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St. Olaf Choir |
1. Cantate Domino |
Saint Olaf Choir |
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Berry, Wendell |
Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry’s seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman character in its telling. Hannah, the now-elderly narrator, recounts the love she has for the land and for her community. |
Contemporary |
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Compiled by Ruth K. Hobbs |
Grade 2 Reader |
Phonics & Reading |
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Thomas, Robert L. and Gundry… |
This resource encourages a deeper understanding of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ by harmonizing the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John so as to assemble as many details as possible into a chronologically meaningful sequence. |
Bibles ⋅ Books |
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Gayle, Sharon |
Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom. Her dream finally came true, but she didn't stop there--as a conductor for the Underground Railroad, Harriet led hundreds of slaves to freedom, too. Full-color illustrations. |
Level 21 items |
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Zion, Gene |
"Harry, a shaggy white dog with black spots, hated baths so much that one day he buried the scrubbing brush in the backyard, ran away from home, and had a wonderful day. Drawings full of action and humor."--"The Horn Book." |
Picture Books |
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Russell Hoban, illustrated by Lillian… |
For big sisters and little brothers in dens, burrows, and houses everywhere. “Mildred,” said Father Muskrat, “it is true that Harvey is selfish and inconsiderate, but he is not stupid and no-good. Mildred is loudmouthed and bossy,” Father said to Harvey, “but she is not mean and rotten.” When Mildred… |
Picture Books |
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Weaver, Joanna |
This book's fresh approach to the familiar Bible stories and its creative, practical strategies are designed to show how readers can draw closer to the Lord, deepening devotion, strengthening service, and doing both with less stress and greater joy. |
Women |
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O'Dell, Scott |
The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day by award-winning author Scott O'Dell is historical fiction set in Europe during the 1500s. In this Christian fiction book Tom Barton and his uncle Jack are smugglers who are used to breaking the law. |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Meghan Brubaker |
At Christmastime, we sing of the beautiful parts of the Christmas story—“All is calm, all is bright” and “The little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.” But in reality, not every part of Christ’s coming to earth was beautiful and rosy. In fact, many parts of the story… |
Christmas ⋅ Educational Resources ⋅ Program Scripts |
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Meghan Brubaker |
Why does God let His people go through hard times? This skit attempts to begin to answer that question by focusing on two Biblical stories: Jeremiah in the pit and Paul and Silas in prison. These men experienced God’s presence in difficult times, and their stories can give us… |
Educational Resources ⋅ General ⋅ Program Scripts |
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Meghan Brubaker |
Jesus became human, and that miracle accomplished many things. But one of the greatest gifts of His time here on earth was that He showed us how to live. This rhyming spoken-word piece reflects on the beautiful example Jesus set for us. He was a human, like we are. He… |
General ⋅ Program Scripts |
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Meghan Brubaker |
This poetic spoken word piece reflects on the kind of king the world expects, contrasting it with the kind of King we see in Jesus. This piece has themes that make it able to be used at either Christmas or Easter, as it spends time reflecting both on the way… |
Christmas ⋅ Easter ⋅ Educational Resources ⋅ General ⋅ Program Scripts |
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Oasis Chorale |
1. Shout for Joy |
Music ⋅ Oasis Chorale |
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Vernon, Louise A. |
John Wesley is a fiery preacher who is stirring up the people on the streets of London. One day, while peddling his father's wares, young Robert Upton meets Wesley and his life is changed forever. Robert and his father start going to Wesley's meetings whenever they can. Gradually… |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Withrow, Mindy and Brandon |
Let history come to life just the way it should do! Read the stories of the gifted preachers and justice fighters who led the first and second Great Awakenings in the 18th and 19th centuries. Meet the American preacher who started a national revival in his tiny church. Spend time… |
