give everything to God?

"That the trial of your faith; being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:7 More info...

The Widow's Castle - "Alpine Heights Series"

Hard choices in the Austrian Alps

Ernest von Mox lives in luxury at the castle on the Moxenburg estate. Being a nobleman's son means a life of ease and pleasure. But that does not mean he has no problems.

After the unthinkable happens, Ernest leaves the estate with his cousin Thomas to join the army. But this brings new problems. Ernest never dreamed he would become an Anabaptist hunter...

Despite many wrong choices, Ernest finds himself back at the castle. There he makes a choice he never thought he would make. This decision takes him away from home once again...

The Anabaptists of Europe suffered severed oppression in the 1520s and 1530s. Step into Ernest's world and experience the heartrending decisions these people had to make. Which was harder on the true faith—harsh rulers who applied the death sentence or kindly rulers who suggested compromise?

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Midnight Mouse - and other stories about Randy

Also available in this set.

"Dad can tell you a story about me and a mouse," Mom told Randy. This sounded interesting!

"A mouse story?" Dad wiped his hands on a shop rag. "Oh, that!"

Randy laughed when Dad told him the story, but Dad guessed correctly that Mom had a reason for wanting Randy to hear it. Randy needed to learn kindness and respect for his little sister and others who had a horror of mice.

Midnight Mouse is a collection of twenty stories about eight-year-old Randy. What happens when Randy ignores Dad's whistle? How did Randy become a brave David when Dad had an accident? How can he possibly be nice to his cousins when they make fun of his lame puppy and his baby brother Chad? More info...

Joanne Knows - "Trillium Friends Series"

From the Trillium Friends Series.

Joanne is the oldest of the three girls in the Otto family. Joanne likes when Dad calls her his right-hand man and depends on her to help stack wood or follow a bee swarm. She likes to organize things, but her sisters don't appreciate her bossing them around.

Joanne is determined to do things right, but she has a problem getting out of bed in the mornings. When she is given a job at Miss Gail's wedding reception, she discovers she isn't such a Very Important Person after all.

Joanne perseveres in trying to bread her own hair. She learns that it is okay to lose a game, and that play is more fun when she lets others be the boss sometimes.

Joanne Knows is part of a series of books about friends who attend the Trillium Christian Church and School. More info...

Anna's Discovery

Also available in this set; sequel to Anna's Courage.

A new home! Twelve-year-old Anna and her family were moving farther west into the wilderness of Alberta, Canada. It was 1930, during the Great Depression, and times were hard. But they would finally have a farm of their own.

Anna felt grumpy as they started out. How could she leave her friends behind? But she resolved to look for things to be thankful for. After all, owning their own land was a dream come true. And exploring the wilderness would be exciting!

But living in bear country brought lots of surprises—many of them not good. What could they do about the poison in the marsh? Or the mean-looking neighbor with a gun? And why did the summer nights get so cold? Would it frost? Through it all, Anna discovers that worry never gets you anywhere—and that even when courage fails, God never does. More info...

Even Irina

A True Story of Growing Up in Communist Kazakhstan

Mama hummed a happy tune as she braided Irina's hair. It was Sunday. Carefully Papa closed the curtains so no one could see inside their house. Irina felt a tingle of fear. Sunday was the scariest day of the week!

There was not one church house in their town in Kazakhstan. The government made sure of that. Papa and Mama and others who wanted to have church met in each other's houses.

Papa prayed every day that Irina would grow up to obey God. But at school, Irina's teacher said that God did not exist. "Do you believe in God?" Irina's teacher asked her. Irina twisted her braid around her finger. What would happen to Papa and Mama if she told the truth?

Even Irina is a true story that shows both children and adults what life was like for believers in a Communist country in the 1970s. More info...

Trailblazer: A Visionary's Journey (Updated Edition)

An evangelist and his family embrace the hardships and adventures of spreading the Gospel

As the young rebel rode through town on his spirited horse, he reveled in the freedom he had to make his own choices. He could have fun showing off his riding prowess. He could choose his own friends. Someday he would go anywhere he liked, and he would show his family and community all he could do.

But a change was in the making, and Sanford found it harder and harder to enjoy his selfish pursuits. And when he finally yielded himself to God, he found that the real adventures were only beginning. Now, instead of making a name for himself, he wanted to glorify God's name. And God was faithful to provide Sanford with many opportunities to do just that.

