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Yonder Come Day
$18.99Add to cartAs our nation has experienced a renewal of reckoning with the reality of slavery in our past and the continued struggle for equality and liberation in the present, many previously untold stories have come to light. But not every story. Some histories remain shrouded, waiting for someone to uncover them and make them known. Incredibly, some of them have been hiding in plain sight for decades.
Yonder Come Day brings these hidden histories into the light in an unconventional yet powerful way. Drawing from the recorded interviews of more than 3,000 formerly enslaved people from across the South collected in the 1930s, Jasmine L. Holmes creates a compelling “collective memoir” unlike anything you’ve read. The story follows Little One, a composite character who guides the modern-day reader through the experience of slavery. As she grows from Little Bit to Lonely One to Lovely One to Grandmama, she exposes both harsh truths and an irrepressible spirit, helping us better understand the love, resilience, and faithfulness necessary to survive the evils of our nation’s original sin.
Teachers, historians, and anyone doing the work of reconciliation will find that Yonder Come Day is the vital resource they didn’t even know they were missing.
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American Adventure : A Conservative Christian Kids’ Guide To US History And
$16.99Add to cartHey, kids. . .it’s a great country.
Here’s why you can and should love it!
The American Adventure! A Conservative Christian Kids’ Guide to US History and the 50 States covers the whole range of the American experience.
Inside, you’ll find fascinating details on:
*explorers, like Christopher Columbus, Henry Hudson, and Sacagawea
*presidents, from George Washington to Joe Biden
*inventors and industrialists, such as the Wright brothers, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford
*religious and social leaders, including Jonathan Edwards, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Luther King, Jr.Plus, you’ll find fascinating (and often funny) facts from the 50 states, Washington DC, and the US territories–from Alaska to Florida, and Maine to Guam.
Honest about issues like slavery, but upbeat on the faith and freedom that have made the United States the envy of the world, this book celebrates the USA. It’s a great country–the freest, most prosperous, and most generous ever–a nation that by God’s grace has shined the light of hope on the world.
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Hiding Place : A Graphic Novel
$19.97Add to cartOne of the bestselling books of all time– now a captivating graphic novel!
It’s World War II.
Darkness has fallen over the world as the Nazis spread fear and hatred.
No one feels safe.
But on a city corner in Holland one woman fights against injustice and darkness. In a quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie ten Boom and her close-knit family risk their lives to hide hundreds of Jews and others hunted by the Nazis in a secret hiding place they built into the old building.
Until one day when Corrie and her family are betrayed. They’re captured and sent in cattle cars to the notorious Nazi concentration camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights.
This is her incredible true story, now a visually stunning graphic novel. With more than 1,500 engaging full-color illustrations, this real-life heroine comes to life–showing how even in the most desperate, loneliest, and darkest of times, faith, hope, and love will ultimately triumph.
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C S Lewis In America
$20.00Add to cartPerhaps no other literary figure has transformed the American religious landscape in recent history as much as C. S. Lewis. Even before the international publication and incredible success of his fictional works such as The Chronicles of Narnia or apologetic works like Mere Christianity, Lewis was already being read “across the pond” in America. But who exactly was reading his work? And how was he received?
With fresh research and shrewd analysis, this volume by noted historian Mark A. Noll considers the surprising reception of Lewis among Roman Catholic, mainline Protestant, and evangelical readers to see how early readings of the Oxford don shaped his later influence.
Based on the annual lecture series hosted at Wheaton College’s Marion E. Wade Center, volumes in the Hansen Lectureship Series reflect on the imaginative work and lasting influence of seven British authors: Owen Barfield, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams.
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African Heroes : Discovering Our Christian Heritage
$16.99Add to cartJordan and Jasmine’s dad loves history and is always telling them stories about the past. One day when their family is out on a picnic, they start asking if there were any Christians who looked like them who God had used to help the church grow. They are excited when their dad shares inspiring true stories of early Christian leaders–both men and women–from Africa who helped to grow the early church in remarkable and significant ways.
Author Jerome Gay Jr. introduces children to the stories of eleven amazing African leaders including Augustine, Athanasius, Tertullian, and more. African Heroes presents these figures on a level children can understand with diverse imagery and colorful illustrations by John Joven.
*Written for children ages four to seven to show the African roots of the early church.
*Key principles and Bible verses are connected with each leader; for example, Augustine’s life and work in Algeria is characterized by grace (Ephesians 2:8).
