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The sixth in a series of stories about children living in western Virginia during the end of the 1800s. Many changes in the CrossRoads community call for a variety of ways to say goodbye. Some goodbyes bring sadness and others are a signal of good things to come.

The fifth in a series of stories about children living in western Virginia during the end of the 1800s. After the death of their parents, Maggie and Becky join the Brunk family of four sisters and three brothers and soon become part of their busy life. It doesn't take long to fit into the family routine, but will they feel like sisters?

The fourth in a series of stories about children living in western Virginia during the end of the 1800s. After influenza takes the lives of both his parents, Peter comes to live with his Shank relatives in the CrossRoads community and learns to accept them as his own family.

The first of a series of stories about children living in western Virginia during the end of the 1800s. Follow the life of Samuel and Ruth Shank as families grow and new friendships develop as the children deal with situations common to rural life in the Shenandoah Valley.

The second book in a series of stories about children living in western Virginia during the end of the 1800s. Discover the changes happening in Levi Shank's family as pets come and go before Levi finally gets a pet of his own and Frances rejoices as her sister prepares to leave home.

The third in a series of stories about children living in western Virginia during the end of the 1800s. Experience life with the Shank family as they learn and grow in many different ways, but in the end Mother saves the day with a stitch in time.

The seventh in a series of stories about children living in western Virginia during the end of the 1800s. A one-room school becomes the social center for children in grades one to eight. The parents are responsible for hiring and providing for a teacher who will take care of the educational needs of their children in the school.

Join the Fridberg family as Widow Maria Barbara and her four children brave hardship and overcome the obstacles to traveling from their village of Massenbach in what is now Germany to the city of colonial Philadelphia in 1742. Travel north on the Rhine River to Rotterdam in Holland, cross the English Channel to Deal and finally sail with them as they begin the treacherous journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Meet their traveling companions from their village and the friends they make along the way. See in all its reality what shipboard conditions were really like and how the Fridbergs kept their focus, full of the hope their life in the New Land would grant them.

How does one handle a sudden, dramatic accident-an accident that takes the life of one's five-year-old son? In this true story, meet the Smucker Amish parents who live in Lancaster Co., Pa., and share their story of pain, shock, stress, doubting, and love of sympathetic family and friends, but most importantly the hope that one can experience in facing a heartbreaking loss.

This book is of a different tone and nature than the first two, as we experience the author leaning more toward his pastoral voice than the prophetic-though both remain in the mix. While these are not typical "devotional essays" written for each day of Advent or Lent, many of these essays were written during Kanagy's morning times with God in these two sacred seasons. In this book, we sense the author's passion for a deep life with God, and the recognition that it is only such a life-nurtured so often in the dark-that will finally see us Home.

Walter Brueggemann is a very successful person who wrote more than 100 books, but still sometimes wonders if he has done anything of value. This biography written for children shows how even though Walter has had failures and shortcomings, he is deeply loved by God and held in God's arms. Beautifully and colorfully illustrated by Audrey Kanagy, children and adults alike will enjoy reading this story.

This fourth book is the most autobiographical and "memoir-like" of the series, pulling together in one volume the author's experience of life-long inner religious and emotional turmoil, growing up in an Amish/Mennonite community, memories of formative childhood experiences that shaped his spiritual life, stories of ancestors who he describes as prophets and priests and dividers and dismantlers and with whom he identifies, experiences of illness and the grace to go on, and reflections on the eternal Home that has come more clearly into view for him. Kanagy reminds us that acknowledging our pain and brokenness is the only pathway to healing.

In this second book in the series-"A Church Dismantled"-the author looks objectively at our society and church communities, both as a sociologist of religion as well as a Mennonite pastor. The book is organized according to various ministry related themes. The subtitle of the book-"To Tear Down or Build Up?"-reflects the dilemma that pastors find themselves in during the current context of the American church. Unsettling at times, this book is filled with hope as we face these new church realities together.

In a succinct and direct manner, the author takes the reader on a journey from the creation story to the end of this age. He offers insights into essential Christian doctrines, providing some of the differences between faith groups. In clear detail he explains the meaning of Jesus' crucifixion, as well as the many proofs of His resurrection. The contemporary Church is also examined, revealing its challenges and the changes that are necessary. This book is enlightening, speaking to our understanding and spiritual development. It is an excellent resource for individuals and the Church.

Christians talk about the Holy Trinity: God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do? How can we know more of Him and relate better to Him? We will turn to God for the answers, focusing on passages in the Bible in which God Himself tells us something about God the Holy Spirit. In this age of information, with a plethora of sources claiming to know the truth, it is vitally important to verify the information you are receiving as accurate and correct. What better person to turn to than God Himself, in His perfect and timeless revelation?

The misconceptions relating to prayer make it a topic that is often abstract and difficult to understand. Dr. Covert's treatment of the subject is both biblically rooted and realistic. The simplicity of this book brings a clarity and continuity that is easily grasped and applied to one's life. It answers our questions and speaks to our deepest needs and struggles. This book is for everyone who seeks a meaningful relationship with God and others.

Death and the afterlife speak to everyone. Dr. Covert examines our life journey from different perspectives, including the biblical understanding of death and resurrection and the events leading to the Second Advent of Jesus. He reminds us of the many obstacles and destructive forces that are encountered as we journey to our heavenly home. The reader is urged to make preparation by nourishing the inner life with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This book is educational, spiritually motivating, and encouraging.

Long before there were printing presses, copy machines, and email, societies used storytelling to convey beliefs, history, and traditions. This practice preceded the ministry of Jesus and continues today in many cultures. Jesus was a master storyteller. His words provide guidelines and a road map for living, as well as the insights for spiritual understanding and personal development. Using familiar imagery found in nature and other recognizable sources, He engaged His listeners with lessons that confronted every aspect of their lives, providing the tools for self-examination and change. This book speaks to the heart!

Who is Jesus, really? Can we even know the truth? Where can we turn for answers that we can believe? People have arrived at all kinds of different conclusions about who they think Jesus is: wise teacher, good man, spiritual guru, moral example, prophet, faith healer. Others, less charitable, have seen Him as a charlatan, liar, misguided fool, even mad. What matters is who Jesus is in truth. What is the truth about Jesus? Who is He in actuality? In this Bible study for personal reflection or small group discussion we will ask those kinds of questions of God Himself, turning to His eternal, infallible, universal Word of Truth-the Bible-for the answers.

Dr. Covert uses his experiences as both police officer and state prison chaplain to examine the environment of the incarcerated-people who are often forgotten by society. He emphasizes particular areas of inmate stress and how they impact upon the inmate's spiritual formation and the role of the Church in offering encouragement, healing, and transformation. He calls for staff education, environmental improvement, and a pastoral presence that facilitates rehabilitation and hope, rather than discouragement and punishment.

With so many issues confronting us, it is difficult to know how to experience spirituality in a meaningful way. In this book, Dr. Covert offers both a devotional and educational source that gives the reader insights into the Scriptures. Written in thematic sections, it addresses one's deepest needs. Whether clergy or laity, the reflections cross all denominational lines and cultural divides. This book is a faith journey that everyone must embark upon.

Dr. Covert explores the important themes of the Bible, placing them in a topical format that is easy to read and understand. Each topic is expanded in ways that speak to the reader's spiritual questions and development. This is an excellent book for personal devotions, as well as a valuable tool for preaching and teaching.