Books ⋅ Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Hattaway, Paul |
The dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. This is the gripping story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor village in Henan province and placed him on the front line for Jesus, in the face of impossible… |
Biography & History |
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Spyri, Johanna |
This classic tale of a young girl who lives with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps is back in a new edition featuring an Introduction from acclaimed author Eva Ibbotson. (paperback) |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Sophie Blackall |
A beloved picture book from two-time Caldecott Medal award-winner Sophie Blackall that transports readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of… |
Books ⋅ Children's Books ⋅ Picture Books |
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Coley, Kenneth S. |
Be prepared to grow academically, professionally, and spiritually as you consider Ken Coley's principles for what it takes to be an effective school leader. Topics include the five forces of leadership, transformational leadership, legal and financial issues, and leadership development of the school staff. |
Classroom Management & Culture ⋅ Educational Resources |
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Anderson, Jennifer |
The demands placed on teachers of special needs children go beyond basic academics. They have to be observant, creative, caring, patient, and a yokefellow in learning. They must teach children how to overcome particular difficulties and how to socialize, taking an active part in the church community. Along with parents… |
Diverse Learners |
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Compiled by Ruth K. Hobbs |
How can Nell possibly be thankful for dried onions? How can one apple make seven people happy? Why didn't Bradley enjoy playing with his little cousin? Children learn the answers in "Nell's Dried Onions," "The Apple That Was Polished Six Times," and "Lesson of the Lincoln Logs." They… |
Phonics & Reading |
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de Angeli, Marguerite |
Henner's Lydia is a 1936 children's story book written and illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli, winner of the 1950 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature for another book, The Door in the Wall. |
Picture Books |
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Cleary, Beverly |
When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow. |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Levine, Ellen |
"In this powerful story, Levine weaves together the extraordinary events in the life of Henry "Box" Brown, who as a young boy hid in a wooden crate in one of the most amazing escapes using the Underground Railroad. Full color. |
Level 21 items |
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Smucker, Barbara |
The dramatic and courageous story of refugees from Russia. An actual event that happened in Berlin in 1946. |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Daly, Niki |
"Pweew! Pweew!" Malusi's shrill whistling drives the sheep out of grandfather's kraal. By the time they reach the grazing slopes, the earth is hot beneath his bare feet. |
Picture Books |
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Dave and Neta Jackson |
Timeless lessons for families from great Christians of the past. Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. II is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents… |
Level 43 items |
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Jackson, Dave & Neta |
Timeless lessons for families from great Christians of the past. Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. III is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents… |
Level 43 items |
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Jackson, Dave |
Ideal for family devotions, homeschooling, and more, this beautifully illustrated treasury presents the true-life stories of fifteen key Christian heroes, such as Amy Carmichael, Martin Luther, Dwight L. Moody, John Wesley, Samuel Morris, Gladys Aylward, and others. |
Level 43 items |
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Herriot, James
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James Herriot's Treasury for Children collects all of the beloved veterinarian's delightful tales for young readers. From the springtime frolic of Oscar, Cat-About-Town to the yuletide warmth of The Christmas Day Kitten, these stories-radiantly illustrated by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown-are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition… |
Picture Books |
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Schaeffer, Edith |
This elegant and insightful lady, wife of theologian Francis Schaeffer, reveals the many opportunities for artistic expression that can be found in ordinary, everyday life.