*Christian parents and church leaders will value sharing this resource with children to show that people of diverse cultures were part of the early church.
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40 Questions About Bible Translation
$24.99Add to cartNearly all believers read a translation of the original texts of the Bible, yet few understand the complex art and scholarship unique to Bible translation
The importance of Bible translation in historic and contemporary Christianity cannot be overstated, with millions around the globe reading and studying the Bible in their own language. Notable translation expert Mark Strauss answers a wide range of questions about this the process and reliability of this endeavor so essential to the core Christian faith.
40 Questions About Bible Translation covers topics related to the process and history of Bible translation; Bible versions and international translation efforts; and the multifaceted challenges in translating the Bible, such as:
*What makes Bible versions different from one another?
*What should be the goal of translation?
*When, why, and how were chapters and verses introduced into the Bible?
*How did the King James Version (KJV) come about?
*How do international Bible translators go about their work?
*What is the difference between grammatical and biological gender and how does this affect translation?40 Questions About Bible Translation utilizes an accessible question-and-answer format so readers can better understand the Bibles they rely upon, and additional resources are available at 40questions.net.
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Civil War Trivia And Fact Book
$19.99Add to cartThink you know your Civil War History? No matter how well-versed you think you are in Civil War facts and trivia, this book will enlighten and entertain you with little-known details of one of the most important events in American history.
Civil War Trivia and Fact Book is your ultimate resource for mastering the minutia of America’s War Between the States. Compiled by Civil War expert Webb Garrison, this book is packed with more than 2,000 fascinating facts about the war, its prelude, and its aftermath.
This treasure trove of trivia and information includes:
*events that happened in both the North and South between 1861 and 1865
*the distinguished military and political leaders of the day
*key issues that defined the Union and the Confederacy
*famous first events of the war, and moreThis wealth of information is presented in simple question-and-answer format and is a perfect book for a history buff or someone interested in learning more about this historical and signature event in American history.
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Sonic Warrior : Chronicles Of A Top Gun Pioneer
$19.99Add to cartThis aircraft was so incredibly fast, ushering in the era of the Sonic Warrior.
Captain Kevin Smith’s The Sonic Warrior: Chronicles of a Top Gun Pioneer offers a riveting look at the legacy of the Navy Fighter Weapons School founded by Captain Dan Pederson. Famously known as Top Gun, this elite fighter-pilot community was mission critical to delivering close-in-air combat training. Kevin Smith, a Sonic Warrior of distinction, helped lead the way in solving one of aviation’s greatest challenges.
More than just a memoir or historical account of supersonic aviation, The Sonic Warrior provides a unique look into the thrills and challenges of flying supersonic-capable aircraft, and of executing combat maneuvers at sonic speed.
The Sonic Warrior provides insight for solving complex problems and optimizing human performance in any high-stress, intense, time-compressed scenario, and is an inspiring study in leadership and critical thinking.
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Spirit Of A Revolution
$19.99Add to cartIn the years leading up to the Revolutionary War, the American colonies are teetering on the brink of disaster. With the threat of unbridled control by the British Parliament, Boston patriots seek to overturn their Motherland’s tyrannical practices.
William Molineux, a rabble-rouser and little-known figure in American history, resists Britain’s oppressive ways so colonists can live in the land of the free and be masters of their own destiny. The struggle for freedom in prerevolutionary Boston-by real people with hopes, dreams, and families-is eerily similar to what Americans face in the opening decades of the twenty-first century.
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100 Bible Verses That Made America
$19.99Add to cartEsteemed author Robert J. Morgan explores 100 Bible verses that powerfully impacted our leaders during defining moments in American history and reflects upon what these verses mean for us as a nation today.
The Bible has played a starring role in American history from our nation’s beginnings. When George Washington was sworn into office as our first president, he did not place his hand on the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution of the United States, as hallowed as those documents are. Instead, he swore upon and even kissed the Bible to sanctify this important moment. The Bible, Washington knew, had ushered American history to this point.
Trying to explain American history without its Bible is like trying to understand the human body without its bloodstream. Had there been no Bible, there would be no America as we know it. It is the Bible that made America.
