Books for Youth & Adults

Heinrich glared at the soldier, pity draining from his heart. "You killed a good man," he said at last. The soldier looked at him uncomprehendingly. "Have mercy, sir. I'm so thirsty." "Is this what you want?" Heinrich asked, holding up his cider skin. The soldier's face lit up. "Aye. Bless you for it." Heinrich spat. "Not even a drop. Here's your mercy." He turned the skin upside-down and squeezed every last drop of...

Almost nothing is known about Dirk Willems' life prior to his arrest and martyrdom. This account of his life is based on the basic facts of his story, woven together in a fictional narrative. In this book, the story of Dirk is told through the eyes of his younger sister Lucia. Softcover, 136 pages.

Laura had not expected teaching to be easy. But neither had she reckoned on Calvin. What Calvin did, he did with all his might. He worked furiously to complete his schoolwork. He played hard to win at recess. When Calvin belonged to a team, his side usually won. But none of the children filled Laura with exasperation or tried her patience like Calvin. It seemed that she hardly spoke to him except to give orders or...

When David and Nancy's friendship began in 1968, the path they took led them from the cornfields of Iowa to the foreign mission field. Being about their Father's business meant raising a family, building His Church, and facing numerous challenges at home and abroad. The pages in this book cover about twenty years of their eventful story, and each chapter offers us insights on how to faithfully be about our Father's...

You would think Vera would give up, in view of being partially paralyzed by polio, but she would not. Why should a severe handicap stop her from teaching school, going on a cruise, or climbing a silo? Be challenged and inspired as you read the story of Vera who lived a full life against the odds. Softcover, 200 pages.