The True Story of a Real-Life HeroIt's World War II. Darkness has fallen over Europe as the Nazis spread hatred, fear and war across the globe. But on a quiet city corner in the Netherlands, one woman fights against the darkness. In her quiet watchmaking shop, she and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building.One day, however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They're captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights.This is her story--and the story of how faith, hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil. Read more

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This fascinating addition to the best-selling Who Was...? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title—illustrated with eighty black-and-white drawings—also explains the early origins of Christianity and how it became a major religion. Read more

"George Müller stared at the beggar girl. She was no older than five and was piggybacking her little brother. Her mother had died in the cholera epidemic sweeping England. Her father had never returned from the mines. Standing in the muddy street, this little girl gave a face to Bristol's countless orphans." With scarcely enough food or money for his own family, George Müller opened his heart and home. Sustained by God's provision, the Müller house "Breakfast Club" of thirty orphans grew to five large houses that Ultimately over ten thousand children would call home. George Müller trusted God with a depth rarely seen. His faith and generosity set a standard for Christians of all generations. Read more

A nightingale tells us about the garden he lived in and the twelve joyful days that we celebrate today. "I live in this garden Riḍván is its name I wish that the people Would know of its fame" Read more

Two thousand years ago, Jesus walked across Galilee; everywhere he traveled he gained followers. His contemporaries are familiar historical figures: Julius Caesar, Caesar Augustus, Herod the Great, Pontius Pilate. It was an era of oppression, when every man, woman, and child answered to the brutal rule of Rome. In this world, Jesus lived, and in this volatile political and historical context, Jesus died—and changed the world forever. Adapted from Bill O'Reilly's bestselling historical thriller Killing Jesus, and richly illustrated, The Last Days of Jesus is a riveting, fact-based account of the life and times of Jesus. Read more

Follow the amazing journey of Pope Francis, whose warmth and humility have made him beloved around the world.Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, from Argentina, is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere. Since being elected pope he has shown a humbler, less formal approach to his office than his predecessors: a warm style that has been referred to as "no frills." His common touch and accessibility, as well as his insistence that the church  be more open and welcoming, has quickly endeared him not only to Roman Catholics but to millions of others around the world.This title in the New York Times best-selling series includes eighty illustrations that help bring Pope Francis's amazing story to life. Read more

Sir Isaac Newton is one of history's most renowned scientists. He independently developed the mathematical technique known as Calculus, wrote a treatise on the properties of light and color that is still consulted by scientists, and worked out the mathematical details of the law of gravity. What is less well known is the depth of his Christian faith, and the amount of writing, speaking, and research he devoted to defenses of the tenets of Biblical belief. This book makes Newton come alive for readers. From the detailed account of the events that led to his conversion, his Christian faith plays a central role in this biography, as it did in his life. Read more

Who were the 12 Disciples? Some of them were fishermen, others were revolutionaries, one was a tax collector, but when they met Jesus their lives were changed forever. This exciting biography explores the lives of the Disciples. Find out who they were, how life with Jesus changed them and what happened to them after they leave the pages of the Bible. Read more

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Thérèse Martin, a little girl in France with a big heart. Thérèse learns to see God’s love in every flower, every smile, and every kind deed. Through her “Little Way,” she discovers how even the smallest actions can bring joy to Jesus. The story takes young readers on Thérèse’s journey from a joyful childhood to her dream of becoming a Carmelite nun. Filled with charming illustrations, heartfelt lessons, and snippets from Thérèse’s own words, this book inspires children to love deeply and do small things with great love.Themes:• Simplicity and trust• Finding beauty in the small moments• The power of love and kindnessSpecial Feature:• A “Little Way Challenge” at the end to encourage kids to practice small acts of kindness. Read more

Pope Francis is different from all the other Popes before him.He lives in a modest two-room apartment.He takes "selfies" with his fans.He even used to ride the bus to work until only a few years ago.For these and other reasons, Pope Francis has become the most popular Pope in history.Read this short, educational children's book and find out why Pope Francis is so admired and loved around the world. Read more

An engaging introduction to the history of the church from the Reformation to modern times, taking up the story where Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages leaves off. Relates the stories of 14 saints and heroes and the contributions they made to their faith traditions. Covers Luther, More, Loyola, Cranmer, Calvin, Knox, Coligny, William the Silent, Brewster, Laud, Cromwell, Bunyan, Fox, and Wesley. Suitable for ages 11 and up. Read more

Born a humble girl in what is now Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu lived a charitable life. She pledged herself to a religious order at the age of 18 and chose the name Sister Teresa, after the patron saint of missionaries. While teaching in India, where famine and violence had devastated the poor, Teresa shed her habit and walked the streets of Calcutta tending to the needs of the destitute. Her charity work soon expanded internationally, and her name remains synonymous with compassion and devotion to the poor. Read more