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Women |
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Hipps, Shane |
The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture helps the church navigate its challenges and opportunities in the context of our electronic culture. Author Shane Hipps interprets and explains this culture, as well as the implications for our faith and the church. Providing both history and prophecy, The Hidden Power of Electronic… |
Media & Technology |
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Kauffman, Christmas Carol |
Hidden Rainbow is not an imaginary story, nor one dug out of antiquity. It is a true story about a forbidden New Testament that shattered the calm of a Yugoslavian village. John and Anna Olesh, raised in a solid Catholic community, face severe censure when John leaves his family for… |
Anabaptist |
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Stauffer, H. Romaine |
Fictionalized account of the immigration of the boy Christian Burkholder to Pennsylvania from the Palatinate in 1754. |
Level 34 items |
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Ten Boom, Corrie |
This is the remarkable story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family who, at risk of their lives, followed the mandate of their Christian understanding by providing refuge to Jews marked for death by Nazi forces occupying the Netherlands during World War II. |
Level 43 items |
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Wineburg, Sam |
Whether he is comparing how students and historians interpret documentary evidence or analyzing children's drawings, Wineburg's essays offer rough maps of how ordinary people think about the past and use it to understand the present. These essays acknowledge the role of collective memory in filtering what we learn… |
History & Social Studies |
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Nolt, Steven |
The author successfully presents the entire history of the Amish since 1525 while avoiding both the overly sentimental approach of much popular writing and the anti-Amish bias of the rest. |
Anabaptist History & Thought |
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Bean, Esther |
The Medieval Church produced a number of influential leaders and Bible translators. They were dedicated to their beliefs. Some suffered and died for what they did to help the common people be able to read and understand the Bible. Accompanies Level 3/4 of Living History Threads. 29 pages. |
Level 34 items |
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Marilynne Robinson |
One of America's most acclaimed living authors, Marilynne Robinson, revisits the characters from her Pulitzer Prize–winning Gilead, in this "impossibly rich and beautiful new novel" (San Francisco Chronicle) Glory Boughton, aged thirty-eight, has returned to Gilead to care for her dying father, Reverend Robert Boughton. Soon her brother… |
Books ⋅ Contemporary Literature ⋅ Literature |
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Yoder, Pablo |
In Home on the Rock Pile, little Paul and his brothers and sisters explore orchards, fields, and mountains. They troop through the snow to help needy neighbors. They meet dangerous snakes and befriend baby skunks. They work, play, scrap with each other, and learn some lessons the hard way. They… |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Mark Weston |
The life story of Soichiro Honda, pioneering Japanese businessman and innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer. One day in 1914 when Soichiro Honda was seven years old, an astonishing, moving dust cloud appeared in his small Japanese town. The cause was a leaky, noisy automobile-the first the boy had ever seen. At… |
Books |
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Gladys Hunt. Paperback. |
Everything you need from how to choose good books for your children to encouraging them to be avid readers, this fourth edition also includes an indexed and updated list of the best children’s classics ever. A modern classic with over 250,000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's Heart is… |
Language Arts & Literature |
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With this 2021 release, Laudate… |
With this 2021 release, Laudate Mennonite Ensemble adds another gem to their catalog of high-quality a cappella choral productions. This album includes a nice range of works, including African songs, spirituals, choral classics, and newer works by modern composers. If you've enjoyed Laudate's previous albums, you'll love this… |
Laudate Mennonite Ensemble ⋅ Music |
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Moody, Ralph |
"Horse of a Different Color" ends the "roving days" of young Ralph Moody. His saga began on a Colorado ranch in "Little Britches" and continued at points east and west in "Man of the Family," "The Fields of Home," "The Home Ranch," "Mary Emma & Company," "Shaking the Nickel Bush,"… |
Biography & History |
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Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan |
The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. |
Classics |
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Milne, A. A. |
Here are Pooh and Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and of course Christopher Robin, doing what they've done for generations--enchanting young readers. |
Early Reading |
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Hawthorne, Nathaniel |
A novel which deals with a decadent New England family and Holgrave, who rents a room in their seven-gabled house. |
Classics |
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Schaeffer, Francis A. |
Schaeffer explains his world view in terms of a divinely inspired Bible, it's truths, and why they are true. There's more, too. Even for the skeptic, this book provides an excellent background (used as supporting evidence) in Western culture, arts, philosophy, music, and architecture from the Roman Empire… |
Worldviews |
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Adler, Mortimer Jerome |
How to Read A Book is an elegant guide to the lost arts of Active Reading, Conversation, and Intellectual Etiquette. Learn how to fairly and methodically assess an author's intentions and how the author fulfills, or doesn't, what they set out to do with the book. Learn how… |
The Art of Reading |