20 Inspirational Books

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Anna’s Courage
It was a summer to remember. First the bull, then Gypsies, then the lard. This story takes us to Alberta, Canada, during the time of the Great Depression. Follow 11-year-old Anna as she meets challenges and learns the meaning of the word courage.

Comfort One Another
What is it like to be a comforter that is shipped to a needy family? This delightful book takes you on a journey—from a cotton plant to a hut in Africa. Young readers will be inspired to bless others.

Committed
A stream of bombs fell from the B-52G as it sliced through the cold air, miles above Cambodia. Vince was succeeding, rising from a child in an orphanage crib to a high-ranking nuclear bomber pilot. But where would his success lead? An engaging story of success, failure, relationships, and a greater commitment to a kingdom that will endure. 16-page photo section

Faith of Our Fathers
“I want to be baptized with the true Christian baptism,” George Blaurock said—and that January night in 1525, something significant happened. Told in story form, this book takes us back to the birth of Anabaptism in celebration of its five-hundredth anniversary. Includes maps, a timeline, illustrations, and an appendix. For readers age 12 to adult. black & white illustrations

Faithful Unto Death
Twenty stories adapted from the Martyrs Mirror bring to life what those brave men and women suffered. Be inspired by their unshakable faith and sobered by the suffering they endured. No matter what they faced, these believers remained faithful—even unto death. black & white illustrations

Food in a Global Village
If the world’s population was shrunk down to a village of 100, what different foods might we see? Would it be fried spiders, raw pork, or maybe tuna eyeballs? Filled with pictures, this book shows how and what people eat around the world and the hardships they face to get enough food.

Freddy the Fraidy-Cat
Freddy the cat lives on Happy Day Farm with the Pepper family. He is a good worker with a happy purr. But Freddy has a problem— he is afraid of everything. What discovery will help him overcome his fear? A Happy Day Farm Series book.

From Hollow to Hope
Eating disorders . . . obsessive thinking . . . unreasonable fears . . . How can our thinking be transformed by the “renewing of your mind”? With openness and honesty, this book describes a true journey from the depths of an eating disorder to a life of hope and freedom. The content is especially for anyone struggling with an eating disorder but is also helpful for those with other obsessions or fears.

Mari Jo’s Secret
Those familiar with the classic The Little Red Hen will recognize the lesson of this book. But instead of chickens, this book uses children, teaching an even more positive lesson based on Bible teaching. Children will enjoy discovering Mari Jo’s secret for happiness. Full-color illustrations

Meditations on the Heart of God
This collection of articles, poems, and prayers will inspire those who search the heart of God and seek to connect deeply with Him. It emphasizes an ongoing growth in our relationship with God and our fellow man—and how we can’t have one without the other.

Nosy Miss Bianca
Miss Bianca is a brown cow that lives on Happy Day Farm. She is friendly and good-looking—but she has a problem. She is nosy and always getting into mischief. Will Miss Bianca ever learn her lesson?

Stories of Jesus Sticker Puzzles
Sticker fun with Bible stories! Read a Bible story, then fill in the picture for the story using sticker tiles. This is a book that allows your children to have fun with stickers while also helping them learn more about stories in the Bible. Ten stories and puzzles. Ages 4+.

Stranded
The late March snowstorm took everyone by surprise—even the bus driver. The snow got deeper and deeper, and finally the bus full of schoolchildren stopped. Vroom! Vroom! It was no use. They were stuck. In a blizzard . . . This true story happened nearly one hundred years ago, in 1930. Black & white illustrations

Tanya
Tanya was devastated. Could the report be true? She knew her papa had drinking problems—but a murderer? Growing up in Ukraine, Tanya faced one crisis after another. Would the drinking, yelling, and stress never end? Was there no way to peace? 16 page full-color photo section

The Gift in My Hands
What is it like to be a single woman in our churches? What struggles do they face? What encouragement helps? What is better left unsaid? This book, containing stories of single women in various walks of life, is for single ladies or anyone seeking to better understand God’s call to singlehood.

The Habit Hunt
What is a habit? Does it live in the barn? Or maybe hide under the bed? Curtis and Violet go hunting for a habit,
only to discover that a habit is not a creature after all. Full-color illustrations

The Mystery of the Date Palm
“What is true strength?” From his boyhood sorting dates to his reign as a diamond king, Judah thinks the answer to this question is in wealth and power. But when he sets out to conquer a city, he faces a question: Can true strength actually be found in gentleness? An engaging story for all ages. Full-color illustrations

What Jesus Refused to Do
How can we make this world a better place? We watch with dismay as ungodly leaders are elected and evil advances. What can we do to bring change? What did Jesus do—and what did He refuse to do? Are there opportunities that we, like Jesus, should refuse?

When Summer Comes Again
Moving to Kansas should be exciting, but 13-year-old Benjamin is tormented with doubts. Shouldn’t a Christian always be happy? Will Pa and Ma understand his many questions? Readers young and old will connect with Benjamin’s
struggles as they join him and his dog on a covered wagon heading West in 1872. Pencil sketches throughout

When the Ground Shakes
The building rocked, jolting Shawn awake. Earthquake! It was February 6, 2023, a day that left an imprint on millions across Turkey and Syria. In an instant, they were forced into a world of death, destruction, and horror. This book contains 15 gripping firsthand accounts and hundreds of photos. Full-color photo book