While not every Founding Father was a Christian, a Bible-believer, or a paragon of virtue and not every leader has honored the Bible nor appreciated its influence, there is an undeniable history of leaders who’ve been intimately acquainted with the contents of the Bible, who’ve studied its scriptures and respected its teachings. Journey with Robert J. Morgan as he teaches about the Bible’s role in the defining moments and impact on the people of our nation’s history, reminding us of the beauty at the intersection of faith and country and reigniting our hearts’ passions for both.
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Stories Of Faith And Courage From Civil War Officers
$16.99Add to cartFew Wars in American history brought so many men to their knees. During the War Between the States (1861-1865), young men from the north and south came face to face with their own mortality. Disease, starvation, enemy fire, and inclement conditions motivated the soldiers to look heavenward. Christian generals and officers of the Civil War led the way to revival in the camps of both Union and Confederate armies. Through their godly influence, preaching, praying, and Bible reading were encouraged. Experience taught these leaders the battles ahead would result in casualties. They could not allow their men to face death and eternity unprepared.Stories of Faith and Courage from Civil War Officers, explores the lives and experiences of Christian generals and other high ranking officers from both the Union and Confederate ranks through daily devotionals. These devotional readings come alive through the perspectives of some of the war’s key players: Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, President Abraham Lincoln, and William Rosecrans, to name a few. Excerpts from original manuscripts, letters, and speeches give this devotional authenticity and accuracy. Unlike many books with historical subjects, this devotional incorporates faith as an important element in the decisions and emotions experienced by those who led the charge in a bitter war that divided not only the States but families and friends within those states. Many have questioned why a loving God allowed America to experience such bloodshed among its own sons? According to author, “We will never know all the answers until we reach heaven. We can take comfort though in the fact that we serve a just and righteous God who does all things well. (Romans 8:28). The words of the godly generals and officers presented in this book will encourage readers today, just as they encouraged the hearts of enlisted men over one hundred and fifty years ago
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Rose Then And Now Bible Map Atlas
$49.99Add to cartRose Atlas of Then and Now Bible Maps with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture
by Paul H. Wright, president of Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies)The Best “Then and Now” Bible Atlas Ever – It has Features No Other Has!
*120 stunning detailed Bible maps
*Clear plastic overlays of modern cities and countries so you know where Bible places are today.
*Incredible insights into the lives of 30 important Bible characters. This atlas focuses on people – not regions — and how the geography affected their lives and decisions.For example:
*Know how David’s clever understanding of geography and politics led to his marriage with Ahinoam of Jezreel.
*Discover why Naomi, in the Book of Ruth, couldn’t just move back to Bethlehem after her husband’s death and use his land again.
*Find out why Moses and the Children of Israel took the long southern trek from Egypt to the
Promised Land, rather than the direct route.
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Election Day Choosing Our President (DVD)
$11.99Add to cartIn this exciting film from Learn Our History, you’ll join the time traveling kids as they go back in time to discover how America’s presidential election process came to be.
Along the way, you’ll learn all about how the Electoral College works, the role of primaries and caucuses, the nomination process, plus the importance of presidential debates and the party conventions.
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Jerusalem Time Line Pamphlet
$4.99Add to cartJerusalem Time-Line – Key Events From Bible Times to Modern Israel
Long before King David made Jerusalem the capital of Israel, it was a small city on the slopes of Mt. Moriah, the place where Abraham offered Isaac to the Lord. This fascinating city has been destroyed twice, and captured and recaptured dozens of times. Jerusalem Time-Line explains the major events and key people from the beginning of recorded history to today. A must-have for anyone who wants to understand the fascinating Holy City.14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long
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William Booth Story (DVD)
$14.99Add to cartIntroduce children to the action-packed story behind “The Salvation Army” and its founder, William Booth. The pub owners and their hired thugs are ready for William and his ragtag followers when they come marching into London’s East End. With clubs and rocks, the thugs are set to chase this preacher out of town once and for all. But William and his “Salvation Army” are not so easily dissuaded! Armed only with Bibles, musical instruments and their unflinching faith in God, they march in to face their most dangerous opponents so far. Who will win the spiritual battle for the hurting souls of this forgotten corner of London?
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Perpetua Story : Wild Beasts Could Not Shake Her Faith (DVD)
$14.99Add to cartIt is the year AD 203 in Carthage, North Africa. Perpetua, an affluent young mother, is charged with converting to Christianity and is sent to prison. But her freedom can be secured easily. All she has to do is offer one pinch of incense in honor to the Roman gods. With this simple act of devotion and loyalty to the Roman Empire she can regain her freedom and return to her infant son and a life of comfort. As her father pleads for Perpetua to consider the welfare of her child and the reputation of their family, she slowly makes her way to face the Roman proconsul and declare her final decision. What will it be? This episode of Torchlighters: Heroes of the Faith presents one of the most influential, true stories of the Early Church.
Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for youth ages 8-12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes from Christian history. When kids see what God can do through a Torchlighter who is devoted to carrying out His will and purposes, they too may want to carry a torch of faith by serving Him. -
Stories Of Faith And Courage From World War 2
$16.99Add to cartThis daily devotional is a collection of stories from World War II depicting the faith and courage of individual soldiers, sailors, civilians, and national leaders, as well as God s providential hand.Battleelds & Blessings: Stories of Faith & Courage from World War II s rst purpose is to strengthen the faith of its readers by showing the power of others faith
under the most extreme circumstances imaginable.This is accomplished through 365 one-page stories from America s greatest confict presented in a daily devotional format with relevant scripture readings for each day of the year.
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Gladys Aylward Story (DVD)
$8.50Add to cartWith war raging about her and soldiers closing in, the wounded missionary Gladys Aylward sets out on the most difficult journey of her life-a 100-mile trek over the mountains to a safe haven. But it’s not her own safety that concerns this little woman with big faith. It’s the safety and well being of the 100 orphaned children in her care. Watch as Gladys’ strength and faith are stretched to the limit, all for the sake of the children.
Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for youth ages 8-12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes from Christian history. When kids see what God can do through a “Torchlighter” who is devoted to carrying out His will and purposes, they too may want to carry a torch of faith by serving Him.
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Stories Of Faith And Courage From The Revolutionary War
$16.99Add to cartConsider how God “shed his grace” on the birth of our nation! Featuring inspiring accounts from America’s Revolutionary War, this unique devotional highlights the lives of patriots who looked heavenward during the time of conflict. Through Revolution-era letters, diaries, and sermons—plus a Scripture verse and brief prayer—each day’s selection explores a timeless theme such as loneliness, contentment, fear, and God’s will.
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Reformation Time Line Wall Chart Laminated
$14.99Add to cartReformation Sunday is October 29. It commemorates the day that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. A good opportunity to know more about reform, revival, and the importance of the Bible.
This concise guide to the Reformation shows a time line of key people and events. Gain deeper insights into the rise of Protestantism, and the influence of people such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Tyndale, and King James. Learn why they wanted to reform the church of their day. See 400 years of church history alongside the colorful politics of King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth, and others,
Includes:
Pre-Reformation Period through the Post-Reformation Period (1300-1700)
Wycliffe, Hus, Erasmus, Tyndale, Cromwell, Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, Knox, and many more reformers
Simple explanations of points of doctrine and practice
Comparison with events in world historyPacked with colorful illustrations and photographs
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Faith Of Americas Founders Wall Chart Laminated
$14.99Add to cartFaith of America’s Founders – Laminated wall chart
Here are the best quotes about God, country, and the Bible, from important people who shaped our nation. With so many contemporary public voices dictating conflicting versions of America’s spiritual and political foundations, it’s good to be reminded of the words and actions of some of America’s founders.
George Washington William Bradford Abigail Adams John Adams
The Supreme Court of United States of America
Abraham Lincoln Benjamin Franklin Daniel Webster
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William Tyndale Story (DVD)
$14.99Add to cartWilliam Tyndale tops King Henry VIII’s “Most Wanted” list in 1535 and is being pursued across Europe by the king’s bounty hunters. What is his crime? Murder? Theft? No, none of these. William’s “crime” is translating the Bible into English for the common people. Is he willing to risk his life for this cause? This episode of The Torchlighters follows William’s adventures as he works in secret, moving from town to town as a fugitive to avoid capture. Friends and allies help him along, but enemies may be lurking around any corner. Come along and see whether this Torchlighter completes his task before the king’s men close in on him.
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Josephus The Essential Writings
$21.99Add to cartThis is a remarkable new translation and condensation which preserves Josephus’ essential writings: Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War. For the first time, inquiring readers can fully comprehend, appreciate, and benefit from these classic works, which shed such crucial light on the Old and New Testament. The text is eminently readable, set in large, easy-to-read type, and preserves the most important content from Josephus. All significant passages are included, many word-for-word . Only non-essential or repeated sections are omitted, and are noted with brackets in the text.