When a man who is eager for new challenges embraces God's call, anything can happen. God used Sanford to expand His kingdom in new and innovative ways. Yet, while the trailblazer experienced many exciting adventures, his life consisted primarily of serving God in ordinary days filled to the brim with hard work, difficult questions, and relational challenges.

This updated edition has several added chapters describing the last years of Sanford's life. Although his own work came to an end, the trail he blazed still burns for others. More info...

Beechdale Road

Where mercy is more powerful than murder. A true story.

On Sunday, June 21, 2020, eighteen-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, was kidnapped and later murdered by Justo Smoker—a member of our family. This book is our attempt to share our story of grief, anger, and pain but also of unexplainable grace, kindness, and mercy at the hands of the Amish community—of which Linda Stoltzfoos was a part. We hope you can experience what it's like when undeserved mercy confronts undeniable evil, when kindness upends condemnation, when heaven engages hell. More info...

Summer with the Brennans (Book 2) - "Through the Seasons with the Brennans Series"

Book 2 in the Through the Seasons with the Brennans Series.

In this book, summer is on the way where the Brennans live. They interact with many people and start to realize more fully their calling to spread the gospel and build relationships. You'll discover why Eleazar and Miriam can't eat, and how the town turned to stressed chaos one Sunday morning. Be surprised alongside them with the thing that Mom brings to show 'n' tell, and enjoy Tyler, a boy from New York City, with them for a week. School is about to start again when another Sunday morning takes a new twist after the boys see an animal under one of the vehicles. What could possibly happen to make a day of peach-canning more interesting? Dive into these adventures and more with the Brennans for the summer! More info...

When Summer Comes Again

A boy, a dog, and a burden

One summer day in 1872, Benjamin's family climbed into a covered wagon and headed west. Tagging along was Benjamin's new friend—a lively pup named Biscuit. Also accompanying them was Frank Bowley, a surly, sullen bachelor.

Moving to Kansas should be exciting, but Benjamin was tormented with doubts. Why was life such a struggle? Shouldn't a Christian always be happy? How could he know what sins he needed to confess? Would Pa and Ma understand his many questions?

Based on a journal written by an actual pioneer, this story will ring true with readers young and old, especially those who have suffered from an oversensitive conscience. Join Benjamin on his physical and spiritual journey, and then rejoice with him when he finds peace in the Good Shepherd. More info...

Farmer Joe and His Handy Hoe

This is Farmer Joe with his handy hoe,
who planted a seed and watched it grow...

Using a pleasing rhythm, this educational book teaches children how a seed makes its way to the breakfast table. More info...

Zainab's Miracle

Zainab and her family have to move to a refugee camp after an airstrike hits their house. But the conditions in the camp make her eyes go bad. Her papa tells her she might have to learn how to live blind.

Zainab cries herself to sleep. She doesn't want to be blind! But her Christian friends are praying. Will God do a miracle? More info...

Daniel Mast - "Conqueror Series"

From the Conqueror Series.

Amish preacher and author of Salvation Full and Free

Daniel Mast, Amish preacher and author of Salvation Full and Free, was always ready to talk and write about Jesus. Though his life was riddled with hardships and loss, he never forgot the wonder of the salvation he so eagerly demonstrated and talked about to his neighbors. More info...

Too Many Bones for Howie - "Happy Day Farm Series"

From the Happy Day Farm Series.

Howie delights in chewing bones at picnics. But things went bad at one picnic. He begged and crunched and chewed until his stomach hurt, but he kept on eating. Suddenly he was very sick. What important lesson did Howie learn that day? More info...

Grandma Bennett's Garage Sale (Book 1) - "Grandma Bennett Series"

Book 1 of the Grandma Bennett Series.

One day when nine-year-old Daniel visits Grandma Bennett's house, he finds an unusual array of items outside on the gravel drive: creaky, old law furniture, a red toolbox, a big brown box labeled "china," and a rusty mower.

Grandma Bennett soon explains. She is getting ready to have a garage sale. Not only will she get rid of things she doesn't need, but it will also give her the opportunity to send some money to Mexico to help roof a widow's house.

In the days that follow, the plans for Grandma Bennett's garage sale take some unexpected turns. And Daniel discovers that the cheerful giving of a faithful congregation can touch the community and the world—beyond what they ever expected. More info...

Kitchen Grace

As they share the Gospel—and their home—with university students, the Stanwicks need an everyday sort of grace.

