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From tending his father’s sheep to ruling as king over all Israel, David’s story is one of deep devotion. He was a man who poured out his heart to God and trusted Him against impossible odds. This rhyming story brings David’s most memorable moments to life: protecting his flock from lions and bears, singing and playing his harp to God, and facing the giant Goliath with only a sling and five smooth stones. Yet David’s true strength wasn’t in his hands—it was in his heart. And when he made mistakes, God’s forgiveness made his sins “white as snow.”

The dreaded day had finally come. World War II raged throughout Europe. A Nazi soldier knocks on the door of a farmhouse where Felix Culpa Schmidt lives with his family, including his brother, Willy, who has Down Syndrome. Felix becomes an unwilling soldier in the German army, forced to serve Adolph Hitler, a man who plans to kill thousands of "useless eaters" - citizens who are disabled or elderly - citizens like his brother Willy.

TIRED OF ENDING EVERY NIGHT WITH TEARS, TANTRUMS, AND GUILT INSTEAD OF PEACE AND PRAYER? You're not alone. Bible Bedtime Stories for Kids – Book 2 helps you turn bedtime into a calm, faith-filled moment of connection and comfort. Each of these twelve beautifully written stories weaves biblical...

She was a real-life princess. Brave Princess Aina tells the true story of a courageous child who grew into a faithful, brave young woman. In this fictionalized biography, Leah Boden brings to life the tale of Aina—later known as Sara Forbes Bonetta. Born into nobility in West Africa, Aina was orphaned and enslaved as a child before being freed during a daring rescue mission that was part of a long fight to end slavery. Her journey took her from Africa to England, where she formed a close family bond with Queen Victoria.

Shy Anna doesn't think she is anything like her outgoing, funny, clever mother. One day, Anna sees a hungry man on the street and decides to find a way to help. When she uses her tzedakah money for an act of kindness, she realizes she and her mother have something special in common after all.

The hearts of the first three kings of Israel affected the lives of God’s people and the nation. The first king, Saul, had no love for God. The nation was divided, and the people fought each other. The second king, David, loved God with all his heart. Glops watched him lead the people into a united Israel. From David’s family line, God promised to bring the Savior of the world. The third king, Solomon, was very wise but his loyalty to God was half-hearted. The united Israel began to fall apart. What happened in the lives of these men? What did the eavesdropping glops see and hear?

Twelve-year-old Aksel doesn’t want to be different, he doesn’t want fingers that glow with ice, doesn’t want powers that freeze whatever he touches. He’s terrified of being found out, or worse—hurting someone with powers he can’t control. But when a strange illness overtakes his town and claims those he loves, Aksel has to face more than just coming to terms with his strange abilities. With the help of his younger sister, Cathrine, and some unexpected friends, he must journey to the tip of the mountain and go find The Snow Queen who is believed to be responsible for the curse.

With the arrival of spring comes happiness and fun. Not so for eleven-year-old Rachel Yoder, who springs into nonstop trouble that turns her from a smiling, laughing girl into a sour-faced grouch. Extra chores, a trip to the eye doctor’s office for glasses, and a little white lie make things go from bad to worse for Rachel and her family. Will Rachel ever learn the secret to true happiness?

A little boy who loves animals and wants one for a friend encounters a series of cruelties at the hands of animals who give him impossible conditions before accepting him as a friend. Each time he forgives his wrongdoers. Finally he puts his trust in God. At this point, through repeated prayers, faith, and belief, he gets a lovely pet that makes him happy.

How many times have you looked around to see if there was a way out. The ongoing cycle of the mundane, fitting in when clearly you like everyone else are unique. Heartbeat the beginning of moments in life and the journeys taken to overcome. By choosing poetry allowing it through the pen to paper to pave the way to overturning what indoctrination had unseemly occurred. This happens to us all and so through writing the release of pent-up emotion that could not find the sound nor the voice.

Stories Worth Re-Reading is another treasure house of inspiration originally compiled by Review and Herald in 1913 to provide children and youth with worthwhile stories. The purpose of this book is to provide children and youth with stories worth hearing; stories relating incidents of history, missionary effort, and home and school experiences. These stories will inspire, instruct, and entertain the listeners. Nearly all of these have appeared in print before, and are republished in this form through the courteous permission of their writers and publishers.

Never in her wildest dreams did nine-year-old Molly believe she could be loved again. Molly’s fed up with the cruel Mr. and Mrs. Furrows, who run the orphanage. She wants out. When a mysterious palace appears outside her bedroom, she thinks, "Now’s my chance." Molly is invited to join the royal family, but there’s a catch. It involves a secret mission and magic tokens.

Is there a God? Can I see Him? Where do I look?" In one fashion or another such questions arise from the simplicity of a child's heart. Lil’ Kid even wonders how to talk to God. Should he shout since God seems to be far, far away? Will his questions be answered when Lil' Kid meets a man standing on a corner talking about God?

The Riverland Series is for 6 to 9-year-olds and their young-at-heart old folk. It is based on things that happened in our family over two generations. We would love to share Nannie’s Nest, Moon Hill, the Rock King, the Dividing Lines, Goodwood and, of course, Riverland with you and your family.

Winner of the Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval, Martyrs is the story of Father Sebastian Rale, a little-known missionary who lived among the Abenaki people from 1689-1724. In this riveting adventure, listeners travel into the Maine wilderness and witness the heart of a true martyr for the faith. In the aftermath of the bloody war between the British and indigenous people of Massachusetts, the conflict moved north where British aggression into Abenaki lands fueled fierce battles. Martyrs is an unforgettable account of courage, faith, and enduring friendship.

Riverland is for 6 to 9-year-olds and their young-at-heart old folk. Author of many spiritual books, Donna Goddard wrote Riverland with her 8-year-old granddaughter. It is based on things that happened in their family over two generations. They would love to share Nannie’s Nest, Moon Hill, the Rock King, the Dividing Lines, and, of course, Riverland with you and your family.

An audio download for all ages of three beloved picture books written by New York Times bestselling author and ABC news correspondent Linsey Davis This three-book audio download of Linsey Davis’s picture books is sure to please listeners young and old with their inspiration message of love...

Told through poetry and song, this heartfelt story salutes and celebrates love through some of life's most meaningful stages. The joyous birth of a newborn, the exuberant bliss of a wedding day, and the pure pride of caregiving are mere precursors to a final chapter where you and your loved one bask in each other's love for years to come!