The occupants of the car stared straight ahead. Out of the corner of his eye, Ervin could see the policeman move his arm. Oh, no! If the policeman blew his whistle, they would have to stop and be searched. "Please, Lord!"

Nicu and Cristi caught their breath. They were on a dangerous mission and must not get caught. They strained their ears. What was that sound? Someone—or something—was moving through the corn! Could it be the secret police? Suddenly they heard a gruff voice—"Who's there?"

"Peter!" Mr. Bernic thundered. "I'm warning you about the new religion in town. They don't even pray to the saints. They are false teachers! Do you understand?"

Yes, Peter understood. Until he heard their church service from the pear tree...

This collection of true stories by Johnny Miller is based in Romania and Ukraine. Although written especially for children and young people, these stories of faith and courage will inspire people of all ages—anyone who enjoys reading about the power of God and the faith of His people.

Contents

• Introduction
• 1. Mr. Bernic and Peter
  Part One: The Warning
  Part Two: The Test
• 2. A Giving Heart
• 3. He Hides Me
  Part One: The Daring Escape
  Part Two: Hidden!
• 4. Ioan and Dorthea
  Part One: One With God
  Part Two: A Traitor Friend
• 5. Petrica
  Part One: A Troubled Life
  Part Two: Followed
  Part Three: Suffering
  Part Four: The Walk
• 6. Helping Hands
• 7. Visiting Communist Romania
  Part One: A Man in Blue
  Part Two: Finding Ica
  Part Three: The Wait
  Part Four: The Silent Whistle
• 8. The Secret Mission
  Part One: Bibles for Many
  Part Two: Arrested!
• 9. Our Russian Tour
  Part One: Bibles and Customs
  Part Two: On Red Square
  Part Three: Our Last Bible
• 10. What Will Become of Me?
  Part One: fright and Flight
  Part Two: The Rescue
• 11. The Power of Kindness
• 12. A Deed of Kindness
• 13. The Problem of Pride
• 14. Do We Care?
• 15. Rebecca
  Part One: In God's Hands
  Part Two: To Live or to Die
• 16. Cristina's Prayers
• 17. When Children Pray
• About the Author