"Kirk and Sable can't find an apartment for October," Roger said.

"Oh, dear. What will they do?" Grace asked nervously.

"Well, here's the thing. They found an apartment that works for them, but they can't move in until November. Their current lease runs out at the end of September."

"Yes?" Grace prompted, nervous now.

Roger and Grace Stanwick have relocated to a university town as part of an outreach effort. As first-generation Mennonites, they understand the difficulty of embracing a separated lifestyle, but they are eager to make new friends and share the Gospel.

Moving to a new community and opening a store bring plenty of headaches—literal ones for Grace. The kitchen in their house is less than ideal, and the Texas heat and the eccentric, unsociable lady next door give Grace plenty to pray about. When Roger and Grace invite a young couple from the university to share their home for a month, Grace knows she will need God's help to withstand the added stress.

Kitchen Grace is a fictional story that encourages hospitality, local outreach, and a heart of understanding for those seeing Truth. More info...

Pilgrims in the Library

The life of a Mennonite mom in the city

When she was a girl, Faith Zook had dreamed of living in the city. But when she married a lifelong city dweller, the city shocked her. Rats on the doorstep. Drug dealers next door. The high cost of living. Stares and odd questions. Her growing family brought more challenges—child training without privacy, finding chores for the children, reaching out to neighbors while protecting the family. Having noisy neighbors... being noisy neighbors.

However, Faith found unexpected opportunities—and unexpected joy. Neighbors came for supper, asked for her advice, and offered help and baby clothes. There were educational events for her homeschooled children and jobs for her teenagers. Now, she wouldn't want to raise her family anywhere else.

Pilgrims in the Library is packed with stories from twenty years of city living. Faith encourages other mothers, whether urban or rural, to find joy and fulfillment serving the Lord in their own setting. More info...

Where He Leads, I'll Follow

Stories from the life of Norma Hartman Plank

Even as a child growing up during the Great Depression on the sunny plains of Ohio, Norma's heart turned toward her treasure. She loved her Lord and wanted to minister to people. So when God called Norma and her husband Marion to mission work in the steep, shady hollows of Kentucky, they went willingly.

In Kentucky, the Hartman family found that where God calls, He also provides. Whether their need was kitchen cabinets, five dollars for gas and groceries, or a freezer, God met the need in His perfect timing. Surrounded by poverty, the Hartman family marveled at the simple kindnesses shown by their mountain neighbors. The family faced community tragedies brought on by drinking and family feuds, and they rejoiced when a group of young people chose to be baptized.

Where He Leads, I'll Follow tells stories from Norma Hartman Plank's life, starting with her childhood and ending with the death of Marion, her first husband. Norma's testimony is that the most exciting is one lived for God, being available every day for His service. More info...

Metamorphosis

The transformation of a contemporary college girl into a Mennonite woman

While studying English and Arabic, Amber embarked on an unexpected spiritual journey. Relating to five university friends—two Muslim and two Christian students and one godly, gray-bearded backpacking instructor—caused her to ponder things she had never thought of before.

Amber was a sincere Christian, but she began to wonder if she was truly following Christ and obeying God's Word. The practical issue that caught her attention was modesty. What is modesty? Was she modest? As an experiment, she decided to wear an Amish dress to school for three months.

Amber believed the Bible was God's Word but wrestled with how it applies to Christians today. After prayerful study, she became convinced that all of the New Testament has applied to all Christians since the church began. Without knowing where her commitment would lead, she decided to follow Jesus with her whole heart.

Follow Amber's spiritual journey from honors student to foreign missions to an Anabaptist brotherhood. Her story is an encouraging testimony of God's faithful guidance and grace when we commit to follow Him wholeheartedly. More info...

A Rainbow in the Mountains

Stories from the mission field in Honduras

The rugged mountains of Honduras are breathtakingly beautiful, but in the tiny houses clinging to the slopes live people with lost souls. A Rainbow in the Mountains introduces you to some who were rescued.

Berta lost her father as a child and then lost her way, becoming a defiant sinner. When she surrendered to Christ, vices and misery were replaced with victory and joy. There was Mario, enslaved to drink; Pedro, with a trail of enemies; and Leda, terrified and dying—these and others found eternal life.

You will meet missionaries who comforted grieving families, stitched up wounds, and helped a community solve its water problem. They were blessed and challenged by their Honduran brothers and sisters.

