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Richly illustrated, these brief but substantive biographies point us to faithful and fruitful servants. They remind us of our calling to be disciples. They encourage us to press on through trials and suffering. They remind us to be joyful and grateful for all that God has done. Above all, they remind us to keep our eyes fixed on the one Hero, our faithful Lord and Savior.”\u003cbr\u003e—Stephen J. 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Puritan Heroes
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Who were the Puritans, and why do they still matter today? The Puritan movement began in sixteenth-century England and continued into the early eighteenth century. Even though the Church of England had been formed during the Reformation, the Puritans believed it still needed further reform. Puritan Heroes is a beautifully...
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Taken from her home in Southern France, she was locked away in the Tower of Constance—where she would remain imprisoned for thirty-eight long years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eMarie could have walked free at any time...if she had agreed to deny her faith. But she refused. Instead, she encouraged her fellow prisoners to stay strong in Christ, turning her suffering into a life of courageous service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eWith beautiful illustrations and a clear, heartfelt narrative, this story introduces young readers to the hardships faced by Protestants in eighteenth-century France. Marie Durand’s steadfast faith shows that even within prison walls, a life can shine brightly for Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"940\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHer story is a powerful reminder: true freedom is found in faithfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Simonetta opens a window into Marie Durand's life and world, giving us a glimpse of what French Protestants experienced during the reigns of King Louis XIV and of his great-grandson, Louis XV of France. We admire their courage and tenacity and desire to follow their example of faithful perseverance under trial, thus bringing glory to God. I'm sure that readers will enjoy this beautifully produced book as they learn about an era in French church history that not many are exposed to.”\u003cbr\u003e—Françoise Anderson, librarian at Bethel Seminary, San Diego, and author of a forthcoming biography of Pierre and Marie Durand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A wonderful and engaging story of courage, faith, and hope in an era of persecution, this story of the trials and tribulations of Marie Durand is sure to inspire many.”\u003cbr\u003e—Martin Klauber, affiliate professor of church history, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSimonetta Car was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors from Italian to English, and vice-versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and one of their eight children. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Marie Durand
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Marie Durand: Faithful Behind Bars In 1730, nineteen-year-old Marie Durand was arrested simply because her brother was a Protestant preacher. Taken from her home in Southern France, she was locked away in the Tower of Constance—where she would remain imprisoned for thirty-eight long years. Marie could have walked free at...
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God used him in amazing ways—to pastor churches, teach in Bible schools, and write books that encouraged believers across Africa and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"914\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCarefully researched and sensitively told, this story helps young readers to understand the diversity of Christ's worldwide church, and specifically the challenges of the church in 20th century Africa. Because of Byang Kato’s leadership and bold faith, many people discovered their true identity in Christ. His life shows how God can use anyone willing to follow Him—even a boy once determined to serve a false religion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Simonetta Carr has done a fantastic job here. She tells the story of Dr. Byang Kato, the father of the evangelical movement in Africa. Even though written for children, the book is a gem and a resource for those interested in African Christian thinkers of ages past. May we learn to tell our stories in ways even children can understand. I recommend this book without reservation.”\u003cbr\u003e—David Tarus, executive director, Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa, a project of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa [AEA] (the organization Byang Kato served as its first African general secretary) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Byang Kato is one of my spiritual heroes! He served the Lord at a critical time when most African countries were gaining independence from colonial governments. Kato provided much-needed gospel clarity to ensure that, in appreciating their African culture, the church did not slide into syncretism and apostatize. The impact of his message continues, almost a half century after his tragic death. 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I rejoice that he is being introduced to our children through Simonetta Carr’s new biography about him!”\u003cbr\u003e—Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church and founding chancellor of the African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSimonetta Car was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors from Italian to English, and vice-versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and one of their eight children. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Byang Kato
$20.00
Byang Kato: From Juju Worship to Gospel Leader Byang Kato spent his childhood in Nigeria in a family devoted to juju—a traditional religion filled with magic and superstition. As a boy, he even planned to become a juju priest one day. But everything changed when he met Christian missionaries and...
{"id":8950590898426,"title":"Wang Mingdao","handle":"wang-mingdao","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"108\" data-start=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"108\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eWang Mingdao: Faithful in Chains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"110\"\u003ePastor Wang Mingdao is known as one of the founding leaders of the Chinese evangelical church. His life is a powerful example of courage, perseverance, and trust in God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eWhen his government pressured him to deny the true gospel, Mingdao refused, even though it meant losing his freedom. In a moment of weakness, he wavered—but God restored him. 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Simonetta has done tremendous work again to provide us this valuable volume for our young readers to see God’s invincible love at work in the real world.”\u003cbr\u003e—Yi Wang, church planter-pastor at Christ Reformed Church, Anaheim, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“For Chinese Christians, Wang Mingdao is a household name. Many have been inspired by his witness and affected by his teachings. Simonetta Carr has done an excellent job researching and writing this book for younger readers. 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Wang Mingdao
$20.00
Wang Mingdao: Faithful in Chains Pastor Wang Mingdao is known as one of the founding leaders of the Chinese evangelical church. His life is a powerful example of courage, perseverance, and trust in God. When his government pressured him to deny the true gospel, Mingdao refused, even though it meant...
{"id":8949088387322,"title":"Anne Bradstreet","handle":"anne-bradstreet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eAnne Bradstreet: America’s First Poet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eWhen Anne Bradstreet sailed to the American colonies in 1630, life was tough. She faced harsh winters, hard work, and a brand-new world. But Anne had something special: a love for words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eAt a time when many people believed only men should be educated or write for others, Anne refused to ignore the gifts God had given her. She wrote poems about her life—her worries, her hopes, her faith, and the wild new land around her. 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She faced harsh winters, hard work, and a brand-new world. But Anne had something special: a love for words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eAt a time when many people believed only men should be educated or write for others, Anne refused to ignore the gifts God had given her. She wrote poems about her life—her worries, her hopes, her faith, and the wild new land around her. Her words were so powerful that she became the first published poet in America!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eYoung readers today can step into Anne’s world through her poetry. They’ll get a glimpse of early American colonial life and the challenges and joys she faced. Anne’s poems are also a reminder of God’s timeless beauty, faithfulness, and promises—shining through even in the hardest times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1037\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDiscover the courage, faith, and creativity of this woman who lived every facet of life for God's glory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A readable and engaging biography of America's first woman poet that highlights the importance of religious faith in her life.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Francis J. 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Anne Bradstreet
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Anne Bradstreet: America’s First Poet When Anne Bradstreet sailed to the American colonies in 1630, life was tough. She faced harsh winters, hard work, and a brand-new world. But Anne had something special: a love for words. At a time when many people believed only men should be educated or...
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