Shows teachers how to develop the "big idea" of a passage, improve their classroom skills, and allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. 258 pages.

Steve Saint was five years old when his father, missionary pilot Nate Saint, was speared to death by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe. In adulthood, Steve, having left Ecuador for a successful business career in the United States, never imagined making the jungle his home again. But when that same tribe…

Cry, the Beloved Country is a novel by Alan Paton, published in 1948. American publisher Bennett Cerf remarked at that year's meeting of the American Booksellers Association that there had been "only three novels published since the first of the year that were worth reading."

This historical novel, literary and engaging, examines a close-knit community of Amish pioneers over several decades. Employing eight different voices, Miller unpeels the cohesion and tension as settlers move west while others stay behind.

C. Arnold Snyder's biography and analysis of the thought of Michael Sattler, noted Anabaptist leader and author of The Schleitheim Articles. Paperback, 264 pages.

John's hand fell limply against the postcard that had just come in the mail. "War Department," he read. There was no question; he was being called into military duty.
"Recruits, form a double line!"
"Only enlisted men on the train walkway!"
"Begin boarding!"
"God go with you, son," were…

"Ben-Hur" is the remarkable saga of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, played out in the bloodstained arenas of ancient Rome. Framed for attempting to murder a Roman official, Ben-Hur is robbed of his freedom, family, and fortune. Condemned to death as a galley slave, he lives only to avenge himself against…

This fantastic book summarizes the most important events in Christian history--from the time of Jesus to today--in 12 easy chapters. This bestselling book presents key events and people every Christian should know, time lines, worksheets, websites, photos, maps and illustrations. A leader's guide makes this book an excellent study for…

An overview of Mennonite history suitable for use in school.
Reformers, self-styled prophets, teachers, preachers, and common folk come alive in this fast-paced history. Through Fire and Water is a popularized, yet accurate look at Mennonites.
Includes stories, photos, maps, and cartoons. In addition, brief essays invite reflection on such…

Is history constantly repeating itself, or is civilization evolving toward a final resolution?
It depends on whom you ask.
The Meaning of History is a concise yet absorbing look at the meaning of history as interpreted by major historians and philosophers including Immanuel Kant, Georg Hegel, and the often-misunderstood Karl…

The murder of Jim Elliot and four fellow missionaries by the Auca Indians in 1956 shocked the nation and motivated thousands to a life of service. The story of what led Elliot to the jungles of Ecuador, told by his wife, Elisabeth, has become a modern Christian classic. Drawing from her…

"A young man who wishes to remain a sound Atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. There are traps everywhere . . . God is, if I may say it, very unscrupulous." This book is not an autobiography. It is not a confession. It is, however, certainly one of the most beautiful…

During the Civil War a dark cloud of fear and confusion hung over the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The shining testimony of a peaceful people shone through this cloud. This historical fiction chronicles the life of a family as they move toward the light and the grace and protection of…

Isobel Miller gave up God for worldly pursuits. But as graduation approached and her engagement was broken, she questioned that decision. God heard her prayers and reached out to her. She dedicated her life to missionary service in China.

Undoubtedly the largest and most thorough history of the Amish people, it covers the full sweep from 17th Century Switzerland to the present. The past is very much alive with Leroy Beachy's story telling format and hundreds of superb illustrations. This mini encyclopedia is the result of over 20 years…

Night falls early in Waslala, and the dark evenings are long- especially if you're waiting...
During their first two years in Nicaragua, Pablo and Euni Yoder and their five children had endured more than a dozen robberies. Their trials had drawn them closer to each other and to God…

Here is the story of a people and a faith told with the authority of a competent scholar in a lively style that makes reading church history both enjoyable and exciting. This book has become a standard text in colleges around the nation. (Third Edition)

This is an excellent and deeply personal reflection on life and God. It provides great insights into the character of God and our relationship with the Creator.
A young boy and his tender-hearted uncle. A bride who betrays her young husband just as he ships off to war. A toddler…

The heartfelt memoir of Ravi Zacharias. Follow along with his journey to discover that God is the author of our destinies, no matter how dark the shadows that hide the light.
Ravi Zacharias lived an extraordinary life. In this touching memoir, Zacharias shares an intimate look into his formative years…

Dr. Nyiszli embodies the compassionate victim to the activities of Josef Mengele in Auschwitz. As the Forensic expert for Menegeles race experiments, he lived in the Crematoria with the Sondercommando, the living dead who did the dirty work for the Nazi executioners. Nyiszli gives us insight on how the daily…

An absorbing survey of the history of the Christian church from A.D. 33 to the present, including a comprehensive section on the church in the United States and Canada. A text used by many secondary schools and Bible institutes.

Reuven Malter lives in Brooklyn, he's in love, and he's studying to be a rabbi. He also keeps challenging the strict interpretations of his teachers, and if he keeps it up, his dream of becoming a rabbi may die. One day, worried about a disturbed, unhappy boy named…

Offering both familiar poems and some fascinating unfamiliar ones, this anthology contains over 250 poems that deal with Christianity. Ranging from the Anglo-Saxon masterpiece "The Dream of the Rood" to the works of modern poets such as T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, Sir John Betjeman, and John Berryman. Davie has…

How big are your fingers? How big are God's fingers? What can your fingers make? What did God's fingers make? Let Pablo Yoder take you on a tour of nature's paradise in Latin America and see the handiwork of God's fingers. Whether you simply gaze at…

Deeply shaken by the appearance of a mysterious stranger in town and his impassioned pleas for the poor and downtrodden, the minister and five influential parishioners begin a year-long experience in Christianity. Each has resolved to conduct his life according to the precepts of Christ, applying His behavior to their…