Mission work is not all glowing stories. The missionaries in these candid accounts endured disappointments, cultural adjustments, loneliness, robberies, and ordinary days where little seemed to be accomplished.

These testimonies impress us with the deep needs of those in spiritual darkness. Though missionary life is challenging, the work is fulfilling and the rewards are eternal. More info...

Committed

From the Air Force to the Anabaptists

Vince Lewis was on the ladder to success. As an Air Force pilot, he had achieved all his childhood dreams. He had everything he ever wanted... but trouble was brewing.

As a boy, Vince was crazy about airplanes. Living with his adoptive family near the Los Angeles International Airport, Vince watched in awe as big jet planes screamed by overhead. Someday I'll be up there, he told himself.

Always studious and driven, Vince excelled at school and became an Air Force cadet. Through a series of strange circumstances, he met his dream girl, Charlette, and they got married. After graduating from flight training, Vince became a bomber pilot during the Vietnam War. He was committed to serving his country.

But Vince's passion for his career soon began to interfere with his family life. As his world began to fall apart, he came to realize he had been focusing on the wrong things. He was part of the wrong kingdom.

Committed is a gripping true story of repairing relationships, seeking God's will, and finding a higher purpose. More info...

A Breath Toward Eternity

Based on his extensive writings, this true story is the heartthrob of Christian K. Nissley (1838-1867), a young man of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Even though he lived during a time when church life seemed to be at a low ebb, his loyalties remained with the (Old) Mennonite Church. Young Christian developed an outstanding spiritual character and learned to write fluently in both English and German. Christian's father was a preacher, and his family helped black people at a time when it was not popular to do so. The Civil War affected their lives, and some young men that Christian knew went into was destroyed. Family life, church life, and farm life of that era are depicted. Artwork, some photos, ten appendices, endnotes, and more are included.

One by one, Father sorted the ears of dent corn, selecting the largest ears with the deepest kernels to use for seed.

Christian ran the ears through the sheller, and then Father sorted again, this time picking out all the small or damaged kernels. "You go to a lot of effort," Christian commented.

"Why?"

"Because..." Christian answered slowly. "The seed is so important. Next year's harvest depends on the seed. If we'd use poor quality seed, we wouldn't get much of a crop."

Father nodded. "It's like life. The seeds we sow in youth determine what kind of harvest we have later."

For Christian Nissley, life is full of seeds—corn seeds, wheat seeds, and pumpkin seeds! Will he choose to sow seeds of rebellion or seeds of obedience? Seeds of pride or seeds of humility?

And he wonders, "Why the lack of seriousness among the young people? Why the difference in practice among the River Brethren, the Reformed Mennonites, and the Old Mennonites? Why the years of waiting to teach school? to begin a home of my own?"

This book includes Christian's writings about his mother's death, his conversion, and the Civil War, as well as letters from his girlfriend and his notes from two sermons by the minister Amos Herr. More info...

Rooting Out Bitterness - "Lighthouse Series"

When things go wrong, it is tempting to see ourselves as victims. This victim mentality can become a root of bitterness that colors our outlook on life and harms our relationship with God and with others.

Using story and Scripture, Rooting Out Bitterness shows a better way to think and live. It contrasts two views of life, and then describes a path to overcoming a victim mentality with God's truth. We can replace the root of bitterness with a mindset that honors God and brings us peace. More info...

Christian Social Graces

God has designed each of us to enjoy and engage in social interchange. Christian social graces, however, do not happen automatically, and it is wise to ask ourselves some serious questions.

Do my words and manners show a true love for those I am relating to? Am I talking too much, or not enough? Do I know how to disagree with someone in a peaceable way? Am I giving other people the personal space they need? Do I exploit my family's weaknesses, or am I supporting and encouraging enjoyable family life? How should I relate to the person with rough edges and flat spots? What if those rough edges are my own? How can I relate to the public with love and warmth but still keep myself safe? How should I relate to other people's failures?

This book points out many Christian graces that will refine and enhance our daily exchanges. These graces testify of the power of God to change common thread into a tapestry of beauty and benefit. More info...

The Ordinances of the Church

The keeping of ordinances is an integral part of worshiping God. Biblical rules, restrictions, disciplines, and practices reveal God's character and holiness. They illuminate the path of truth to the worshiper by calling for worshipful response and holy living. Those who are truly children of God—born again by His Spirit—will practice His will by keeping the ordinances in His Word. More info...