This volume was published in 1860 and covers the domestic lives and individual labors of these three bright stars in the galaxy of American heroines, who in ministering to the souls of heathens, experienced much of persecution. .............................................................................. Excerpts from the book's Preface: It is one of the most striking instances of modern progress that the missions of women are beginning to be so clearly recognized. It is not long, since a woman who dared to step beyond the circle of home and social duties was looked upon with timid wonder by her own sex, and disapprobation by the other; but in this more enlightened age her usefulness is readily acknowledged. England holds up her Florence Nightingale, that courageous, noble woman, whose name is heard with love and reverence through the whole civilized world. Can we not, in America, point out our bright stars in the galaxy of heroines? Florence Nightingale went to minister to the bodily wants of men en- gaged in war, and whose trade was bloodshed. Our heroines, the Mrs. Judsons, went to minister to the sinking souls of heathens, who repaid their efforts, in many instances, by cruel persecution. Florence Nightingale went amongst her own countrymen, into a civilized land. The Mrs. Judsons went to a far-distant shore, to study an unknown tongue, to teach those whose mere earthly claim upon them was nothing. Care has been taken in the present volume to place the do- mestic life of the Mrs. Judsons, as much as was practicable, before the reader, and to show, as far as possible, the result of their individual labors. They stood as high for conjugal and maternal loveliness and devotedness as they did in their more public character as missionaries. If one young girl lay aside our little volume, conscious of feeling a higher love for Christian duty, and greater emulation to fulfill her own mission, be it public or private, at home or abroad, the author will be more than repaid for any efforts made in writing these memoirs. Read more

George Muller was a thief when he was younger and spent time in jail for his crimes. Brother Andrew grew up in Holland during the second World War and played tricks on German soldiers. Nicky Cruz grew up in a family where spirit worship was a regular occurrence. He became a very angry young man, out to cause trouble. John Newton was captured at a young age and forced to join Her Majesty's Navy, leaving his friends and family behind. What happened to these young boys and how did God make them into men who changed their world? Read how George Muller was finally trusted with millions of pounds. Discover how Brother Andrew grew up to be a smuggler of Bibles. Read how Nicky Cruz was rescued from self-destruction and eventually went on to begin one of the largest youth organisations reaching out to hurt and confused young people throughout the world. David Livingstone (Missionary in Africa) Nicky Cruz (Evangelist) Brother Andrew (Smuggler for God in Communist Countries) George Muller (Founder of Children's Homes) William Carey (Missionary in India) John Newton (Minister and reformer) Adoniram Judson (Missionary in Burma) Billy Graham (Evangelist) Luis Palau (Evangelist) Eric Liddell (Athlete and Missionary in China) "This is a wonderful book - in fact it's a wonderful series. Irene Howat writes with a real warmth and insight. People that you have never met come alive on the page. Christian legends and unsung heroes all become friends you can understand and look up to. In a world where role models of real integrity are few and far between the Lightkeeper's series fills the gap!" Catherine MacKenzie ~ Author and CF4K Editor Read more

Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the Prophet Muhammad's amazing character and unshakeable belief in Allah. Stunning illustrations, full of color, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy to understand, and suitable to be read aloud. It also features some facts about the Prophet Muhammad and common questions children might ask, such as: what did the Prophet Muhammad believe before he received the revelation. Read more

As a young girl in a small village in France, Joan prayed daily that France would be delivered from the English and Burgundian invaders who were ravishing the country. When Joan was thirteen, she had a life-changing experience. The archangel Michael appeared in a vision and told her that she would save the kingdom of France and lead the dauphin (heir to the throne) to Reims Cathedral to be crowned king.Calling herself the Maid of God, Joan set off to gather an army, win a number of crucial battles, and install the dauphin on the French throne. Although the king later deserted her when France’s enemies put her on trial for heresy and burned her at the stake, her bravery and faith inspired the French people and led them to victory.Demi has drawn Joan’s battles and triumphs with exquisite detail inspired by the stained glass, architecture, painting, and sculpture of the fifteenth century. Read more

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BOOK SIX: THE PROPHET AND HIS REVELATION (1960-1965)When the first two stages of William Branham’s ministry had been well established, the question persisted: what was the third stage to be? Following the leading of God, William Branham set about in the final five years of his life to deliver a series of sermons that would carry the church into a deeper understanding of the mysteries of the scripture that have been hidden since time began. What do the mysterious symbols in the book of Revelation mean? What is the “mystery of God” spoken of in the New Testament? These are things that have been probed at, speculated on, and debated in the institutions of Christianity for two thousand years. But what happens when God Himself undertakes to reveal the answers? It has happened, and the wonderful story is here for you to read. Read more

Dramatically converted on the stormy seas, a slave-trader-turned-abolitionist penned the best-loved hymn of the Christian faith. A church father was arrested and martyred for teaching the truth about Christ’s incarnation. Captured by pirates and shipped off to Ireland, a priest baptized thousands of pagans, from paupers to princes. Now who ever said church history was boring?The Church History ABCs is a fun way for kids to learn about great figures in Christian history. Twenty-six heroes of the faith march through the alphabet, boldly telling their stories in language children can understand. This wide range of characters—men and women from across the centuries, from all over the globe—reflects the breadth of church history and reminds children that these great figures of the past were living, breathing people who lived and died for the glory of God. Read more