Food in a Global Village

If the world's population was shrunk down to a village of 100, what different foods might we see? Would it be fried spiders, raw pork, or maybe tuna eyeballs? Filled with pictures, this book shows how and what people eat around the world and the hardships they face to get enough food.

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 More info...

Facing Infotainment Technologies [2nd Edition]

Evolution Beyond Human

This book is for conservative Christians who have shunned radio and television. These older Infotainment Technologies are being displaced by new categories of devices, and the masses are fascinated and addicted.

This book exposes spiritual and social dangers that are enabled or intensified by Infotainment Technologies. There are also insights from history, applicable teachings from the Bible, and thought-provoking observations from a wide range of writers. General levels of usage are outlined to help conservative groups identify prudent positions.

Facing Infotainment Technologies can help Christians build convictions against entertainments which war against the soul. Our generation must learn to recognize and avoid the pitfalls of ubiquitous digital communication, information, and other internet-based entertainments. More info...

Biblical Separation

In the Biblical sense, separation means "the condition of being set apart to God as His peculiar possession and for His service."

Biblical separation is not a negative doctrine, based merely on Mennonite teachings and practices. Instead, God commands all believers to "come out from among [unbelievers], and be ye separate,... and touch not the unclean thing." If we obey, God has promised, "I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters" (2 Corinthians 6:17-18).

Many professing Christians accommodate unbiblical teachings and worldly customs, with little regard for pure doctrine and sound practices. They are like the Israelites on Mount Carmel, who Elijah challenged by asking, "How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him" (1 Kings 18:21).

The choices we make in life either draw us closer to God and separate us from the world, or they draw us closer to the world and separate us from God. On the Day of Judgment, God will eternally separate righteousness from sin, light from darkness, and the godly from the wicked. More info...

What Jesus Refused to Do

Jesus was born in a dark time. Israel was being oppressed by the cruel Roman Empire, and corruption was rampant. Discouraged and downtrodden, the Jewish people longed for deliverance through their long-awaited Messiah.

Jesus' followers expected Him to be the One to do it. Yet, although He came to save the oppressed, Jesus ignored some remarkable opportunities to utilize earthly power and political influence.

We also live in a discouraging time! We see Congress passing laws that conflict with Biblical truth, and observe ungodly leaders being voted into positions of power. We watch with dismay as our world becomes darker and evil seems to be advancing!

As Christians, we want to bring about change. But what are we to do? How politically involved should we be? Are there some opportunities that we, like Jesus, should refuse? More info...

"Church History" Set of 2

This two-volume set provides a good overview of the major influences that have affected the church during its two thousand years of existence. Volume 1 covers the first fifteen hundred years, observing the path of groups that embraced political power, and also examining the lesser-known and usually persecuted believers who endeavored to literally follow Christ's teachings. Volume 2 covers the results of the Reformation and the multitude of movements that have arisen in the past five centuries. Each chapter concludes with some brief observations on the ripple effects each of those movements have had. More info...

Faith of Our Fathers

The Birth of Anabaptism (500-Year Anniversary)

Overwhelmed by the choice they needed to make, the group fell to their knees. They all appealed to the God of heaven for mercy and grace to do His will. As he rose from his knees, George Blaurock's belief had intensified that he needed a believer's baptism in order to obey the Scriptures. He turned to Conrad Grebel. "I want to be baptized with the true Christian baptism. Will you baptize me?"

On January 21, 1525, a group of fifteen people gathered to pray. Before the night was over, something happened that would change the world forever. The Anabaptism movement had begun.

In this easy-to-read book, you will get a glimpse of the lives of the founders of Anabaptism: Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, Michael Sattler, and Menno Simons. You will be taken on a journey through this time of reformation and see the trust in God and the courage these people displayed. You will also realize they were humans just like we are.

From its humble beginning on that memorable night, the Anabaptist movement is still growing today—five hundred years later. May the unwavering faith of our fathers continue to give us strength and encouragement. More info...

Faithful Unto Death

Unforgettable stories from the Martyrs Mirror

"I am a Christian!" her voice rang out again. The day progressed with more tortures until it seemed her life should have fled. The executioners mopped their faces. They were getting tired of the effort to make this woman give up her faith. Every time it seemed she was almost dead, she would cry out, "I am a Christian!" That seemed to revive her.

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The judge looked scornfully at his prisoner. "It is a serious thing to blaspheme the holy prophet Muhammad. I sentence you to fifty lashes across the back. This will teach you not to blaspheme." The judge nodded to his waiting servants to proceed with the sentence.

John's voice rang out firmly for all to hear. "I will be faithful to God until I die!"

Persecution is not something we like to think about. But throughout history, it has been a reality for countless Christians. These twenty stories adapted from the Martyrs Mirror will inspire us as we see the unshakable faith of these brave men and women. We will be sobered at the suffering they had to endure and will be encouraged to examine our own faith in God. Could we remain faithful if persecution came to our door? More info...

My Favorite Pictures - Mini Picture Book

Also available in this set.

Size: 4"×6"

This picture book is packed full of exciting, colorful photos of everything from kittens to excavators and will have your children's imaginations run wild! Plastic coil bound with durable pages for young hands.

Keep your eyes out for Moe the Monkey causing mischief on each page! More info...

What a Wonderful World - Mini Picture Book

This cute, round picture book is full of all kinds of fun animal photos! Because of its unique format without a spine, the pages pivot around the fastener instead. More info...

Four Little Secrets (board book)

Mother Robin has some important work to do today! She has no time to stop and talk with any of her woodland friends. She has four little secrets to take care of. But who could they be? More info...

Loving & Helping Friends - Picture Book

Photos & Life Lessons for Children

Spark conversations between you and your little ones about integrity, responsibility, and the value of family! As children explore these pages, they will discover lessons on friendship, courage, and kindness. This delightful book filled with heartwarming photos and valuable life lessons will be one your children reach for again and again! More info...

Creatures & Critters - Sticker Puzzles Mini Picture Book

Size: 4"×6"

Bring each creature or critter to life piece by piece! 32 sticker pages. Plastic coil bound with durable pages for young hands. More info...

My 1 Year Diary - for Children

Make every day an unforgettable journey with this 1 year diary for children! Have fun keeping track of everything you did today! There is a space for you to mark what time you woke up and what time you went to bed. Did you eat your fruit and veggies? Did you brush your teeth and comb your hair? What happened at school today? What places did you visit? This diary is a special place just for you.

Extra features:

• bookmark ribbon
• memory verse for each month
• blank lined pages to start/end each month
• alternating seasonal features
• special pages for Thanksgiving and Christmas

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Fear God - Word Search Puzzles

From the Word Search Puzzles Series.

90 puzzles. The Bible verses selected for these puzzles are taken from the King James Version.

Word search puzzles from the Bible are both fun and fulfilling! Not only do you have the challenge of discovering the hidden words, but you can also meditate on God's Word as you work on the puzzles.

The Bible verses in these puzzles are on the theme of fearing God. The Bible says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10). In addition to finding the hidden words, you may enjoy the challenge of memorizing selected verses. More info...

At the Brown House on the Corner (Book 1) - "Northern Girl Series"

This book is a whimsical tale, told from the eyes of the author's five-year-old self, and based on her early childhood. In writing this book, Sharon desires to pass down the generations these stories of faith and love. This book is part of "Sharon's Legacy Series."

"It's fantastic! It's crazy! This book is going to be a classic." —Clair Schnupp, father of the author

"Sharon, this made me laugh—and occasionally wince. You really found your voice on this one!" —Judy Schnupp Roth, oldest sister of the author

See also:

• Little Pennsylvania Dutch Boy Series (about Sharon's father).
• Little Prairie Girl Series (about Sharon's mother).

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Spring with the Brennans (Book 1) - "Through the Seasons with the Brennans Series"

Book 1 in the Through the Seasons with the Brennans Series.

In this book, you'll dive into March at the Brennans' house. Spring is the busiest time of year with maple sugaring added to the normal activities. But that's no problem because they have many capable helpers who learn important lessons along the way. You'll read about Jason's traumatic accident the weekend before his baptism. Matthias, always managing to find himself in the middle of excitement, embarrasses himself in the grocery store, and one day a frantic neighbor comes racing up the lane. Is the wisdom teeth extraction Eleazar and Miriam are dreading really going to be that bad, or will it be worse than they imagined? Come read about these adventures and many more including fun family times, the last day of school, and church events as you join the Brennans for the spring!

First book in an upcoming series depicting a large homeschooling family in rural Vermont striving to serve the Lord and His kingdom. More info...